“The Chocolate Loving Nutritionist” eat well & still have a life. CEO
04/22/2026
My 15 year old son and I grew this beautiful lettuce from our basement. Super cool to see what our small hydroponics containers can produce. In case you decide to invest in a set up of your own we’d recommend basil, kale and lettuce as our top items.
04/21/2026
Get your daily dose of veggies with these delicious cheesy broccoli bites! 🥦🍘 Crispy on the outside, gooey and warm on the inside, this recipe will satisfy the entire family - even kids! You can mix in a wide range of veggies or cheese types. Get the full 8-ingredient recipe, here:
Calling all coconut lovers! Try this simple tasty toasted coconut custard recipe as a comfort dessert option any time of the year.
04/14/2026
Learn how to use AI for meal planning safely. Discover the benefits, risks, and why dietitian guidance still matters.
04/08/2026
This dietitian-approved recipe is a tasty family favourite. This Chicken Parmesan recipe also freezes well for a weekday meal on a busy night.
04/06/2026
Eating disorders are common in athletes. This post discusses risk factors of eating disorders in athletes and how to combat EDs in athletes.
04/06/2026
Meet Erin Hamilton, Registered Dietitian and sports nutrition expert, and learn all about her background and favourite part about being an RD
03/31/2026
🍎 Calgary RDs! 🍎 We’re hosting another Calgary RD Meetup – Happy Appie Potluck, and we’d love to connect with more dietitians in the area.
📅 Tuesday, April 21
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Health Stand Nutrition Office
✨ Bring an appetizer to share
💬 This month’s discussion: Longevity, health span & healthy ageing
We’ll explore questions like:
• What dietary patterns have the strongest evidence for increasing health span? (e.g. Blue Zones, Mediterranean, MIND)
• What role does time-restricted eating or fasting play in healthy ageing?
• How are you navigating client questions around personalized nutrition and data (CGMs, wearables, genetic testing, microbiome testing, etc.)?
This is a relaxed, collegial space to share perspectives, connect with other RDs, and talk through what’s coming up in practice.
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I’m Andrea, CEO and Founder of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting since 2000. I’m known as the Chocoholic Nutritionist™. This means I’m not just a nerdy nutritionist that wants you to eat enough of your veggies, I also want you to have a life that includes your favorite foods like chocolate and potato chips chosen for fun.
My team of experienced Registered Dietitians and I empower people just like you to live healthFULLY + soulFULLY. We will help you stop stressing about food and your body. We make healthy eating simple, fun and more effective in improving health and your personal best weight.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure you love food and love your body.
Food. It sounds so simple but often can be hard to figure out. Like you, we want a balanced lifestyle that nourishes good health but also satisfies the soul. As global nutrition experts, our mission is to empower people to create a healthy and joyous relationship with food and their body. This means getting enough nerdy nutritious foods for health, but also saving room for foods chosen exclusively for taste and social fun (like nachos and dessert).
Since the beginning of time our services and resources have always been grounded in science and practicality (no-nonsense here). Our Registered Dietitian team offers local and digital nutrition consulting services for both consumers and business:
We are leaders in both in-person and virtual nutrition counseling for individuals, families, and employees at work.
We offer professional speaking engagements, online learning, and workplace nutrition solutions for corporate wellness programs.
As consulting experts for the food and grocery industry, we help to elevate the marketing initiatives, strategy, and innovation of healthy brands.
We continue to create one-of-a-kind online courses and digital nutrition resources that solve the most common nutrition and health challenges for individuals and corporations.
You’ve come to the right place if you or your organization wants to learn how to eat better and still have a life. Take the die out of diet. You will find food freedom here with us.