WORKSHOPS
I am currently offering the following two workshops through Panorama Wellness Group, which is a wellness clinic in Langley, BC where I see clients both in person and virtually for Holistic Nutrition and Occupational Therapy services. You can learn more about these services here.
Current OFferings
The Foundations of a Healthy Diet: Nutrition Basics to Help you Nourish Your Body for Optimal Health
Nutrition can be confusing, particularly in today’s day and age when we are constantly being bombarded with conflicting nutritional information, and when we don’t have nutrition degree to help us understand the science and fundamentals of healthy eating. If you are looking for an easy to understand overview of nutrition basics, this workshop is for you! We will cover fundamentals such as macronutrients, calories, micronutrients, phytonutrients and fibre. We will also take a deeper look at foods that lead to chronic inflammation and increased disease risk, what the healthiest “diet” looks like, gut health, and simple tips to make healthy eating and living something that is effortless and sustainable. If you are looking to improve your health, learning the fundamentals of a healthy diet is crucial!
Reading & understanding food labels: How to Make Healthy Food Choices and Take the Stress out of Grocery Shopping
There is a ton of information printed on food labels. While most of it is there to help us make informed decisions, some of it can be misleading, and labels can be confusing and stressful if you are not sure what to look for.
At first glance you are bombarded by claims of “high protein”, “low fat”, “heart healthy” and “good source of fibre” yet the picture on the box resembles candy. Flip the package over and the nutrition facts table is a jumble of numbers and terms that most North Americans do not fully understand…and rightly so! One day we are told that fat is bad and the next day we are adding butter to our coffee. Then there is the ingredient list, which provides the best insight into what a particular food item is composed of, but can also be deceiving and leave us with a lot of questions!
After participating in this workshop, you will have a solid understanding of food labels and the expertise needed to confidently navigate the grocery store and make healthy food choices for yourself and your family!
Mastering Your Gut Health: The Importance of Gut Health and How to Optimize it
Research in the area of gut health has been exploding in recent years, and the findings are pretty incredible. Our gut is increasingly being referred to as our “second brain.” It is the home to trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms, produces over 15 different hormones (that we know about), regulates our digestion, has been linked to nearly every system in our body, and is also associated with a number of chronic diseases. Our gut, or large intestine, is a critical player in overall health and wellness and something we should all be working to optimize. However, it can also be incredibly confusing. The media is booming with gut health info, and probiotics are being injected into every other food product. With all the information out there, it can be hard to decipher what is accurate and what is not. Gut health is also a complicated subject that can be challenging to understand without a science degree.
In this workshop you will learn the simple science behind how our gut health can impact our overall health, and evidence-based diet and lifestyle habits you can implement today to master your gut health for long term health and wellness!
FLEXIBLE MEAL PLANNING 101: Simple Tips to Plan Meals and Grocery Shop Without a Rigid Meal Plan
If you are like most people, planning a week’s worth of meals and rigidly following a meal plan is absolutely out of the question. But at the same time, you are struggling to put healthy meals on the table regularly, food is being wasted, and you are eating out more than you would like. Getting healthy seems out of the question with your current approach. There needs to be a better way, and there is!
Meal planning and prepping does not need to be all or nothing. A small amount of planning and prepping can go a long way, and also allow for flexibility. In this workshop you will learn simple tips to plan meals and grocery shop without following a ridged meal plan or spending a full day prepping food!