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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- March 28, 2017
Beef Steak and Lentil Salad
Go ahead, rub it in – the Italian herb and garlic mixture that is! Then take your herbed steaks out to the barbecue, grill them to taste with asparagus, red pepper, garlic and zucchini and toss them together with a tangy mix of marinated lentils. Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef – www.makeitbeef.ca Makes 4 servingsREAD MORE - March 27, 2017
Replace Nutrition Nagging with Nutrition Nudging
Don’t NAG your family, instead NUDGE them towards better nutrition As I was writing this column, my husband came home from a bike ride and opened the pantry and then the fridge. I know he was after potato chips, but instead ended up munching on a ready-made plate of veggies and dip. Nutrition nudging was at…READ MORE - March 12, 2017
Chewy Raisin Cookie Recipe
This is a lower-fat cookie than most that pairs nicely with a glass of milk or calcium-fortified soy/rice/almond milk.READ MORE - February 26, 2017
The Best Gluten-Free Cornbread We Have Eaten Recipe
Recipe used with permission from Shauna Ahern of Gluten-Free Girl Adapted from The Better Homes and Garden Break Book Makes 8 servingsREAD MORE - February 3, 2017
Pancakes, beyond basic breakfast
Nothing says lazy Saturday morning like a pancake breakfast. We also love to enjoy pancakes for supper on Shrove Tuesday, the traditional day before Lent starts – also known as Mardi Gras. Historically, this is a day to use up fatty foods, and have a day of indulgence. Mardi Gras literally translates to Fat Tuesday,…READ MORE - January 31, 2017
How one client broke the restriction rules and post-binge hangovers
Feb 1-7 marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week #EDAW2017 #NEDAwareness As Registered Dietitians that specialize in eating disorders, breaking dieting behaviors and creating a healthy relationship with food, our team has the chance to work with some remarkable clients that make our job very rewarding. Here is a letter from one of…READ MORE - January 26, 2017
How to make friends with food even when you hate your body
#EDAW2017 – Struggling with your weight or an eating disorder? Do you have a poor relationship with food? Feb. 1 to 7 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. For the many clients we see in our nutrition counselling practice with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, orthorexia and other disordered eating patterns, food and weight preoccupation are common topics…READ MORE - January 22, 2017
Rustic Italian Beef and Tomato Soup Recipe
This simple beef based meal-soup recipe has two unlikely ingredients: tomato juice and day-old bread. The bread is an old-fashioned no-fat trick for thickening. A half cup (125 mL) of tomato juice represents one Food Guide Serving of vegetables. Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef – www.makeitbeef.ca Makes 8 servings Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.READ MORE - December 28, 2016
17 Employee Wellness Resolutions for 2017
New Year’s Is A Good Time for Corporate Wellness Resolutions Prep your employees for healthy habits in the new year! The new year is right around the corner, and with Jan 1 comes a series of well-intentioned – and occasionally unrealistic – goals. Your employees have an interest in transforming their health, but they need…READ MORE - December 22, 2016
Food Trends for 2017
Food trends for 2017: From plant butchers and personalised flavours, to purple corn Exciting culinary, food and nutrition changes are coming our way for 2017. This year, social consciousness, personalisation and simplification lead the way for the top three trends you can expect to see in grocery stores, restaurants and even fast food outlets. Social…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