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  • ESS and Wellness
     

    Our proprietary branded Health and Wellness Program, Nutritious Life, is an added service provided to our clients as a way to promote good nutrition and healthy living on site.  Supported by dietitians, Nutritious Life provides a balance of healthy food choices at all meals along with monthly nutrition education and promotional materials. 

    Nutritious Life aims to educate our diners about their food choices and lifestyle habits while putting a focus on moderation and variety with fresh, exciting food.  Our goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice by ensuring these options are readily available, clearly labeled and highly promoted.

    The monthly promotional material provides insight on food trends, identifies topical issues and offers associated recommendations.  Our message is designed to encourage a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyle change and motivate individuals to take control of their own future, increase physical activity and change to a healthier eating behavior and lifestyle.

    Seasonal Super Foods

    Herbs and Spices- Season foods with herbs and spice instead of salt for maximum flavor. Herbs and spices are high in antioxidants and antimicrobial properties

    Melons- Are a good source of vitamin C and can contain up to 94% water, making it a great choice to stay hydrated.

    Yogurt- Is a good source of calcium, high in protein. Yogurt contains active cultures that help keep the digestive system balanced.

    Look for these items throughout your weekly menu 

    Trending Health and Wellness Topics 

    Why Seeds are the True Super Foods?

    Not only are nuts and seeds good for your health they are also good for the environment

    https://www.weeatlivedowell.com/why-seeds-are-true-superfoods/

     

    Scientist Debunk 5 common meat eating Myths

    Although the trend is moving more plant based, people still love their meat and here is a fun article to read debunking some myths you may have heard.

    https://www-inverse-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.inverse.com/amp/article/61988-should-you-avoid-meat-for-your-health

     

    Gut Check: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiome

    How low calorie sweetener effects gut health is a hot topic, this article could give you a little more information on that.

    https://foodinsight.org/gut-check-low-calorie-sweeteners-and-the-gut-microbiome/?fbclid=IwAR0doJhHlwW58MbH0t6SmksidnKY4-8qPyNzceeaQKVSwaGM4ENy8RueGLs

     

    Feed your Mind

    Maybe there are not as many GMO foods out there as you thought. Take a look at this article

    https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology

     

    Ask the Dietitian 


Related Articles

Canada Links:

Health Canada: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation: www.heartandstroke.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Obesity Network: www.obesitynetwork.ca

US Links:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: www.eatright.org

Choose My Plate: www.choosemyplate.gov/

American Heart Association: www.heart.org

American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org

National Weight Control Registry: www.nwcr.ws