Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc.

09/22/2025

🌍✨ Want to eat more mindfully, move naturally, and waste less food—without overthinking every bite? Dietitian Jana Spindler on our team shares the lessons she brought home from 5 weeks in Europe:
🍝 Enjoy food instead of analyzing it
🪑 Slow down & sit for meals
🥕 Reduce food waste and get creative with leftovers
🚲 Build movement into your day naturally

Simple, doable habits that can transform your meals and daily routine.

Discover all the helpful details and how to bring these lessons home:

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/what-travel-teaches-about-food/

Discover how slowing down, savouring meals, wasting less, and moving naturally taught through travelling can transform the way you eat and live.

09/20/2025

Looking for a fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor recipe? This Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds & Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect make-ahead side dish perfect for busy weeknights 🙌. The zesty dressing + nutty crunch = a salad you’ll actually look forward to eating. 🥬✨

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/kale-salad-with-toasted-almonds-and-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe/

By Dietitian and CEO Andrea Holwegner RD

Easy and delicious make-ahead recipe for kale salad with toasted almonds and homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

09/18/2025

Are you a parent feeding a child with autism? 💛 Discover gentle, practical strategies to support nutrition in children with autism, helping them feel comfortable with food while ensuring they stay healthy and on track with growth. Get the full guide from Dietitian Courtney Chisholm:

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/nutrition-for-kids-with-autism/

Explore autism and nutrition tips to nourish children with love, supporting their growth and unique needs effectively.

09/16/2025

Looking for a fun, kid-approved twist on a classic favourite? 🍕🍍These Hawaiian Pizza Muffins are the perfect bite-sized combo of sweet pineapple, savoury ham, and gooey cheese—packed into a portable, mess-free snack! Find out how to make this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or after-school treats, here:

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/lunch-box-ideas-for-kids-hawaiian-pizza-muffins/

If you are looking for healthy lunch box ideas for kids they will love you’ve got to try this Mom Dietitian recipe for Hawaiian Pizza Muffins!

09/10/2025

🔥 Is inflammation helping or harming your health? In the short term, inflammation protects your body. But when it lingers, it can spark disease—from asthma and diabetes to dementia. The good news? Small, everyday changes in nutrition, lifestyle can calm the fire and support your long-term health.

✨ In this blog, Dietitian Maryke Schouten covers:
• What inflammation is (and why it matters)�
• Common “sparks” that fuel chronic inflammation
• Everyday lifestyle habits that soothe the body
• Simple anti-inflammatory food swaps
• The role of gut health, hormones, and hydration
• Supplements with strong evidence for specific conditions

🌱 Read the full article to learn practical ways to heal inflammation and boost your health span.

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/reducing-inflammation/

This blog post dives into what inflammation is, how it is caused, and how to heal inflammation through nutrition and lifestyle.

09/09/2025

Try Registered Dietitian and CEO Andrea Holwegner RD 's favourite homemade high protein granola! This one is super popular and very easy to make. Enjoy granola on top of yogurt with fruit or as a morning breakfast cereal with milk.

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/protein-granola-recipe/

Looking for a high-protein granola recipe? Give this delicious and healthy dietitian-approved recipe a try!

09/03/2025

💪 Want to build muscle but not sure where to start? It’s not just about lifting heavy or chugging protein shakes. Fueling your body properly (and giving it rest!) is just as important.
In our latest blog, Sports Nutritionist Jana Spindler breaks down simple, practical strategies for gaining muscle mass—without overcomplicating it:

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/meal-plan-for-muscle-gain/

Looking to build muscle mass? Here are 5 meal plan tips for muscle gain from an experienced sports nutritionist.

08/30/2025

Love bold flavours with a bit of heat? 🫛🌶️✨ These spicy Szechuan green beans deliver the perfect balance of spice, crunch, and umami. Keep reading to see how this simple dish can instantly elevate any meal!

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/spicy-schezuan-green-beans/

Discover the bold flavours of spicy Szechuan green beans and how to bring this savory, restaurant-style side dish to your table with ease.

08/28/2025

🎒✨ Back-to-school season is here — the perfect time to plan you kids' snacks! If you’re tired of the same old granola bars, we’ve got you covered with simple, dietitian-approved snack ideas that kids actually love.

Watch the video with Andrea Holwegner RD for quick tips, including what to feed kids before/after sports/activities 👉 then check out the full blog for 15 of the simple snack ideas:

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/back-to-school-snacks/

08/27/2025

🥦🌽 Veggies don’t have to be boring! If you’re stuck in a salad rut or tired of the same sides, we’ve got you covered. From roasting and grilling to adding oil, fresh herbs, citrus, or a drizzle of flavourful toppings — these simple tips by CEO Andrea Holwegner RD will make your veggies irresistible! 😋

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/how-to-fall-in-love-with-vegetables/

Turn boring cooked vegetables into something your family will love I like to think of myself as a foodie first and dietitian second. That means I never ever want to sacrifice flavor and enjoyment in the foods that I eat purely for the sake of health and nutrition. You should love what you eat, and t...

08/23/2025

This delicious recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious weeknight meals. It requires minimal ingredients and preparation, and delivers on both flavour and nutrition. Try this recipe by Dietitian Courtney Skanderup inspired by a viral tiktok recipe, for your next family dinner and prepare to be amazed.

🍓https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/baked-feta-and-tomato-pasta/

This easy and delicious baked feta & tomato pasta recipe requires minimal ingredients and preparation & delivers on both flavour and nutrition.

08/18/2025

💬 Our dietitians get so many questions about bloating! That feeling of fullness, tightness, or pressure in your belly is something almost everyone experiences, and most of the time, it’s completely normal. 🙌

In our latest blog, we break down:�
✔️ What bloating really is (vs. distention)
✔️ Common food + lifestyle causes
✔️ When bloating might be a red flag
✔️ 7 simple day-to-day strategies to reduce bloating

✨ Remember: some bloating is a natural sign your gut is doing its job.

🍓 https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/how-to-reduce-bloating/

Wondering how to reduce bloating and if your bloating is normal? Discover everything you need to know here.