At the beginning of May I was offered an in-store, one-on-one consultation with a registered dietitian tailored to my health needs at my local Loblaw Store.  I was very interested because I was having some nutrition struggles, so I jumped at the chance.  This is a FREE service at Loblaw stores that is available to ANYONE!   In-store registered dietitians offer one-on-one consultations tailored to your health needs, including heart-healthy recipes, cooking classes, and food choices to help maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Plus, in-store pharmacists can help you track and monitor blood pressure, demonstrate how to use the in-store wellness machines and provide information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Setting up my appointment with the registered dietitian, Karolina Otto, at the Real Canadian Superstore in Milton was easy – we exchanged a few emails and were able to find a time that works for both of us.  Karolina is very responsive to emails and was very accommodating with my schedule. This is no easy feat because we are in the heart of softball season for all three of my daughters. I met Karolina at her office in the store’s Pharmacy.  It was on a busy […]

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