If you are a parent or caregiver of a teenager, you already know raising teenagers isn’t always easy. Like many of our clients, you may be struggling with how to encourage healthy habits like exercising and healthy eating. In this blog post, find out where “junk” food fits in and how to encourage healthy eating behaviours.
READ MORECan we begin to normalize our bodies as they change through life stages? Change is natural, constant, and exciting, life is meant to be changing and so are our bodies. In this blog post, we discuss how to embrace your body as it is today and three tips on how to maximize these changes from Registered Dietitian Jana Spindler on our team.
READ MOREOrthorexia is defined as an obsession with proper or healthful eating. Feeling consumed with eating clean, maintaining a strict and rigorous exercise routine, and purchasing products that only meet a certain standard are some common signs of orthorexia. Learn more about the signs of orthorexia here and where to seek help.
READ MOREWeight bias is defined as discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted toward individuals based on their weight and body size. This can negatively impact eating disorder recovery, as disordered eating and eating disorders present in all body sizes. In this blog post, learn about what weight stigma is and what you can do to fight it.
READ MOREIf you have ever thought about dieting or been on a diet, this article is for you! Now more than ever there are food rules, trendy eating regimes and fad diets that tell you which foods are good or bad and how you should eat. Read this blog to discover how to break food rules & stop dieting for the best.
READ MOREDigestive issues are very common for some people during eating disorder recovery. In fact, up to 98% of individuals with an eating disorder also have a functional gut disorder. In this post, learn all about how to build your digestive health toolkit with the help of these 10 digestive issue tips in eating disorder recovery.
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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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