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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- November 2, 2019
Sweet Potato Oven Fries Recipe
Sweet and savoury sweet potato side dish Who can resist delicious and nutritious sweet and savoury sweet potato oven fries? Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant good for your heart, skin and eyes) Makes 4 servings What you need: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon…READ MORE - October 23, 2019
What is the best food for YOUR body? Mindful eating Dietitian advice
Your body is smarter than you – give mindful eating a try Mindful eating Dietitian advice by Registered Nutritionist Jana Spindler As a Registered Dietitian and a retired athlete, I am constantly asked “what is the “best” way to eat?”, or “what is the healthiest diet?” I am sure that I constantly frustrate my clients…READ MORE - October 21, 2019
Workplace Wellness Dietitian Tips: Lunch Packing Hacking
3 Strategies if you suck at packing lunch for work from a workplace wellness Dietitian By Andrea Holwegner RD, CEO Workplace Wellness Dietitian, Professional Speaker and Online Course Creator and Facilitator Running out the door in a rush without a lunch? Packed your kids a healthy lunch but neglected to take time to pack one…READ MORE - October 16, 2019
What the FODMAP is a FODMAP?
The Low FODMAP Diet for Constipation, Diarrhea and IBS I get lots of questions about digestive health. Have you heard of FODMAPs or the Low FODMAP Diet yet? For most of us, when we first come across the term FODMAP, we may quietly ask ourselves “What the FODMAP is a FODMAP? Is it another fad…READ MORE - October 9, 2019
Common varieties of SQUASH and how to enjoy them
Cooking and preparing squash The fall is a great time to enjoy seasonal squash. Here is a quick guide to some common varieties and the best ways to enjoy them. Acorn squash This mild and earthy squash has dark green skin and deep yellow flesh and works great for stuffing with rice and veggies or…READ MORE - October 2, 2019
Get to Know Your Dietitian: Shauna Kime
Calgary Dietitian Specializing in weight concerns, women’s health, diabetes & meal planning Our Calgary Dietitian / Online Nutritionist Team is excited to welcome a new team member to our practice! The first thing you will notice about Shauna is her contagious optimism, energetic personality and zest. Shauna loves teaching and has a heart full of…READ MORE - September 28, 2019
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Recipe adapted from Marietta Slater – Taste of Home These cookies are a great hit with the kids! Makes 42 cookies Get the full recipe...READ MORE - September 25, 2019
Top 3 Ways to Start Practicing Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating Doesn’t Need to be Hard By Online Registered Nutritionist and Calgary Eating Disorder Dietitian Jana Spindler The Center for Mindful Eating explains mindful eating as a mindfulness tool that helps us become aware of our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations related to eating, reconnecting us with our innate inner wisdom about hunger and…READ MORE - September 23, 2019
Tips for Dads: How to Help Your Daughter with Body Image
Dads Play an Important Role in Supporting Girls Body Image Many dads watch their teenage daughters struggling with body image and don’t know quite what to say. The good news is that there are some great ways dads can help positively influence how their girls feel about their body, food and exercise. Over the years…READ MORE - September 22, 2019
Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
Meatless Monday Vegetable Lasagna This is a great plant-based vegetarian recipe for vegetarians AND non-vegetarians. This make-ahead meal freezes well for family supper meals or freeze in single servings for lunches. Serve with a tossed green salad for a healthy balanced meal. Makes 8 servings What you need: 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles 1 tbsp…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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