1. As a dietitian why do you love smoothies? Many Canadians fall short in their fruit and veggie consumption and smoothies are a great way to get more of the key vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients into your diet that prevent chronic disease and increase health. Smoothies are a great solution for breakfast on the…
READ MOREEach year I find it interesting to review the most popular trendy diets according to Google searches. Here are the top 3 searched diet plans of 2014 in Canada and my thoughts about each of them: 5 Bite Diet The principle of this extreme diet plan from Dr. Alwin Lewis is based on the principle…
READ MOREEach calendar year marks the start of some new food and nutrition trends in the health and wellness industry. The words simple, fresh and local might best describe how health conscious consumers are thinking about what they select in the grocery store, prepare at home, or look for on restaurant menus.
READ MOREShow me the Weigh! Nutrition for weight management Looking for safe and effective ways to really lose extra pounds and keep them off?
READ MOREThis year the culinary trend for food focuses on environmental sustainability, local sourcing, healthful meals, nutrition and natural ingredients/minimally processed food. Here are three food trends you can expect to see in restaurants, coffee shops, health food stores and grocery stores:
READ MOREListen to my monthly radio program with Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today for our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to episode 71 here. How nutrition can help shift workers battle health, productivity & weight. It is hard to manage health, productivity and weight management with today’s…
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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