Blog Posts By Date
Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- October 3, 2018
Slow cooker suggestions
Planning ahead to use the slow cooker for meals The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and the routines of fall are settling in. Sometimes, it doesn’t feel like we have enough time. Which means, it’s a great time to break out the slow cooker to assist with meal prep and planning. Beyond…READ MORE - October 1, 2018
How to hire the best nutrition coach for your needs
5 Tips to ensure you hire the best nutritionist When you are selecting a nutrition coach, you deserve to find someone who is the right fit for you and your needs. With the many choices available online and in your local area, it can be difficult to choose. As an experienced nutrition coach since year…READ MORE - September 29, 2018
Nova Scotia Hodge Podge Recipe
Nova Scotia Hodge Podge Recipe Recently returning from a trip to Nova Scotia, I was reminded of my favourite late summer/early fall recipe and one of my all time favourite side dishes, Hodge Podge! It is very simple to make and uses fresh ingredients. I grew up having it this time of year with new…READ MORE - September 22, 2018
Vegetarian Mexican Pie Recipe
Vegetarian Mexican Pie This is one of our favourite vegetarian meals. This recipe also freezes well for single servings for quick lunches What you need: 6 large (10 inch) whole wheat wraps 1 can (540ml) drained and rinsed black beans 2 cups fresh/frozen cooked corn kernels 2 cups diced bell peppers 1/2 cup finely diced…READ MORE - September 19, 2018
Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Oven Roasted Tomatoes Garden tomatoes have such amazing flavour, but sometimes, we end up with many more than we can use. Or maybe you are like some of our staff members at Health Stand Nutrition, and you like to purchase a couple of large boxes of tomatoes at the farmer’s market this time of…READ MORE - September 17, 2018
To keto or not to keto, that is the question: A dietitians thoughts about the keto diet
Exploring the keto diet for health, sports performance and weight loss Everywhere you look you will find an opinion about what to eat for weight loss or which foods are the best for health or sports performance. Having been a dietitian for close to 20 years I’ve seen just about every eating style and diet…READ MORE - September 16, 2018
ONLINE NUTRITION PROGRAM: health, meal planning success & your personal best weight
My online nutrition course starts in October 2018! The Pursuit of Healthiness Online Nutrition Program will help you boost health, improve meal planning success, and help you move towards your personal best weight. FIND OUT MORE: http://pursuithealthiness.com/ If you have ever felt stuck, defeated, stressed, too busy or overwhelmed when it comes to the topic…READ MORE - September 15, 2018
Salmon & Stir Fry Sheet Pan Dinner
Easy and delicious sheet pan meals Keep dinner simple! Tons of healthy ingredients + one pan = less cleanup. More great recipes can be found at www.peanutbureau.ca. This recipe is sponsored by my client The Peanut Bureau of Canada Roasting time: 18 minutes Makes: 4 servings What you need: 1 to 1¼ lb piece salmon…READ MORE - September 5, 2018
Quick Fruit Salsas
Quick fruit salsas for chicken or fish Fruit salsas are a fast topping for a summer barbecued chicken or fish. This is a basic recipe that allows you to quickly toss fresh ingredients together while your chicken or fish cooks. Take the juice of one lime, add one small diced and seeded jalapeno pepper. Mix…READ MORE - September 3, 2018
Food, Feeding, Fun and Frustration
Top lessons learned from a dietitian momma We are excited to share this blog post from the newest member of the Health Stand Nutrition team, Lindsay Rieger, RD. Her full biography can be found here: Lindsay Reiger bio Lindsay’s energetic personality, encouraging temperament and small town charm won’t expect you to be perfect. Instead she…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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