As one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, Leslie Beck operates a successful private practice in the heart of downtown Toronto. For the past 20 years, she has helped thousands of individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals. As a registered dietitian, Leslie operates an “integrative nutrition practice,” offering clients both dietary advice and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional supplements.

Beck is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print media. She writes a weekly column in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper and appears weekly on CTV as Canada AM’s nutrition expert. Leslie’s nutrition advice can also be heard weekly on Montreal’s CJAD Morning Radio.

She is the author of 10 books on nutrition and health including the best-selling 10 Steps to Healthy Eating, Foods that Fight Disease, and The No Fail Diet, The Complete A to Z Nutrition Encyclopedia, and The Complete Nutrition Guide for Women. Beck’s latest book, Leslie Beck’s Longevity Diet, was released in January 2011.

Beck consults with many leading businesses and international food companies located in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. A member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada, she is a well-known figure in the health community. She delivers nutrition seminars and workshops to corporate groups in North America.

Having a strong interest in sports nutrition, Beck acted as nutritionist to the Canadian International Marathon and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. She keeps fit herself by running, cycling, and weight training.

Overview

Looking for a dynamic speaker for a conference, trade show or a corporate "lunch and learn" seminar? Leslie delivers lunch and learn-style seminars, keynote presentations, and hands-on, interactive workshops that are tailored to your organization's needs.

Popular Nutrition Topics Include: ·10 Keys for Healthy Eating

This seminar will allow you to assess your nutrition know-how and will provide you with 10 easy ways to improve your diet, manage your weight, boost your energy level, and prevent disease. Interactive "Nutrition IQ Quiz" included for small groups.

·10 Foods You Should Be Eating More Often

Based on the latest scientific research, Leslie offers advice on how to eat to stay healthy as you age. From flaxseed to fish to yogurt, this seminar will tell you what today's top 10 nutrition superstars are, how they work to fight disease, and how to incorporate them into your daily diet.

·Peak Performance Nutrition: Managing Stress through Diet and Nutrition

Stress is an unavoidable part of life but that doesn't mean it has to affect your health or your performance. Overwork, lack of sleep, colds and flu, emotional upset, and poor eating habits all put stress on your body. This seminar will offer nutrition strategies to condition your body so it can deal with life's daily stresses. With the right diet, vitamins, minerals and herbs you can boost your body's immune system, increase your energy level, and prevent stress related symptoms including fatigue, headache, low back pain, irritability, and irritable bowel syndrome.

·Eat to Live: Nutrition Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease

Confused about dietary fat and blood cholesterol? Wondering if oat bran really works? What about garlic supplements? Based on the latest research, this seminar will sort out fact from fallacy and give easy-to-implement heart-healthy dietary strategies, from Vitamin E to olive oil.

·Eat to Live: Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Cancer Risk

Experts estimate that at least 35 percent of all cancers are related to diet. Learn how the foods you eat play a role in certain cancers and what you can do now to help lower your risk. Dietary strategies will cover antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, phyto-estrogens, fat, fibre, and more! This seminar can be tailed to specific cancers (e.g. breast cancer for female audience).

·Nutrition for Women: A Guide to the Menopausal Years

Peri-menopause is a period of hormonal change before menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, mood swings and insomnia are common. At menopause a woman's risk of heart disease and osteoporosis increases dramatically. This seminar will inform you about natural ways to relieve symptoms and reduce the health risks associated with menopause. Diet, nutritional supplements, and herbs will be covered.

·Nutrition for Women: 10 Foods You Should Be Eating More Often

Certain health problems are much more prevalent among women than men - osteoporosis, anemia, gallstones and overweight to name a few. This thought-provoking seminar will examine the nutritional health of women and discuss dietary strategies for optimal health. Based on the latest scientific research, Leslie will tell you about today's top 10 nutrition superstars, how they work to keep women healthy, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

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