Medical Issues

September 30, 2020

Iron deficiency for kids: what foods are high in iron?

Foods high in iron for kids   What is dietary iron and why is it important? Just as iron is used to build strong structures in our physical world, dietary iron is used to build strong blood. Iron is an essential component of our hemoglobin, a protein in our red blood cells used to carry…

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September 23, 2020

How Does Less Sleep Affect Your Weight?

Why lack of sleep can cause weight gain and what to do about it Ever wondered how does sleep affect your weight?  Read on as this article will help you understand the connection of sleep and weight. We see many clients that over time have put on a large amount of extra weight and begin…

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September 21, 2020

Backup healthy meal plans in a crunch

Healthy meal plans that fit on days you are swamped! Wondering what to do when you don’t have a plan or your schedule changes?  You need a list of back-up healthy meal plans! In a best-case scenario, I would recommend booking some time in your calendar to plan meals for the week, make a grocery…

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August 31, 2020

10 Tips for Back to School Anxiety

Helping Kids Manage Worries with COVID-19 and More   Guest post by Dr. Caroline Buzamko, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director of Koru Family Psychology   Are your kids experiencing back to school anxiety? While some kids will feel excited to go back to school, many will experience some back-to-school jitters. Worrying about who their teacher…

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August 26, 2020

Amenorrhea: Athletes with No Period

The Role of Nutrition for Amenorrhea and Fertility   Are you a female athlete with no period? Have you been told that it is normal to not have your period while training? Ready to have a baby but your period is still missing and you don’t understand why? You may be loving aspects of not…

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August 5, 2020

Benefits of Walking!

Why you can quit slamming walking – it’s awesome and so are you!   This guest post on the benefits of walking is from Gillian Goerzen, BSc (kin), BCRPA PT, GF, YFL Several times in the last week I’ve had clients say to me (in various forms), “I just can’t seem to get out for…

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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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