Nutrition
Discover a variety of services that provide valuable nutritional information help you make informed choices about your diet. Explore low-cost food options that not only fit your budget but also promote a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're looking for meal planning assistance or tips on affordable ingredients these resources are designed to support your wellness journey without breaking the bank.
Cookspiration
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Offering: Website that offers recipes and help with menu planning.
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Consideration: Can explore by Genre/Diet type
Endorsed by Dietitians of Canada
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Cost: Free
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Unlock Food
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Offering: Website that offers information on finding dietitians, and resources on topics such as: tips for meal planning, coping with picky eaters, different diets, recipes, etc.
Consideration: Resource only. Ontario Residents. Endorsed by Dietitians of Canada
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Cost: Free
Healthy Eating - UOHI
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Offering: Information on Healthy Eating, including videos by a dietitian
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Cost: Free
Ottawa Public Health - Resources
Website: Nutrition Resources - Ottawa Public Health
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Offering: Website with various resources for nutrition and healthy eating. Resources include: Eating Guides (seniors, babies/toddlers, children, youth, pregnancy, breastfeeding), healthy relationship with food, ways to save money on groceries, etc.
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Consideration: Resource only
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Cost: Free
Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
Website: Resources Archive - Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
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Offering: Website with resources on a variety of topics, including: food literacy, food systems, Indigenous Foodways, Prenatal and Infant Nutrition, Weight Inclusive Approaches
Consideration: Ontario Residents
Resource only
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Cost: Free
Diabetes Canada - Nutrition Resources
Website: Nutrition & Recipes - Diabetes Canada
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Offering: Website with resources on nutrition, fitness + diabetes. Includes recipes and meal planning resources
Consideration: Resource only
Cost: Free
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Connected Care
Website: Connected Care - eBrochure
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Offering: 1:1 virtual sessions with a registered dietitian.
Consideration: Eligible staff + family members - check benefits
Cost: Connected Care - Fee for service (ranging from ~$75-$99)
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The Odd Bunch
Website: The Odd Bunch
Email: help@oddbunch.ca
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Offering: grocery delivery to your door at a reduced rate, often close to 50% reduced. You might find slight blemishes on the produce. If not shared with their customers, this produce would likely be disposed of.
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Consideration: Ottawa Area
Cost: Varies
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Liquidation Marie Inc.
Facebook: Liquidation Marie Inc.​
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Offering: This is a liquidation centre offering groceries at a reduced rate, before their expiry date. are in the Gatineau area.
Consideration: Quebec Region
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Cost: Varies
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Too Good to Go
Website: Save Good Food From Going To Waste | Too Good To Go
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Offering: Offering food to people at a reduced rate. They have partnerships with various local restaurants and grocery stores to offer food to people, food that might otherwise
Consideration: Ottawa Area
Cost: Free
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Food Banks