Why tracking points, calories or macros may not be ideal In just about every weight loss diet, there is a form of counting. Whether it is counting points, calories and/or macros, counting will reduce your ability to listen to your body. The why behind counting is appealing – it can help with accountability and understanding of what we…
READ MOREWhat to eat to support thyroid function Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland resulting in decreased thyroid hormone production. It is most commonly caused by an autoimmune disorder (also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) but can result from radiation…
READ MOREBC Eating Disorder Dietitian Daniela is a new member of the HealthStand Team Daniela O’Brien is an eating disorder dietitian located in Vancouver, British Columbia specializing in emotional eating, weight concerns, pre/post-natal nutrition, and infant, kids, and family nutrition. She offers services in both English and Spanish. We asked Daniela to answer a few questions so you could get to know her better. What is your background as Registered Dietitian?…
READ MOREOne or All of these Factors can change your menstrual cycle Remember the post I wrote about having no period? If not, let me remind you of some of the key points that lead into the discussion about the factors that can lead into this. What is Amenorrhea The lack of a period is known as amenorrhea.…
READ MOREDietitians answer your questions about menopause Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team Welcome back to Managing Menopause! In Part 1: What is It? and Part 2: Estrogen & Your Health, we discussed the hormonal changes occurring during menopause and…
READ MOREA Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips for Working Through PIcky Eating We all know how important good nutrition is, but for a developing child it’s very important. They require nutrients and energy to grow. If we don’t provide them with healthy options in ways that they enjoy, picky eaters may be missing out on key nutrients. Kids can…
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