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January 27, 2021

Struggling with your New Year’s resolution to eat better?

3 Simple strategies to kickstart healthy eating again This blog post is sponsored by my client, Egg Farmers of Alberta, representing the province’s more than 170 registered egg farming families, providing our province with a stable supply of fresh, high quality, nutritious locally produced eggs. At the start of the year many of us set…

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January 11, 2021

Managing Menopause: What is it?

Part one of a five part series on menopause and your nutritional needs Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team   Ever wondered what is going on in your body during menopause? You are not alone in this…

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December 21, 2020

Best Dietitian Blog Posts of 2020

Did you miss any of of our most popular posts of 2020?   This year brought with it a lot of surprises – who knew we’d all have to find more ways to manage learning and working from home while maintaining a healthy diet? In no specific order here is a round up of some…

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December 2, 2020

How Much Water Should You Drink A Day

Do I really need to drink 8 cups of water? This article on water needs was previously posted on Kate Chury’s blog Thinky Bites You’ve probably heard that you need to drink 8 cups (or 2 liters) of water each day. This isn’t exactly true. Considering the amount of times you’ve probably heard the ‘8…

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October 5, 2020

Myths of an Eating Disorder Nutritionist

5 Facts About My Approach as an Eating Disorder Dietitian   For anyone who struggles with disordered eating, an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), the idea of sitting down with an Eating Disorder Nutritionist can be daunting or even terrifying! Honestly, I am not everyone’s…

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Success Stories

"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 angelknowledgeable, 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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