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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- March 8, 2023
Workplace Wellness: Supporting Employee Nutrition
Registered Dietitians (RDs) take the science of nutrition and translate credible wellness information and practical healthy eating resources into everyday meal-planning solutions. RDs are therefore a vital component of the healthcare team. Keep reading to find the link between diet and productivity, and what employers can do to improve the health of employees to the benefit of the workplace!READ MORE - March 6, 2023
Exploring Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality
For those who feel like they’ve been at war with their body or those who feel like their body is not true to their authentic self, practicing body love is not an easy next step. If this is you, you might consider practicing body neutrality rather than body positivity. Explore their important differences and more in this blog post!READ MORE - March 2, 2023
Banana Bread Cookies
Are you in search of a new way to use up those speckled, over-ripe bananas? These banana bread cookies are your answer! They come together in no time and are sure to be a family favourite. Soft, moist, and taste identical to the original banana bread but with a twist and added convenience. Grab the recipe, here!READ MORE - March 1, 2023
The Phases of Eating Disorder Recovery
Whether you are recovering from a life long battle with the dieting mentality or recovering from a diagnosed eating disorder, the process of recovery is still generally the same. The symptoms and behaviors are specific to the individual and their situation, but our approach remains the same. In this post, discover the three phases of eating disorder recovery.READ MORE - February 27, 2023
Menopause Diet Essentials for Women After 40
For women after the age of 40 years of age, the changes due to menopause can be a big challenge. Making slight shifts to your diet can positively help you manage menopause symptoms to help you look and feel your best. Keep reading this blog post to find out the 5 most important diet tips for women in peri-menopause and menopause.READ MORE - February 23, 2023
DIY Loaded Baked Potato Toppings for a Healthy Dinner [VIDEO]
What's not to love about potatoes? They are versatile, nutritious, and budget-friendly! Try these super fun loaded baked potato bar themes perfect to accommodate a wide variety of food preferences and good nutrition. Keep reading for 7 healthy baked potato themes, topping ideas, a delicious recipe you'll love, and more about world-renowned PEI potatoes.READ MORE - February 22, 2023
Nutrigenomics Diet: Using DNA to Personalize Diets
How well does your body absorb vitamin D from the sun? Nutrigenomics may provide you with that answer. Nutrigenomics focuses on the relationship between nutrition and genomic expressions. It explains the influence of genetic variations on the response to food and how it could contribute to disease susceptibility. Learn all about this topic here!READ MORE - February 17, 2023
Part 2: 10 Thinking Errors – Which Ones Are Putting Me at Risk for Disordered Eating?
Distorted ways of thinking can negatively affect one’s relationship with food, body, eating habits, and overall health. In this blog post, Mental Health Dietitian, Wan Xu, reviews 5 common thinking errors that often show up in people with disordered eating behaviours as well as her advice on what to do.READ MORE - February 17, 2023
Pesto Pasta Salad
Are you a pasta lover looking to add another incredible pasta recipe to your weekly meal rotation? This pesto pasta salad recipe is packed full of mouthwatering vegetables, creamy chunks of bocconcini cheese, and pumpkin seeds for added crunch, flavour, and fibre. Enjoy!READ MORE - February 15, 2023
Sports Nutrition Supplement: Beta-Alanine
In the world of sport nutrition, athletes are often wondering what else they can be doing to boost their performance. Beta-alanine has become a common dietary supplement, used by athletes and bodybuilders, to help improve training and performance. In this post, learn everything you need to know about this amino acid and how it may benefit you.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
Testimonials displayed here have been condensed for length