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Many thanks to Scorpio Bookshop for hosting Lea's book launch of How to Grow an Athlete: From Playground to Podium." Book launcher" Margaret Foster(ex Silverfern and Netball coach) was amazing and Lea thanked cricket coach Dayle Hadlee for introducing her to Sports nutrition. Lea's book tour of schools has also begun. Learn more Read more
It was lovely sharing thoughts about sports nutrition for senior athletes at the meeting of U3A Godley Group in Christchurch this morning. Here's some references if you attended and would like access to more information Read more
Happy New Year Everyone! Before you list this New Years resolutions take time to think about the things and experiences that gave you the most joy in 2022. Healthy eating can help you find more energy for life for 2023. Read more
Love and best wishes for a safe and Happy Christmas spent with those you love and here's hoping that 2023 will bring you health and happiness. Read more
Enjoying Cup and Show week is so much more fun if you can maintain your energy and hydration levels throughout. Eating a good breakfast first is a great way to start. Read more
Join Lea and 4 other speakers in the Women's Health 2 Wealth half day event Thursday 15th September 9am-12.30 at Addington Event Centre to learn more about Sustaining energy, Finances, Hormones, Well-being & more Read more
July is an important health awareness month to learn more about how to love your liver by supporting Dry July to raise funds to fight cancer. Also learn about The Hepatitis Foundation of NZ that supports those with liver disease Read more
Grandparenting duties call but working online, I'm never very far away if you are needing my help. There's also some tips on how grandparents can have fun and help teach children about everyday food and nutrition. Read more
What does it take to move from a mostly meat-based diet to a vegan one? Here The Press follows their 22 year old journalist Steven Walton as he works with Lea to find out how to make this as healthy an experience as possible. Read more
I hope this year you can find 'The Spirit of Christmas' in the kindness of friends and family. If you need help to find more energy and better health next year email me at nutrition@leastening.com. I'd love to help. Merry Christmas! Read more
Sydneysiders seem very relaxed about Covid but getting sick and having to access Covid testing in a system not geared up for non-residents has been a real education. I'm ever grateful for the love of family and friends. Read more
A new survey carried out by NZIER has found that up to 24% of GP visits are nutrition-related and could be covered by a dietitian to relieve pressure on the strained GP sector. Find out more.... Read more
Whether you are heading away this Easter or staying at home we hope you have a safe and happy Easter break. If you are trying to manage weight, cholesterol, allergies or intolerance issues but are still keen to enjoy some Easter treats then here are … Read more
It's been a very hard year for most of us. Many thanks to those of you who have consulted with me this year. Wishing you all peace, love and good health for 2021. Read more
Join us this October as thousands of Kiwis around the country take to the streets to collect funds for breast cancer education, research, advocacy, and patient support. Read more
Have we missed a diagnosis? This week is Malnutrition Week and a reminder that there are people within our community with suboptimal health. Are you at risk? Malnutrition is more common than you might think so look around your community and read my lead article … Read more
If you are working online from home and want to stay well find out how my dietary services could give you more energy to stay on top of your game Read more
Use this time to propel yourself forward Read more
Holidays are great but in no time everyone seems to be heading back to school and work. If you need help with family or sports nutrition this year or just want to lose weight call me Read more
Christmas is a great time to relax, enjoy good food and share fun times with those we love. It can also be a time to reassess health and diet matters. Learn how I can help you. Read more
When the Cancer Society asked if I could help Tim Adams with sports nutrition for an endurance walk I was glad to help. Can you help too with encouragement & donations? Read more
If you are wanting to sign up for an assessment and dietary advice to help with weight loss, cholesterol and blood sugar lowering this year act now! Read more
Healthy kids, happy lives was a hard book to write. How do you condense years of experience as a paediatric dietitian down to some simple, effective guidelines to help parents make healthier food decisions? Find out.. Read more
Concerned about your partners weight? Drop the fat talk it only makes things worse. My empowerment coaching methods really work. Winter deals are available now to put more energy back into your lives. Call now Read more
Whether you are heading away this Easter or staying home we hope you have a safe and Happy Easter break with those you love Read more
Lea is taking a hike..to explore The Tora Walkway in Martinborough. The Skype clinic will be closed next week and re-opens on March 11. Do email Lea if you have an enquiry and she'll call on her return. Read more
As children head back to school there will be lots of nutrition questions that you might need to consider. Like how much fluid, bread,meat,exercise, fat and protein do they need? Buy Lea's book. It's here to help. Read more
