Smart swaps for summer

Something surprising you might not know about tonic water and low carb beer....plus, all things summer.

How many teas and coffees do you have in a day?

Have coffee, tea or green tea before bed? You need to check this out…

Smoothies - how much sugar is actually in there?

Buy smoothies or make your own?

Watch Claire Turnbull's interview on TVNZ Breakfast about the traps to avoid, how to get the balance right and how much protein you need after a workout....

So what’s the deal with Prebiotics?

Are these the same as probiotics? And how can they help me with my gut health?

You have probably heard of probiotics, but have you heard of the prebiotics? Your gut has several kilos of bacteria living inside it which is a really GOOD thing! 

Kiwis love their bread - but does it love us?

How many slices of bread are equivalent to one wrap? And what about a bagel? Plus....what you need to know about crumpets! Watch Claire Turnbull's interview on Breakfast below for some answers.

Healthy Habits

Struggle to keep healthy habits going? Find your willpower runs out by Thursday?  If you want to make changes that LAST without going on a restrictive diet check out these top tips in Claire Turnbull's TVNZ Breakfast interview.

Plus...see how many times she can talk about cups of tea in 3 mins - so British!

Vegetarian? Vegan? Keen to eat a more plant-based diet?

Then check out Claire Turnbull's interview on Breakfast all about how to get a healthy balance!

5 tips for eating well when busy

As a new mum who has just started back at work, I now have a new appreciation for time as I find myself with less and less of it to plan interesting, healthy meals and exercise! I definitely haven't got it all figured out yet, but I have found a few things that have been helping me to eat as best as I can and keep my energy levels up. 

Kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut - what are they?

Watch Claire Turnbull's interview on Breakfast to find out what you need to know about them and your gut health....plus, what to look out for when you're buying and making them.

Love your instant noodles?

Then you NEED to watch this! Check out what to look for when you're shopping for noodles and healthier options that are less than $2 a serve!

How To Boost Your Immunity This Winter

Check out these top tips to boost your immune system and keep yourself well during the chilly months.

Muesli and cereal bars

With over 140 types of cereal, nut and muesli bars on the market, how on earth do you work out which to buy?! And....what are other options that don’t cost the earth!

Check out Claire's interview on Breakfast to find out more.

Hormone Health & Your Monthly Cycle

Troubles with energy levels, craving foods or feeling irritable? Could hormones be playing a bigger role than you may think?

Harnessing sleep so you can feel your best

We often think of sleep as downtime – our muscles relax and eyes close, but within our brain there is so much more going on. It's brain 'spring clean' time!

Kick weight loss to the curb

Want to improve your health and feel better? Then rather than setting a goal based on weight or how your body needs to look, instead shift your focus to self-care and taking care of yourself from the inside out.

Endometriosis and Nutrition

Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows in other sites in the pelvis, such as the ovaries, bladder, bowel and fallopian tubes. Blood filled cysts may form on the ovaries. These patches of tissue respond to hormones in the same way as the uterine lining, growing and shedding each cycle, and can be responsible for pain, inflammation, and infertility.