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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- December 19, 2016
Top 16 Posts For 2016
As we wind down 2016, and move towards 2017, it’s time to recap a few of our favourite posts from the year. 2016 has been an exciting year for Health Stand Nutrition: from adding a new staff member in the office, to our number 1 favourite post (check it out if you haven’t yet!), it’s…READ MORE - December 5, 2016
16 Fabulous Recipes from 2016
16 Top Health Stand Nutrition Recipes from 2016 A quick round up of some of our top recipes from this last year. From salads, dips, and breakfasts, to simple main course meals that are perfect for busy households, we’ve got some delicious options for you. Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal Cups – a favourite recipe…READ MORE - December 4, 2016
Cranberry, Broccoli and Toasted Almond Salad Recipe
Cranberry, Broccoli and Toasted Almond Salad Recipe This quick and easy salad is a simple add on to a meal, and travels well for a potluck dish, or a holiday meal. Ingredients: 4 cups bite sized broccoli pieces 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion (red is delicious) 1/2 cup of dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped, toasted…READ MORE - November 30, 2016
Digital Health: Is There an App For That?
Apps for Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Digital Health Week in November promotes healthier Canadians through innovative digital health solutions. Technology plays an important role in many aspects of our lives. Similar to the way technology has improved banking or the way we connect with family and friends, digital health is changing the delivery of…READ MORE - November 24, 2016
Tasty, Healthy, and Simple Food Swaps for Diabetes
Pulses and vegetables help with diabetes prevention and better blood sugar control November is Diabetes Awareness Month and since one in every three Canadians has diabetes or pre-diabetes, chances are you have family and friends who are directly affected. The good news is that having diabetes doesn’t mean that you need to eat boring food…READ MORE - November 4, 2016
Facts and myths about nutrition for diabetes
November is Diabetes Month Listen here: Chances are you know someone with diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association estimates there are currently 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. This number is also expected to rise over the next decade. Diabetes is a disease in which the body either can’t make the hormone insulin…READ MORE - October 21, 2016
Nutrition Tips for Corporate Event Planners
Food is an important part of any event. When you gather a group of people together in a confined or restricted venue for a professional meeting, convention or conference, event organizers need to create a culture of health and wellness that meets the expectations of corporate clients and meeting attendees. Many people are trying to…READ MORE - October 9, 2016
Pumpkin Apple Custard Recipe
What tastes more like fall than pumpkin, apples, and spices? This quick to put together recipe is so very Fall-tasting, and is delicious warm, or cold. Top with whipped cream, or granola, or just eat plain. It’s also a fantastic dairy-free addition to a fall or winter meal. It’s texture is similar to a pie,…READ MORE - October 5, 2016
Fighting the After-school “Hangries”
After school snacks for kids that don’t spoil dinner For many kids after school is the hungriest time of the day. Often times kids get home ravenous and ready to eat down the house. Many parents and caregivers struggle to figure out the best options to feed ravenous hangry kids but not have it spoil…READ MORE - October 3, 2016
The Top Five Most Asked Nutrition Questions
Understanding the facts February 2017: the written content below has been updated to reflect new research relevant to this article. Although people ask many questions about health and diet, certain topics come up time and again in nutrition counselling. The top five involve carbohydrates, wheat, processed meat, sugar and types of fat. Learning the answers…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