Join us for an engaging and practical webinar with Yolanda Wang, a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer, as she explores how the food you eat affects your mental health. Yolanda will share the latest research on the connection between your diet and brain function. She’ll also provide simple tips for fitting healthy eating into your busy life, whether you’re working different shifts, short on time, or on a budget. Plus, you’ll get to see a quick demo on how to prepare easy and nutritious snacks and meals to boost your mental well-being.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn about the latest research showing how your diet affects your brain and mental health.
- Get practical advice on how to eat healthy even when you’re busy, on a budget, or working odd hours.
- Watch a quick demo on making easy, nutritious snacks and meals that you can try at home.
- Discover how the right food choices can help you feel better mentally and physically.
Our presenter
Yolanda Wangis a Registered Dietitian, and an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. As a UBC alumnus with a Dietetics Major and Kinesiology Minor, she is passionate about working with clients to develop a healthy and satisfying lifestyle. She has been working on the research side at the Brain Wellness Program under the supervision of Dr. Silke Cresswell, providing nutrition education and cooking together with research participants. Before joining the BC Brain Wellness team, she worked as a dietitian in acute care, gestational diabetes clinics, and long-term care facilities, and as a personal trainer in community recreation center. Leading to her career as a dietitian, she has also worked as a dietary aide for hospital and a food coordinator for charitable school program. Her previous experience educated her on the importance of food and nutrition at different life stages, with different health and socioeconomic status. She strives to make nutritious food more accessible and equip people with the skills to choose and prepare the food that nourish their body and mind!
