Nutrition and meal support for a loved one with dementia Dementia and eating issues are very common. Do you have a loved one with dementia that is not eating or experiencing swallowing issues? For people living with dementia and their relatives and care givers everyday living can become a challenge. Dementia can make it harder to do simple daily activities such as using the bathroom, socializing, cooking and self-feeding. …
READ MOREHealthy Eating for IBS, IBD (Crohn’s Disease/Colitis) and Celiac Disease Are you struggling with digestive discomfort and seeking support to manage your symptoms? Have you been recently diagnosed with a digestive health issue and unsure how nutrition can help or what foods will support your digestive system condition? There are many digestive health issues that can affect your quality of life and your overall health. As a Digestive Health Dietitian, one of my main areas of practice is…
READ MOREDietitians answer your questions about menopause Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Welcome back to Managing Menopause! In Part 1: What is It? and Part 2: Estrogen & Your Health, we discussed the hormonal changes occurring during menopause and…
READ MORE3 Simple strategies to kickstart healthy eating again This blog post is sponsored by my client, Egg Farmers of Alberta, representing the province’s more than 170 registered egg farming families, providing our province with a stable supply of fresh, high quality, nutritious locally produced eggs. At the start of the year many of us set…
READ MOREDid you miss any of of our most popular posts of 2020? This year brought with it a lot of surprises – who knew we’d all have to find more ways to manage learning and working from home while maintaining a healthy diet? In no specific order here is a round up of some…
READ MOREDo I really need to drink 8 cups of water? This article on water needs was previously posted on Kate Chury’s blog Thinky Bites You’ve probably heard that you need to drink 8 cups (or 2 liters) of water each day. This isn’t exactly true. Considering the amount of times you’ve probably heard the ‘8…
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"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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