Articles and Health Advice Blog by NZ Registered Nutritionists & Dietitians

What’s the go with vegetarian and vegan diets?

Like any eating-plan, going vegetarian or vegan doesn’t necessarily mean healthy! Things to be mindful of...

Is the Keto diet a good idea?

Trying to understand if the Keto diet is right for you? Find out how we can help…

Low FODMAP diet advice, tips and resources

We have covered the low FODMAP diet in a number of previous articles, here’s a summary and links to other resources, tips and recipes you might find helpful!

Nutrition advice for long Covid sufferers

If you’re enduring long Covid symptoms and find you are unable to eat well due to smell or taste changes, fatigue, nausea or gut issues, read on…

Boost your pulses

The humble lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas are often overlooked, but not anymore!

Healthy lunches

Trying to figure out what to eat for lunch? Here's some top tips for fuelling yourself with a nutritionally balanced lunch that will have you feeling great.

Mix things up at lunch time

Variety is the spice of life, mix things up at lunch time. It is super easy to gravitate towards the same lunch options, why not spice things up a bit, add some variety and try a pick n mix plate.

What's the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

When you’re looking for advice on nutrition, it’s really important to check the credibility of the person dishing out the tips.

5 things you need to know about salt

There is a lot of confusion around salt. How much is too much? Is the pink stuff better than white?

The 10 best things you can do for your health

Based on what I have learnt over the past 17 years studying and working in the world of health and fitness, here are the best 10 things I think you can do to keep yourself healthy.

How to help avoid bad hangovers this festive season

With the sun and celebrating we enjoy over the summer months often comes the odd hangover or five!

Tricks to tame your appetite

Find yourself snacking uncontrollably sometimes? Or making unhealthy choices because you are just SO hungry and NEED any food you can lay your hands on asap?!

Healthy ways to talk to children and teens about their weight

Claire Turnbull was recently interviewed by the NZ Herald on this very tricky topic.

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!

Can fast food be healthy?

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