What if I told you that your favourites like beer and wings at the pub on Friday night or devouring a bowl of double chocolate chunk brownie explosion ice cream was just as important to your well being as eating enough fruits and veggies. What I have learned over the past 10 years of counselling…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. One of the top reasons cyclists and other athletes site eating poorly is lack of time and energy as they juggle busy work schedules, family commitments, and training plans. Time Savers For Speedy Meals You can cycle and train all you want, but if your nutrition…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for IMPACT magazine Neglecting your nutrition requirements before or during a long ride can impair your performance, particularly if you are a competitive cyclist. Here are some tips to stop you from bonking. Goals BEFORE Your Ride 1. Liquid Assets! Two hours before cycling consume…
READ MOREEating Before and During Sports Activities By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD It’s that time of year again. Time to pull out your bike, in-line skates and running/hiking shoes and enjoy the best of the outdoors. Regardless if you are a gym junkie or pursuing outdoor sports in the hills, mountains, ocean or lakes, nutrition provides…
READ MORENutrition ideas to tap into more oomph By Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for CBC.ca What would YOU do with more energy? What would change in your work or personal life if you had more get-up-and-go? You may be like many people that inherently know that what you eat influences how…
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"Working with my dietitian has been life changing! She helped me break free from dieting, transform my beliefs about food, and embrace self-acceptance. I highly recommend Health Stand Nutrition—100 stars!"
– Anne Marie Shutt, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a family physician and cannot recommend the Health Stand team enough. Their dietitians do more than give food advice, they help clients make deep, sustainable changes for lifetime health."
– Dr. Deb Putnam, Family Physician
"Thanks to Health Stand Nutrition, I’m more productive, energized, and committed to my long-term health. I’ve learned what to eat, why, and how to maintain it. Nutrition has never been this fun!"
– Leslie Fryers, Nutrition Counselling & Workplace Wellness Client
"I’ve struggled with eating problems and fad diets for years, but my dietitian was an angel—knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She has genuinely changed my life. 10 stars!
– Devon Crewe, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a psychologist, and Health Stand is my only source for exceptional dietitians. Andrea and her team provide compassionate, practical support that I trust my clients with completely."
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
"My quality of life has improved since seeing a Health Stand dietitian. She gave me the tools and knowledge to manage my IBS, and now my tummy is no longer a problem. Highly recommend!"
– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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