Healthy Eating Workshops

Segment 4/4 from Seniors Wellness Series Featuring Simone Gisondi, a Holistic Transformation Coach | Presented by V Serve Canada with the support of Canadian Red Cross

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About Simone Gisondi

Simone Gisondi suffered a stroke in 2011, which led her to research the importance of mindset and diet for optimal health. She discovered that the mindset has a significant impact on health, and consuming healthy food is not enough if the mindset is negative. Simone learned that all sugar and fat are not created equal, and protein is not the most important nutrient the body needs. She took control of her thoughts, directed them towards self-love, and replaced unhealthy habits with healthy ones. Simone is now a Holistic Transformation Coach who designs custom transformation programs that support the body’s natural inclination towards superior health, vitality, and longevity.

Visit her website https://www.simonegisondi.com/

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Workshop Schedule

November 9 WEEK 1:  INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION FOR SENIORS  Discussion Points: The importance of nutrition in the senior years, common health concerns, and the impact of diet on overall well-being. Interactive Activity: Personal dietary goals and self-assessment.

November 16 WEEK 2: UNDERSTANDING DIABETES IN SENIORS
Discussion Points: What is diabetes, types of diabetes, and how it affects seniors. Interactive Activity: Identifying diabetes risk factors and signs of diabetes.

November 23 WEEK 3: UNDERSTANDING CANCER IN SENIORS Discussion Points: What is cancer, how cancer develops, and how it affects seniors. Interactive Activity: Identifying cancer risk factors for prevention of cancer

November 30 WEEK 4: THE MOST IMPORTANT FOODS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH FOR SENIORS
Discussion Points: What are the most health supporting anti-cancer and anti-diabetes foods; Benefits of these foods for seniors; best sources of health supporting nutrition. Interactive Activity: Planning high-fiber meals and snacks.

December 7 WEEK 5: MANAGING BLOOD SUGAR
Discussion Points: What exactly is blood sugar and how does it happen? Monitoring blood sugar levels, the importance of regular testing. Interactive Activity: Blood sugar tracking and interpretation.

December14 Week 6: EXERCISE AND BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL
Discussion Points: Benefits of physical activity for health management, creating an exercise plan. Interactive Activity: Chair exercises or a short walk.

December 21 WEEK 7: THE IMPACT OF FATS
Discussion Points: Understanding healthy fats, managing saturated and trans fats. Interactive Activity: Identifying sources of healthy fats in the diet.

December 28 WEEK 8: PROTEINS FOR STRENGTH AND HEALING
Discussion Points: What are proteins; The role of proteins in senior health, selecting lean protein sources. Interactive Activity: Meal planning with protein-rich foods.

January 4 WEEK 9: THE ROLE OF CARBOHYDRATES
Discussion Points: Carbohydrates and blood sugar control, identifying healthy vs. unhealthy carbs. Interactive Activity: Reading nutrition labels to find hidden sugars.

January 11 WEEK 10: HYDRATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Discussion Points: How does hydration happen; The significance of proper hydration, water vs. sugary drinks. Interactive Activity: Setting hydration goals and monitoring fluid intake.

January 18 WEEK 11: BUILDING A BALANCED, HEALTH SUPPORTING PLATE EVEN WHEN DINING OUT Discussion Points: The importance of portion control and nutritionally dense meals when eating in or out; creating a health-supporting plate at every meal; making healthy choices Interactive Activity: Building a health focused meal plan

January 25 WEEK 12: MAINTAINING A LIFELONG NUTRITIONAL PLAN – EATING HEALTHY FOR LIFE
Discussion Points: Strategies for long-term success, setting nutrition and health goals. Interactive Activity: Personalized nutrition plans (templates) and goal setting for the future.