Eating Disorders Eating disorders include many types of disordered eating patterns. Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder are three types of eating disorders: What is Anorexia? People with Anorexia Nervosa either consistently restrict food or restrict and then binge and purge. Signs and symptoms may include: Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming…
READ MOREHere are some quick and easy tips to squeeze into your holiday chaos! Remember, small changes can create super-sized results! By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Pack a water bottle when you are Christmas shopping/running errands Pack a healthy snack when you are Christmas shopping/running errands (e.g. trail mix, piece of fruit) Don’t arrive…
READ MOREClick here to read about Food pesticides (Health Canada) and Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Environmental working group)
READ MOREClick the following to read more about food serving sizes for children of various ages (Healthy Alberta): 1-5 years old 6-12 years old Teens
READ MOREClick here for some ideas for Cool lunches my kid will eat (Public Health Agency of Canada)
READ MOREOmega-3 fats are heart healthy fats that have many functions in our body. They are important for good health. Click here to read more about Eating Guidelines for Omega-3 fats Click here to read about Food sources of Omega 3 fats (All of the above from Dietitians of Canada)
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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!"
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"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
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– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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