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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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Researchers in the UK have studied the impact of high protein and high carbohydrate regimes on the stability of microbiome in the gut to see if this can alter performance of endurance athletes during time trials. Learn more... 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 »
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The WHO recommends that we reduce our intake of sugar but should we instead use intense sweeteners? We look at two websites packed full of information to help you Read more »
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Researchers at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre have found a positive link between the participation in sport played at school and academic performance. Find out more... Read more »
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Playing Tennis during hot summer months can pose extra nutritional demands on the body that need to be met to maximise performance. Sports Dietitians Australia offer some great tips to help you get the most out of your game Read more »
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Gut Health Month is your opportunity to learn if your bowel habits are healthy and to understand how nutrition impacts your gut health. Register now to access up to date resources on nutrition-related gut issues. Read more »
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With Omicron now in NZ there may be times in the coming weeks when we may have to isolate at home or care for other family members or friends who may be sick. This video from Israel, made for hospital staff may help you too.
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If you are a parent of a child 5 years or under you may be wondering about the food that is served to them at daycare. This free resource can help you understand your child's nutritional needs wherever they are. Read more »
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Fermented foods have been popular this year. What are they? How much should you have? What are their health benefits etc? A recent article by the NZ Nutrition Foundation can help you answer some of these questions. Read more »
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Alcohol can be a major source of kilojoules especially over Christmas and holidays when people are celebrating. Find out what drinks and snack foods are weighing you down and learn more about the new alcohol free ones. Read more »
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The results of an Australian study evaluating the risks of protein fortified foods was recently summarised in a press release. This is important and meaningful research for athletes, sports and support personnel to be aware of Read more »
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Baby pouches may be convenient but failed to impress nutrition researchers when they looked at their iron, sugar and Vitamin B12 content. Find out more about your child's nutrient needs along with practical recipe ideas. Read more »
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It is estimated that 8% of male athletes compared to 33% of female athletes have a pathological eating disorder that can damage their physical and mental health. Find out why men might be susceptible and how you can help. Read more »
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The NZ Food Network offers a one point of contact, to collect leftover food from farms, factories and food outlets around NZ to get it to those in need. Collaborating with Envirowaste they also reduce wastage going to landfill. Read more »
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'Why can't I lose weight like I used to?' is a common lament from prospective clients that most Dietitians hear each day. Find out what Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark thinks about the current diets available. Read more »
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Does your child want to experiment with alcohol?If so they should wait until they are at least 15 years old because alcohol can have a huge effect on the developing brain and in fact every system of our body. Find out why? Read more »
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What happens to the consumption rate of vegetables when children 3-5years are offered larger servings or when salt and butter is added or veggies are paired with a child's favourite foods? Read the latest research.. Read more »
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What's going on with coconut oil? Is it as healthy as widely made out and how does it stack up against other fats and plant-based oils in terms of saturated, unsaturated fats and heart health? Find out now. Read more »
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The Covid lockdowns have separated families, disrupted daily routines and have left many of us feeling we can no longer control our lives and destiny. Yet it is possible to learn how to become more resilient. Read on Read more »
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NZ dairying has suffered a lot of bad press in recent years over environmental issues and while change had to come the ‘cleanup’ is gaining traction and the industry is now finding support domestically and overseas. Read more »
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Could baby led weaning reduce obesity in childhood and later life? New research looks at the pros and cons of letting baby rather than mum lead the feeding and the contribution of breast or bottle feeding to the mix. Read more »
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Bowel cancer kills as many New Zealanders as Breast and Prostate cancer combined-Your support in the Moveyourbutt campaign could raise funds to help. Find out more.. Read more »
Thinking about going Dry for July
