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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- September 21, 2011
Top 10 nutrition & wellness tips to reduce your risk of chronic disease
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. 1. Eat plenty of plants In 2004 Statistics Canada reported that 70% of children aged 4 to 8 and 60% of kids ages 9 to 13 do not eat at the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables per day. But why would we expect them to since over…READ MORE - September 21, 2011
Sports nutrition for runners
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Hydration During Training Keeping well hydrated while running and participating in other sports can help you perform at your best. Here are some of the key things you need to know to train at your best: When you are dehydrated, you risk the following effects on sport…READ MORE - September 21, 2011
Building a Healthy Breakfast: Runners need to start the day off right for the best results
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Breakfast means “break the fast” and is certainly one of the most important meals of the day to elevate your energy for the day ahead. Choosing to eat a balanced breakfast is one of the most important ways to help you reduce overeating later in the day…READ MORE - September 20, 2011
How to Lose Weight Without Going on a Diet
How many diets have you been on? According to Statistics Canada two-thirds of Canadians are overweight. And the never-ending supply of new diet books and programs is proof that we are on a quest to find the perfect diet that will help us melt away those extra pounds. To achieve real weight loss we need…READ MORE - September 20, 2011
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight
There are many different ways to lose or main- tain a healthy weight. Using more fruits and veg- etables along with whole grains and lean meats, nuts, and beans is a safe and healthy one. Helping control your weight is not the only benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables. Diets rich in fruits and…READ MORE - September 20, 2011
A New Food Guide for North American Vegetarians
Click here to read about the Vegetarian Food Guide – North America (Canadian Journal of Dietetic Research and Practice)READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Spinach – a super food
Tips About Food Super Food: SPINACH By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Deep green leafy vegetables such as spinach are good sources of beta carotene, fibre, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin K. They also contain folic acid, which is a B-vitamin which reduces the risk of heart disease and neural tube defects (spinal…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Sneaking Nutrition into your Picnics and Camp Trips
Tips About Food Before the S’mores… Sneaking Nutrition into your Picnics and Camp Trips By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Camping, picnics, sports events and road trips… These are summer essentials for the whole family, but they can often be poorly planned when it comes to packing food! While these are great times…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
6 Sensible Tips for Holiday Seasonal Eating
6 Sensible Tips for Holiday Seasonal Eating By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE! It is not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that makes a difference, but what you do between New Year’s and Christmas! Do not expect perfection-but plan ahead to make good choices. BE REALISTIC!…READ MORE - September 19, 2011
Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals – Super heroes in our food By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Phytochemicals are healing components in plant based foods that have extraordinary health protective benefits. They have been linked with prevention and treatment of at least four of the leading causes of death: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. They are…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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