Food is often central to holidays, parties, and special occasions. It also tends to be higher in calories, fat or sugar, and can lead to overeating and weight gain. In this 2-1/2 hour workshop, facilitated by a registered dietitian, you will learn how theses occasions can affect what you eat and how much you eat. […]
These workshops offer safe, effective strategies to form positive food relationships. Managing Emotional Eating is a free, three-part workshop led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. Participants will learn how eating habits are formed, and how triggers such as emotions, situations and events can be managed to help […]
This workshop offers information on how to read nutrition labels and make healthy choices. Nutrition Labels: Reading Between the Lines is an online workshop offered by Alberta Health Services registered dietitians who share their expertise and guide the interactive online session. Participants will learn about: Label reading and understanding of the nutrition facts table. Getting […]
This workshop offers safe, effective strategies to manage stress. A 2-session workshop for anyone who feels stress and would like to learn how to reduce or prevent it. In this workshop you will learn more about stress, how to manage it and also how to practice mindful eating. Topics include: What stress is What causes […]
Free educational workshop for anyone diagnosed with pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group session led by AHS professionals who share their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition. The session is offered to people at […]
For anyone who would like to learn more about the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and how to build a plan to meet those goals. Learn how to increase your physical activity, manage calories and nutrition, and develop healthier habits. Topics include: Weight, health, and treatment options Journalling, calories, and eat well plate Problem […]
For anyone who would like to learn more about the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and how to build a plan to meet those goals. Learn how to increase your physical activity, manage calories and nutrition, and develop healthier habits. Topics include: Weight, health, and treatment options Journalling, calories, and eat well plate Problem […]
Learn tips and strategies for planning and preparing food that will help you eat healthier. A 2-1/2 hour session for anyone who would like to learn how to form healthy eating habits. In this workshop, taught by a registered dietitian, you will learn tips and strategies for planning and preparing food that will help you […]
Heart Wise: Managing Cholesterol and Blood Pressure is a free, two-part group session offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Nutrition and Food Services professionals will share their expertise and guide interactive discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health. Participants will learn about: The causes, risk factors and complications of high blood pressure and […]
For those who have completed Level 1 and would like to learn more about maintaining a healthy weight and weight loss goals. Level 1 is a prerequisite to Level 2. Learn how to plan meals, developed a structured physical activity plan, and learn how to deal with thoughts and feelings that affect behavior change. Topics […]
These workshops offer safe, effective strategies to form positive food relationships. Managing Emotional Eating is a free, three-part workshop led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. Participants will learn how eating habits are formed, and how triggers such as emotions, situations and events can be managed to help […]
Free educational workshop for anyone diagnosed with pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group session led by AHS professionals who share their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition. The session is offered to people at […]