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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- April 7, 2021
Meet Daniela O’Brien
BC Eating Disorder Dietitian Daniela is a new member of the HealthStand Team Daniela O’Brien is an eating disorder dietitian located in Vancouver, British Columbia specializing in emotional eating, weight concerns, pre/post-natal nutrition, and infant, kids, and family nutrition. She offers services in both English and Spanish. We asked Daniela to answer a few questions so you could get to know her better. What is your background as Registered Dietitian?…READ MORE - April 5, 2021
Spring Clean Your Pantry
Give your kitchen a healthy makeover Spring is the perfect time to do a little cleaning, organizing and reevaluating in your kitchen to get on board with healthier foods for a healthier you. Toss or donate those foods you’ll never eat and discover favourites hidden at the back of your cupboards that will inspire you…READ MORE - April 3, 2021
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Get your daily veggies when you eat this delicious soup Creamy cauliflower soup is both light and refreshing, yet satisfying. It’s quick to prepare for lunch or dinner and makes a balanced meal when you serve it a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. Switch things up by roasting the cauliflower in the oven first, or adding…READ MORE - March 20, 2021
Garlic Tomato Chickpea Stew Recipe
Try this warm, spicy and delicious vegetarian main dish This savory vegetarian chickpea stew was developed by the dietitian team at CanolaEatWell.com. It’s an economical meal containing ingredients you likely have in your pantry right now! Your house will smell incredible as the chickpeas simmer away in the spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. Recipe courtesy of Unlock Food. …READ MORE - March 15, 2021
Five Health and Diet Factors that Can Lead to a Lost Period
One or All of these Factors can change your menstrual cycle Remember the post I wrote about having no period? If not, let me remind you of some of the key points that lead into the discussion about the factors that can lead into this. What is Amenorrhea The lack of a period is known as amenorrhea.…READ MORE - March 6, 2021
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
You can’t beat the combination of flavours in this simple, nutritious smoothie perfect for breakfast or a snack If you love the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate (perhaps in cup form?) then you are going to love this quick and delicious smoothie. We like to enjoy it for a quick breakfast or leave the…READ MORE - February 24, 2021
Easy Meal Planning Tips for Single Parents
Follow these tips to simplify your dinner routine When Andrea suggested I write a blog post on meal planning for single parents, my first thought was “I could use that help myself”! Meal planning is, in and of itself, a difficult habit, that I have yet to master. When I became a single parent, that habit became even more challenging. With the never-ending…READ MORE - February 22, 2021
Managing Menopause Part 5: Answering Your Top 5 Questions
Dietitians answer your questions about menopause Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Welcome back to Managing Menopause! In Part 1: What is It? and Part 2: Estrogen & Your Health, we discussed the hormonal changes occurring during menopause and…READ MORE - February 20, 2021
Sesame Tofu Coins Recipe
Enjoy this unique tofu dish as an appetizer or vegetarian main dish These delicious sesame tofu coins make a great Meatless Monday supper paired with rice and vegetables, or you can enjoy them as an appetizer. Grating the tofu is a unique way of preparing it that someone who is new to tofu may…READ MORE - February 17, 2021
Got a Picky Eater?
A Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips for Working Through PIcky Eating We all know how important good nutrition is, but for a developing child it’s very important. They require nutrients and energy to grow. If we don’t provide them with healthy options in ways that they enjoy, picky eaters may be missing out on key nutrients. Kids can…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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