Inner Health Nutrition Consulting

🤯 Yes! It’s true! We are offering the next 2 weeks of recipe collections for FREE so that you can sample 1 component of our 👉🏻 Nourish - Your Kitchen Compass program and what it will offer you. This is a great way to get a snapshot of Nourish. If you’re interested in joining, send me a DM or enter a comment 👇🏻with yes!

🍂 Happy 1st Week of September. For many, this week means back to a “regular” work schedule or back to school and back to busy routines!

How are you feeling about being back to your routine? 😕 Many clients have mentioned their concerns with packing nutritious, appetizing lunches for their children and preparing healthy dinner meals for busy evenings, especially families who have extracurriculars starting up soon!

If you are feeling overwhelmed, lacking creativity and inspiration when it comes to lunches and dinners for yourself and your family, I am looking for 👉 YOU!

You have watched me these past few weeks talking to you about a new program called NOURISH: YOUR KITCHEN COMPASS....

We are looking for individuals just like you to join our program and learn the fundamentals of running an efficient, nutritious, cost-effective kitchen to guide your meals!

Join us as a Founding Member to be part of this unique program to inspire, inform, and thrive from bringing back nutritious cooking to your kitchen with new recipes each week and be part of a community of like-minded individuals who are ready to change.

Our program begins in a few short weeks and we are looking for you to join! We will be hosting our first Q & A next Wednesday September 11th at 8pm on our Inner Health Nutrition IG page () be sure to head over and follow us there if you don’t already! Hope you will join us 😊

Ingredients 🫐🍓🍌
1 ½ cups frozen mixed berries
1 cup plain kefir
½ medium banana
2 teaspoons almond butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 🫐🍓🍌
Combine berries, kefir, banana, almond butter and vanilla in a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Debunking Oat MYTHS! 🌀
There’s been a lot of buzz about oats lately—claims that they spike blood sugar, are too high in carbs, or concerns about pesticides. But don’t be quick to drop them from your diet! These claims lack solid evidence. In fact, science overwhelmingly supports that oats are beneficial for your health and should stay in your breakfast routine.

WHY Oats Are GOOD for You 🥣
Oats are packed with fibre, which helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and keep you feeling full longer. Plus, they’re rich in essential nutrients like manganese, magnesium, and iron—making them a great choice for heart health and overall wellness.

Not all oats are created equal!
STEEL-CUT OATS 🌾 are the least processed, with a chewy texture and nutty flavor. They take longer to cook but retain the most nutrients.
QUICK OATS🌾 are more processed, cooking faster but with slightly fewer nutrients.
For the best health benefits, stick with steel-cut or rolled oats.

🍎 Commitment. Support. Knowledge. Science. Practical. Tailored. Relevant. Sustainable. Realistic. Enjoyable. Strategy = Registered Dietitians = Inner Health Nutrition Consulting 🍎

👉🏻 Are you ready for your journey to begin? Link in Bio to get started!

📣 PARENTS! Our next event for PROJECT THRIVE is being held on Saturday July 20th from 930-430pm at Kleinburg Library in Vaughan.

👉 We have partnered with Vaughan Public Libraries to host our unique program from youth aged 10-15 yrs. We welcome all children to join us as we engage in learning about nutrition, self-care and enhance their culinary and food prep skills in this one-day program. Fee is $100 and a receipt will be issued and may be reimbursable if you have any third-party insurance coverage for Registered Dietitian and Registered Social Worker.

To register link in our BIO or visit www.innerhealth1.ca or call 647-980-2650 We look forward to meeting your child/children 😊

Let's Have Your Children THRIVE With Us! 🙌 Sat July 20th Full-Day Event!   Parents! Do you have children between the ages of 10-15 yrs? We have an exciting new program that we are thrilled to have partnered with Vaughan Public Library and it i

🤨Today’s story question was asking what you thought this post was going to be about.

As many of you already know, I like to post the benefits of healthy eating and prioritizing nutrition and looking for the benefits that don’t involve a weight scale! Sadly, many continue to look at the scale as the only source of validation of all their efforts! 🤦🏻‍♀️ We need to change this mindset!

