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How to Grow an Athlete: From Playground to Podium

I’m passionate about helping people find energy for life. My latest book aims to do just that by offering nutritional guidelines and practical sports nutrition information for parents, caregivers, teachers and coaches working with active children 5–18 years of age.

It’s not just about kids. This is information that can help the whole family! Available in multiple formats including Paperback, eBook and Audiobook.

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Sports Nutrition Tips for Fun-Runs and Marathons

At this time of year many young children are training before and after school for fun runs and mini marathons. Older children and parents are also signing up for half-marathons, marathons and team events. How can sports nutrition aid fun and performance for a great day out? Read more »

Come on NZ: It’s time we all stepped up to better nutrition

New Zealander’s care passionately about their sport and the direction of their country. But what about their poor health statistics? How can food and nutrition education be used to make a difference? Read more »

Put Sports Nutrition to work for you

Many workers use enough energy and essential nutrients each day to power a marathon. If not replaced then a lack of key nutrients can lead to fatigue, accidents and injury affecting long-term health & mobility Read more »

Supermarket Shopping: An essential life skill to teach our kids

Children can learn a lot about good nutrition and budgeting if you can take them shopping, notice their environment and show them how to cook before they go flatting. Read more »

Pear, prune and ginger muffins

If you are heading off to training, school or work, this pear, prune and ginger muffin makes a great snack for the day. Read more »

Forget the dietary ‘shoulds’. It’s what you ‘do’ that counts.

Eating well, protecting your body with better nutrition now can help you to channel your energy into the things in life that really matter to you. Find out how a nutritional assessment can help you reach your goals… Read more »

Baked apples with dried apricot, feijoa and almonds

Apples are plentiful in New Zealand during our Autumn months particularly when harvesting peaks between March and May. Here are some of my apple recipes that are family favourites. Enjoy! Read more »

Carbohydrate for body growth and repair

Protein provides the building blocks of amino acids to allow for muscle mass and tissue repair, but it is the carbs that fuel this body building process. Encouraging people to control,not cut, their carbohydrate can be a challenge. Read more »

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