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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- September 18, 2019
How to spot inaccurate bogus diet claims online
Online diet groups: diet cults, bad advice and woo By Kate Chury, Registered Nutritionist and Digestive Health Dietitian This article originally appeared on Kate’s blog ThinkyBites I have a confession to make. I’ve been watching you. Well, maybe not all of you but some of you. But…before you get alarmed, let me clarify. For the…READ MORE - September 16, 2019
How to Stop Overeating Carbs and Sweets
The Science of Carbs and How to Manage Comfort Foods Chances are some of your favorite comfort foods are starchy foods like bread and pasta, sweets or savoury crunchy foods like potato chips. Since many of our clients have a love affair with carbohydrates and struggle with portion sizes of these things, this article is…READ MORE - September 4, 2019
18 Ways to Enjoy Apples, Oranges & Pears
Ideas to Enjoy Fall Fruits If you are stuck for ideas on what to make with apples, oranges and pears then this list of 18 ideas can help: 6 Ways to Eat Apples! There are so many different varieties of apples with some being better for cooking, others best enjoyed fresh and others that can…READ MORE - September 2, 2019
Travel for Work? How To Eat Well On The Road and at the Airport
Eating Out Tips for Healthy Travel Listen to my previous QR77 Radio Interview on How To Eat Well On The Road When Traveling for Work While you certainly don’t need to strive for perfection, without careful planning, eating out regularly and travelling for work can be hard on your health and productivity. If you…READ MORE - August 31, 2019
Bran Berry Muffin Recipe
Try Our Healthy Bran Muffin Recipe With Berries This bran berry muffin recipe is packed with whole grain ingredients, fibre and antioxidants. Try baking a double batch and tossing them in the freezer for lunch packing, snacks or enjoy them for breakfast with some fruit and yogurt. Makes 12 servings What you need: 1…READ MORE - August 28, 2019
Does being busy get in the way of eating well?
A little effort goes a long way to improve your nutrition Does being busy get in the way of your nutrition? Do you find it hard to find time to eat? Are other things always jump ahead in priority of your meals? Is finding time to cook at home a challenge? Healthy eating doesn’t have…READ MORE - August 24, 2019
Creamy Garlic ‘Caesar-ish’ Salad Dressing Recipe
This salad is similar to a Caesar salad dressing but has a twist of ingredients. Enjoy as a side salad or for a complete meal toss in grilled chicken, sliced steak or chick peas and serve with a side of whole grain garlic toast. Makes 8 side servings What you need: 1 head romaine lettuce…READ MORE - August 12, 2019
Foods for Constipated Kids
Fiber-rich foods for children with constipation This article by Digestive Health Dietitian Kate Chury on our team previously appeared on our clients website BrightPath Early Learning & Childcare. Though it isn’t often discussed kids constipation is a common problem. Most people experience at least some degree of inconsistency when it comes to our bowel movements,…READ MORE - August 7, 2019
Simple Ways to Enjoy 5 Farmers’ Market Foods This Summer
Say YES to local farmers’ market produce this summer! Without question now is the best time to visit your local farmers market. The produce available will inspire you to enjoy more of the good stuff (fruits and veggies) we all need for better energy, health and vitality. Since the produce is fresh you often…READ MORE - July 31, 2019
What You Learned from All Those “Failed” Fad Diets
Takeaways From Weight Loss Diets by a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist Calgary By Jana Spindler (Online Dietitian / Nutritionist Calgary specializing in weight concerns, emotional eating and disordered eating). For every diet that you have tried, and failed, and blamed yourself and your lack of will-power, you have also learned something. You learned the things…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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