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.…
READ MOREOrganic 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…
READ MOREOur favourite things – LeftOvers Calgary I am so impressed by the non-profit organization LeftOvers Calgary. They rescue discarded perishable food from processing, transport, grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries and kitchens before it is thrown in the garbage. Then they ensure that this fresh food gets into the kitchens of service agencies in need such as…
READ MOREStruggles with menopausal weight gain is one of the most common nutrition challenges we see in our nutrition counselling practice as well as in the participants in my online nutrition course. While there may be a shift in body composition at menopause due to a more central or upper body fat distribution, the majority of…
READ MOREHow to ditch dieting, rock meal planning and move to your personal best weight (still eating foods you love) If you have ever felt stuck, defeated, stressed, too busy or overwhelmed when it comes to the topic of healthy eating, you are not alone. As a Registered Dietitian for close to 20 years, I have…
READ MORE#EDAW2018 #7BillionSizes #CMHA100 An estimated 1 million Canadians would meet the diagnostic criteria for an Eating Disorder. Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 1-7, 2018 and this year the theme “One Size Doesn’t Fit All” is a message that rings true for the diverse clients we see both locally in our Calgary dietitian practice and…
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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
Testimonials displayed here have been condensed for length