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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- September 18, 2013
6 Ways to Follow the Mediterranean Diet
Read my quotes in Canadian Living about the 6 Ways to Follow the Mediterranean Diet. It is rare that dietitians, chefs and environmentalists agree, but the Mediterranean diet offers excellent nutrition, flavor and earth friendly meal planning. Find out more here:READ MORE - September 14, 2013
Peanut Butter Energy Bars
Here is a tasty and fast alternative to traditional store-bought energy bars.READ MORE - September 14, 2013
Thai Chicken Curry
Start with a cucumber salad and serve this curry over steamed rice for a flavorful balanced meal.READ MORE - September 14, 2013
Gluten Free Veggie Millet-Chia Sandwich
Recipe created by Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, RD at The Clairmont Digestive Clinic courtesy of Udi’s Gluten Free. This gluten free sandwich is packed full of vitamins and nutrients. It’s a delicious lunchtime meal that will satisfy both the hunger and taste buds of your entire family – regardless of their level of tolerance for gluten.READ MORE - September 7, 2013
Juicy Burgers for the Grill
Serve these great homemade burger patties on a whole grain bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and a side salad. These are great served with baked oven fries or corn on the cob.READ MORE - August 31, 2013
Food Trends – Sustainable, Responsible, Feel-Good Foods on the Rise
As printed in the Sprint 2013 Magazine: Food Service and Nutrition CANADIAN SOCIETY OF NUTRITION MANAGEMENT NEWS By Andrea Holwegner Canadians have a good appetite for tasty and internationally inspired food, but trends also show a desire for sustainable, responsible, feel-good food choices. Health and wellness trends show there is an appetite for healthier options…READ MORE - August 27, 2013
Six Fun Foods to Eat if You are Trying to Lose Weight
Read my quotes from an interview that I did with Readers Digest about top foods for weight loss: 6 SURPRISING NEW WEIGHT LOSS FOODS Hungry for a meal-time makeover? There’s a new menu of healthy, tasty, weight-loss friendly foods getting plenty of buzz. Andrea Holwegner, a Calgary-based registered dietitian and president of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting, helps…READ MORE - Next page
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– 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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