By Trista Chan, Registered Dietitian

March 2026 marks the return of Nutrition Month, and this year's theme, Nourish to Flourish, perfectly captures the diverse and meaningful ways our dietitians can influence positive health changes.

At TELUS Health Care Centers, our dietitians are dedicated to helping you thrive, whether you're focused on aging well, managing chronic conditions or optimizing athletic performance.

Here's how our dietitians can support your health journey:

1. Aging with strength: Supporting your goals for healthspan and longevity

Growing older doesn't always mean slowing down—it means nourishing your body strategically to maintain independence and quality of life. Our dietitians can help you age with strength by focusing on healthspan, not just lifespan by:

• Preserving muscle mass and bone health: Through personalized protein recommendations and nutrient-dense meal planning, our dietitians help combat age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) and maintain bone density.
• Supporting cognitive function: Nutrition plays a critical role in brain health. Our dietitians guide you through evidence-based dietary patterns that may help support memory and reduce dementia risk. Learn more about How the MIND Diet Supports a Healthier Brain.
• Managing hormonal transitions: From perimenopause through post-menopause, our dietitians provide tailored nutrition strategies that may help to ease symptoms and protect against long-term health complications. Check out our Perimenopause and Menopause Nutrition Guide.
• Optimizing nutrient absorption: As digestion changes with age, our dietitians can help ensure you're getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

2. Chronic disease Management: Medical nutrition therapy that works

When it comes to conditions like diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease, dietitians collaborate with your healthcare team. Our dietitians use medical nutrition therapy—evidence-based, personalized interventions that can support prevention and management of these conditions:

• Diabetes management: Dietitians help you understand carbohydrate counting, blood sugar patterns and meal timing to help you work towards stable glucose levels and reduce complications.
• Heart disease prevention and treatment: From managing cholesterol to reducing blood pressure, our dietitians design heart-healthy eating plans tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. Learn more about how to Improve Your Cholesterol with the Portfolio Diet. And yes, heart health can be tasty – explore our Gochujang Salmon Bowls to celebrate Nutrition Month.
• Fatty liver disease management: Nutrition can be a first-line treatment for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Our dietitians create sustainable eating patterns that may help reduce liver inflammation and support liver health.

Unlike generic diet advice, our dietitians work with you to build realistic, long-term habits that fit your life.

3. Performance nutrition: Fueling your active life

Whether you're training for a sport or simply want to feel stronger in your daily activities, our dietitians can help you optimize your nutrition, which can help with improved performance, recovery and injury prevention through:

• Strategic fueling: Our dietitians help ensure you're eating the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fluids to power your workouts and daily movement.
• Recovery optimization: Post-exercise nutrition is crucial for muscle repair and growth. Our dietitians can help you time and balance your meals for maximum benefit.
• Injury prevention: Proper nutrition supports bone health, immune function and tissue repair—helping to reduce your risk of setbacks.
• Body composition goals: Whether you're building muscle or improving endurance, our dietitians create personalized plans that align with your performance objectives.

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* This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare practitioner before making dietary changes or starting a new nutrition plan.