FAQs

Common Questions

Do you love food? Me too!

My Sweet Spot approach to eating for life means heart-healthy food that is also satisfying as well as convenient and affordable, if that’s important to you.

Sometimes you have to compromise on one to attain another, and that’s okay. But when we can, we try to live in and expand that Sweet Spot. Food is one of life’s great pleasures — you deserve to enjoy it.

Yes! You can learn more about that here. 

Extended benefits plans and health spending accounts typically cover one-on-one counselling with Registered Dietitians.

Your benefits plan may cover membership fees in my Sweet Spot Kitchen community, but most don’t. In either case, always best to check with your plan first.

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Sweet Spot Kitchen Membership FAQs

You’ll have unlimited access, across any devices you own, until the end of the month in which you cancel. You can download and keep recipes and meal planning templates, but videos and discussion boards are only available inside of the paid community.

No problem! I’m happy for more people to be a part of SSK, so I don’t mind at all. Just let me know by email when you sign up and I’ll cancel all future payments.

During the month that you’re a member you can attend live sessions, watch as many recorded workshops as you can, and download recipes and meal planning resources.

I would never want you to be unhappy! If you decide it isn’t a good fit for any reason, contact me within 30 days for a refund of that month’s fee. You can cancel anytime by emailing cheryl@sweetspotnutrition.ca. 

You can spend as much or as little time as you like.

Most members attend the live monthly new topic workshop, which is an hour long. The discussion group at the end of each month is 30 minutes.

You can go through the four milestone courses (Knowledge, Meal Planning, Recipes/Ideas, and Behaviour Change) at your own pace. If you give it an hour a week, each course takes about a month. There are advanced and bonus topics if you want to go deeper.

Our focus will be on better health, but I would never guarantee weight loss — every body is unique. Weight isn’t the best indicator of heart health anyhow.

I can, however, commit to sharing tools and insights that will help you eat to reduce your risk of future heart issues and enjoy the food while you’re at it!

No matter your size, I unconditionally respect, welcome and support all people and bodies in my practice. I follow Health at Every Size® principles and strive to support your well-being, regardless of what happens with your weight.

The monthly new topic workshops and office hours are Thursdays at 5pm Mountain time.

I periodically survey members to make sure I’m offering sessions at the best time for as many as possible.

Of course! Many people in the group have had a heart attack, stent, or bypass, but others are concerned about their risk and are keen to avoid future heart health problems.

If you have a question, likely others do too. Ask away! Your best bet is to post questions in the community, so you get insights from the group as well as Cheryl. You can also ask a question privately by email: cheryl@sweetspotnutrition.ca.

Note, however, that this program is for information and education, and support. I can’t provide medical nutrition therapy in this forum, nor is this meant to replace the guidance of your healthcare team.

No, but I will refer to recipes in the book, so if you have it, you’ll get more value out of it by joining us. Amazon still carries it but other book retailers can order it for you.

If you suspect that you have an eating disorder, you’d be better served by an eating disorder program or counsellor. If you aren’t sure, you can use this screening tool or talk to your doctor.

If you’re thinking “I just need a meal plan to follow,” this program will disappoint. Our mission is to tune into the wisdom within you, and develop eating habits that work for your unique situation. There’s no one-size-fits-all sweet spot.

And if you have another medical condition, such as chronic kidney disease, for which dietary recommendations conflict with heart disease guidance, individual help from a dietitian will be more appropriate.

(Our approach to type 2 diabetes however, will be quite similar, so no worries if you have that.) 

Absolutely! This course is for information, education, and support. It doesn’t provide medical nutrition therapy, so we’re able to welcome people outside of Alberta. It’s not meant to replace the guidance of your healthcare team.

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