Nutrition
February 27th, 2025: ** Please note that we do not currently have a dietician on staff.
We are recruiting for this position. If you or someone you know is interested, please see our job offers.
Our dietitian offers nutritional services to CRFHT patients. You can also book a one-to-one appointment for a more personalized service.
If you are interested in these services, please complete the following questionnaire and drop it off at the clinic reception desk. A secretary will contact you as soon as our services resume.
Our previous dietician recorded the following information sessions. You'll find the information and videos below.
This information session reviews the guidelines for the Mediterranean diet.
It will also cover recommendations on managing obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure) and dyslipidemia (high cholesterol).
Handouts on the Mediterranean Diet:
- Diet high cholesterol (heart healthy eating)
- Mediterranean Diet- Pyramid
- Mediterranean Diet Scoring Tool
This information session will give you the knowledge you need to make informed choices when you do your grocery shopping.
You will learn the principles of food labeling, including how to correctly interpret the nutrition facts table and the list of ingredients.
This information session will discuss ways to promote digestive health and how to manage various gastrointestinal issues including those related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Topics included:
- how to use food to help manage symptoms
- links between our mental health and digestive health
- how to choose a probiotic
- brief introduction to the low FODMAP diet
Looking for information on nutrition?
We recommend the following links:
For resources on weight management and obesity, visit the following links:
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Information about the different elements to consider throughout the weight management journey - www.myweightwhattoknow.com
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Online learning module for patients (link alos includes the video about the appetite system at the bottom of the page) - www.macklinmethod.com
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Obesity and diabetes blog - www.drsue.ca
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Obesity Canada - Leading registered charity association concerning obesity - www.obesitycanada.ca
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Online community support - www.oc-connect.ca
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Book - www.thedietfix.com
- Private:
- For weight management:
- BMI medical - www.bmimedical.ca
- Leaf clinic - www.leafwmc.com
- For weight management:
- Public (no cost):
- Centre de Santé Communautaire de l'Estrie (6 locations across Eastern Ontario) - www.cscestrie.on.ca/en/programs/nutrition-2
- Residents of Ontario can connect with a Registered Dietitian to access free nutrition information and advice by calling 811 or starting a chat - Health811