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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- October 1, 2011
The More Variety, the More We Eat
Sensory Specific Satiety Triggers Us to Eat More By Andrea Holwegner, Nutrition Expert & Professional Speaker Ever wondered why M&M’s® and Smarties® are a variety of different colors rather than only one color, even though they taste the same? Simply stated, increasing the variety of foods offered increases how much we eat. Researchers have termed…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Conscious Eating: How to double your weight loss!
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Do you know what you are actually eating? Often we are unaware of how much or even why we are eating. Is it really due to hunger? Often we form social events around eating, like when we are out with work, friends or family. Food can also…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
What’s Eating You?
Andrea’s “D-list” for Help with Emotional Eating By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. We eat for many reasons. We eat in response to both true hunger and emotional hunger. As the “chocoholic dietitian” you already know that one of my comfort foods is chocolate. One of the most difficult parts of my job…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Salt Sensitivity
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. 1. How much salt (sodium) do we consume vs. what is recommended? The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s research indicates that the average Canadian consumes at least three teaspoons of salt every day. The adequate intake for adults is 1500mg and we should have a maximum of one…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Should I buy organic veggies and fruits?
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. You know that eating more veggies and fruit is good for your health. You have also probably heard that produce can contain pesticide residues and wondered about the safety of these. The debate on choosing organic versus conventionally grown vegetables and fruit can be summarized by examining…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Eat With Abundance Before 4pm
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. If you adopt the practice of fuelling up every 3-5 hours you’ll find that you will indeed consume most of your day’s calories by 4pm. The energy you gain from choosing to eat early and regularly will help you fight fatigue and gain crucial energy to focus…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Top 3 Nutrition Strategies for Weight Loss
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. If you are like many folks that have set a New Year’s Resolution to lose some weight here are my top 3 suggestions based on the dozens of clients I have seen over the years. Understand Portion Distortion Food researchers suggest that we underestimate how much we…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
4 Tips for Fullness
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Is one of your goals/resolutions to lose weight? Want to feel fuller longer? Here are 4 tips to help you feel full! PROTEIN Protein is essential in a meal or snack to help keep you full and sustain your energy. Protein also helps stabilize your blood sugars.…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Mega Menus for a Month
Need some menu ideas to get you going? Download four sample weeks of healthy breakfast, lunch and supper suggestions along with corresponding recipes. Week 1 Mega Menu Week 2 Mega Menu Week 3 Mega Menu Week 4 Mega Menu Want a blank template to create your own healthy menus for a month? Blank Mega Menu…READ MORE - September 23, 2011
Live Fully (Healthfully AND Soulfully)
What if I told you that your favourites like beer and wings at the pub on Friday night or devouring a bowl of double chocolate chunk brownie explosion ice cream was just as important to your well being as eating enough fruits and veggies. What I have learned over the past 10 years of counselling…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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