Meal Planning & Health Prevention

May 14, 2018

How to reduce sugar in your diet

(but never give up your favorites) As the chocoholic dietitian, I stand for balanced living. I want people to eat enough of the geeky nutritious foods they need for good health but I also want to make sure you have saved room for soulful foods like chocolate, dessert or potato chips chosen for taste, enjoyment…

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May 7, 2018

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID):

How does it differ from other eating disorders? As a Registered Dietitian that specializes in disordered eating, I see a wide variety of clients (both male and female and of varying ages) that struggle with food. While you have likely heard of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, how much do you know about ARFID?…

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April 23, 2018

3 Healthy Eating Tips if You Are Cooking for ONE

Nutrition survival guide for singles Finding cooking for one a drag? You are not alone. Many of the clients we see in our Calgary dietitian nutrition counselling practice and in the group I facilitate as part of my online nutrition course say things like: “I toss out a lot of food and find I just…

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April 16, 2018

Binge eating and so-called ‘food addiction’

Is it possible to be addicted to food? The team of dietitians in our nutrition counselling practice regularly provide nutrition support for eating disorders such as bulimia and binge eating disorder. We also work with many individuals that are struggling with their weight due to a significant amount of emotional eating and a poor relationship…

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April 9, 2018

Companies With a Gold Star in Employee Nutrition

WATCH the Facebook LIVE video from April 11 here: Employee productivity is one of the key factors businesses cite to improve profits and reduce costs. Studies repeatedly show that healthier, less stressed employees are more productive. Nutrition is one of the most important yet neglected components of health and safety initiatives and workplace wellness programs.…

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March 26, 2018

Are organic foods healthier?

Organic vs conventional, which is better? There has never been a time when how food is grown and the type of food you eat has been more heavily debated. Here are some considerations when it comes to addressing some of the most common questions about organic food: In Canada, there are strict requirements by the Canadian…

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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 angelknowledgeable, 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

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