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Nutrition is a relatively young applied science that is constantly advancing. Dietitians earn our credentials by keeping up with these changes and through our articles and newsletters we try to keep you updated too.
National lamb day
Today we celebrate February 15th and the fact that back in 1890 this was the first day that frozen meat was shipped from New Zealand to Britain. Read more
Guide to a healthy heart
February is the Heart Foundations annual appeal month to raise funds to battle our biggest killer Heart Disease. Find out how they can help you too Read more
Merry Christmas everyone!
What special traditions do you have in your family at Christmas? This picture is of a ‘pudding doll’ that has been in my family since colonial times and was always put into the Christmas pudding for some ‘lucky’ (usually youngest) person to receive as a … Read more
November is Diabetes Awareness month
Diabetes now affects around 240,000 New Zealanders. As people become over weight and obese their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes grows. Learn how to stop this trend from affecting you. Read more
Special offer to get fit for summer
Summer offer for weight loss and sports nutrition programs. Are you up to the 7 kg challenge? Read more
World Obesity Day- 11th October
Obesity is becoming so common that people no longer see it as abnormal or a sign of failing health. Find out what you can do to help. Read more
World Suicide Prevention Day
Learn more about suicide prevention before it affects someone you know and love. Read more
A life less sugar: How I lost 20kg by reducing my sugar
Amanda has recognised that many foods today contain “added extrinsic sugar” but also that the natural “intrinsic sugar/ carbohydrate in every day foods also need to be controlled. Read more