lo·ca·vore – [one who eats foods grown locally whenever possible]
The term locavore has been around for a while now, but it still feels foreign…
Browsing: Nutrition
Fuelling teenage rowers
An article I wrote for Fitness Journal around Maadi Cup time two years ago, called…
Leftovers for breakfast
From what I’ve experienced, there are two extremes of people when it comes to selecting…
Where to eat if you have food allergies…
All of the good food allergy-friendly eats for 2017 (food and tea in the Tron,…
Healthy habits to maintain over the Christmas and New Year break
Often we have spent all year trying to achieve greater health, wellness and physical form.…
Nutrition for young athletes
Nutrition affects performance in sport. It affects an athlete’s ability to train and compete at…
Walking the talk
When Nick Moore was training for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, he had all the…
Making life good: Kate Moffat
When Kate Moffat became a mum, she started paying extra attention to what exactly was…
Beat your mates without training harder
For most of us the dream of competing in the Olympics is long gone and…
Nuts make you fat? What a big fat myth…
The idea that nuts make people overweight is one of those urban myths which doesn’t…
Is dieting the answer?
For those who want to shift a few kilos for health, or who want to…
Getting kids to eat their five a day the easy way
Many parents struggle to get children to eat the recommended five serves of vegetables and…
Spotlight on: Nutrition
Each month Fitness Journal puts the spotlight on a health profession or treatment. This month,…
Is your gut affecting your immune system?
Your gut lining is under bombardment every day. White sugar – stress – medication –…
Fresh focus for 5+ A Day
The Fitness Journal team are long-time fans of Kiwi sisters Julia and Libby (pictured), so…
Nutrition for rugby players
There are a number of factors that contribute to rugby performance; genetics plays a part,…
Trouble losing weight? Maybe it’s in your hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that tell your body what to do. Everything that is fun…
Bravo for Blueberries
As we approach the holiday season, stress levels can spike. Tempting as it is to…
Please don’t feed our children
As a child you are often given food as a treat or a reward for…
The argument against breakfast
Why the science of intermittent fasting makes sense Most of us have been raised to…
Gut bacteria
As I mentioned last month, there are many theories as to why more people are…
Help for your food journey
Michelle Yandle is an integrative nutrition coach and author of the soon-to-be published book “A…
A call for healthier school lunch options
Vote and share Zoe’s Change.org petition here: http://chn.ge/1JtGhla The shift towards healthy food is happening,…
What’s the cause of food allergies?
Does it seem like everywhere you turn lately someone is talking about food allergies? It…
FOOD FEAR – Does this control your diet?
Food fear affects many of us, whether we know it or not. Some swear off…
The spell of sweet poison
Sugar is everywhere. Not just in our food. It is also making headlines around the…
Junk Free June
If there was ever a perfect time to jump on the bandwagon, June is it.…
Got acne? Quit sugar
Sugar. It’s just plain wrong that something that tastes go good is so bad for…
Almond milk recipe
This creamy and silky milk should please your taste buds and nourish your soul. Used…
A winning team
The Cambridge mums, who are friends as well as cousins by marriage, describe their television…