“Fueling for Fatigue” - Nutrition Education Session - Unity Health Post-COVID Self-Management Program

- Fatigue - Nausea - Taste and smell changes - Changes in gastrointestinal function (i.e. [...] constipation, diarrhea, reflux) - Reduced ability for meal preparation and cooking May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue What does low appetite look like? - Reduced desire to eat - Not feeling hungry - Forgetting to eat - Feeling full more quickly than usual - Skipping meals and snacks - Not feeling the hunger signals May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue How does nutrition help with fatigue? Low Fatigue appetite M. [...] May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue Protein supplements Fairlife Nutrition Plan Unity Health Toronto does not endorse any of these products May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue and is not receiving any compensation to list them. [...] Lower cost food options Proteins Fruits and Vegetables Grains and Starches ● Canned or ● Seasonal ● White or Brown rice dried beans ● Canned or frozen ● Oats and legumes ● Whole grain pastas ● Tofu ● Canned tuna, salmon, sardines, chicken ● Cottage cheese May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue Other resources Meals on Wheels Food banks near you . [...] May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue Summary Food is your fuel! Strategies: - Small, frequent meals and snacks - High energy, high protein foods - Stay hydrated - Make a schedule - Meal preparation - Softer foods - Oral nutrition supplements - Ask for help May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue Postcovidrehabphc@unityhealth.to May 2023 Fueling for Fatigue mailto:Postcovidrehabphc@unityhealth.to Thank you! May 2023.