HealthY Eating
Bone & Joint
Gout
Given the direct link of gout to uric acid levels, managing it depends on eating well and managing the intake of foods that increase uric acid levels and make gout flare. Learn from the Canadian arthritis society how to self-manage gout with food and beverage choices and health and lifestyle.
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Learn about anti-inflammatory eating from the Canadian Arthritis Society. Find out whicht foods to eat and those to avoid if you have arthritis and joint pain, learn about anti-inflammatory food prep for beginners, or check out the healthy living section with articles and recipes for people with arthritis.
Osteoporosis
Nutrition, especially calcium, plays an important role in preventing osteoporosis. Read about calcium, vitamin D and protein in your diet and eating to prevent osteoporosis and reduce bone loss if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis . Use the calcium calculator to see how your diet measures up.
cancer
Cancer
Eating well is an important part of reducing your risk of cancer. Check out the Canadian Cancer Society website to learn about the overall eating patterns that help you reduce your risk..
Diabetes
Diabetes
Read tips for health eating and diabetes prevention and management from the Canadian Diabetes Association. Learn about healthy eating, healthy portions, meal planning and recipes for people with diabetes.
Diabetes Educational Program at CMH
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Community Diabetes Education Program offers group sessions and individual counselling to help individuals with diabetes to achieve better knowledge and awareness of diabetes and its implications. It empowers clients to manage their own health. The program offers access to a multidisciplinary health team. Anyone with diabetes, their families and friends, who want to gain an understanding about diabetes and how to manage it, should attend. The program is suitable for those with:
- Newly diagnosed diabetes
- Previously diagnosed diabetes
- Insulin dependence
- Non-insulin dependence
Everyday Whole Foods Eating
Fibre and Your Health
What does fibre do for digestive health? Learn about how fibre in your foods helps to prevent colorectal cancer, reduces cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar and helps maintain a healthy weight. Find out how much fibre you should be eating and how to get fibre into your daily routine in enjoyable and tasty ways.
Whole Foods Eating
The new Canada Food Guide has it all! If you're looking for one place to read about whole foods health eating - this is it. See the easy to use Plate Method with suggestions for healthy eating, tools and resources. The Canada Food Guide is available in many languages.
The gut biome
The Probiotic Tool Kit
Learn from the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation how to support gut health and grow your gut biome. Read about how the health of the microbiota in your bowel is connected to mental and physical health as well as immunity an avoiding infection. Great info on foods that are prebiotic, probiotic, fermented and fibrous and why and how to eat them.
The Gut Biome & Immunity
Watch this 1.5 minute video by the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation on how taking care of your gut biome with a healthy variety of whole foods boosts your immune system and helps you to avoid infections.
Heart & Lung
Cardiovascular Rehab
If you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease or currently have a cardiovascular condition, then cardiovascular rehab is for you. The Central East Cardiovascular Rehab service gets you on track to better heart health. Services are free of charge and include The Six-Month Core Program, Heart Failure Enhancement Program, and Alumni Services. Programs help you have the best quality of life through supervised exercise, education and guided lifestyle change including heart healthy eating. Program team includes a Registered Dietitian.
Cardiovascular Rehab Online
If you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease or currently have a cardiovascular condition, then cardiovascular rehab is for you. The Central East Cardiovascular Rehab service offers Heart@Home - virtual cardiovascular rehabilitation to help you learn about everyday movement and lifestyle changes. Access to free online classes, education, and resources right from your home. Online classes, live events, a YouTube Channel and downloadable content are free and include info on heart healthy nutrition. All you need is a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer.
Cholesterol
Eat to lower your cholesterol. Cholesterol isn’t all bad news. Follow Heart and Stroke Canada tips to lower your cholesterol the natural way. A diet filled with the right portions of whole, unprocessed foods can help decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how to simplify your approach to healthy eating, choose more fibre, and easy tips for cooking at home.
COPD & Interstitial Lung Disease
Learn about the eating habits recommended by the Canadian Lung Association for people with lung disease. Read about the Plate Method, the benefits of water and fibre, and when to eat your biggest meal of the day and why.
