Featured articles on health, wellbeing and fitness from NZ Real Health.
Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast, with Lorraine Downes asking Kiwis to invite their friends or colleagues to breakfast in May, to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards breast cancer research, including new drug development, research into the genetic factors …
Rope walking has been around for thousands of years in various forms, but over the past few decades, a challenging yet rewarding new sport called slacklining has evolved. We had a chat with Patrick Stern from the Slackline Shop to find out more about slacklining and how you can give it a go. What is …
A heavenly smoothie that will have you glowing inside and out. Don’t be freaked out by the green colour, the taste is tropical yumminess. Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 mins INGREDIENTS – 1/2 cup Vitasoy Coconut Milk Unsweetened – 1/2 cup kale leaves – 1/4 cup mango, chopped – 1/4 cup pineapple, chopped – 1/2 …
New Zealand children are in danger of developing a higher risk of stroke in later life thanks to the high salt content of their diet, according to an article published in Consumer magazine this week for world Salt Awareness Week. Most New Zealand children already eat more salt than is recommended for good health, and …
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Keep calm and move with this new holistic workout! It’s a fusion of dynamic meditation and dance that’s here to stay. We all have days when we feel rushed off our feet, right? Chakradance is an energising way to combat stress, stay grounded, and increase your heart rate in a whole new way. A complete …
Daily workouts aren’t enough to combat the health dangers of having a desk job, explains personal trainer and nutrition and lifestyle coach Nicola Smith. Exercising for 30-minutes a day is great – but if you spend the rest of the time sitting at your desk – you’re still at risk of a wide range of …
In the years leading up to the early 19th century, citizens around the globe relied on herbs and natural remedies to meet their primary health care needs. Early New Zealanders used a variety of native leafy bushes and plants for medicinal purposes. However, in the 1930s the power of herbs lost its lustre. Consumers sought …
So many of us grew up watching parents (mothers, in particular) constantly on one kind of diet or another. We grew up watching them weigh themselves religiously, replace meals with shakes, spit out food they ‘shouldn’t’ be eating, or skip meals in an attempt to ‘be good’ or as compensation for over-indulgence. We grew up …
Sun, sand, sea and active weekends are key ingredients for a good Kiwi summer – but they are also ingredients for dehydration. Families are enjoying one of New Zealand’s hottest summers in 50 years, but it’s a timely reminder to ensure children and adults look after their health and stay hydrated – especially as St …
By the end of summer, 1,000 New Zealand women will be diagnosed with breast cancer – an average of eight women diagnosed every day. In response to these alarming statistics, the NZBCF is launching 1000 Tees for 1000 Women – a campaign to raise funds to create a new, tailored counselling service for women with …
Check out the latest health, food and fitness products that will help you improve your health and wellness!: Tararua Protein Hit Tararua Dairy Co. has launched Protein Hit, a delicious new fresh chocolate flavoured milk drink that is high in protein. With seven grams of protein per 100ml, Protein Hit is ideal for muscle growth …
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Marriage is a great adventure, but it can also take a lot of effort, compromise and commitment from you and your partner to make it work. Here are some of our top tips to help make your marriage last. 1. Make your marriage top priority When we put other things such as ourselves, children or …