8 Weeks to Wellness

You’ve tried every diet out there—now learn how to make lasting changes.

This eight week program for adults emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices rather than concentrating on weight loss alone. Subjects include good nutrition, appropriate exercise, preventive healthcare, stress management, and more. Diet plans based on unrealistic goals usually fail over the long term; in this class you’ll learn how to make positive changes that last a lifetime.

Body Shoppe

Body Shoppe is a comprehensive 12 week cardiovascular assessment, exercise, and education program.

Community Wellness Programs

Community Wellness Programs offer a wide variety of health and nutrition information for area residents. See NCMC Community Wellness Flyer

Cooking Classes at NCMC

Join Wellness Services at NCMC for our series of heart healthy Cooking Classes! Learn about cooking healthy meals for you and your family! See Cooking Classes Brochure.

National Food Safety Month

- Clean-  -Separate-  -Cook-  -Chill-

For more information visit: www.foodsafety.gov

Eat a RAINBOW of Fruits and Vegetables Each Day!

• Color and Texture - (and appeal) to your plate
• Convenience – fresh, frozen canned or dried – ready when you are!
• Fiber – helps to keep your digestive system happy
• Low in Calories – fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories
• May Reduce Disease Risk – including heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers
• Vitamins & Minerals – to help you feel healthy and energized
• Variety – fruits and veggies are available in almost infinite variety!
• Quick & Natural – an easy snack to grab
• Fun to Eat – some crunch, some squirt, some you peel…
• Taste Great!!

For more information visit: www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

National Cholesterol Awareness Education Month

• Three Kinds of Cholesterol: LDL (bad -100 mg or less), HDL (good – 60 mg or more) and Triglycerides (form of fat that can raise risk for heart disease)
• Know Your Numbers: total cholesterol should be under 200, go to the doctor to have a cholesterol test. High cholesterol can increase your chance of having heart disease.
• Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol: exercise at least 30 minutes most days, eat more fruits and veggies, cut back on foods with lots of fat (fatty meats/fried foods) and foods with lots of cholesterol (egg yolks/whole eggs) For more information visit: American Heart Association - Cholesterol.