STIMULATING AND INSPIRING CONFERENCES WITHIN YOUR COMPANY (FRENCH ONLY)

Stress is part of our lives and has a definite impact on our appetite, both through the quantities we eat and the foods we prefer. On the other hand, certain foods can limit the damage caused by stress. This presentation will help you to:

• Understand the physiological mechanisms of stress
• See how mental and physical health are intimately linked
• Understand why we tend to eat our emotions
• Awaken you to healthy, scientifically-proven compensatory behaviors to alleviate stress
• Optimize key nutrients to better cope with chronic stress
• Protect the microbiota when under stress

Discover how diet plays a crucial role in mental health during winter. This recent nutrition conference covers topics such as the influence of certain nutrients on mood and how mental health is linked to the gut.

Our recommendations, based on the principles of neuro-nutrition, to keep your concentration levels up and avoid energy slumps at the end of the day. After attending this conference, you'll know:

• How to optimize your plate to feel full of energy
• The types of macro and micro nutrients to choose from
• If you drink too much coffee, and what to do to avoid addiction
• How alcohol and sugar affect the brain
• Food patterns known to slow brain ageing
• Foods to include in your breakfasts, snacks and lunches during the working day
• Whether intermittent fasting is good for concentration in the morning

Did you know that you can make a big difference for the planet and your health by making simple but conscientious food choices? So let's get to work and start making a positive change, one bite at a time.
After this original presentation, you'll understand:

• Why is our current diet accelerating global warming?
• How can we support the most ecological production methods?
• Is organic the solution?
• How can we promote plant biodiversity through our food?
• Where do we stand on the decline of bees?
• What are the most sustainable foods in terms of proteins, grains and vegetables?

Find out how to choose local foods in season. A delicious and socially responsible choice!

Discover mindful-intuitive eating, a caring approach for everyone that leads you to:

• Discover the negative impacts of restrictive diets and the yo-yo effect
• Have a holistic vision of weight and understand its determinants
• Better perceive your hunger and satiety signals
• Integrate a less guilt-ridden routine to eat mindfully
• Return to the pleasure of tasting rather than the frenzy of overconsumption
• Tackle your own body image and self-esteem.

Boost your efficiency and enjoyment in planning and preparing the week's meals. Get ready for an explosion of culinary inspiration!

Learn how to choose foods that support an active lifestyle and contribute to athletic performance.

Prevention of major chronic diseases in Canada: hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes and cancer. Find out how to navigate conflicting information on the web and make healthy choices for you and your family.

How to create tasty, economical and nutritious meals in this inflationary context?
Under the guidance of Dr Isabelle, you'll be able to:

• Recognize the most interesting foods in terms of their quality/price ratio: cabbage, oats, carrots, tofu and legumes.
• Revamp these budget superheroes into inspiring meals adapted to all types of time organization (minute meals, meal prep, lunch boxes).
• Prioritize the nutrients that contribute most to satiety for truly sustaining meals
• Get ideas on how to incorporate vegetable proteins more regularly
• Know the nutritional value of frozen and canned vegetables and fruit
• Be aware of the foods that are the black holes in the food budget

La grande bouffe des petits budgets allows you to save hundreds of dollars on your annual grocery bill, without sacrificing nutritional value or taste!