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Vegetarian fuelling and muscle maintenance
Maintaining sufficient protein for good health and recovery can be a real dilemma for athletes. Find out more. Read more
Love your bones-Osteoporosis day Oct 20
We take our mobility so much for granted. Are your bones as strong as you need them to be? Find out now. Read more
Sugar and health: Evidence update
The Royal Society of NZ has released an evidence update on the effects of sugar on our health which makes compelling reading. Read more
Recipe modification for heart health
The Heart Foundation have done it again! Here they offer tips on recipe re-formulation making nutritional guidelines practical, interesting and easy to follow. Read more
Do you handle food safely?
With recent outbreaks of water- bourne illness in New Zealand it is a reminder to all of us to learn more about First Aid Nutrition. Read more
Are low carbohydrate, high fat diets for sport performance all hype?
Find out which type of sports may benefit from higher fat levels and how sugar relates to the diet of athletes. Read more
Early preschool bedtimes cut risk of obesity later on
A 10 year study in Ohio USA has found that preschool bedtimes can be linked to obesity. Why is this? Read more
Are you ‘nutrition fit’ for hockey?
Hockey players vary in body size and shape but have high energy needs. A personal sports nutrition plan can make all the difference to performance. Read more