Emotional eating can include all types of eating including eating for celebration, eating as a form of procrastination, eating out of boredom, stress, or eating to help soothe an underlying emotion such as loneliness or anger. Keep reading for tips for identifying your emotional eating behaviours and ideas for what to do instead.
READ MOREFactors such as sleeping in, lack of time, fatigue, and poor appetite are just a few of the reasons why breakfast can be a bit of a hard sell in the morning. If you are a parent or caregiver who is having difficulty navigating breakfast for your teenager, read this post to learn some practical tips to help increase their success with breakfast every morning.
READ MOREGot picky eaters on your hands that refuse to eat what you prepare them? If so, you are not alone! In this blog we discuss 5 ways to engage your children in healthy eating through food styling. Creativity helps children to see food in a different way and encourages healthy eating habits. Try it out and learn more here!
READ MOREWondering how much calcium you need per day? If your intake of calcium-rich foods might be low, or your doctor has suggested a calcium supplement, here is some Registered Dietitian advice on how to choose a calcium supplement. Learn everything you need to know about calcium supplements in this blog post by CEO, Andrea Holwegner.
READ MOREYou may have heard about the relationship between magnesium and sleep. This article does a deep dive into what magnesium is, the most recent research surrounding magnesium for sleep, and whether magnesium supplements are beneficial for you. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of magnesium!
READ MOREDoes your employee health plan benefits include dietitian services? Coverage for face-to-face or online access to dietitian services is a no-brainer for any employer health plan. Discover the 5 benefits of virtual health and nutrition counselling in the blog post as well as associated best practices from workplace nutrition expert, Andrea Holwegner.
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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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