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This month’s article by The Conversation: ‘Dollars and scents: How the right smells can encourage shoppers to buy healthier food’ makes fascinating reading...Learn more. Read more »
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Snowboarding is an intermittent sport involving both sprints and endurance requiring strength, power and agility. Sports nutrition can aid performance & reduce risks of injury Read more »
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Knowing how to prepare nutritious and delicious food is a life skill which the team at vegetables.co.nz know all about having developed programmes and resources for us all. Read more »
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How reliable is your knowledge of general nutrition and how might this apply when setting up strategies if you are competing or training in your chosen sport? Undertaking this short questionnaire is a great way to find out. Read more »
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Are you looking for some easy, affordable and healthy recipes that are Dietitian approved and good for your health? Find out more about Sanitarium's new ebook and recipe collection. Read more »
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Gymnasts are required to be strong and flexible as well as have a high level of skill and co-ordination. Find out more about the seven disciplines of gymnastics and how sports nutrition can really make a difference to results. Read more »
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There's lots of nutritional advice available for the general public these days. But is all this information applicable to the needs of athletes? One size certainly does not fit all according to USA Sports Dietitian Nancy Clark Read more »
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There's alot of interest in plant-based diets these days. What are some of the considerations and trade-offs such as nutrient adequacy and costs, that need to be considered if adopting a vegan lifestyle? Find out more.. Read more »
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New Zealand’s Health Coalition says food poverty has contributed to the nation’s poor performance in an international education achievement test for 15 year olds. Find out how and why? Read more »
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During summer, interest in track and field athletic events like javelin, discus and shotput, increases. These sports do require power to lift and throw and also a requirement for speed at the run up. Sports nutrition can really help.. Read more »
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Against advances in technology, culture and economic shifts the International Food Information committee (IFIC) presents its annual food trends forecasts. Learn whats coming up in the world of food, beverages and shopping. Read more »
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Improving our healthy life expectations remains a global challenge, yet some countries manage to do it. The world's so called 'blue zones' seem to have what it takes for people to live longer. Find out what this may be..... Read more »
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Esports are a global phenomenon that are being taken up by people of all ages. However concern is being expressed, about the health of players sitting for long periods of time, in a new book on the subject. Learn more Read more »
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The prevalence of vital nutrient deficiencies among women attempting to become pregnant in wealthy countries is a serious concern according to new studies that also call for more nutrition advice regarding the plant-based diet. Read more »
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Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, especially if this can become a long-term habit, according to new research from the University of Sydney & UCL Read more »
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Food cravings are not uncommon but what about food addictions? New research reported in the British Medical Journal is throwing light on the role that ultra- processed foods may be having on our health. Read more »
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There's lots of news for Sports Dietitians to get through in order to provide practical tips for athletes and active people to apply. This month my US colleague Sports Dietitian Nancy Clark provides a great summary for us all. Read more »
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The health awareness issue this month focusing squarely on men's health. The importance of diet and a healthy lifestyle to their well being,mental health, exercise and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer Read more »
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Iron deiciency can sap your personal power, leaving you feeling sad and fatigued. The symptoms are similiar to the flu and Covid 19 so Iron Awareness Week is reminding us all how important it is to learn more and get treatment. Read more »
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How can you find your personal power zone? How can you protect it and know when your levels of power are changing? Here's some thoughts from Ish Cheyne and Sacha Coburns presenters on the Not So Breakfast Show Read more »
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Sports nutrition is an exciting subject so for a quick update on some leading topics lets take a look at a recent blog by sports dietitian Nancy Clark who attended a meeting of the Amercian College of Sports Medicine in Colorado Read more »
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As the incidence of type 2 diabetes increases researchers from Otago University are calling for a National Food Strategy and ministerial task force to review all areas of the food environment, production and consumption in NZ Read more »
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High salt (sodium) diets increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and can weaken bone density. What dietary changes could we personally make to achieve significant salt reduction and better health? Read more »
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If you would like to learn more about eating plant-based foods and how to maintain your energy and nutrient needs when you are active, then this book is a great source of recipes and practical nutritional information. Read more »
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Soccer is becoming increasingly popular among secondary school children in Australia and NZ. So let's take a look at the nutritional guidelines from Sports Dietitians Australia. For your own personal sports nutrition plan talk to Lea Read more »
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Energy drinks and energy shots are big business these days. However are they right for you and will they improve your performance? This new position paper from The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) takes a look. Read more »
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We are not born knowing how to cook, yet for good health we do need to know how to prepare fruits and vegetbales simply. These easy videos show us how and vegetables.co.nz website is packed full of recipe ideas too Read more »
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The drive to better health these days is to build strong, fitter bodies. Many sports require athletes to drop fat and to build more muscle and this is possible but it takes nutrition education & care. See an Accredited Sports Dietitian Read more »
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Therapy with a clinical psychologist can be life changing and of real benefit to some people. Here clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo offers DIY tips and tools to help people tap into their own strengths when life get tough Read more »
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Are you feeling stuck, unsure of how to use up leftovers? Check out the Salad Generator on the Beef and Lamb website and while you're there take a look at their great recipe section. Even non-meat lovers will find inspiration! Read more »
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Whether you are a recreational or elite athlete recovering from Covid-19, you may be wondering when you should be getting back into training and competition especially if you have long Covid or other health issues. Learn more. Read more »
