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- August 31, 2020
10 Tips for Back to School Anxiety
Helping Kids Manage Worries with COVID-19 and More Guest post by Dr. Caroline Buzamko, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director of Koru Family Psychology Are your kids experiencing back to school anxiety? While some kids will feel excited to go back to school, many will experience some back-to-school jitters. Worrying about who their teacher…READ MORE - August 26, 2020
Amenorrhea: Athletes with No Period
The Role of Nutrition for Amenorrhea and Fertility Are you a female athlete with no period? Have you been told that it is normal to not have your period while training? Ready to have a baby but your period is still missing and you don’t understand why? You may be loving aspects of not…READ MORE - August 15, 2020
Simple Peach Cobbler Recipe
Try this easy summer peach dessert! It’s tough to beat a fresh peach cobbler for a summer dessert! If it is too hot to turn on the oven you can also place this on the top rack of your BBQ and cook outside. Recipe from: www.myrecipes.com Makes 10 servings What You Need: …READ MORE - August 12, 2020
Healthy BBQ Recipes: 3 Dinners for the Grill
Try these healthy BBQ ideas and make-and-take ideas for camping Looking for some new healthy BBQ recipes? We often don’t use our stove much in the summer as we love to grill and find our house can stay cool when the temperature is hot outside. If you love to barbecue or are looking for some…READ MORE - August 8, 2020
Lemonade Watermelon Slushie Recipe
Refreshing simple summer beverage with watermelon Freezing watermelon is an awesome refreshing addition to your smoothies or making homemade popsicles or this tasty simple watermelon slushie recipe. This recipe works great if you purchase a large watermelon and worry you won’t be able to eat it all fresh. (It also works great if you…READ MORE - August 5, 2020
Benefits of Walking!
Why you can quit slamming walking – it’s awesome and so are you! This guest post on the benefits of walking is from Gillian Goerzen, BSc (kin), BCRPA PT, GF, YFL Several times in the last week I’ve had clients say to me (in various forms), “I just can’t seem to get out for…READ MORE - August 3, 2020
So you want to lose 5 pounds…Why are those last pounds so hard?
Dietitian advice if you’ve asked this common weight loss question I often get asked about how to lose 5 pounds. People expect a Dietitian to suggest a bunch of nutrition tips and strategies. Instead I approach this question in a different way. I’d like you to take a deep breath and be open to…READ MORE - August 1, 2020
How to Grill Salmon: Lime Cumin Marinade
Wondering how to grill salmon the tastiest way? My Auntie Sheila shared this recipe with me many years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since. Serve this salmon with rice, quinoa or couscous, grilled vegetables and a side salad for a balanced meal. Makes 4 Servings What you need: 1 lb. (500…READ MORE - July 29, 2020
Gluten-free Meals: Summer Meal Makeovers
Meal ideas if you are hosting someone with celiac disease Are you new to planning gluten-free meals for yourself, a family member or friend you are hosting with celiac disease? This article is for you. Who should follow a gluten-free diet? Understanding which foods contain gluten and planning healthy gluten-free meals is…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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