In our fast-paced, productivity-focused world, making time for a self care routine can be a challenge. Have you ever viewed eating and nourishing yourself with healthy meals as a form of self care? It is! In this blog post we give you 4 food-related self care strategies you can try for optimal mental health and wellness.
READ MORECan we begin to normalize our bodies as they change through life stages? Change is natural, constant, and exciting, life is meant to be changing and so are our bodies. In this blog post, we discuss how to embrace your body as it is today and three tips on how to maximize these changes from Registered Dietitian Jana Spindler on our team.
READ MOREEmotional eating can include all types of eating including eating for celebration, eating as a form of procrastination, eating out of boredom, stress, or eating to help soothe an underlying emotion such as loneliness or anger. Keep reading for tips for identifying your emotional eating behaviours and ideas for what to do instead.
READ MOREWeight bias is defined as discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted toward individuals based on their weight and body size. This can negatively impact eating disorder recovery, as disordered eating and eating disorders present in all body sizes. In this blog post, learn about what weight stigma is and what you can do to fight it.
READ MOREWhether you are recovering from a life long battle with the dieting mentality or recovering from a diagnosed eating disorder, the process of recovery is still generally the same. The symptoms and behaviors are specific to the individual and their situation, but our approach remains the same. In this post, discover the three phases of eating disorder recovery.
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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
Testimonials displayed here have been condensed for length