Weight concerns and what to do about the scale when it doesn’t budge By Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for CBC.ca Dictionaries define the word “weight” as a measurement of gravitational pull on an object. It seems the definition of a “scale” is similar since it seems scales also have a…
READ MOREHow well are Canadians Eating? By Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for CBC.ca You might suspect that what Canadians actually eat is somewhat different than what they should eat. Our nation’s suboptimal eating and lifestyle habits are contributing to rising rates of obesity and high levels of chronic disease such as…
READ MOREHealthier employees save corporations money in the long run By Andrea Holwegner BSc., RD The working world has become more stressed, and that is taking a toll on the health of Canadians. In the current recession, employees might be worried about job security and salary reductions or be expected to work longer hours or be…
READ MOREType 2 Diabetes Nutrition By Andrea Holwegner BSc., RD Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise at an astounding rate. If you are overweight and have not been getting as much exercise or eating as well as you could, this article is for you. If you have a family history of diabetes, have Type 2 diabetes…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for CBC.ca “>Thinking about making some nutrition and lifestyle changes for the new year? While all of us have unique areas we need to work on, I want to reflect on the most important moves you could consider making to protect your long-term health. Our country’s…
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– 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."
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