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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- April 25, 2014
How to Handle Teen and Tween Nutrition Challenges
Tweens and teens have some of the poorest health habits of all age groups in the country. Considering many adolescents have not yet developed chronic diseases adults are facing, they can fly under the radar. An absence of high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, high blood sugars or weight issues doesn’t mean your tween or…READ MORE - March 27, 2014
The scoop on detox, cleanses & “eating clean”
At this time of year you may be thinking about spring-cleaning not only your home but also spring-cleaning your body or the food you eat. Cleansing and detoxing is an old trend that has resurfaced as the miracle cure-all by so called “health experts” and celebrities. Proponents of these regimes, as well as “eating clean,”…READ MORE - March 26, 2014
Lowering Your Blood Pressure (It’s Not Just About Watching Sodium)
Listen to my podcast where I give some helpful tips about reducing your blood pressure:READ MORE - March 20, 2014
Exploring 3 Popular Nutrition Topics: Healthy cooking, sugar and alternative milks
Listen to an interview on Alberta Primetime with two dietitians from Edmonton as well as our very own dietitian Richelle Tabelon talk about healthy cooking, how much sugar is too much and alternatives to milk for getting your calcium.READ MORE - March 12, 2014
Healthy Breakfast Planning!
Read my comments for an article on CBC Live Right Now on starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast:READ MORE - February 27, 2014
Starved and stuffed? How mindfulness and spirituality can help improve your relationship with food
We are a nation that is both stuffed and starved. We are surrounded by fast food, “all you can eat” buffets, calorie-laden convenience foods and portion distortion. At the same time, we are obsessed with dieting, underweight fashion models, gimmicks and the “latest and greatest” cure-all health books. We live in a culture that is…READ MORE - February 12, 2014
One Pot Mac and Cheese
Recipe Courtesy of Sherene Sieben Enjoy this yummy family meal on a cold winter day! This recipe is easy enough to get your kids involved with making – or let them make it all themselves. No draining requried! Makes 4 servingsREAD MORE - February 11, 2014
[Resource] Eating Disorders Meal Support
Eating Disorders Meal Support: Helpful Approaches for Families Meal Support at a Glance Coping with an eating disorder in the family can be overwhelming. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS), are serious illnesses with potentially life threatening consequences.READ MORE - February 8, 2014
Mom’s Jelly Roll
This classic favorite is a great light addition to any potluck or family gathering! Makes 10 servingsREAD MORE - February 8, 2014
Colourful Rice Pilaf
Add chickpeas, beans, or diced firm tofu to make this a balanced vegetarian dish! Makes 6 servingsREAD MORE Next page
Success Stories
"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