Food

This is a useful resource if you are suffering from a chronic illness and need to find a dietitian near you. With this web page located on the Dietitians of Canada website, you can search for local dietitians according to location, language, conditions, and lifestyle habits.

This resource is designed for those who are undergoing or are about to undergo treatment for cancer. With this guide you can find information about different foods you can include in your diet plan to increase your consumption of calories, how diet can keep your strength up, and how to address food-related challenges during treatment.

On UnlockFood.ca you’ll find information on nutrition, food and healthy eating as well as recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools. You can also use a searchable directory of dietitians to find a dietitian in your area.

 In addition to giving advice on reading food labels, this site lists high and low sodium foods. It also makes suggestions for using herbs and spices as salt supplements when preparing meals.

Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivers nutritious, delicious and affordable meals to a variety of groups, including: seniors, people with physical disabilities and cognitive impairments, individuals suffering from illnesses and recovering from surgeries, and those who need special dietary planning and assistance. The website describes services and provides contact information to Meals on Wheels in the Greater Toronto Ares (GTA) and in the province of Ontario.

This short guide explains benefits of eating a diet lower in salt (dietary sodium). It provides guidelines for sodium intake, gives examples of high sodium foods, explains how to interpret food nutrition labels and gives suggestions for lowering salt intake in your everyday diet.

This web page provides general information on celiac disease, including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how to choose the right foods.