Mission Nutrition Blog

How healthy are meal kits?

NZ Herald article with Nutritionist Claire Turnbull's thoughts on delivery meal kits and how healthy they are, plus some tips on how to get the most out of your meal kit!

Quick Meal Idea - Easy eggs and greens

Eggs + greens on toasted seedy bread with avo and herbs - perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Serve one person or many... 

Quick Meal Idea - Beef or veggie burgers

Burgers at home, made healthy (and delicious)! Serve classic-style in a wholegrain bun loaded with salad, or deconstructed in a bowl for a lower-carb option. Use veg-based patties for a vegan or plant-based meal.

Quick Meal Idea - Greek-style salad with fish

A super-quick salad that keeps well in the fridge. Serve with protein of your choice such as fresh fish or canned fish to save on time. 

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!

Quick Meal Idea - Turkish-inspired platter

A fun and social lunch or dinner option! Great for picky eaters and different taste buds - change it up to suit anyone and use whatever veg you have available... 

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...

Quick Meal Idea - Mexican-style tofu salad bowl with corn chips or rice

Serve this delicious Mexican-inspired tofu salad bowl with your choice or corn chips, rice, or another grain. Swap out the salad ingredients for what is in season or growing in your garden.

Thai-style prawn salad with crunchy vegetables

Quick Meal Idea - BBQ chicken + veggies

Beautiful summer veggies and herbs with hummus is a delicious combo!
 

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.

Quick Meal Idea - Mediterranean-style veg + grain salad 

Make this your own with the veg and grains you love, or try different veggie combinations we have suggested... 

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.

Quick Meal Idea - Ratatouille-style veg with brown rice

Perfect for batch-cooking - make a potful and use for leftovers or freezer meals. You can serve this multiple ways... swap the brown rice for quinoa, potato, pasta or grainy bread or for a lower-carb option try cauliflower rice. 

Quick Meal Idea - BBQ beef steak + veggies

A perfect way to use up summer's bounty of courgettes and corn!

 

Healthy snack ideas

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