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The Importance of Healthy Eating. Ashleigh Callan, MSc.AHN, RD May 14 th , 2014 Caregiver Support Series. Outline. What is healthy eating & why eat healthy Canada’s Food Guide Plate Mate Staying Hydrated How to manage poor appetites Tips for making nutritious meals with limited time.
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The Importance of Healthy Eating Ashleigh Callan, MSc.AHN, RD May 14th, 2014 Caregiver Support Series
Outline • What is healthy eating & why eat healthy • Canada’s Food Guide • Plate Mate • Staying Hydrated • How to manage poor appetites • Tips for making nutritious meals with limited time
What is Healthy Eating? • Eating a variety of foods from Canada’s Food Guide • Having balanced meals • Trying something new
Why Eat Healthy? • Source of important vitamins and minerals • Good source of energy • To maintain health • Makes care to that person better
Canada’s Food Guide • Standard to follow for healthy eating • 4 Food Groups: • Vegetables & Fruit • Grain Products • Milk & Alternatives • Meat & Alternatives
Fruits & Vegetables • Largest ribbon on the food guide • Filled with important nutrients • Choose whole fruit over juice
Follow the Plate Mate • How our plates should be divided at lunch & dinner • Meals • At least 3 of 4 food groups • Snacks • At least 2 of 4 food groups
Eating Regularly • How many meals do you usually eat each day? • 3 meals • 4-5 small meals • 2 meals • 1 large meal
Stay Hydrated • Water is best • Other sources of fluid: • Coffee/tea • Milk • 100% Fruit Juice • Vegetable Juice • Broth
How to Manage Poor Appetites? • Small frequent meals • Keep nutritious snacks handy • Include high protein and high calorie foods in meals and snacks throughout the day • Nutritional supplements, such as liquid meal replacements, may be helpful
Making Nutritious Meals with Less Time • Cook once, eat twice • Use “healthy” convenience foods to your advantage • Frozen F/V • Roasted chickens • Prepared salads • Pre-cut fresh F/V • Canned tuna/salmon • Canned beans/legumes • Shredded cheese • Canned diced tomatoes/pasta sauce • Eggs
Making Nutritious Meals with Less Time • Microwave cooking • Freeze it • Slow-cooker • Make recipes with few ingredients • Frittata, Sandwich, pasta
For Men & Women over 50 • Need for calcium and vitamin D increases • From both food & supplements
In Summary • Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important • Follow Canada’s food guide; choose a variety of foods • Don’t forget to drink! • Find ways to cut down on cooking time • Most Importantly • Make sure to look after yourself! Your health is the key to this person's care