Mission Nutrition Blog

Make water more interesting

Not too keen on the taste of water? Try these ideas:

Apple snack slices

Looking for a new snack idea? Here you have it! simple, tasty, and...delicious

Green pea smoothie

PEAS?! In a smoothie – heck yes!! This green pea and mint smoothie is… deeeeelicious, and a great way to get an extra serving of veggies while you are enjoying this green goodness.

10 science-backed ways to be happier

Read Claire's interesting article she wrote for Healthy Food Guide

Seven Sharp - What can you do to get yourself back on track?

Watch Claire's interview here with lots of tips and ideas to try and get back to feeling your best during these weeks of lockdown!

Homemade granola

Every tried making your own granola?

Can fast food be healthy?

Listen to Claire's latest interview about takeaways and fast food on Newstalk ZB

5 tips to help you manage your drinking!

For many people, regularly drinking alcohol is just a habit. 

Here are 5 tips to reduce the strength of the habit and drink less if that is your goal.

Lockdown activity ideas

There is no easy way to get through lockdown, but anything that feels like a small win is worth sharing right?! To help manage the juggle of working while keeping the kids entertained at home, we have been picking a ‘theme’ for the day and planning our activities around that and it is really working.

Lemony overnight oats

This ridiculously easy and super tasty idea is our new breakfast and snack go-to!

Celebrate your strengths

We are all good at different things and it is the diversity of our skills and strengths that can make great things happen when we work together!

What is your eating type?

I don’t meet many people these days who can honestly tell me that they only eat because they have to – it would be the rarity for sure. In fact, in my whole nutrition career when I have asked this question in workshops and at events,  I can remember only a handful of people who ever put their hands up to say yes, they just eat to survive.

Banana and coconut loaf

This delicious loaf is perfect for every occasion! It makes a great morning or afternoon tea snack or you can easily make it then freeze it in slices so you can pull out one slice at a time as needed. 

High and lower carb vegetables

Ever wondered which vegetables are considered higher carb and which ones aren’t?

Easy ways to add more veggies!

I doubt that it will be news to you that vegetables are good for you. The age-old message to eat your greens has certainly stood the test of time and is probably one of the only consistent nutrition messages that you will get from people, regardless what else they believe about food and nutrition.

Carrot cake overnight oats

Here’s a new idea to try for breakfast or snacks, it’s so yummy!!!