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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- November 15, 2023
4 Essential Tips for Parents Supporting a Child with an Eating Disorder
The fear and stress of eating disorders can put strain on any family, as everyone scrambles to try to figure out how to proceed. There can be a level of disconnect between the sick child and the parents during this period, so here are 4 helpful tips to maintain familial connection while encouraging ED recovery from an anorexia survivor.READ MORE - November 13, 2023
5 Steps to Practice Mindful Eating for Health and Meal Satisfaction
A component of mindfulness involves using your 5 senses when eating meals. This practice encourages you to slow down and be mindful of how you feel and check in with your body. Keep reading to find out how you can implement mindfulness into your daily routine through eating by CEO Andrea Holwegner.READ MORE - November 8, 2023
Gestational Diabetes Diet and Nutrition Guidelines
If you get diagnosed with gestational diabetes, managing blood sugars in pregnancy is important and can be done through nutrition, exercise, and medication. This blog post highlights 5 tips and some Dietitian recommendations on how manage gestational diabetes in pregnancy, nutrition tips, and more.READ MORE - November 6, 2023
Top Superfoods for Menopausal Women
Perimenopause and menopause brings out many changes for women in the short term and the long term. In this blog post, learn how nutrition can play an important role in helping manage menopause symptoms and nourishing superfoods you can add to your everyday diet to feel your best.READ MORE - November 1, 2023
Dietitian Tips to Get in More Fibre on The Low FODMAP Diet
Many people go on the low FODMAP diet go without appropriate support or knowledge which can result in inadequate nutrition, particularly low fibre intake. Learn how to ensure your fibre intake is adequate, get recommendations plus a list of high fibre low FODMAP foods to implement into your diet.READ MORE - October 30, 2023
Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Everyday Eats!
There is a lot of misinformation in the media on what inflammation and how it relates to nutrition. In this blog post, we uncover evidence-based information on what inflammation is, how diet and nutrition are related to inflammation, examples of anti-inflammatory foods to eat and inflammatory foods to limit in your diet.READ MORE - October 27, 2023
Lentil Pasta Sauce
This delicious pasta sauce recipe is a simple way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinner. Packed with extra plant-based protein and fibre, this lentil pasta sauce is a great way to make your meal more nutritious without sacrificing taste. Get the simple 4 ingredient recipe here!READ MORE - October 25, 2023
20 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Are you a parent who needs guidance around snacks for your kiddos? If so, this blog post is for you! Children require a lot of energy and snacks can be a great part of your child's growth and development. In this blog post, we discuss 4 reasons why snacks are important for kids, what's in a snack, and 20 healthy snack ideas for kids to make feeding fun.READ MORE - October 23, 2023
3 Tips to Get Closer to Body Acceptance
How many times have you heard someone you care about picking apart their body? Too many times! The way you talk about your body impacts your mood and your confidence. Learn how to start accepting and even loving your body for all that it does for you in this inspirational blog post written by Dietitian Jana Spindler.READ MORE - October 19, 2023
Unwrap Your Holiday Confidence: Food & Fashion for Diverse Bodies [YYC EVENT | LIMITED TICKETS]
Kick up your confidence for fueling and dressing your body this holiday season at our Nov 2nd Calgary Event at espy! Explore the latest holiday fashion trends and gain valuable insights on guilt-free holiday indulgence and mindful nutrition. $20/tickets | All proceeds go to the Calgary Food Bank | First come, first serve!READ MORE Next page
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– 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
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– Leslie Fryers, Nutrition Counselling & Workplace Wellness Client
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– Devon Crewe, Nutrition Counselling Client
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– Adele Fox, Psychologist
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– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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