**These sessions are not affiliated with ValleyCare Medical
These classes are free and open to the public, with registration on Eventbrite.
Nutrition Sessions
Appropriate for anyone wanting to learn the basics of healthy nutrition for the first time or for those that need a refresher. Bring along your questions and food labels for a great discussion with the Comox Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) Registered Dietitians. There are five, two hour themed nutrition sessions to choose from. There is also a 4-week program called Craving Change® – see below for more info. Attending Nutrition 101 prior to other sessions is strongly recommended. Others can be attended in any order:
- Nutrition 101
Confused by conflicting messages about nutrition? Wanting to do better with your eating but unsure where to start? Get clarity with Nutrition 101. Join interactive discussions and activities to explore what, when, and how much to eat for optimal health. Whether you’re a beginner or a nutrition enthusiast, this class prepares you for the other sessions in this series. If possible, attend this session prior to others.
Register here: https://bit.ly/cvpcn101
- Demystifying Fats
Develop an understanding of the many types of dietary fats and how to adjust your intake to include “heart healthy” fat options more often. Information will be provided on nutrition approaches that support metabolic health such as the Mediterranean and Portfolio diets. Participation encouraged for people living with high cholesterol levels, diabetes, fatty liver, heart disease or for those who are just interested in this topic.
Register here: https://bit.ly/cvpcnfats
- Anti-Inflammatory Eating
Inflammation is thought to be one of the underlying factors contributing to many chronic conditions. Learn about the components of anti-inflammatory eating to include glycemic index, anti-oxidant containing foods, whole foods, plant proteins and dietary fats. Education will be provided on how to achieve a nutritional intake that is optimal for heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain and many other medical conditions.
Register here: https://bit.ly/cvpcnaie
- Carbs: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them!
Learn about the types of carbohydrates in foods including sugars, starches and fibres and which foods contain these. Explore glycemic index and how to include carbs in your day whilst managing blood sugars, hunger, food cravings and mood. Participation encouraged for people living with high cholesterol levels, diabetes, fatty liver, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), heart disease or for those who are just interested in this topic.
Register here: https://bit.ly/cvpcncarbs
- ***NEW*** Balancing Protein and Sodium
Protein has a number of important roles in the body including satiety, maintaining muscle mass, balancing blood sugars and making hormones and enzymes. We need sodium to live, but too much causes problems. Understanding the sources and ideal intake of these important nutrients is helpful for our general health and specific health concerns. Participation encouraged for people living with chronic kidney disease (GFR 30-60), high blood pressure, heart disease, edema or for those just interested in eating well for health.
Register here: https://bit.ly/prosod
More sessions will be available in Fall 2024. Another notification will be sent out when new times/ dates/ topics become available.
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Craving Change®
“I know what to eat but I just can’t seem to do it”
“I’m an emotional eater”
“I want more control over my eating”.
Sound familiar?
Come to a Craving Change® workshop and find out why you eat the way you do, why it’s hard to change your eating habits and what you can do about it. This program is facilitated by Certified Craving Change® Clinicians. It is NOT group therapy. A comprehensive work book is supplied.
Participation in 4 two hour sessions on Thursday afternoons is required. Attending Nutrition 101 prior to other sessions is strongly recommended.
Thursday April 4, 2024, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Thursday April 11, 2024, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Thursday April 18, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 pm (Note: late time for this week only)
Thursday April 25, 2024, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Register here: https://bit.ly/aprilcc
Craving Change will be available again in June 2024. Another notification will be sent out when registration becomes available.
For additional information on this program visit: https://www.cravingchange.ca/public/