Nutrition Programs

Nutrition

Whether your goal is to lower your blood pressure or blood sugar, ease digestive upset, have more energy or simply stay healthy as you age, working one-on-one with a Medcan dietitian will help you eat healthfully today – and for the long term. Personalized nutrition advice and ongoing coaching provide the knowledge, support and accountability you need to achieve your diet-related health goals.

Leslie Beck – Director of Food & Nutrition at Medcan – can work with you 1-on-1 to help you achieve your diet and health goals, providing a sustainable meal plan customized to your lifestyle and health factors, and ongoing coaching.

Our nutrition programs can be done in person, by telephone or virtually. Nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian may be covered under your extended benefits plan, so be sure to check with your benefits manager.

Nutrition Programs

Nutrition Counselling

3-Month Anti-Inflammatory Diet Program

The foods you eat have the potential to either accelerate or reduce inflammation in your body. Highly inflammatory diets have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, depression and Alzheimer’s disease. An anti-inflammatory diet, on the other hand, has been linked to protection from inflammation-related health problems.

If you have a condition that causes inflammation, changing your diet can help reduce uncomfortable symptoms. An anti-inflammatory diet can help with arthritis, asthma, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, depression and heart disease, for example.

Medcan’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Program includes:

An initial Assessment (60 minutes) that involves a review of your health, diet and lifestyle. Your dietitian will determine your diet’s Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) score, and you will undergo blood testing to measure inflammatory markers and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Review (60 minutes) to learn how to increase the anti-inflammatory potential of your diet.
Five 30-minute consultations to provide ongoing anti-inflammatory diet advice, meal ideas, label reading, recipes and goal setting.
A final consultation (45 minutes) to review your anti-inflammatory diet, measure its Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) score and repeat blood tests for inflammatory markers and anti-inflammatory nutrients.

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Low FODMAP Diet Program for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Knowing which foods to eat – and which ones to avoid – is powerful information when it comes to getting relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Yet, finding the right diet isn’t always easy. Trying to do so on your own can be frustrating and time-consuming.

Our experienced dietitians will help you identify which foods cause IBS symptoms, such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.

Clinical trials have shown that as many as 75% of people with IBS can resolve their symptoms by following a low FODMAP diet. (FODMAP is an acronym for six different types of carbohydrates that can cause digestive symptoms.)

Medcan’s Low FODMAP Diet Program for IBS includes a total of 8 appointments:

Initial Assessment (45 minutes)
IBS Diet Review Consultation (45 minutes)
Six follow-up appointments* (two 30-minute follow-ups, followed by four 15-minute appointments)

*The duration between follow-up appointments can vary depending on your progress and your schedule. You and your dietitian will determine the right frequency of follow-up meetings.

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3-Month Diet & Nutrition Program with Leslie Beck, RD

Many people start off strong with their nutrition plan – but then fall off track. That’s why this program includes a strong accountability component, with frequent appointments to keep you motivated to stick to your plan.

Program includes:

Custom-tailored meal and nutrition plan.
9 appointments with Leslie over 12 weeks (3 months):
Meet weekly for the first 6 weeks, then bi-weekly for the remaining 6 weeks.
Two 30-minute appointments plus seven 15-minute follow-ups to see your progress as you learn healthy eating and nutrition strategies.

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Optimal Health & Nutrition Program with Leslie Beck, RD

If you don’t need the structured accountability of weekly follow up or your schedule doesn’t allow it, this program may be right for you. You’ll still receive a customized plan and follow-up, but with greater scheduling flexibility.

Program includes:

Customized meal and nutrition plan.
7 appointments with Leslie over 6 to 12 months:
Two 30-minute appointments plus five 15-minute follow-ups.

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Nutrition Coaching Program

This program allows you to consult with a Medcan dietitian over the course of three appointments.

During the one-hour initial assessment, your dietitian will review and assess your diet and health goals, medical history and lifestyle habits. You’ll leave with clear objectives and nutrition and diet advice to get you started on your goals. You will also receive ongoing guidance and support in two 30-minute follow-up meetings.

A personalized meal plan is not included with this program.

Nutrition Supplements

Although we always recommend a food first approach, nutrition supplements can help fill the gaps when a balanced diet isn’t possible. At Medcan, we are pleased to offer only the highest quality supplements from Douglas Labs, Genestra, Klean Athlete, and Pure Encapsulations.

Our registered dietitians are available to help guide you through the complex world of supplements and better understand which products are right for you.

Meet Leslie Beck, RD

Leslie Beck

Leslie has a proven track record of distilling complicated nutrition information into practical advice that’s easy to understand and follow.

She’s operated a successful private practice in the heart of downtown Toronto since 1989, writes a weekly column for the Globe and Mail and is interviewed regularly. Leslie is also the author of 12 best-selling books on diet and health.

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) from the University of British Columbia and then completed the dietetic internship program at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She studied a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto.

Leslie is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the New York Academy of Sciences.

Questions about Leslie Beck's Programs?
Contact Leslie’s team at 416.862.1553 or LeslieBeckNutrition@medcan.com
Questions about Nutrition Counselling?
We’re happy to help if you’d like to ask questions
or book an appointment.

For more information email us at nutrition@medcan.com.

*Regular price $265. Time limited, discounted pricing of $150 limited to one (1) dietitian appointment per client using a valid credit card must be booked and completed by 04/30/22. A cancellation fee of $65 will be applied if the appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Nutrition Programs

Questions about Leslie Beck's Programs?

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