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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- May 10, 2023
Pregnancy Diet – Foods for Each Trimester
Pregnancy is an exciting and joyful time! Whether you are expecting or know of someone who is expecting, figuring out what to eat and what supplements to take during pregnancy can sometimes be a challenge. In this blog post, we share key nutrition guidelines to focus on during each trimester so you can feel the happy balance of eating healthfully and joyfully!READ MORE - May 8, 2023
20 Nourishing Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Day
Not only can vegetarian breakfast options add variety to your meal rotation and flavour profile, they can also help to increase your total fibre intake, provide you with heart protective nutrients, and improve gut health and immunity. If you are looking for breakfast inspiration, read this blog post for 20 delicious vegetarian breakfast ideas!READ MORE - May 5, 2023
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Are you a cookie lover? Check out this incredible healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe! These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are packed full of fibre and healthy fats to give a flavourful and satisfying bite. Pair them with a glass of fresh cold milk and you are getting a variety of nutrients all in one!READ MORE - May 3, 2023
Weight Stigma in Eating Disorder Treatment
Weight bias is defined as discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted toward individuals based on their weight and body size. This can negatively impact eating disorder recovery, as disordered eating and eating disorders present in all body sizes. In this blog post, learn about what weight stigma is and what you can do to fight it.READ MORE - May 1, 2023
Does Magnesium Help With Sleep?
You may have heard about the relationship between magnesium and sleep. This article does a deep dive into what magnesium is, the most recent research surrounding magnesium for sleep, and whether magnesium supplements are beneficial for you. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of magnesium!READ MORE - April 26, 2023
How Can Virtual Dietitians Help Employee Health?
Does your employee health plan benefits include dietitian services? Coverage for face-to-face or online access to dietitian services is a no-brainer for any employer health plan. Discover the 5 benefits of virtual health and nutrition counselling in the blog post as well as associated best practices from workplace nutrition expert, Andrea Holwegner.READ MORE - April 24, 2023
How to Stop Dieting & Ditch Food Rules Once and For All
If you have ever thought about dieting or been on a diet, this article is for you! Now more than ever there are food rules, trendy eating regimes and fad diets that tell you which foods are good or bad and how you should eat. Read this blog to discover how to break food rules & stop dieting for the best.READ MORE - April 21, 2023
Mexican Rice Salad Recipe
This Mexican Rice Salad Recipe is the perfect addition to those warm summer nights surrounded by friends and family. Make ahead and it will become your new favorite side dish to have on hand in the fridge for a quick lunch or to serve along with grilled meat or fish. Also a great source of protein and fibre! Disfruta!READ MORE - April 19, 2023
A Dietitian’s Digestive Toolkit for Eating Disorder Recovery
Digestive issues are very common for some people during eating disorder recovery. In fact, up to 98% of individuals with an eating disorder also have a functional gut disorder. In this post, learn all about how to build your digestive health toolkit with the help of these 10 digestive issue tips in eating disorder recovery.READ MORE - April 17, 2023
Nutrition Spotlight: Legumes
Whether you are vegetarian or not, incorporating more plant-based protein sources into your diet can be beneficial. This blog post is all about legumes! Keep reading to find out more about what legumes are, whether to purchase canned or dried, how to use them, and 10 ways to incorporate lentils into your diet along with some fun snack and dinner ideas.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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