You’re not alone. Canadians across the country are facing increasing food costs.
In fact, the food inflation rate in November (11.4%) was the fastest year-over-year increase since 1981.
What does mean for the average family?
According to Canada’s Food Price Report for 2023, a family of 4 will spend $16,288.41 on food this year ($1,357.37 a month) which is up $1,065.60 from 2022.
A recent Equifax survey showed that Nearly six-in-ten respondents (59%) in a “are using coupons and looking for deals more at grocery stores versus last year.” Just over half of Canadians (54%) are “cutting back on grocery shopping altogether.” And, alarmingly, a survey by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan found that almost 20% of us are eating smaller meals or skipping meals because of high food prices.
How can working with a registered Nutritionist can save you money?
- We’ll teach you what foods prioritize so you’ll waste less money on foods that don’t nourish you.
- We’ll take the mystery out of portion sizes and meal frequency.
- You’ll learn shopping strategies that will save you money and time.
- We’ll teach you skills to make eating at home enjoyable and effortless.
- We’ll share delicious and cost-effective recipes.
- We’ll help you optimize your health so you’ll get sick less.
Bonus! Nutritional counselling is covered under many health plans because they recognize the importance of keeping you healthy. Here’s a current list of companies that insure NNCP’s and RNT’s:
- Manulife
- iA financial Group
- GreenShield Canada
- Equitable Life Insurance
- Claim Secure Inc
- Blue Cross Alberta
- Sunlife offers a personal spending account for nutritional counseling.
- GreenShield also offers coverage under the social worker/counselor section of your policy
You’re covered? Great!
Please let me know so I can provide you with the appropriate receipts for your claim.
Not covered yet?
I am happy to provide you with a form letter you can personalize and send to your insurance provider requesting they offer coverage. Just message me through my website’s contact form and I’ll get one to you right away!
Message me if you’d like to learn more about how I can help you save money, and look and feel your best!
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