Objectives:

• What is Gluten? Where is it found?
• Who should avoid gluten?
• Identify gluten-free grains/foods.
• Explore the effects of Gluten on the body.
• Gluten-free cooking/eating strategies.

Objectives:

• Explore how food choices affect your MOOD
• A closer look at emotional eating
• Understand the impact of foods on the Highs & Lows of Blood Sugar and energy levels
• Understand that balanced nutrition is the cornerstone of good health and vitality

Objectives:

• What is High Blood Pressure; how does it affect the body?
• What is High Cholesterol & how does it affect us?
• Identify the risk factors
• Risk factors that I can change
• Risk factors that I cannot change
• Identify lifestyle changes that affect Blood Pressure & Cholesterol.
• Explore the link between diet and blood pressure & cholesterol management.

Objectives:

• What is stress; how does it affect you?
• Identify the body’s physiological response to stress.
• Look at how healthy eating/balanced nutrition impacts stress management.
• Explore & identify some common foods that will improve your ability to manage stress.

Objectives:

• Identify the various factors that contribute to overeating during the Holidays.
• Learn how to lighten-up during the Season - - know the high-calorie foods and beverages to avoid.
• Eat mindfully while socializing.
• Incorporate physical activity by taking the 'unconscious' steps to fitness.

Objectives:

• Explore how the 4 Food Groups from Canada’s Food Guide & the Healthy Options Program translate into the key nutrients needed for optimum health & a healthy rate of weight loss.
• Identify the sources and functions of carbohydrate, protein & fat, and appropriate portions sizes needed daily.
• Learn how much you need to eat to lose weight!
• Learn simple menu planning techniques to structure your food intake throughout the day – in order to avoid food cravings and boost energy levels.

Objectives:

• Define health
• Identify the components of healthy living:
  • Healthy Diet,
  • Physical Activity,
  • Healthy Mind/Stress Management) - Mind, Body, Spirit
  • Removing harmful agents/toxins
• Explore how to maintain a healthy body
• Examine the facets of good mental health & spiritual well-being

Objectives:

• Learn the components of balanced nutrition - your nutritional needs.
• Understand the impact of fast food choices.
• Explore strategies for choosing healthy selections - Preparation method; Fat content; Nutrients; Carbohydrate content - Fiber (vegetables, fruit) Protein content.
• Identify some healthier fast food/food court selections.
• Planning healthy brown bag lunches.

Objectives:

• What is the Immune System? Is it functioning optimally?
• Identify the 3 levels of the body’s defense system & the factors that affect them.
• Explore the link between a well-balanced and varied diet and immunity.
  • Specific nutrients that play key roles in boosting immunity
  • Identify the “Power Foods” to include regularly
• Look at some lifestyle factors that support the immune system.

Objectives:

• What is diabetes?
• The Etiology – explore the causes of diabetes
• Explore diabetes symptomatology
• Managing diabetes – The Glycemic Index
• Explore simple lifestyle changes needed to successfully manage blood glucose levels

Objectives:

Stress! Friend or Foe. Spend 90 minutes exploring Work/Life Balance. In this entertaining and inter-active seminar/workshop you will:

• Learn the link between your values, behaviour and stress.
• Explore Errors in Thinking - the association between core assumptions and social expectations.
• A closer look at individual “self-stressors” – real or perceived.
• Identify Self-Nurturing Skills in order to incorporate more joy into your day.

Understanding Food Labels is one of the cornerstones of choosing healthy foods. Objectives:

• Identifying where to look for healthy eating information on a label.
• A closer look at Ingredient List, Nutrition Claims, and Nutrition Information.
• Learn the nutritional values for choosing a healthy fat, carbohydrate, and protein content.