Healthy Eating 101
Are you interested in incorporating healthy eating into your life, but don’t know where to start?
In this class, you’ll learn about effective healthy eating strategies for general health and for a variety of health conditions – from diabetes to weight management to high cholesterol. You will finish the class by setting a lifestyle goal that is relevant to you.
Cooking for One
Do you live alone and struggle to cook for yourself?
Maybe the motivation just isn’t there or you wonder what to do with all those leftovers! This class explores how to make cooking and eating alone more enjoyable and practical, and connects you with resources to help make the task easier.
Label Reading
Do You Find it Confusing to Read Nutrition Labels?
This class will teach you how to decode nutrition labels so you can choose that healthy tomato sauce, loaf of bread or breakfast cereal next time you go to the grocery store!
Eating Well the Mediterranean Way
Skip the Fads…Try the Mediterranean Way!
Research has shown that following a Mediterranean eating plan reduces the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers, mental health concerns and obesity.
Healthy Meal Planning
Have You Ever Tried Planning a Week’s Worth of Food?
Does it seem like this would take too much time? After doing this, meal planning in advance should help you save time in your busy week. Come learn the skills to break menu planning down into simple steps
Craving Change®
A how-to guide for changing your relationship with food.
We’ll explore the situations, thoughts and emotions that affect food choices and, using a cognitive-behavioural approach, you’ll learn how to deal with your specific eating struggles by changing your thoughts and behaviors.
Cooking with Beans
Are you curious what all the fuss about eating more beans is?
Would you like to add another simple recipe to your cooking repertoire? Come learn about the benefits of eating beans and watch as a dietitian prepares a healthy recipe for you to taste. Take home a primer on cooking with beans, peas and lentils.
Protein & Fibre: Am I Getting Enough?
Are There Benefits of Getting Enough Fibre and Protein in Your Diet?
If you are trying to manage your appetite and your weight, there is evidence this can help! This dietitian led class will help you evaluate your diet and find practical ways to make sure you are “hitting the mark” for both protein and fibre.
Weight Management
Learn how to make changes to manage and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Join local experts to learn factors that affect our weight, principles of effective weight management, how to increase your physical activity, manage calories and nutrition and develop healthier habits. Classes offered through PCN and AHS.