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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- December 1, 2017
Butternut Squash and Corn Soup Recipe
Butternut Squash and Corn Soup Recipe Vegetarian soup with lots of vegetables and a little hit of heat. The pureed squash adds a real creamy texture. Makes 6 servings. What you need: Medium sized butternut squash (could also use frozen or pre-cut for speed) 1 litre vegetable stock 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion,…READ MORE - November 21, 2017
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups These freeze beautifully for a make-ahead option, but good luck getting your family to not eat them all before you can freeze them. Makes 24 oatmeal cups What you need: 3 eggs, beaten 1.5 cups milk 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 4 cups…READ MORE - November 20, 2017
Five Common Myths About Nutrition and Diabetes
Know the facts Article originally appeared in Chances are you know someone with diabetes. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, an estimated 11 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. This number is expected to rise over the next decade. With diabetes, the body either cannot make the hormone insulin or cannot use…READ MORE - November 17, 2017
How to Control Cravings
Managing food cravings and junk food Listen to Andrea Holwegner on Food Cravings: Craving sugar? Struggling to say no to potato chips and junk food? Find it hard to stop eating something enjoyable? These are common issues we see every day in our nutrition counselling practice. The good news is you never need…READ MORE - November 8, 2017
Type 1/Type 2 – Do You Know the Difference?
Diabetes Awareness Month 2017 November is Diabetes Awareness Month, with the 14th of November being World Diabetes Day. November 14th is the birthdate of Dr. Fredrick Banting, who helped discover insulin. Last November, I wrote an article for our blog about parenting a child with Type 1 Diabetes, and how as a family, we…READ MORE - November 6, 2017
Top 12 Wellness Trends For 4th Quarter 2017
2017 is nearly over… pretty soon we’ll be reading about the top wellness trends in 2018! Earlier this year I reported on the top food trends for 2017 – social consciousness, personalization and simplification. The wellness trends are fueled by millennials; researchers say for millennials, wellness is a daily, active pursuit, and one they are…READ MORE - November 5, 2017
3 Pepper and Peanut Beef Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Comfort Foods – 3 Pepper and Peanut Beef Chili Recipe Sponsored recipe by the Peanut Bureau Spice up your dinner with a delicious bowl of chili, packed with beef, chipotle and – the secret ingredient – peanut butter. Add hot peppers as desired to give your chili a kick! More great recipes can…READ MORE - November 1, 2017
Tackling Weight Gain, Cravings, and Emotional Eating at Menopause
Navigating Nutritional Challenges in Menopause This segment is sponsored by my client The California Dried Plum Board In our practice, navigating weight gain, food cravings and emotional eating are a few of the most talked about struggles for menopausal women. While there may be a shift in body composition at menopause due…READ MORE - October 23, 2017
Healthy Halloween Food Ideas
Beyond Candy, Halloween Food Ideas The colours orange and black are everywhere at Halloween. Why not create some themed dishes around these colours, in ways that go beyond candy or cookies? Make taco filling with diced sweet potato and black beans. Dice a sweet potato, and boil it until soft. Then mix with a drained…READ MORE - October 21, 2017
Berry Barley Waffle Recipe
Berry Barley Waffle Recipe Serve these whole grain fluffy waffles with maple syrup and fresh berries as well as cottage cheese, Greek yogurt or scrambled eggs for protein. Makes 12 waffles What you need: 2 ¼ cups whole barley flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 2…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
Testimonials displayed here have been condensed for length