Top 10 reasons for blood sugar swings If you or someone you know has diabetes I am sure you may have wondered what causes high blood sugars other than food. Have you struggled with your blood sugar control, but don’t know why? Do you say to yourself, but I’m eating healthy and watching the…
READ MOREDoes eating after 7pm cause weight gain? Of all the “rules” floating around in the weight-loss advice world, one that frequently comes up is not to eat after 7 pm. Is there something magic about this time of day, or eating in the evening, in general? Is eating at night bad? To be honest,…
READ MOREWhat you need to know about our Online Nutritionist services Last year we set up systems in our practice founded in the year 2000 to be able to see our clients virtually by video conferencing as Online Nutritionists. The response from our clients using this has already been very positive. Given the situation with…
READ MOREIron Deficiency Symptoms, Treatment and Eating Strategies Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Failing to get enough iron remains a common problem for several high-risk groups in Canada, the United States and beyond. Understanding iron deficiency is a key problem influencing schools since failing to get enough iron can…
READ MOREHow To Get Rid of Bloating and Reduce Gas Why am I so gassy? What causes bloating? If you’ve asked these questions you’re not alone. Abdominal bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints that I see as a Digestive Health Dietitian. You know, that feeling of abdominal fullness or tightness that is…
READ MORENope, You Don’t Need to Go to the Gym Guest post from Gillian Goerzen, BSc (kin), BCRPA PT, GF, YFL When people come to me ready to make a change with their health and fitness, very often one of the first things they say to me is that they “need to go to the gym”…
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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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