Register now for the upcoming webinar: “Refined Sugar and Mental Health: The Bitter Reality Behind the Sweet”
March 4, 2024 - Defence Stories
Sugar can affect both your mental health and overall well-being. Refined sugar is one of the most addictive and harmful substances in our diet, yet it's everywhere, even in some of the most unsuspected places.
This webinar will discuss the ways in which sugar influences digestion, immunity, cognition, energy, mood, hormones, and more. What you will learn:
- Ways in which natural and refined sugar consumption effect the body and influence your well-being.
- Understanding the differences between different types of sugars in our foods and naturally present and added sugars.
- The gut-brain connection and the role of stress and emotions on our body.
- Strategies to reduce refined sugar intake and spot hidden sources of refined sugar in your diet.
English Session
Date: March 27th, 2024
Time: 1300 to 1430 ET
Speaker: Lina Rahouma, RD
French Session
Date: March 28th, 2024
Time: 1300 to 1430 ET
Speaker: Lina Rahouma, RD
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams). A link to the virtual presentation will be provided to registered participants.
All Defence Team members are invited to attend.
Register now! (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website. For internal audiences only)
Did you miss a webinar? You can watch previous webinars that have featured renowned experts in the fields of finance, nutrition, resilience, burnout, parenting, mental health, and more.
Stay tuned for future monthly webinars hosted by HR-Civ’s Organizational Well-Being team. For general inquiries, please contact the Organization Well-Being team by email at OrganizationalWell-Being-Bien-etreorganisationnel@forces.gc.ca.