About the Program
Looking to make healthier food choices but not sure where to start? Nutrition Essentials for Healthy Living is an informative session designed to help you build a strong foundation in healthy eating. Led by a registered dietitian, this session will equip you with practical knowledge and skills to make informed dietary decisions that support your overall well-being.
In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Canada’s Food Guide and how to balance your meals for optimal nutrition. You’ll learn to read food labels, interpret serving sizes, identify key nutrients, and make informed choices. The session will also cover healthy fats, helping you distinguish between good and bad fats and how to incorporate beneficial ones into your diet. Additionally, you’ll discover the role of fiber in digestion and heart health, as well as strategies for managing sodium and sugar intake to reduce hidden additives in everyday foods. Finally, you’ll explore mindful eating techniques, providing practical ways to maintain a healthy weight without restrictive dieting.
Whether you're looking to improve your diet, manage a health condition, or simply gain confidence in making better food choices, this session offers valuable, easy-to-follow guidance that you can apply immediately.
What You will Learn
During this session, you will develop the skills to make healthier food choices with confidence. You’ll learn how to use Canada’s Food Guide to build balanced meals that nourish your body. We’ll break down food labels, making it easier to understand serving sizes, ingredients, and key nutrients. You’ll explore the role of fats in your diet, identifying which ones to include and which to limit, as well as the importance of fiber for digestion and heart health. The session will also cover practical ways to reduce sodium and sugar intake, helping you avoid hidden additives in everyday foods. Lastly, you’ll discover mindful eating habits to support a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.