Articles and Health Advice Blog by NZ Registered Nutritionists & Dietitians

5 tips to eat well when life is busy

We know we should prioritise eating well, but life gets busy and sometimes you feel like you just don’t have the time or energy, right? With a few smart tricks, eating well can be made easier!

8 Top Tips for a Great Night's Sleep

As adults we need around 7-9 hours sleep yet over the past 100 years the amount of sleep we get has reduced by as much as 1.5 hours per night meaning many of us just aren't getting enough...

How much protein do you need?

Understand what protein is, how much protein you need in your diet, who needs protein powder, and the best sources of food to get protein from.

Tips for healthy eating during menopause

Menopause is a natural part of life that will occur for all women. Check out our 10 tips for nutritional support during this phase.

Healthy snack ideas

Need some new snack inspiration? Here are some great snacking options and ideas, for every occasion!

Here’s to a healthier relationship with food!

To maintain your 'get healthier' goal and make it really work, let us help you with your approach and simplify things, so you can continue to make small changes with long-lasting benefits.

Make water more interesting!

If you're not too keen on the taste of water try these ideas to add flavour and change things up! Plus advice on other things to look for when making healthy drink choices.

How much sugar is in your drink?

It is estimated that we consume around 14 teaspoons of 'free sugars' per day in food and drink. Adults should ideally have no more than about 6 teaspoons per day, and children no more than about 3 to 4 teaspoons per day - so we are well over-shooting the mark!

What’s the go with vegetarian and vegan diets?

Like any eating-plan, 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…

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.

Boost your pulses

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

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.