This client shared with me that her hairdresser noticed a significant change in the texture and volume of her hair. She has been making important dietary and lifestyle changes for over a year now! And while she has achieved and maintained significant outcomes and benefits, her hair was a surprise to her! 🤯

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy hair. A balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins is essential for promoting hair growth and strength. Nutrients like biotin, vitamin C, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids play key roles in supporting hair follicles and maintaining overall scalp health. And she achieved this without spending hundreds of $$$ on expensive over-the-counter supplements.

➡️ Incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, omega-3 rich fish, healthy fats such as avocado and milled flax, and a greater emphasis on plant-based proteins ensures that the body receives these vital nutrients. Additionally, staying hydrated is important for maintaining hair moisture and elasticity.

Yesterday‘s story focused on “practicing” a healthy mindset. Look for opportunities each and every day to make small, sustainable improvements to the types of foods you’re consuming and the consistency of eating a healthier diet day to day. Your diet does not need to involve a major overhaul!

Have fun this weekend but keep your eye on your own self-care and “practice” healthy eating whether it is a Monday morning or Friday night! ☀️

☀️ Are you a parent of a 10-14 year old? ☀️

🍓🥦 Join us for a COMPLIMENTARY 1-day intensive nutrition & wellness program on Saturday, June 22nd in Vaughan, ON!

To join us, please register with the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿🍓

☀️ Are you a parent of a 10-14 year old? ☀️

🍓🥦 Join us for a complimentary 1-day intensive nutrition & wellness program on Saturday, June 22nd in Vaughan, ON!

To join us, please register with the link in our bio. Let’s make healthy eating fun and easy! We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿🍓

🌟 Are you a parent of a 10-14 year old? 🌟

🍎🌱 Join us for a complimentary 1-day intensive nutrition & wellness program on Saturday, June 22nd in Vaughan, ON!🌱🍎

To join us, please register with the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿

PARENTS of 10-14 yr old children....EXCITING NEW PROGRAM - Sat June 22nd 930-4pm in Vaughan ON!

We are offering a COMPLIMENTARY One-Day Program of Project Thrive. It will feature all the key components of the full program of Project Thrive but condensed in a fun and interactive format! We are piloting the program and we are looking to engage youth ages 10-14 yrs to participate for FREE!

👉 To pre-register your child/children for this interactive, fun, & transformative program, please follow the link in bio! Is your child hesitant? Have them bring a friend & experience the fun together.....

Our Registered Dietitians and Social Worker have compiled this program and will give youth and their parents an opportunity to experience a snap shot of our program. Our goal is simple:

✅ Empowering youth by teaching principles of food & nutrition, simple kitchen skills, & building confidence and self-esteem with Registered Dietitians and Social Workers

Your child will explore topics including:
* Fueling Your Body & Building Body Trust
* Nutrition Basics - practical application of healthy eating principles
* Culinary – Part 1: Kitchen Basics, Exploring Habits at Home (Family meals, comfort with cooking)
* Lunch during Culinary Instruction Part 2: Hands on cooking skills
* Building Resiliency & Self Respect (Dieting & Societal Pressures Discussion)
* Intro to Mindfulness & Emotions (Exploring Coping with Stress & Food)
* Mindfulness Exercise/Games

👉 Registration is limited and will be offered on a first-come basis! Register your child & have them bring a friend! DEADLINE June 15th. Follow the link in the BIO to learn more and register! It's Free! 😊

FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER - Parents & Their Children 10-14 yrs old.... 🍎 Free 1-day Nutrition Wellness Program Sat June 22nd PROJECT THRIVE CALLING ALL PARENTS OF 10-14 YEAR OLDS! FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER.... REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY! Deadline June 15th We are offering a On

Are you a parent of 10-14 year old child?

🍎🌱 We are offering a 1 day intensive nutrition & wellness program that is complimentary on Saturday June 22nd! To join us, please register with the link in our bio. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌱🍎

🙌🏻 Many of my followers know that I have been working hard at my “passion project” these past few years while balancing a full-time private practice! We named this 👉🏻 Project Thrive and it is for youth ages 10+ yrs. 😊

It all started from observations in my clinical practice. Connecting with children one-on-one in a clinical setting (medical office) to discuss their eating habits and food choices proved very difficult especially to engage them! I knew we needed to address much more that their diet - and we needed to engage them in a way that involves their peers in a non-clinical setting and focuses on education and positive, empowering approaches!

