Seminars

Healthy Options Seminars

Seminars About Nutrition

Jacob Jameson
Nutritionist

Winsome Dewar

Winsome is available for Private, Public, and Corporate functions. Book Winsome for your next event or have her host a Nutrition Seminar.

Healthy Options Seminars

Book us for a seminar on any of these topics

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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.

Sophie Brown / Founder
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Sophie Brown / Founder

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.

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist

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.

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist

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.

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist

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.

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Sophie Brown / Founder

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.

Grace Davies / Co-Founder

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.

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist

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

Sophie Brown / Founder

Objectives:

  • What are toxins and where are they found?
  • How does toxicity affect you? What are the signs and symptoms of toxicity?
  • Identify the body’s natural detoxification systems
  • Explore the tools of detoxification – restoring organ systems to good health
    • Power foods, Supplements, Water, Good Dietary Practices

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist

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.

Sophie Brown / Founder
12:30 PM - 13:30 PM

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.

Grace Davies / Co-Founder

Objectives:

  • Understand the components of the Musculo-skeletal System
  • Learn the power foods and lifestyle factors that contribute to structural health and Osteoporosis prevention.
  • Explore the main components of a comprehensive fitness program – The Physical Activity Guide.
  • Learn the benefits of a balanced Physical Activity Program - reduced risk of injury, stress management, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, increased bone mass, and health.
  • Learn some simple exercises to incorporate throughout the day to relieve stress and muscle tension.

Alice Moore / Yoga Instructor
18:30 PM - 19:30 PM

Objectives:

  • What is sleep? How much sleep do you need?
  • The Stages & Benefits
  • Explore sleep deprivation
    • causes (stimulants)
    • effects of sleep deprivation – increased risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, memory loss, fatigue, increased risk of injury, etc.
  • Identify strategies to get better/more sleep
    • Food, nutrition
    • Activity
    • Mental health

Chloe Smith / Nutritionist
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Objectives:

  • Look at Allergy – altered reactivity & Allergen - the substance capable of initiating an allergic reaction.
  • How do allergens affect the Immune System & the body
  • Look at allergenic foods, the nutrients they contain, and alternate sources of those nutrients

Amy Adams / Fitness Trainer