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		<title>Have you lost your &#8220;mojo&#8221; lately?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we head towards Valentines Day and into the romantic month of February, many people are telling me that they feel that their mojo has been buried under the city rubble, along with their homes, business, hopes and dreams. It has been replaced by feelings of depression, stress, anxiety and weight gain. <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/general-health/have-you-lost-your-mojo-lately.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The protein needs of young athletes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many secondary school athletes are training for more than 10hrs per week and are competing nationally or alongside adults in events such as The Speight&#8217;s Coast to Coast, La Grande Swim, Le Race etc. At a time when they are also growing, young athletes may need as much as 50% more protein than their more &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/children/the-protein-needs-of-young-athletes.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Food to Fuel the Speights Coast to Coast</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a novice or seasoned triathlete your nutrition plan could make or break your race. All those competing should read the excellent nutrition tips on the official Speight’s Coast to Coast website and seek professional help if they have any concerns. In addition here is a check list of things you should also consider. <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/sport-exercise/food-to-fuel-the-speight%e2%80%99s-coast-to-coast.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Make healthy decisions this Christmas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all like to think that we call the shots regarding what we eat and drink. But who really has the last say over what we swallow? <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/general-health/make-healthy-decisions-this-christmas.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s bone growth and gut health are linked</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every parent wants their children to grow. But the height that they finally reach is dependent on factors such as growth hormone, genetics and nutrient availability. While we can&#8217;t change genetics after their arrival or growth hormones easily, nutrient availability can make the difference and is something parents can influence and need to be more &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/children/childrens-bone-growth-and-gut-health-are-linked.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nutrition for tendons and ligaments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent Rugby World Cup has placed the spot light on sports injuries and so we thought it might be interesting to look more closely at the protective role of sports nutrition and in particularly the nutrients important to tendon and ligament health.

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		<title>Marvellous mushrooms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know? New Zealanders consume 2.7kg of mushrooms per person each year. Mushrooms rank as the third most popular vegetable in this country in 2010. White button mushrooms are the most commonly eaten type of mushroom in New Zealand. Mushrooms do not need light to grow. They obtain all their goodness and nutrients from &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/food-fluids/marvellous-mushrooms.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Brace yourself for the brassicas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Winter now upon us its time to eat more Brassica vegetables. What are they? Broccoli – 7th most popular vegetable in New Zealand Cauliflower – 13th most popular Cabbage (all types) – 12th most popular Brussel Sprouts Broccolini – consumption rocketing! Swedes Turnips Why are they so good? Brassicas contain: Antioxidants, from the following &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/food-fluids/brace-yourself-for-the-brassicas.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Teach children hygiene</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Protect your family, particularly over summer months, from food borne illnesses by teaching your children simple rules of food safety. Every year a large number of children suffer food poisoning in New Zealand caused by contaminated food. These cases can be very severe particularly in young children and the elderly who may suffer from dehydration &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/children/teach-children-hygiene.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Infant nutrition influences blood pressure later in life</title>
		<link>http://www.leastening.com/articles/children/infant-nutrition-influences-blood-pressure-later-in-life.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Stening</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientific evidence suggests that environmental factors acting early in life may affect blood pressure in adult life. A study in Britain in 2004 supported earlier studies on infant nutrition and blood pressure that show a small reduction in systolic blood pressure in children breast-fed compared to those who were bottle-fed. Other advantages of breastfeeding: Breast &#8230; <a href="http://www.leastening.com/articles/children/infant-nutrition-influences-blood-pressure-later-in-life.html" class="more">Read&#160;more&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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