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- January 6, 2011
Healthy nutrition habits for 2011
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. January 6, 2011 CBC news One of my favourite expressions is that bite-sized changes have supersized results. While there are hundreds of nutrition resolutions you could make this year, below you will find a collection of five nutrition habits I believe will make a difference for your…READ MORE - December 31, 2010
Sustaining your nutrition resolutions
At this time of year, it's natural to think about - and struggle to achieve - your wellness goals. This was definitely the case with a previous client of mine. Cynthia was a baby boomer with two teenagers and a busy job in the oil and gas industry. Her goal was to lose the 25 pounds she had put on over the past two decades. Cynthia was discouraged that despite following many diets and trying to exercise, she could not seem to lose the weight for good. Examining why people fail at something they want to achieve is often more beneficial than reviewing successes. Before setting your New Year's resolution, consider these three reasons people fail, inspired by a 2008 article in Canadian Psychology written by Richard Koestner...READ MORE - December 31, 2010
Find a balance in your eating habits over the holidays and beyond
One of the things they didn't tell me when I became a registered dietitian was that for the rest of my life there would be people observing my nutrition habits. The festive holiday season is certainly no exception, but at times it can feel like I am being followed by food paparazzi who are waiting to jump all over me when I eat something unexpected... Figuring out food and how to balance your nutrition is a challenge, considering there is conflicting information wherever you turn. Sometimes with so many options, I think we complicate things more than we need to do. I vote for simplifying eating by starting with the following four concepts...READ MORE - December 23, 2010
Top 10 nutrition and wellness resolutions for the new year
New Year’s Resolution Healthy Eating Guide By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD for CBC News Online Thinking about making some nutrition and lifestyle changes for the new year? While all of us have unique areas we need to work on, I want to reflect on the most important moves you could consider making to protect your…READ MORE - December 15, 2010
Obstacle or opportunity? How this influences your eating habits
Healthy eating change – see the opportunities rather than the challenges By Andrea Holwegner, Calgary Herald December 15, 2010 The way you choose to look at it will determine your success In April 1997 outdoor enthusiast Warren Macdonald set out on a backpacking trip to Hinchinbrook Island, off the coast of Australia. He became trapped…READ MORE - December 9, 2010
What you need to know about food marketing
How food marketing influences nutrition By Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald, December 9, 2010 Never fear, the food marketers are here, flexing their marketing muscles to sell you the “quick fix.” Research shows more than 20,000 new food and beverage products are introduced into the market each year. This is in addition to the products…READ MORE - November 11, 2010
Nutrition for elders: 75 and up
Healthy Eating in Your 70’s By Andrea Holwegner, Calgary Herald November 11, 2010 The good news is that it is never too late to begin changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help improve your health. If you’re in your mid-70s and onward, you can boost the vitality and energy with which to enjoy your…READ MORE - November 3, 2010
Nutrition for retirees: Age 64 to 75
Healthy Eating Advice for Retirement By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc., For the Calgary Herald, Calgary Herald November 3, 2010 If you are between the ages of 64 and 75, it is now more important than ever to maximize your nutrition to protect your long term health. With decades of habitual eating habits, it…READ MORE - November 1, 2010
Holiday Party Survival Guide
How to Eat Well and Enjoy the Christmas Holiday Party Season By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Let’s face it: one of the most wonderful things about the holidays is all those parties, staff functions and family get-togethers that bring light to the dark months of winter. But as we look to the…READ MORE - October 28, 2010
Nutrition for baby boomers
Healthy eating for baby boomers By Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald October 28, 2010 If you are a boomer in your mid-40s to late 50s, it will likely not come as any surprise that your weight and overall health can start to shift. If you have not been taking care of your health up…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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