By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD www.healthstandnutrition.com Twitter: @chocoholicRD Teresa was a healthy, active five-year old, but a classic picky eater. She had a handful of foods she liked for lunch, including cheese sandwiches, dry cereal, and crackers and cheese. She liked a few select fruits, but her parents struggled to get her to…
READ MORENutrition survival for busy people As an editor at a newspaper, 46-year-old Evelyn found herself working long 12-hour days trying to stay on top of the never-ending deadlines and projects. On a good day she got enough sleep, ate well and squeezed in some exercise. She got up early to chop raw veggies to include…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” www.healthstandnutrition.com Over the years, Craig’s weight had gotten so high he stopped weighing himself because he couldn’t bear to look at the number. A friend of his, concerned about his laboured breath and evident fatigue, had convinced Craig to buy a treadmill for his home. Tired…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Imagine attending a holiday party and, just after a new acquaintance enjoys a plateful of shortbread cookies, they ask you about your job. You can imagine the look you get when you tell them you’re a dietitian. It’s easy to see me as the party pooper while…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Twitter: @chocoholicRD Website: www.healthstandnutrition.com Each year between fall and the holiday season, Melanie seemed to pack on a few extra pounds. The shorter amount of daylight was partly to blame for her lower motivation to keep up her walking program. She also found that comfort foods were available…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Twitter: @chocoholicRD Website: www.healthstandnutrition.com David is 57 and travels more than 200 days a year for his corporate sales position. Besides many on-the-go airport meals and comfort food ordered late at night from room service, he also often wines and dines clients over lunch and supper meetings.…
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