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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- August 21, 2021
Beet Hummus Recipe
If you are a hummus fan you are going to enjoy this bright coloured version. This beet hummus recipe goes great with vegetables, crackers, on a baguette with fresh basil and crumbled goat cheese or in a vegetable sandwich. Recipe adapted by Registered Dietitian Shauna Kime from As Easy As Apple Pie.READ MORE - August 16, 2021
Healthy Eating Habits
3 Habit Hacks for Easier Nutrition Execution Before you skip over this article on healthy eating habits in favor of something more trendy in health and wellness please read on! In our virtual and in-person nutrition counseling practice, we see habits as one of the most important skills for our clients to master. When it…READ MORE - August 11, 2021
What is the BEST Piece of Fitness Equipment Available?
The best exercise equipment (and only a few people use it correctly?) Guest Post By Tim Borys CEO, FRESH! Wellness Group As a fitness professional, I get asked A LOT by people what the best exercise or best piece of fitness equipment is. After I resist the strong urge to scream (seriously…it’s THAT many times), I calmly explain that…READ MORE - August 9, 2021
Dietitian for IBS
Advice from a Dietitian who is also Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome Looking for a Dietitian for IBS? If you are, chances are you may have also heard about the low FODMAP diet and are a bit overwhelmed about what to eat to best manage your symptoms. To be honest, I don’t like to use the…READ MORE - July 31, 2021
Campfire Cuisine: Chili Lime Chicken Foil Packets
Delicious Make Ahead Meal for Grilling This recipe is a great prepackaged camping meal that can be cooked on the BBQ or over hot coals and added to a wrap or taco shell. Alternatively try this on the grill at home and serve as a bowl with rice and vegetables. Makes 2 servings What You Need …READ MORE - July 28, 2021
Non Dairy Calcium Sources
How to get enough calcium if you have a dairy allergy or don’t consume milk As a Registered Dietitian, I have noticed that many of my clients, and more specifically my Asian clients, avoid milk products as they have a lactose intolerance or just didn’t grow up eating many dairy foods. In fact, lactose intolerance occurs more often in people of Asian, African, South American, and indigenous peoples than among people of European…READ MORE - July 26, 2021
Postpartum Body Image
Tackling body image post birth The body undergoes a lot of changes in pregnancy and birth, so it is only natural to face new challenges with body image. This is especially true after the first child, but is also a normal issue during any postpartum phase. In fact, some moms would argue body image gets more challenging with…READ MORE - July 24, 2021
Classic Basil Pesto Recipe
Fresh and delicious! Use this classic basil pesto in a summer pasta salad or to top crostini If, like me, your garden is overflowing with basil this summer take the opportunity to make some classic basil pesto! It’s delicious, keeps well and can be used to make many quick lunch or dinner recipes. If you…READ MORE - July 21, 2021
Part 3: Managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Fertility, Menstrual cycles & Hormones in Relation to Nutrition Part 3 of a 5 part series to explore PCOS nutrition written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Science program at the University of Alberta and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or “PCOS” is an endocrine condition that affects many women…READ MORE - July 19, 2021
How to Eat Mindfully
Improve your relationship with food using mindfulness Learning how to eat mindfully is an important skill in improving your relationship with food. Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword that has shown up in the world of counselling and psychology. Mindfulness is the act of bringing attention to the present moment, with intention, and without judgement. Mindfulness…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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