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Kiwi diets not worth its salt
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
Sustain: Plant-based foods for active people
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
Sports nutrition for Soccer
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
Energy drinks and energy shots are they right for you?
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
How to cook vegetables videos
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
Power to weight ratios: costs and benefits
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
The secret to being your own best Psychologist
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
Salad Generator
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