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Nutrition is constantly in the media and as Dietitians we endeavour to monitor scientific change and balance it with practical application and the enjoyment of food.
The protein needs of young athletes
At a time when they are also growing, young athletes may need as much as 50% more protein than their more sedentary peers. So should this extra protein be consumed from whole foods or supplements? Learn more…
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Building better bones!
Bone is a living, growing tissue that is forever changing but needs to be fed. Easily taken for granted, it’s not until we stub our toe or suffer a fracture that we register the importance of bone to our life and freedom. Learn more.. Read more
Food, beverage and fitness trends for 2023
Globally there is disruption to supply chains, inflation, changes in technology and war in many regions. Food systems are experiencing instability which is changing the trends in our choice of food, beverages and fitness. Read more
How to Grow an Athlete: From Playground to Podium
It’s finally out Lea’s latest sports nutrition book for children How to Grow an Athlete: From Playground to Podium is available to buy from NZ booksellers and directly from Lea. To learn more listen to Lea’s interview with RNZ Read more
Are you blending rather than chewing your food?
With families on the go every day it’s often easier to down a smoothie for breakfast than to sit down and eat. While this is certainly better than not eating at all we really do need to take the time to chew our food. Find out why?.. Read more
5 good reasons to eat breakfast
Thinking of skipping breakfast? If you think you’ll be saving time, money and calories then think again. Research finds you are more likely to miss vital nutrients peculiar to breakfast foods and to snack on more calories later on. Read more
Milk is a valuable sports nutrition supplement
Whether you are an athlete wanting to improve your performance or just keen to improve your level of fitness, interest is growing in the use of milk as a sports supplement that is good for your health at any age. Read more
6 reasons to control, not cut your carbohydrate intake
Are you needing to lose or gain weight, control blood pressure, reduce insulin resistance, diabetes, PCOS or heart disease? Dietitians recommend that controlling rather than cutting your carbos, can provide many health benefits. Read more
