Our society is deeply immersed in a culture that revolves around dieting. Learn more about diet culture, discover surprising evidence-based findings on the harms of restrictive diets on physical and mental health, how to challenge the diet mindset, and get ways to break free from dieting.
READ MOREHave you ever heard of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an overabundance of bacteria, typically found in the colon, in the small intestine. Keep reading to learn about SIBO, how to test for it, and nutrition management and treatment strategies for SIBO.
READ MOREMany people go on the low FODMAP diet go without appropriate support or knowledge which can result in inadequate nutrition, particularly low fibre intake. Learn how to ensure your fibre intake is adequate, get recommendations plus a list of high fibre low FODMAP foods to implement into your diet.
READ MOREOrthorexia is defined as an obsession with proper or healthful eating. Feeling consumed with eating clean, maintaining a strict and rigorous exercise routine, and purchasing products that only meet a certain standard are some common signs of orthorexia. Learn more about the signs of orthorexia here and where to seek help.
READ MOREEating disorders and disordered eating should be taken seriously, so it is important as a friend of someone struggling with disordered eating to notice the potential red flags. In this post, learn from Eating Disorder Dietitian, Courtney Gault, about how to support someone struggling with an eating disorder.
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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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