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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- March 5, 2013
Thai Beef Salad
A colorful salad rich in Vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and protein.READ MORE - March 5, 2013
Panko Crusted Salmon
A simple baked salmon with the right mix of sweet, savory and crunch! Serve with rice and steamed green beans.READ MORE - March 4, 2013
“Mom, I feel fat” – helping your teenager with body image
My mom and dad raised me to be a strong chick. As a teenager I felt OK about my body, learned different sports, and ate a wide variety of foods guilt-free (both veggies as well as chocolate chip cookies). I took for granted that this was a normal way to grow up as a teenage…READ MORE - February 28, 2013
Vegan Diet Debate
Read my comments in the Calgary Herald regarding the recent controversy of vegan diets and health here: CALGARY — A prominent Ottawa-based weight loss expert is taking Alberta Health Services to task for “dissing” vegan diets in a background document the provincial health authority put together in response to a controversial food film. Dr. Yoni…READ MORE - February 26, 2013
How Restaurants Can Market to Health Conscious Consumers
Understanding the needs and wishes of healthy eaters and those with specific health challenges is becoming more important for restaurants and the foodservice industry as a whole. Consumers are becoming more aware and will continue to demand choice and ask questions about your offerings. With an increasing number of people either struggling with their weight…READ MORE - February 21, 2013
Encouraging Healthy Habits Can Save Employers Time and Money
Poor Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits Lead to Lost Employee Productivity Robert, a CEO of an oil and gas company, learned from his human resources team that one of the biggest challenges for his employees was related to presenteeism (being present at work, but not performing optimally). After estimating bottom line costs associated with this, like…READ MORE - February 19, 2013
Baked Zucchini Sticks Recipe
Serve with your favorite dip, such as warm marinara sauce, ranch dressing, plum sauce or honey mustard sauce. Makes 60 Sticks What you need: 3 Medium zucchinis, cut into 3″ long and 1/2″ wide sticks (peel on) ½ cup dried bread crumbs ¼ cup parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp…READ MORE - February 19, 2013
Happiness & Health: What would you eat if there were no rules?
Read my comments in an interview for the Calgary Herald about what I know about the healthiest and happiest people we see at our practice. Deprivation leads to over-consumption and focusing on how you eat as much as what you eat is the key to success. Make it easy, make it fun Focusing on health…READ MORE - February 12, 2013
Nutrition for Preventing & Managing Prostate Cancer
Join me and Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today QR77 Radio, with our monthly segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to Episode 42 here: Nutrition for Prevention & Managing Prostate Cancer According to the Canadian Cancer Society 1 in 7 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime.…READ MORE - January 25, 2013
Black Bean Tortilla Stack
This is a great vegetarian supper meal eaten fresh or cut into individual portions and frozen for fast lunches. Serve with a salad or raw veggies and dip for a complete meal. Makes 6 servings What you need: 1 package of whole grain flour tortilla shells (~8) 1 chopped large onion 2 large cans black…READ 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