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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- January 27, 2021
Struggling with your New Year’s resolution to eat better?
3 Simple strategies to kickstart healthy eating again This blog post is sponsored by my client, Egg Farmers of Alberta, representing the province’s more than 170 registered egg farming families, providing our province with a stable supply of fresh, high quality, nutritious locally produced eggs. At the start of the year many of us set…READ MORE - January 25, 2021
11 Nutrition and Wellness Trends for 2021
What’s The Latest in Healthy Foods and Self-Care? Eating well and practicing wellness and self-care isn’t a trend – it’s a choice. In times of stress and with the daily challenges of family and work, it’s all too easy to let good eating and wellness habits fall aside. 2020 was certainly stressful, and 2021…READ MORE - January 23, 2021
Vegetarian Layered Bean Dip Recipe
A Yummy Appetizer or Light Meal to Please a Crowd This warm vegetarian bean dip is a yummy appetizer bu you might want to make it the main meal since it is so darn delicious! It’s packed with lots of your favourites like beans, cheese, avocaodoes and olives. The recipe comes from Shelley Adams,…READ MORE - January 20, 2021
Advantages of Working with a Registered Dietitian
Get the right advice and strategies for your health Have you started 2021 with a goal to eat better this year? And in your quest to eat better, did you head to the internet to do some research on the “best diet” for a healthy lifestyle? How long did it take before you felt…READ MORE - January 18, 2021
Managing Menopause Part 2: Estrogen & Your Health
How to Manage The Effects Lower Estrogen Levels Have on your Body Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Welcome back to Managing Menopause! In Part 1, we discussed the hormonal changes occurring during menopause and briefly…READ MORE - January 16, 2021
Berry Oatmeal Muffin Recipe
Use up fresh or frozen berries to get a burst of summer flavour in these healthy oatmeal muffins A weekend morning is a great time to quickly mix together these delicious muffins. Muffins are great to grab for a quick breakfast, lunchtime snack or for a post-workout boost. They also freeze well! We like…READ MORE - January 13, 2021
Important Positive Body Image Message from an Eating Disorder Dietitian
An Open Letter to Parents, Teachers, Coaches and Role Models As a Registered Dietitian and nutrition counsellor working with many young athletes, adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression, people with body image concerns, families, and young people with eating disorders, I want to share some key things I have learned that I believe can…READ MORE - January 11, 2021
Managing Menopause: What is it?
Part one of a five part series on menopause and your nutritional needs Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Ever wondered what is going on in your body during menopause? You are not alone in this…READ MORE - January 9, 2021
Easy Sauteed Zucchni Parmesan Recipe
Zucchini rounds with parmesan makes a satisfying side dish Looking for a healthy simple side dish your whole family will eat? Try this tasty sauteed zucchini parmesan dish anytime of the year. It will convert anyone that doesn’t love zucchini yet into a raving fan since, after all, adding zesty parmesan cheese makes everything…READ MORE - January 6, 2021
10 Essential Spices to Have for your Pantry
With these herbs and spices on hand, you’re never far from a delicious meal Do you struggle with using the same spices over and over? Or do you turn to sauces to introduce flavour into your dishes? Herbs and spices can make a huge difference in your cooking! Often we find our food bland, boring,…READ MORE