By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD Larissa had been looking forward to dinner out with her two good friends all week. She was hoping for Italian but was outvoted by her girlfriends, who had started a gluten-free diet recommended by a health food store. They advocated that going gluten-free could help improve digestion, drop a few…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald October 6, 2011 I wanted it all: a rewarding career, a great husband and to be an exceptional mom. I’m learning that juggling these roles and still finding time for myself is the hardest thing I have ever done. Being truly connected when I am with my son…
READ MORERead my interview with Lisa Kadane, Calgary Herald: What’s on the menu at day care? Health Tips . Most parents ask questions about the quality of care when researching day care or after-school programs for their kids, but who remembers to ask questions about the food? It’s an equally important component of care that shouldn’t…
READ MORESensory Specific Satiety Triggers Us to Eat More By Andrea Holwegner, Nutrition Expert & Professional Speaker Ever wondered why M&M’s® and Smarties® are a variety of different colors rather than only one color, even though they taste the same? Simply stated, increasing the variety of foods offered increases how much we eat. Researchers have termed…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Do you know what you are actually eating? Often we are unaware of how much or even why we are eating. Is it really due to hunger? Often we form social events around eating, like when we are out with work, friends or family. Food can also…
READ MOREAndrea’s “D-list” for Help with Emotional Eating By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. We eat for many reasons. We eat in response to both true hunger and emotional hunger. As the “chocoholic dietitian” you already know that one of my comfort foods is chocolate. One of the most difficult parts of my job…
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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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