Dietetics

Dietetics is an important part of any recovery. While evidence on the best dietary practices in the context of concussion is scanty, a healthy diet is recommended. Here are some resources you can use to help guide your dietary decisions and track your nutrient intake.

 

Canada’s food guide & related resources:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php

 

National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements: A resource to assess for your recommended daily intake (RDI) of nutrients

https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/nutrientrecommendations.sec.aspx

 

Dietitians of Canada: A resource to estimate portion size

http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Serving-size.aspx

 

Government of Canada: A comprehensive resource to search for nutritional content of foods.

https://food-nutrition.canada.ca/cnf-fce/newNutrientSearch-nouvelleRechercheAliment.do;jsessionid=B8ECD74FE3066A94A9A20717BA3397FA

 

Dr. Heather Tick: She has done a lot of research on anti-inflammatory diets and shares her knowledge with patients on her website.

https://heathertickmd.com/anti-inflammatory-diet