At the City of Vaughan, my team .with.freedom and joined me to meet with Recreation program planners and Business personnel and we had an amazing conversation of what Project Thrive is and how our young community can benefit!

The community programs within the City are diverse but does not include a comprehensive program such as what we created with Project Thrive.

We have a special announcement! Our 8 Week program facilitated by Registered Dietitians and Registered Social Worker has been condensed for a ONE-DAY INTENSIVE on June 22nd from 930-4pm in Vaughan and its complimentary! You need to REGISTER by June 8th as spaces are limited!

Link in Bio to read more and register your child to join us!

Happy Saturday everyone! My clients know that there are many “food for thought” messages that I give during our sessions and here is just one! This client loves to craft and she created her own water bottle with one of my messages…love it !

“It’s not all for nothing”….I know you have to wrap your head around this one! The context that I often use this statement is when a client says….

“I have made some many changes to what and how I am eating and I have incorporated exercise into my life, and I’ve cut down on my wine, and I’ve tried to get better with my sleep…and…and…and l’m not seeing any changes on the scale”! 😤

My response to this and it’s almost a daily is “firstly, step off the scale and don’t look to it for your source of validating all your efforts!” Just 🛑!

Diet culture and the weight loss industry has tainted the minds of so many to believe that JUST BECAUSE you have made an important decision to change your habits that you MUST SEE WEIGHT LOSS! Nope! That’s not how it works! There are soooo many variables that influence weight loss (in fact over 100 have been identified ➡️ check out “Obesity System Map”). Next, choosing to make these important changes in your life at this time go far beyond any number on a scale that you do not have 💯% control over!

Instead, focus on what YOU do have control over and look for all the other amazing benefits! Making these important dietary and lifestyle changes are “NOT ALL FOR NOTHING” if you are not “seeing” changes on a weight scale! Most of the time, clients are:

✅ dropping inches and dress/pant sizes
✅ better digestive function and less gas, bloating and constipation
✅less joint pain and better mobility
✅better mood and less brain fog and improved memory
✅less cravings and realization that food does not control them!
✅less hot flashes
✅better sleep

Are these changes not worthy of attention and are they not validating enough? Why is it that the ONLY thing that matters is this “number”! Get off the scale and look at so many other positive outcomes for the effort you are putting into YOU!

What other non-scale outcomes have you witnessed in your change journeys? Let’s share ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Recipes to Support Bone Health 🦴💪👨🏻‍🍳

✨ SALMON AND CHICKPEA PATTIES ✨
Serves: 6 people

INGREDIENTS: 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏽‍🍳🧑🏼‍🍳

➡️ 1 can wild red pacific/sockeye salmon, drained
➡️ 1 can no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
➡️ 2 green onions, chopped
➡️ 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
➡️ 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
➡️ 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
➡️ 1/4 tsp dry dill w**d or dried marjoram leaves
➡️ 1 cup bran flakes, crushed
➡️ 1 pkg (11 oz/300 g) baby spinach, rinsed with water clinging to leaves

INSTRUCTIONS: 🧑🏾‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳👨🏿‍🍳

1️⃣ In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash together salmon, including bones and chickpeas until fairly smooth. Stir in green onions, half of the garlic, mayonnaise, hot pepper flakes and marjoram.
2️⃣ Shape mixture into 6 patties and coat in bran flakes. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 425 F (220 C) oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, in a large skillet wilt spinach with remaining garlic. Divide among plates and top with patties.

