Mindful Nutrition Habits
Eat regular meals: regular, well balanced meals throughout the day give you the most nutrients, energy, and focus to carry out your day.
Stay hydrated: Carry a water bottle with you throughout the day. Trent has multiple refill stations across campus for easy refueling!
- Snack smart: Fuel your body and mind with mindful snack options such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, or yogurts.
Food Security
Trent offers free or low-cost breakfast and meal programs, food banks, and grocery support. Explore what's available by clicking here. For off-campus food support, visit peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/social-services/food-support/ .
- Wondering about how to best budget for groceries? I.M. Well offers free budgeting sessions for students.
Nutrition Resources
Want to learn more about mindful nutrition? Book a free lifestyle medicine appointment at Health Services.
- Looking to speak with a dietician? I.M. Well offers free nutritional counselling for student. There are also several dieticians in the Peterborough region that offer their services for a fee, part of which may be recoverable through your Student VIP Benefits. Two options for local dieticians are listed below.
Dieticians
Peterborough Assessment and Therapy Clinic
Individual nutrition appointments are available with the dietitians at the Peterborough Assessment and Therapy Clinic. They offer a discounted rate of $80 per session for students. They can help with:
- Questions about food and nutrition
- Ideas for health, quick, and low cost meals and snacks
- Learn how to optimize your diet for best energy
- Working to improve your athletic performance by improving your nutrition
- Addressing your relationship with food and your body
- Sorting out food intolerances
- Questions about dietary supplements
To request an appointment go to www.pat-clinic.com/nutrition-services to book with Margaret or Lise. Or e-mail info@pat-clinic.com
Cancellation of dietitian appointments: If you need to cancel or rebook your appointment, please give 24 hours notice to avoid being charged a cancellation fee. Less than 24 hours notice will result in a charge of $50. If an appointment is not attended, there is no reimbursement.
Appointment fee is $80. Payment is by e-transfer and must be made at the time of booking for it to be confirmed.
Trent Health in Motion
Located in the Athletics Centre, offers dietician appointments. Please visit their website at www.trenthealthinmotion.ca for more information.