Top 21 Nutrition Articles of 2024 
Our most popular nutrition articles of 2024
Reflecting on the standout moments from this year’s top nutrition blog posts, we extend our gratitude to you for being a part of our journey and engaging with our community over the past year. At Health Stand Nutrition, our goal is to empower others to cultivate a healthful and soulful connection with food and the body. Throughout the year, we’ve covered a variety of evidence-based information on topics ranging from meal planning strategies and food trends to nutrition across all age groups.
Discover which articles resonated the most with our audience in 2024. Click on the title or image to dive into the full blog post. Which are your favourite reads from this year? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Do you ever struggle with low energy during your workouts? Or feel like you “hit a wall” halfway through? Or are you just curious if you’re eating the right things before your workouts? Then this blog post is for you! What you eat and when you eat can significantly impact your performance, energy levels, and even your post-exercise recovery. Continue reading as we discuss what foods are best for before workouts and explore some pre-workout meal ideas.
If you are a parent or caregiver of a tween or teenager, chances are you are fatigued by all the packed lunches you’ve made over many years for your child. The teenage years add some additional challenges into the mix with teens having sometimes even stronger food preferences, purchase of food items outside of your control and sometimes skipped lunches while socially trying to fit in. Read on for some practical tips on strategies for feeding teenagers and some tasty school lunch ideas to try with your teens.
On warm summer days, you are likely looking for something cool and refreshing – a protein-rich summer salad is a great choice! In this blog post you are going to find plenty of higher protein (and therefore satiating) summer salad recipes and ideas to fuel a wide range of eating preferences.
We know that vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in supporting overall well-being, but selecting the right supplement can be a challenge. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of determining if you need to take supplements, and how to choose a high-quality vitamin or mineral supplement tailored to your individual needs.
Are you looking for ways to help support your loved one with ARFID? This blog post is written by a mother of a teenager living with ARFID. She provides 7 tips on how families of teenagers living with ARFID can feel supported.
In this blog post, we will be diving into the world of the glycemic index (GI) – a handy tool that can be a game-changer in managing diabetes and that has important health benefits such as increased energy,
You may have heard people warn about the dangerous “toxic” or “inflammatory” properties of these oils on podcasts, during your internet searches or even sitting around chatting with friends. So when and where did all these safety concerns arise? And is there really anything to be worried about? If you’re wondering if canola oil is healthy, read on to find out the evidence behind its safety and health benefits.
The Mediterranean Diet has been popular topic for a healthy lifestyle for many years. This diet is really a way of living that clearly includes nutritious foods but also the activities and social aspects of shopping, cooking, and sharing meals.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the connection between hormones and sugar cravings through the menstrual cycle, and provide some practical nutrition tips to help you navigate this challenging time of the month with ease and confidence.
In this blog post, we’ll explore six common immune boosting supplements that many people rely on during flu season to, discuss their effectiveness based on current research, and explore why they might not be as reliable as we hope. Understanding the limitations of these supplements can help us make more informed decisions about staying healthy during the flu season.
Are you wondering how to read expiry dates or found yourself puzzled by the array of dates stamped on food packaging? From “best before” to “expiry” dates, understanding what these labels mean can be crucial for ensuring food safety and quality. In this post, we’ll delve into the difference between best before dates and expiry dates, helping you become a savvier shopper and reduce food waste.
Adopting targeted lifestyle changes can help with both the prevention and management of osteoporosis. In this blog post, we will delve into how to support your bone health through nutrition, what an “osteoporosis diet” looks like and more.
No single food can protect you against cancer by itself. But a diet filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, herbs and spices can all help lower your risk. Think of it as building a fortress around your body – every wholesome bite adds another brick to the wall of defence against cancer.
Probiotics are a popular health topic these days, so read on to find out what they do and if everyone needs them.
Constipation can be a common gut complaint and affects millions of people worldwide. It’s important to understand all the factors that may contribute to constipation and identify a few key strategies to keep things moving smoothly. Read on to learn more if you’re wondering what a “constipation diet” looks like!
Read on to learn what tofu is, some of the nutritional benefits of tofu, and tasty ways to incorporate tofu into your routine!
In this blog post, we will explore some of the key nutrients that are pivotal in the maintenance of healthy bones, key food sources of these nutrients, and other lifestyle factors that can help ensure optimal bone health.
There are numerous delicious Chinese dishes and many different cooking methods that I’d like to share a little bit with you as your introduction to Chinese Cuisine 101.
Summer is the wonderful season of backyard BBQ’s, camping adventures, and of course, picnics! If you’re looking to add some variety to your usual picnic recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for 20 different picnic food ideas
Read on to learn the truth about what processed foods are, examples of processed foods, and find out if they are healthy and if you should avoid ultra processed foods or not.
Looking to have radiant, glowing skin but are feeling a little unsure how to go about it? The secret to healthy skin is in your diet. And is this blog we are going to discuss best foods for your skin and what some call a “healthy skin diet.”
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