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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- March 6, 2012
Good health is good for business: boost productivity by providing healthy meals at conferences and events
Imagine you are the presenter of an afternoon wellness seminar at a conference just after what was described in the event brochure as the sugar-fix break. The smorgasbord full of treats served at the break has left people dozy and unable to concentrate – an inevitable carb-coma state, since simple carbohydrate sugars spike in the…READ MORE - February 6, 2012
How to get your kids to eat more veggies & fruit
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD www.healthstandnutrition.com Twitter: @chocoholicRD Teresa was a healthy, active five-year old, but a classic picky eater. She had a handful of foods she liked for lunch, including cheese sandwiches, dry cereal, and crackers and cheese. She liked a few select fruits, but her parents struggled to get her to…READ MORE - January 26, 2012
How to stay on top of your nutrition and health if you work long hours
Nutrition survival for busy people As an editor at a newspaper, 46-year-old Evelyn found herself working long 12-hour days trying to stay on top of the never-ending deadlines and projects. On a good day she got enough sleep, ate well and squeezed in some exercise. She got up early to chop raw veggies to include…READ MORE - January 5, 2012
Adding more exercise may do little to help weight loss. Key to weight loss is nutrition change.
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” www.healthstandnutrition.com Over the years, Craig’s weight had gotten so high he stopped weighing himself because he couldn’t bear to look at the number. A friend of his, concerned about his laboured breath and evident fatigue, had convinced Craig to buy a treadmill for his home. Tired…READ MORE - December 5, 2011
Have a healthy holiday season but save room for dessert
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Imagine attending a holiday party and, just after a new acquaintance enjoys a plateful of shortbread cookies, they ask you about your job. You can imagine the look you get when you tell them you’re a dietitian. It’s easy to see me as the party pooper while…READ MORE - November 18, 2011
French lessons to manage a healthy weight: slow down and stretch meals to speed satisfaction
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Twitter: @chocoholicRD Website: www.healthstandnutrition.com Each year between fall and the holiday season, Melanie seemed to pack on a few extra pounds. The shorter amount of daylight was partly to blame for her lower motivation to keep up her walking program. She also found that comfort foods were available…READ MORE - November 18, 2011
Nutrition for corporate travellers: how to eat well on the road
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Twitter: @chocoholicRD Website: www.healthstandnutrition.com David is 57 and travels more than 200 days a year for his corporate sales position. Besides many on-the-go airport meals and comfort food ordered late at night from room service, he also often wines and dines clients over lunch and supper meetings.…READ MORE - November 2, 2011
Gluten-free eating: food fad or health benefit?
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD Larissa had been looking forward to dinner out with her two good friends all week. She was hoping for Italian but was outvoted by her girlfriends, who had started a gluten-free diet recommended by a health food store. They advocated that going gluten-free could help improve digestion, drop a few…READ MORE - October 10, 2011
Health for time-strapped moms. Replacing ‘never enough’ with ‘good enough’
By Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald October 6, 2011 I wanted it all: a rewarding career, a great husband and to be an exceptional mom. I’m learning that juggling these roles and still finding time for myself is the hardest thing I have ever done. Being truly connected when I am with my son…READ MORE - October 5, 2011
What’s on the menu at day care?
Read my interview with Lisa Kadane, Calgary Herald: What’s on the menu at day care? Health Tips . Most parents ask questions about the quality of care when researching day care or after-school programs for their kids, but who remembers to ask questions about the food? It’s an equally important component of care that shouldn’t…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
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