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Food planning is important for hiking safety
Research does show more injuries occur in the mid-late afternoon in open country than other times of day. This is often when people become dehydrated, their muscle levels of energy (glycogen) can become depleted and blood glucose levels may be falling, all factors which lead to fatigue Read more
Dietary help for depressed athletes
Although athletes may benefit from an exhilarating endorphin rush on exertion that elevates their mood and suppresses feelings of pain it will not stop them from experiencing, at times, anxiety and bouts of depression just like the rest of us. Nutrition is one treatment option that can speed recovery. Read more
Sugar control is essential for better health
After years of encouraging a low fat diet with some success (a decline in heart disease and some forms of cancer) attention is now focusing on sugar as a possible reason for our weight and diabetic problems. Read more
Boosting fibre intake offers health benefits
Research shows that a diet high in fibre can reduce the risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, bowel and breast cancer, gallstones, diverticular disease and weight gain. It also seems that some fibres are better than others. Read more
Diet can offer protection when cold conditions threaten performance
Cold injuries and illness occur in a wide range of physical activities. An understanding of the importance of sports nutrition and planning appropriate meals and snacks can offer some protection and may also improve overall performance Read more
Healthy diet aids menopause management
Menopause is a natural biological process women pass through and just like puberty it is not a medical illness. A woman’s experience of Menopause is very individual and so there is no one “cure” for the range of symptoms that may be experienced. Read more
The support of friends aids weight loss
The decision to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle can often be confounded by the actions of those we love and care about. What can we do to stay ‘on track’? Read more
Could the French Diet reduce obesity in New Zealand?
The French diet is relatively high in saturated fat and yet in 2012 the French have a low incidence of obesity (11% compared to 28% in New Zealand). Why is this? Read more
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