Happy New Year ! If you are planning on celebrating with a barbeque or party then here's some healthy food ideas and also some tips to help you make 2019 your healthiest and fittest yet Read more
Are you concerned about Christmas creep? That extra weight that you put on over the festive season. If you are keen to start 2019 with a better understanding of weight control then we would love to help you. Read more
It may sound a little extreme but it does take a lot of energy to walk around all day looking at the fashion, the horses and all the other animals. Check out Lea's guidelines for healthier eating and drinking on the day. Read more
Daring to talk about weight these days is a recipe for a good tar and feathering. Body weight does not determine our self worth Read more
Start talking about milk and everyone has an opinion. We call it 'choice' which is alive and well in NZ. Find out more about A2 milk Read more
Healthy kid, happy lives is one year old today and almost sold out. Have you bought your copy yet? In a world full of nutrition advice this book summarises the key bits to help you grow your child and you. Read more
In a bid to tackle childhood obesity Jamie Oliver is kicking off his plan by targeting the unhealthy marketing of junk food to children. Be in on this conversation. Learn how you can make a difference too. Read more
Wishing you all a safe and Happy Easter. If you are wanting some help to find a good easter bun recipe or how to stay on track with your weight and cholesterol over a chocolate tempting time we can help you. Read more
March 20th is World Oral Health Day when attention is focused on the importance of better dental hygiene. Find out how your child's diet could be improved to provide better oral health as they grow. Read more
Today is Dietitian's Day and In the Otago Daily Times this morning Dietitian Dr Kirsty Fairbairn gives some great examples of how a dietitian could help you to unlock your potential with food Read more
February is the month for romance, but loving someone else takes a lot of energy all year round. Are you getting enough? Get your diet checked now. Read more
We hope you have had an enjoyable Christmas break and that this year is full of “good things” for you. If you are starting the year with new goals in mind for your weight or have health issues that need attention then we would love … Read more
Do you have any special little things you like to do at Christmas. Every year I buy a new Christmas tree decoration and over the years I’ve built up quite a collection for my children. They are all shapes and sizes, some made by my … Read more
Lea’s latest book aimed at helping parents feed their children is out now. Currently NZ population rates as the third fattest in the OECD after USA and Mexico. Obesity is now causing children to develop diabetes. Something has to change. Lea has written a book … Read more
Find out why Dietitians NZ and its members are taking a stand in ensuring the public know where to turn for reliable and safe nutrition advice. Read more
Listen to Kathryn Ryan from Radio NZ interview Lea Stening about her new book Healthy kids, happy lives aimed at improving child nutrition. Read more
One in 3 New Zealanders are affected by cancer. Daffodil day, August 25th is your chance to make a difference by donating to the Cancer Society. Read more
Read what people are saying about Lea's latest book Healthy kids, happy lives. Improving children's nutrition takes effort from us all. What could you do to help? Read more
Find out more about Lea Stening and her work with children and sporting organisations in the latest Latitude Magazine Read more
The Skype clinic is now closed from May 6-June 28 but we do look forward to helping you when we return Read more
Whether you are staying at home or braving the elements of a wet Easter in NZ we wish you a safe and happy weekend. Read more
The hunt is on for a school child who can create the healthiest biscuit recipe in time for the global Food Revolution Day on May 19th. Read more
Today we celebrate February 15th and the fact that back in 1890 this was the first day that frozen meat was shipped from New Zealand to Britain. Read more
February is the Heart Foundations annual appeal month to raise funds to battle our biggest killer Heart Disease. Find out how they can help you too Read more
What special traditions do you have in your family at Christmas? This picture is of a ‘pudding doll’ that has been in my family since colonial times and was always put into the Christmas pudding for some ‘lucky’ (usually youngest) person to receive as a … Read more
Diabetes now affects around 240,000 New Zealanders. As people become over weight and obese their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes grows. Learn how to stop this trend from affecting you. Read more
Summer offer for weight loss and sports nutrition programs. Are you up to the 7 kg challenge? Read more
Obesity is becoming so common that people no longer see it as abnormal or a sign of failing health. Find out what you can do to help. Read more
Learn more about suicide prevention before it affects someone you know and love. Read more
Amanda has recognised that many foods today contain "added extrinsic sugar" but also that the natural "intrinsic sugar/ carbohydrate in every day foods also need to be controlled. Read more
Are you heading to Rio for the Olympic Games? Then read these hot tips from Medscape doctors to keep you safe. Read more
Winter is a great time to take your body in hand and to get fitter, trimmer and healthier looking before Spring. Read more
This cooking program can help schools and communities to try new recipes, gain cooking skills and to learn how to make simple, affordable food. Read more