Patient Resources & Education - Nutrition
Nutrition Education - Canada Food Guide
Canada Food Guide: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Dr. Mary Sco MD, PhD - Physician & Nutrition Expert
Mary Sco. is a “double doctor” devoted to nutrition and disease prevention.
An incredibly useful resource on "all things nutrition"
Mediterranean Diet
Healthy eating basics
Listing of vitamins
Source: Harvard Health
https://search.app/bCLw8H8Cvj8c9x8u7
Unlock Foods
What Vitamins You Should Take Is a Personalized Decision
Source: Cleveland Clinic
https://search.app/sJNrz2QDnaqaMGUe9
Vitamin D Deficiency
Source: Cleveland Clinic
https://search.app/qarqBoz1Sg6TBSL69
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterized by abdominal discomfort associated with altered bowel movements and is currently diagnosed according to the new Rome IV criteria.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs
FODMAP Diet: What You Need to Know
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
The low FODMAP diet helps those with IBS or SIBO discover what foods cause symptoms like cramping, gas and diarrhea
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fodmap-diet-what-you-need-to-know
Find a Dietitian Near You
Looking for guidance about food and healthy eating?
Food and healthy eating are key to good health.
Residents of Ontario can connect with a Registered Dietitian to access free nutrition information and advice by calling 811 or starting a chat.
https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/spotlight/hcns-nutrition-program
What can I talk to a Registered Dietitian about?
Here are a few examples of what you can call about:
- Digestive issues - constipation, bloating, IBS, Crohn's & colitis, celiac, diverticular disease, fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones
- Infant and child feeding - formula, introducing solids, picky eating
- Diabetes and managing blood sugars
- Chronic diseases - arthritis, osteoporosis
- Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Food allergies, infant cow's milk protein allergy
- Heart disease and stroke - high cholesterol, high blood pressure, low sodium diet
- Kidney and liver disease - low potassium diet, fatty liver
- Vegetarian and vegan eating
- Vitamin and mineral needs - low iron/anemia, vitamin B12, vitamin D
- General eating for physical activity
- Food safety, food storage
Find a Dietitian in your area & for your specific needs
Additional contacts for Dietician Services
Nutri Pro Can
JM Nutrition
https://www.julienutrition.com/
Tangible Wellness
https://www.tangiblewellness.ca/
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietitians
https://www.healthprofs.com/ca/nutritionists-dietitians/on/vaughan?category=registered-dietitian
Books on Nutrition
The Nutrition Proposition
What does the evidence really say about your food choices?