Healthy eating change – see the opportunities rather than the challenges By Andrea Holwegner, Calgary Herald December 15, 2010 The way you choose to look at it will determine your success In April 1997 outdoor enthusiast Warren Macdonald set out on a backpacking trip to Hinchinbrook Island, off the coast of Australia. He became trapped…
READ MOREHow food marketing influences nutrition By Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald, December 9, 2010 Never fear, the food marketers are here, flexing their marketing muscles to sell you the “quick fix.” Research shows more than 20,000 new food and beverage products are introduced into the market each year. This is in addition to the products…
READ MOREHealthy Eating in Your 70’s By Andrea Holwegner, Calgary Herald November 11, 2010 The good news is that it is never too late to begin changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help improve your health. If you’re in your mid-70s and onward, you can boost the vitality and energy with which to enjoy your…
READ MOREHealthy Eating Advice for Retirement By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc., For the Calgary Herald, Calgary Herald November 3, 2010 If you are between the ages of 64 and 75, it is now more important than ever to maximize your nutrition to protect your long term health. With decades of habitual eating habits, it…
READ MOREHow to Eat Well and Enjoy the Christmas Holiday Party Season By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Let’s face it: one of the most wonderful things about the holidays is all those parties, staff functions and family get-togethers that bring light to the dark months of winter. But as we look to the…
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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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