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When ultra-processed food aren’t bad: Breads and Breakfast cereals
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
Caffeine and Athletic performance
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
Microgreens and sprouts punch well above their size for nutrition
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
Deficiency dilemma: Long-term gluten-free diets for celiac women
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
Light exposure at night can affect the health of older adults.
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
Men’s health week: June 13-19th 2022
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
Move Your Butt
‘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
Why we need to practice emotional first aid
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