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Healthy Eating and Nutrition

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Healthy eating and nutrition programs and counselling are led by Bridges CHC's Registered Dietitian. Programs are designed to support and improve:

  • awareness of healthy, well-balanced eating

  • label reading and meal planning 

  • and food skills to prepare quick, tasty, low-cost meals.

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Nutrition counselling is available to clients of Bridges CHC to learn more about Canada's food guide, your relationship with food and the potential of food to improve your mental and physical health. ​

Helpful resources:

  • Find information on how to meal plan, grocery shop, handle fruit and vegetables safely, store produce properly or involve kids more in the kitchen. Visit Half Your Plate here. 

  • Watch these videos from Health Canada for tips and ideas on how to balance your plate, enjoy!

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Featured Recipe: 
Grilled Tofu and Bok Choy

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This Grilled Tofu and Bok Choy dish is a great source of protein, calcium, and healthy fats, as well as a great addition to your weekly menu. Protein will keep you satiated or full; calcium will help you keep your bones strong; and healthy fats will protect your heart. Full recipe can be found here. 

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