Lunch 'n' Learns

The NDI Lunch ‘n’ Learn Program: Health, Nutrition and Wellness Education for the Workplace

What is a Lunch ‘n’ Learn?

Topics Offered

• ABCs of Healthy Eating – Learning about protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals: where to find them and how to incorporate the right amounts into your diet
• Enhanced Nutrition – Understanding the benefits of consuming a balanced diet containing whole foods, functional foods and natural health products
• Healthy Eating on the Run – Incorporating healthy food choices into a busy lifestyle
• Beauty from Within – Understanding how certain foods and natural health products can contribute to healthy skin, hair and nails
• Mindful Eating – Learning how small food choices throughout the day can impact your overall health
• Grocery Genius: Understanding Product Labelling – Learning how to interpret Nutrition Facts Tables, ingredient listings and health claims to make healthier food choices
• Get Moving – Incorporating daily physical activity into your schedule
• Functional Foods, Beverages and Nutraceuticals – What they are and why you should consider supplementing your diet
• Organic Foods – What they are, how they are regulated and whether or not they are better for you
• The Glycemic Index – Learning about the concepts behind the Glycemic Index and how it can improve your health
• The Skinny on Fats – Learning about good fats, bad fats, omega-3 fatty acids and where to find them in your diet
• All about Antioxidants – Learning about these natural bioactives and how they can improve your overall health
• Fabulous Fibre – What it is, what types provide which health benefits, and how to incorporate more into your diet
• The Raw Food Revolution – Learning why this nutritional trend is increasing in popularity
• The 100-Mile Diet – Learning how to tailor your diet to take advantage of locally produced fruits and vegetables, meats and dairy
• Love Your Heart – Understanding how to promote cardiovascular health through a healthy diet, exercise and/or supplements
• Food for Thought – Learning how foods and supplements can benefit cognitive health and improve energy, stress and mood
• Lose it! – Gaining an understanding of how diet and exercise can help you build a foundation for weight management and maintenance
• Bone Health and Beyond – Learning how to make your bones withstand the test of time
• Dare to Digest? – Gaining an understanding of how your food choices affect your digestive system and, in turn, your overall health
• Boost Your Immunity – Learning how to promote immune health through diet, exercise and natural health products
• Healthy Aging – Understanding the key diet and lifestyle factors that can help you live a long, healthy life

Packages to Choose From

• Lunch seminar
• Half day seminar
• Full day seminar
• Build a workplace wellness program