Nutrition Assessment and Ideas

Did you ever wonder what happens if you eat too many carrots? Although not toxic, beta carotene can change the color of your skin.  This patient thought she had a tan.She was eating 1 pound of carrots a day. www.nutritionassessment.com

Why aren’t registered dietitians’ services covered by one of Canada’s biggest health-insurance plans? Connect below to learn how this is costing us all money if effective nutrition counseling is not provided to Canadians. Go to this website and add your name to the petition.  https://www.change.org/p/canada-s-public-service-health-care-plan-pshcp-ensure-that-registered-dietitians-are-covered-under-canada-s-public-service-health-care-plan?recruiter=169856604&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-advisor/why-arent-registered-dietitians-services-covered-by-one-of-canadas-biggest-health-insurance-plans/article21226796/

Here it is: the long weekend begins.  Hoping for some sun at least half of the time. Clients tell me that all the choices will be high kcal this weekend.  If they are already reducing weight, a three day weekend is more than a cheat day and likely to cause a return to weight accumulation again.  Best ways to help: 1.  Take less alcohol and more water than other long weekends 2. Exercise at least 2 hours a day on the weekend 3. Recruit others to be active with you eg group adventure walk or canoe/kayak 4. Rent, buy or borrow a new sport item/toy for the weekend eg. beach volley ball, Standup Paddle Board, kayaks, canoes or row boats.                                                                                                     5. Eat less food than you did the previous holiday. Theresa Schneider BASc, RD, MPH

"When I go home from the appointment, I forget what products you suggested" When working with clients dietitian/nutritionists review what you eat and often make suggestions for product.  Its great if you see a label and also great if you take a picture of it with your phone.  Once you are in the store you can find it quickly and locate the product.  You could also take a picture of the bar code if you have an ap for that.