Did You Know 💡 Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear.  However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age!💡

🔍 Recipe from Osteoporosis Canada, 2024

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Recipes to Support Bone Health 🦴💪👨🏻‍🍳

✨ SMOOTHIE BOWL ✨
Yield: About 2 ½ cups total

INGREDIENTS:
🫐🍓🍑🥭🍌
➡️ 1 cup frozen blueberries or strawberries
➡️ 1 cup frozen peach slices or mango chunks
➡️ 1 frozen ripe banana, peeled
➡️ 1 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
➡️ 2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
➡️ 1 1/2 cups sliced or chopped fresh fruit (such as banana, strawberries, blueberries or orange segments)
➡️ 1 cup granola ✳️Granolas options like Molasses Cinnamon Granola recipe found on Osteoporosis Canada Website OR PC Blue Menu Omega-3 Granola✳️
➡️ 2 tsp chia or h**p seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:
🫐🍓🍑🥭🍌
1️⃣ In a blender, combine blueberries, peaches, banana, yogurt and dates.
2️⃣ Process until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
3️⃣ Spoon out into bowls and sprinkle with fruit, Granola and chia seeds before serving.

Recipe Tip💡You can buzz up the smoothie mixture and freeze what you don’t need. Simply pull it from the freezer in the morning and let it thaw slightly in your bowl before adding the toppings. Or if you need it quickly buzz it up in the blender again!💡

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🔍 Recipe from Osteoporosis Canada, 2024

Enhancing Bone Health Through Diet!

Here’s a quick guide to calcium content in some common foods:
🍽️🍊🐟🍓🫐🧀🍌🥛🥬

1️⃣ Include Dairy or Plant-Based Alternatives in Your Diet: Start your day with a creamy bowl of Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries for a breakfast packed with calcium and protein. Enjoy a midday snack of sliced cheese or plant-based cheese with whole-grain crackers. For those opting for plant-based alternatives, look for options fortified with calcium, aiming for products that provide around 30% of the recommended daily intake of calcium per serving.

2️⃣ Age-specific Intake: Consider age-specific intake by incorporating dairy into meals tailored to different life stages. Teenagers can benefit from a post-workout smoothie made with milk, banana, and spinach while seniors may enjoy a bowl of oatmeal made with fortified milk.

3️⃣ Prioritize Dairy Protein & Plant-Based Options: Boost your bone mineral density with dairy protein and diversify your sources by including tofu. When choosing tofu for your stir-fries or salads, look for one made with a calcium coagulant to ensure you’re getting more calcium - a perfect plant-based complement to dairy.

4️⃣ Nutrient Support: Support bone health with nutrient-rich meals like a spinach and feta cheese omelet, packed with calcium and vitamin D.

5️⃣ Non-Dairy Alternatives: While there are calcium-fortified plant-based alternatives available, not all of them provide ample protein. Be sure to check the protein content when selecting your options. Explore calcium-fortified soy, almond, or rice beverages, or indulge in protein-rich choices like tofu and leafy greens to meet your nutritional needs.

Remember, these delicious and nutritious choices can help keep your bones strong and resilient! 💪🦴

💪🥛 Don’t let osteoporosis sneak up on you! Learn about calcium-rich foods from Osteoporosis Canada. 🦴

💪 🍽️ Bone is living tissue, renewing itself constantly. As we age, maintaining bone health becomes crucial. Adequate calcium intake supports the bone remodeling process, essential for resilience. Studies show it can slow bone loss and reduce fracture risk. Ensure you’re getting enough calcium and protein for strong bones. Explore calcium-rich alternatives like fortified soy or almond beverages, and canned salmon. 🦴

📣Check out the Osteoporosis Canada website to learn more on how nutrition impacts bone health.

Easter greetings to all my Catholic followers & their families. While Easter is not symbolized by bunnies for me, here’s a super cute & simple reminder to keep your Easter traditions aligned with your personal healthy eating goals!

Healthy eating includes enjoying some of your favourite Easter traditions - mine are all sweet memories such as my mother’s Pastiera, homemade Easter bread that I make each year with my kids, and my mother in law’s fig and nut filled cookies that she bakes with boiled eggs! Enjoy mindfully and be sure to choose from a wide variety of foods including these colourful vegetables & yummy dips. This is also a time to reflect on the true meaning of Easter and God’s glory and greatest sacrifice.

Wishing you a joyful Easter surrounded by loved ones!

