Easter is nearly upon us and those tempting glossy eggs are popping up everywhere.
Endometriosis – are you the 1 in 10?
Did you know that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month? This month’s blog is dedicated to raising awareness of this often undiagnosed condition, which affects so many womens’ lives.
Vitamin D – a vital hormone
So, what exactly is Vitamin D? It’s not actually a nutrient but actually a hormone which plays an important role in bone structure, muscle function and other processes within the body.
New Year’s Resolutions
You may have already started to discuss your New Year’s resolutions with your friends and family and start to feel that motivation build up inside you.
Handling Christmas with Style
Christmas time can become a little over-whelming in all areas of our lives. There seems to be a constant flow of delicious, and often ‘free’ food around which can cause a lot of feelings – excitement, joy, guilt and regret to name a few.
September 2018 is PCOS awareness month
September 2018 is PCOS awareness month. It’s a great time to raise awareness of the condition and remind ourselves that support is available.
Stress and Wellbeing
I see so many people in my practice who experience stress on a daily basis. I used to be one of those people.
Lunchbox Ideas
Teachers often say to me that some children’s lunchboxes only consist of packaged food – for example packets of chips, sweet biscuits and chocolate bars.
The Benefits of Eating NZ Grass-Fed Red Meat
In New Zealand we’re fortunate the majority of our beef cows are grass-fed, as opposed to being corn-fed or barley-fed as in other parts of the world.
The Truth About Sugar
If you’re choosing a diet with no sugar in it, it’s important to determine your motivation. There is a difference between a ‘no sugar diet’ and a ‘no processed sugar diet’.
“May contain traces of…”
For people with allergies, it can be a bit of a minefield trying to decipher which foods are safe to eat and which aren’t.
Gluten Fact Sheet
What is gluten? Gluten is the protein component of wheat, rye, barley oats, and their derivatives.