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Are your programs covered by extended medical benefits?

Yes.  IF your insurance provider offers coverage for a dietitian, then all your sessions with our dietitians would be covered by your plan up to the limit provided by the plan.  It’s a good idea to check with your benefits plan provider to ensure your plan includes coverage for a dietitian as some plans do not provide coverage. It’s also worth noting that you will be charged up front for the entire cost of the program on your first visit, however insurance providers only issue reimbursement on an hourly basis.  We will provide you the receipts you require for reimbursement as you move through the sessions in your program.

What if I don’t live in Vancouver, but still want to sign up for the program with a dietitian?

No problem.  All you need is an internet connection and a computer to ‘meet’ with any of our dietitians via LIVE video conferencing.  You’ll be able to see and hear your dietitian and you’ll be meeting live in real time.  There is no need for you to have a camera or any other special equipment: the science is quite clear; as long as you can see us, the sessions are just as effective as if they took place in person.  Video conferencing also works very well for people who are really busy and would prefer to cut out the commute to our office to meet in person.  Why not have an appointment on your lunch break!

Is it possible to meet with a dietitian before deciding to sign up to take the program?

Yes. In fact, it’s a good idea to get to know your dietitian a little before jumping right in to taking the program with us.  We offer a consultation appointment where you will have the opportunity to meet with a dietitian, discuss your needs and hear more about how the program works; if at that time you’d like to continue with the program, you’ll be confident that you’re doing what’s best for you.  The consultation appointment costs $40 plus GST.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Yes.  We require your credit card details in order to set up an appointment with a dietitian.  You can cancel or reschedule your appointment anytime up to 24hrs in advance of your appointment, however if notice is given of cancellation or rescheduling within 24hrs of your appointment time, your credit card will be charged a cancellation fee of $40 plus GST.

What if I don’t lose weight on the program, can I have my money back?

No. Unfortunately losing weight depends on two things: having the proper knowledge and skills to lose weight effectively – we give you that –  and implementing those skills – this is your part.  We cannot guarantee that you will do your part with implementing the program and therefore cannot issue a refund.  Having said that, our program is designed specifically to help you implement the changes necessary to lose weight effortlessly.  We’re serious about that, if you can eat, you can lose weight!

I don’t really need to lose weight per se, but would like to know more about making sure I’m eating healthy and am able to maintain my weight – is Spectrum Nutrition right for me?

ABSOLUTELY!  Interestingly, losing weight and maintaining weight are not mutually exclusive.  You first need to understand how to lose weight (even if you don’t really need to lose much) in order to feel like you are in control of your eating to maintain your weight. Our health and wellness program was designed to teach you how to do exactly that.

I already know *how* to eat – will I learn anything new at Spectrum Nutrition?

You will most certainly learn a few new tricks and ways to think about your food in order to lose weight!  And, we’re going to coach you through every step of the way.  Let’s put it this way, everybody ‘knows’ how to eat, but if you already knew it all, and could effectively implement that information into your life, you wouldn’t still be trying to reach your nutrition goals.  Let us help, it will be the best thing you’ve ever done – that we do guarantee!

Japanese Soda Soup Recipe


 Ingredients:

  1. Whole package of Eden Organics Buckwheat Soba noodles
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 4 carrots, julienned
  4. 1Tbsp. sesame oil
  5. 4 Tbsp. miso paste
  6. 350g firm tofu, chopped into squares (2cm x 2cm)
  7. Tetra pack of Pacific Foods Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  8. 4 cups baby bok choi, cleaned (but whole)
  9. 1 package (2 cups) snap peas, deveined
  10. 1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (or Low Salt Tamari if going wheat free)
  11.  1 tsp. Chili pepper flakes (optional)
  12. 1 cup raw bean sprouts, washed and ready to use
  13. Bunch of green onions, sliced into rounds for garnish

 

Methods:

  1. In a small pot, bring water to boil, add 1 and boil for 5 minutes, drain, rinse and set aside
  2. In a large pot, sauté 2-4 together until tender at medium heat
  3. Add 5 & 6 and continue sautéing for 1-2 minutes
  4. Add 7-11 and bring to boil
  5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes
  6. Remove from heat, add noodles and stir
  7. Put into 2 large soup bowls and serve immediately – add 11-12 to the top of soup for garnish
  8. Serves 2 (very large servings)

 

Discussion:

  • 400g of chicken or prawns (raw measurement) can be substituted in this recipe for the tofu (or protein) portion of the plate.  If using chicken, sauté with the onions and carrots before adding the miso.  If using prawns, sauté as above (as they cook very quickly).  Either substitution will increase the protein in this recipe by about 10g but will not substantially change the calorie content.
  • While this recipe is not overly salty, if you’re watching your salt intake just leave out the soy sauce.  The recipe is still great without it!

 

 Nutrition Facts

Tofu Japanese Soba Soup

4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375.3
Total Fat 9.1 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 353.5 mg
Potassium 733.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 63.8 g
Dietary Fiber 7.9 g
Sugars 6.3 g
Protein 25.7 g

 

3 Bean Salad Recipe – Whole Meal


 Ingredients:

  1. 1 package fresh green beans (about 200g), washed and cut (1” long)
  2. 1 package fresh yellow (wax) beans (about 200g), washed and cut (1” long)
  3. 1 540 mL can black beans, drained and rinsed
  4. 1 cup canned corn (No Added Salt)
  5. 2 cups cooked whole grains (we used cooked barley in this recipe)
  6. 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  7. 1 Tbsp. curry powder (see note below)
  8. 1 Tbsp. Agave syrup (or honey will do)

 

Methods:

  1. In a steamer, steam 1 and 2 together for 7 minutes.  Immediately cool by running under cold water – drain and pat dry. Put into large salad bowl
  2. Add 3-5 to the bowl
  3. Mix 6-8 together in a separate bowl, then add to the bean mixture and toss thoroughly – enjoy!
  4. Serves 4 – approximately 3 cup servings

 

Discussion:

  • This recipe is a ‘one pot wonder’ – it has all the components of the plate model and so makes an easy to eat, pack and store low calorie meal
  • For a really nice curry flavor, we used “Monsoon Coast Exotic World Spices” Monsoon Tandoori and Tobago Habanero Curry mixed 3:1. Visit their website at http://monsooncoast.com/monsoon.html?main=/whats_new.html for ordering and purchasing details.
  • A personal favorite for the grain part of this recipe is a mixture of equal parts of black barley, oat groats and hulled barley.

 

Nutrition Facts

Curried 3 bean salad (whole meal)

4 Servings – about 3 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297.6
Total Fat 1.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 120.4 mg
Potassium 711.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate 59.5 g
Dietary Fiber 13.5 g
Sugars 6.3 g
Protein 16.3 g

Thanks so much Kelly

“Until I met Kelly, I was convinced losing weight just wasn’t for me.  I had tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig; you name it and had never had any real results.  So you can bet when I came to Kelly, I was skeptical that her weight loss program would work for me.  Not only did it work, but by the time I was finished the program I had lost 17 pounds!  I only have 8 more pounds to lose before I reach my goal weight and I am confident I can do it with the skills she taught me.  I think her program worked where others have failed because the guidelines she taught me were so common sense and I didn’t have to be obsessed about food every day of my life, which with two grand-kids – I certainly don’t have time to do!  I also liked the fact that our sessions were one on one, no group sessions, no lectures, just solid advice that I could stick to because the advice she gave me was tailored to me specifically.  She made a believer out of a skeptic and has changed the way I look and feel about myself.  Thank you Kelly!” – Marion Staple, North Vancouver.