Photo credit - Health Stand Nutrition

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🎉 Happy Dietitians Day! 🥦🍎 Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Dietitians across Canada. As regulated health care professionals, they use their specialized knowledge to unlock the potential of food and promote healthy living for all Canadians. 💪 Let's recognize and celebrate their dedication to improving our lives and health. 🌱🍽️

🌟 Wondering who to trust for top-notch nutrition services? Look no further than a Registered Dietitian!
Here's why they're your best choice:

1️⃣ Specialized: Dietitians undergo rigorous education, practical training, and continuous learning to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of food, nutrition, and health.

2️⃣ Regulated: They're held to high standards, having passed rigorous exams and maintaining licensure to ensure they provide reliable, evidence-based advice.

3️⃣ Professional: Dietitians are part of a national association that promotes professional standards and fosters ongoing knowledge sharing, ensuring they're equipped with the latest research and techniques.

Choose the experts who are dedicated to your well-being! 🥗📚

On Dietitians Day, be sure to
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 including me 😊

March is the Nutrition Month for Dietitians of Canada!!!

From kitchens to communities, dietitians are the unsung heroes of health! 🌱🍽️ Let’s shine a spotlight on their diverse roles and celebrate their impact on the well-being of Canadians this Nutrition Month. 🎉

🧠💡Are you interested in learning the significance of Nutrition Month and exploring the essential role that dietitians play in fostering and enhancing your overall well-being?
‼️Then CHECK OUT ‼️➡️ “Dietitians of Canada website: Nutrition Month 2024”

👉🏻 Meet my client, Nancy-Gioia!

Her and I have been working together for approximately 1 year 🤩 Her goals included ✅ feeling better energy and ✅ establishing consistent healthy eating habits. She’s also getting married in approximately 6 weeks 💒 🎉

We’ve been working hard this past year to change habits that no longer served her as well as take better control of her habits, both at work and at home. Today was our last session for now and Nancy-Gioia showed her appreciation with a lovely bouquet of flowers!! 💐 It is I who is truly grateful to meet wonderful clients just like her who have showed up and consistently worked hard at changing habits and creating new ones that will serve them a lifetime! I look forward to continuing to support Nancy-Gioia in this next chapter of her life, if she so requires.

🥂 Congratulations again on your journey and your progress! It’s been a pleasure coaching you! 🙏🏻

Happy Valentine's Day...We want to show you LOVE! And, what a great way to show yourself LOVE on this day! From Feb 14 - Feb 29th, you get 50% off the 6 Week Program! That's $200 savings! Yes, you read it right!

The Eatlove app will transform how you plan and prepare your meals! If you are not doing that....its time! Getting organized with confidence in the kitchen is what this is all about! AND, it is 100% customized to your preferences and your health goals. Not to mention, you can add family members to this and it will help to scale recipes as well as involve them in meal selection and prep!

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🍓🍓🍓With all the fresh strawberries on sale in the grocery stores this weekend, why not add them to your muffins? Fresh berries will work well in baked goods and here’s one recipe you can try. Of course you can enjoy your chocolate covered strawberries 😋 on ♥️ Valentine’s Day ♥️ too but this is definitely one to add to your morning routine this week! Enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole wheat flour plus 2 tsp
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, or non-hydrogenated margarine or vegan butter
1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup (adjust to your preference)
2 large omega-3 eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup milk or plant-based alternative such as soy beverage
2 1/2 cups diced strawberries, fresh (or frozen) or other berries you have on hand!

👩🏻‍🍳Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
3. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix maple syrup (or sugar) and butter until well blended.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl and beating well after each addition.
6. Add in the vanilla extract.
7. Slowly add the flour mixture in 2 separate additions, alternating with the milk and flour.
8. Toss the strawberries with 2 teaspoons of flour (this will keep them from sinking to the bottom). Set ½ cup of the berries aside.
9. Add the remaining berries to the batter and fold with a spatula until evenly distributed.
10. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved berries over the muffins.
11. Bake for 30 minutes, and check doneness with a toothpick or cake tester.
12. Let muffins cool in the pan for about 15 - 20 minutes. Enjoy 🍓🍓🍓

Today’s Trends Agenda:
1️⃣ Connected to a Wider World: Embracing
Multicultural Cuisines
2️⃣ Eating for optimal immunity and overall health

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1️⃣ Connected to a Wider World: Embracing
Multicultural Cuisines 🌐

⭐️DID YOU KNOW?⭐️
Generation Alpha (those born after
2012), enjoys a multicultural peer group, which significantly influences their culinary tastes.
They are more adventurous in their food choices, readily embracing a wide variety of global flavors and dishes.
This openness has led to a transformation, catering to a generation that is born with a multicultural palate in a connected world.
💡💡💡Have you been curious about exploring a new cultural cuisine? Why not seize the opportunity and book a reservation this weekend to finally taste that dish you’ve been longing to try?