Heart & Stroke
Read some great info on healthy eating from Heart and Stroke Canada. This is great and easy to read advice that works for people with cardiovascular disease but truly applies to everyone. Learn how to enjoy fruit, vegetables, protein and whole grains with info on specific ways of eating like the DASH diet, Vegetarian diet, the Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet (Mediterranean + DASH).
mental & Cognitive health
Mental Health
We now know that nutrition is as important to mental health as it is to heart health. Check out the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) to find out about the gut-brain axis and foods to eat to support mental health. Learn about Vitamin D, B vitamins, anti-oxidants, omega 3, fibre and more.
The MIND Diet (Harvard School of Public Health)
The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or "MIND" diet, targets the health of the aging brain. Read this review and research summary by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The purpose of the research was to see if the MIND diet, partially based on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, could directly prevent the onset or slow the progression of dementia. All three diets highlight plant-based foods and limit the intake of animal and high saturated fat foods. The MIND diet recommends specific “brain healthy” foods to include, and five unhealthy food items to limit.
The MIND Diet (Heart & Stroke Canada)
The MIND diet is proven to reduce Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline. It also protects your heart health. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are well-known, highly recommended diets for heart health. The components of these two diets have been combined to create a third dietary pattern, known as the MIND diet. MIND is an acronym for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It’s a combination of Mediterranean and DASH diets, with emphasis on foods that have specifically been linked to brain health, like berries and leafy greens. Read about the power of combining healthy foods to maximize benefits for your brain.
Neuro Nutrition
Read about "neuro nutrition" on the PTSD Association of Canada website. You can improve mood and cognitive function, help reduce the risks of cognitive decline due to aging, and provide healthy nutrients to the rest of your body. Healthy neuro-nutrition can help improve your brain’s neuroplasticity (its ability to change) as well as neurogenesis (its ability to create new neurons.)
Prenatal
Pregnancy & Baby Nutrition
The Haliburton, Kawartha, & Pine Ridge District Health Unit offers a Feeding and Nutrition Clinic to help parents learn how to best feed their baby, child, or themselves. This one-on-one appointment can also support parents to make food choices that are best for their family. A Public Health Nurse or Registered Dietitian can give support in person, online, or over the phone. The Feeding and Nutrition Clinic is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m in-person at the Health Unit’s three office locations (Haliburton, Lindsay and Port Hope). Make an appointment by calling 1-866-888-4577 ext. 5003. For breastfeeding support after hours, please visit Health811 online or call 8-1-1.
Prenatal
Find out what to eat during pregnancy from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). The Pregnancy Info site has lots of great information on nutrition, supplements, and prenatal recommendations for women who require or choose special diets such as vegetarian or vegan.
Registered dietitian
CMH Registered Dietitian Consultations
Campbellford Memorial Hospital's registered dietitian provides nutrition education for clients with a variety of nutrition concerns including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease, cancer and more. Referrals are accepted from any health care practitioner as well as self-referral. Individual appointments are one hour and follow-up visits are scheduled as needed. There is no charge to patients for consultations. If you would like to contact the registered dietitian directly, call 705-653-1140, ext. 2132.
Stomach & Bowel (Gastrointestinal)
Constipation
Constipation can be a temporary issue or a frequent problem causing bloating, discomfort that interfere with your daily activities. Learn here how to prevent constipation and how to treat or manage it if you are experiencing problems.
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is the presence of sac-like protrusions of the wall of the large bowel. These sacs can become infected, causing mild to severe abdominal pain. Learn about the causes and treatments and learn how to manage diverticular disease and prevent infections without medication.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Check out the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation to learn about the signs, symptoms and causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, or "heartburn". Learn about trigger foods and lifestyle changes that can help get this painful condition under control.
Heartburn to Hemorrhoids: Healthy eating for your GI tract
Check out the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation for information on stomach and bowel conditions and how to eat to manage those conditions. Topics include heartburn (GERD), celiac disease, diverticulitis, gastroparesis, colitis/Crohn's, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation and more. Also learn about the gut microbiome, why it's important and how to feed it!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Find out how the Low FODMAP diet can eliminate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without medication.
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