Tips and advice from NZ Real Health on nutrition, cooking and healthy eating.
There are so many lotions, serums and creams out there that supposedly help fight aging, but did you know that there are certain anti-aging foods that could help you from the inside out? Here are our top five anti-aging foods that are not only tasty and nutritious, but could also help you look and feel …
Drinks can contain a whole lot of calories, and opting for a better choice when it comes to your beverages could be the deciding factor on whether you’re busting your butt in the gym well into the New Year or whether you can just carry on with your usual nutrition and exercise regime. So just …
Written by New Zealand Gluten-Free Chef Jimmy Boswell, food writer, chef, food stylist and author of The New Zealand Gluten-Free Cookbook. For more info on Jimmy, visit his Facebook page. You don’t need a large area to grow fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits. In many respects you don’t even need a garden. Over the years …
So you’ve got a great friend who’s a vegan, but you’re hosting a BBQ and normally eat meat yourself… not sure what to dish up? We’re coming to the rescue! Here’s some tips and ideas on what food you can serve up and keep everyone happy. Some vegan basics Being vegan means eating no meat …
Fibre is an important part of your diet, but many people don’t know a whole lot about it. We look at why getting fibre into your diet is important, what the symptoms are if you’re not getting enough, and what you can do to up your fibre intake. What is fibre? Dietary fibre is mainly …
As we head into the warmer months, I’ve been inundated with people either talking about getting in shape for summer, reading it in magazines, seeing it plastered all over social media, or downright asking me if I plan to go on health kick before it arrives (thanks a lot!). I’ve come to understand that I’m …
A growing number of products – particularly sugarfree drinks – are beginning to use a natural sugar substitute called Stevia, rather than the artificial sweeteners that have traditionally been used to reduce calories from our diet. We take a look at where Stevia comes from and whether it’s any better for you just because it’s …
The word ‘fat’ tends to have negative associations; especially where weight loss nutrition is concerned. However, not all dietary fats are created equally and some are actually better for you than others. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know when it comes to fats. Some fats are better for you than others Although …
A snack here, a bite there, a little bit of leftover food the kids didn’t eat… It may be only small bits of food every now and then, but over time these add up! Also called mindless eating, these small amounts can easily contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight in the long run. …
Feeling bloated? Stomach not as flat as you’d like it to be? I’m here to help you look hot for your next party – (or any other occasion in the future for that matter), with totally healthy, clean eating. Please let me make it quite clear that I still advocate total clean and healthy eating …
Inappropriate snacking has been the downfall of many a well thought out nutrition plan, so it’s time to address this issue! Given some of us have a sweet tooth and some have a savoury side, we thought we’d give you some healthy snack ideas to address either craving. If you want salty foods You may …
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It’s all very well to be told to eat healthy, but what does a balanced meal actually look like? We take a look at your average main meal plate and what you should be putting on there. An overview of food To start with, let’s take a general look at food… Protein contains 4 calories …
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