2️⃣ Eating for optimal immunity and overall health 🩺

Maintaining good health is undoubtedly a priority for many. 
Foods that support a healthy gut and immune system will remain popular in 2024:
➡️ PREBIOTICS are dietary fibres from whole grains, onions, garlic, bananas, tomatoes and legumes; these are foods for probiotics.
➡️ PROBIOTICS are live and active bacteria that bring health benefits, such as improved immunity and digestion!!
Examples include kimchi, yogurt, kefir, Sauerkraut and Kombucha!
💡💡💡Not all foods must be dairy to contain probiotics.
💡💡💡To find out if the product is a true probiotic product, always read the packaging and look for the term ‘probiotic’ and the amount and types of active live strains of bacteria present.

Barley & Lentil Salad with Kale, Apples, Almonds, & Feta 🥬🍎🥗🍽️
Makes 14 servings

🍴Ingredients

2 1/2 - 3 cups water
1/2 cup green lentils
1/2 cup pearl or pot barley
1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed 
2 - 3 cups finely chopped kale or spinach, tough stems discarded
1 tart apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup finely chopped purple onion

For the Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup canola oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp white wine or rice vinegar
2 tsp grainy mustard
1 tsp honey or granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped toasted almonds

🍴Instructions

Step 1️⃣ - In a large saucepan, combine water, lentils, barley and garlic. Boil for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, discarding the garlic, and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2️⃣ - In a bowl, combine lentils and barley with kale, apple, feta and purple onion.

Step 3️⃣ - To prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Top with almonds just before serving.

This year, the compass of nutrition points towards an array of exciting and innovative trends.

Let’s uncover the predictions of 2024’s most influential food and nutrition movements.

On Today’s Agenda:
1️⃣ Plant-Based Diets for Personal and Planetary Health
2️⃣ Online Grocery Shopping, AI Technology and Convenience
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1️⃣ Plant-Based Diets for Personal and Planetary Health:

The trend towards plant-based diets continues to grow. 🥑🫛🫘🥙
This shift is driven by a recognition that plant-based diets can significantly reduce carbon footprints 👣 and promote biodiversity, helping to address climate change and environmental degradation. 
⭐️HOW MAY THIS WORK FOR YOU?⭐️
The plant forward movement focuses on
a balanced approach to incorporating plant-based foods while enjoying meat and dairy in moderation. ⚖️
⭐️ONE WAY TO GET STARTED!⭐️
Adopt a flexitarian diet, also known as semi-vegetarian, where one consumes primarily plant-based foods and enjoys meat and dairy products in moderation.
 
2️⃣ Online Grocery Shopping, AI Technology and Convenience

We are more reliant on technology for meal planning, grocery shopping and meal prep more than ever. 🧑🏽‍💻👩🏼‍💻👩🏾‍💻👨🏻‍💻 
Reshaping how Canadians interact with their food choices, enhancing user experiences through personalized recommendations, predictive shopping lists, and streamlined delivery processes. 🛒
⭐️USING AI TECHNOLOGY WITH CAUTION!⭐️
AI technology offers a wealth of information however it is crucial to use AI with caution, especially when it comes to personalized health and nutrition advice. 🚨
As it largely depends on existing online information, this poses a significant challenge as the internet is a sea of misinformation.
It can be challenging for AI to discern credible sources from inaccurate ones – the advice provided by AI may not always be accurate or in line with evidence-based practices.
⭐️WHERE TO SEEK GUIDANCE?⭐️
Tailored nutrition advice from a registered dietitian can significantly improve outcomes in various health conditions like diabetes, digestive health, fatty liver, and nutritional supplement recommendations to name a few! #2024