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While many athletes would like to lose weight for better performance some need to in order to make weight for their chosen sport. Here Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark looks at the pros and cons associated with doing this. Read more »
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Vegetables.co.nz continually strive to keep 'kiwi's' well. Here they team up with Te Hiring Hanora /Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation to bring us cheap and easy resources to up our vege intake. Read more »
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Swimming requires serious commitment to training and elite swimmers train anywhere between 6-12 times per week. Sessions can cover 10 km and include 1-2 km of high intensity sprints. In this great factsheet by Sports Dietitians Australia you can find out more about: Body composition Training diet for swimmers What to have for breakfast How … Read more »
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At this time of year it’s easy to look back on the year just gone and give yourself a pass mark, a “could do better” or a (deeply compassionate) fail. Find out what Pyschologist Karen Nimmo advises for a simpler, kinder approach Read more »
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Are you eating enough for performance? The Australian Insititute of Sport has recently put out two excellent infographics on the subject of energy deficiency, why it happens, its affects on performance and what you can do. Read more »
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For people keen to reduce their intake of animal products and eat more plant based foods, fake meat may seem like a good alternative. So how healthy is it? Can it reduce our weight and cholesterol and is it good for the planet? Read more »
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Feeling tired and washed out? Maybe you're iron deficient. Its a worldwide problem. New research shows Covid 19 may be altering our gut health, reducing iron absorption and the effectiveness of supplementation. Learn more Read more »
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Are you feeling 'stuck' in a chapter of your life that you're ready to move on from? Maybe you feel caught in uncertain, painful and confusing times. This Ted Talk with author Bruce Feller offers some powerful tools to help. Read more »
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Jenni knows there must be more to life. She believes her life will finally begin when she loses her excess weight but what she learns not only changes her perspective on her weight concerns but the way she sees herself. Read more »
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Research has found that consuming walnuts early in life could create a bridge to other health promoting lifestyle habits helping to reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and heart disease as we age. Read more »
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A lot of people are finding it tough right now to make ends meet. So here's some valuable resources from Sanitarium that will give you budget friendly recipes along with some healthy tips for eating on less. Read more »
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Disappointments come in life through lost opportunities at sport, work, school or relationships. Its normal to feel frustrated and sad. This 4 minute 'On the Couch' video with Karen Nimmo clinical psychologist offers tips to help. Read more »
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ADHD is characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention What are some of the issues facing athletes with ADHD and how might changes in their diet, meal times and certain nutrients improve management? Find out. Read more »
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Eggs are a healthy source of dietary protein and valuable vitamins and minerals important for good health especially during times of increased needs such as during pregnancy. Find out about quantity and safety issues.. Read more »
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When we hear the words ultra-processed foods most people think of unhealthy junk foods. But how far should this designation go when thinking about healthy foods being put together in a factory? Are they to be trusted? Read more »
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For the latest news on caffeine and it's link to improved performance read this report from Dietitian Nancy Clarke summarising a talk she attended covering which sports benefit from caffeine use?, how much? etc... Read more »
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Find out more about Microgreens and Sprouts. Easily grown bundles of nutritious greens that are punching well above their size for nutritional value. Read more »
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Women with coeliac disease who follow long-term gluten free diets are at risk of multiple nutrient deficiency according to a new study. Read more »
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Most people get up to pee during the night, especially as they get older. However research has found that light exposure at night is linked to obesity, hypertension and diabetes among older adults. Are you at risk? Learn more. Read more »
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Men's health week-June 13-19th 2022 is a global initiative marked in US, Europe and Australasia that focuses on the health issues all men face and raises awareness of the steps men can take to get help. Try their quizzes for fun Read more »
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'Move your Butt 'and help Bowel Cancer NZ to raise public awareness and funds to treat NZ's second biggest cause of death. Get fundraising ideas and tips plus check out the symptoms that could also help you to save a life. Read more »
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Why is physical health more important to us than emotional health? In this thought- provoking Ted Talk Psychologist Guy Winch offers important first aid for coping with failure, rejection, loneliness and negative thinking Read more »
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While children have been largely spared from the severe effects of Covid 19, reports are coming in of children suffering from long Covid. What are the symptoms? Who is most susceptible? Can dietary change build immunity? Read more »
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Fighters who rapidly cut weight before bouts are at higher risk of suffering concussion or being misdiagnosed with head trauma according to researchers from St Mary’s University of Essex and Swansea University. Find out why? Read more »
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Over the past five years has there been any changes in the use of Lo carb, high fat diets in sport? Here renowned sports nutritionist Louise Burke shares her insights into the use of keto diets and future trends in sport nutrition. Read more »
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Are oranges still in vogue as a half time snack for active kids? Find out more about Sports Dietitians Australia latest factsheet on what to eat and when and how you can access your own tailor made sports plan with Lea. Read more »
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Changes are coming to the Health Star Food front of pack labeling system. Find out how this may affect you. Also learn more about work going on with food producers and manufacturers to make our food healthier. Read more »
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Are you thinking of reducing your meat intake but are unsure whether nuts and seeds are a good source of alternative protein? Find out more in this recently published position paper from the Heart Foundation Read more »
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Often athletes believe that if they are skinny and active they can safely eat high fat, high salt foods without this being detrimental to their health. In this great article by Dietitian Nancy Clarke we learn it's time to think again. Read more »
New research has found that microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes.
