Coaches Update: How can I promote good nutrition with the athletes I coach? By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Practice what you preach! How meaningful is it for you to tell an athlete to choose healthy snacks and meals if you don’t choose them yourself? You are one of the most influential people in…
READ MORENutrition Before Exercise or Sport Training By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Here are some ideas to get you fueled and ready to go before going for a workout or training for your sport. Choose Foods High in Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are digested quickly so they won’t be sitting in your stomach for a…
READ MOREWhat should I eat after exercise/sport? By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. The recovery meal after training/competing is the most important meal of the day for an athlete! What you eat after a workout greatly impacts your energy and stamina to workout again the next day. One of the most common reasons an…
READ MOREWater is essential for the human body. It is required to maintain blood volume, regulate body temperature and allow muscle contractions to take place. During exercise, the body maintains its optimal body temperature through sweating. Heat is removed from the body when beads of sweat on the skin evaporate, which results in a loss of body…
READ MORESo… the much-anticipated event day has finally arrived. After enduring weeks of dedicated training, it is now time to deliver and enjoy the performance you have worked so hard for. During most sports, your body’s main fuel mix comes from carbohydrate (from muscle glycogen and blood glucose) and fat. Generally, if your training involves less…
READ MOREClick on the following for articles on various topics related to athletic conditions in athletes: Food allergy and intolerance in athletes Bone Health for athletes Low FODMAPs diet for IBS Fighting fatigue Dental Health Fact Sheet Cramps and stitches Diabetes and exercise Athletes with Celiac disease Eating Disorders in Athletes Runner’s Gut All of the…
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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
"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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