Nutrition

After spinal cord injury (SCI), it’s important to help manage your health with good nutrition. What you eat has a big impact on your overall health including weight, bowel and bladder function, skin and bone health, and more. Check out our nutrition section to learn how you can optimize your health and vitality by focusing on good nutrition.

  • Battle of The Bulge
    It was a sailing regatta in San Diego that lead Ann Kennedy down the path to making the changes in her lifestyle that would bring her to where she is today. Healthy, happy and in control of her life!

    Posted on: Fri, Aug 13, 2010

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  • Eating Right for SCI
     Healthy nutrition can improve, control or prevent many health problems. It may help: • Lower your risk for premature death and the development of some forms of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory illness, pressure sores, urinary tract infection and urinary...

    Posted on: Mon, Mar 7, 2011

  • Healthy choices for dining out
     Download this Healthy Choices for Dining Out guide

    Posted on: Tue, Mar 15, 2011

  • How Nutrition Can Help Reduce Urinary Tract Infections
     Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) is one of most common secondary health complications among people with a spinal cord injury (SCI). 80% of people experience them. Possible side effects of UTIs include: ·         Fatigue ·  ...

    Posted on: Thu, Jun 9, 2011

  • Increase your energy with food
    Three vitamins you should include in your daily diet as well as foods that keep your energy level up all day.

    Posted on: Fri, Jun 10, 2011

  • How to read nutrition labels
     Download this guide on reading nutrition labels

    Posted on: Tue, Mar 15, 2011

  • Nutrition
    To maintain the nutrients you need, try to eat at least the minimum number of servings from each food group in Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Living. If you do not eat the suggested servings, you may want to speak with a Registered Dietitian for advice. You may also require vitamin/mineral supplements.

    Posted on: Mon, Feb 28, 2011

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  • Holistic Nutrition and Spinal Cord Injury
    There’s no question that nutrition has a profound impact on our physical, spiritual and mental health, especially for someone living with a chronic illness or medical condition. Life after a SCI becomes a delicate balance of trying to stay healthy and avoid the secondary illnesses that so often seem to come with the disability. Today there are plenty of resources on the Internet that provide a wealth of information about proper nutrition and healthy living.

    Posted on: Mon, Aug 16, 2010

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  • Nutrition and Bone Health
      Osteoporosis is a common health concern among people with a spinal cord injury. Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease where the bones become porous. The bone density declines and bones become weaker and more susceptible to fractures.   Common causes include: • Family histor...

    Posted on: Tue, Mar 8, 2011

  • 7 Nutritional Concerns after SCI
    We outline seven nutritional concerns following a spinal cord injury as well as what you can do to maintain your health.

    Posted on: Wed, Jun 8, 2011

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  • Tips on Healthy, Budget Friendly Grocery Shopping
     Eating well does not always mean spending more. There are numerous ways to get healthy foods into your diet and stay within your budget.  Many nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables legumes and whole grains, cost less than things like chips, chocolate, meat and pop.  In fact, it...

    Posted on: Thu, Jun 9, 2011

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