Intuitive eating is defined as “an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body.” Since the beginning of Health Stand, our Dietitian team has been teaching the concepts of intuitive eating to clients. Learn the 10 principles of intuitive eating and tips to practice eating intuitively.
READ MORELooking for an IBS dietitian Calgary or online? We specialize in nutrition counseling for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the low FODMAP diet, constipation, diarrhea, celiac disease, crohn’s disease, colitis and other digestive health concerns. Our specialized IBS dietitians of Canada can see you in our local Calgary nutritionist office or by video conferencing online.
READ MOREWhether you are recovering from a life long battle with the dieting mentality or recovering from a diagnosed eating disorder, the process of recovery is still generally the same. The symptoms and behaviors are specific to the individual and their situation, but our approach remains the same. In this post, discover the three phases of eating disorder recovery.
READ MOREFor women after the age of 40 years of age, the changes due to menopause can be a big challenge. Making slight shifts to your diet can positively help you manage menopause symptoms to help you look and feel your best. Keep reading this blog post to find out the 5 most important diet tips for women in peri-menopause and menopause.
READ MOREHow well does your body absorb vitamin D from the sun? Nutrigenomics may provide you with that answer. Nutrigenomics focuses on the relationship between nutrition and genomic expressions. It explains the influence of genetic variations on the response to food and how it could contribute to disease susceptibility. Learn all about this topic here!
READ MORESufficient protein intake is required for maintaining good health as it has many major functions in the body. Understanding how to consume protein for our bodies is important, including how much protein you need a day, sources of protein, and more outlined in this blog post.
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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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