Good Health Choices takes the guess work out of leading a healthy lifestyle. With nutrition advice, meal planners and pull out shopping lists, Good Health Choices is an essential tool for anyone wanting to lead a healthier, happier life.
Putting the finishing touches on this issue, I found myself quite happy to be stuck at my desk all day, deep in concentration, not needing to move. Every time I stood up to refill my water bottle or make a cup of tea, however, I was reminded that every muscle in my body was aching – the painful result of having run a half-marathon the weekend before. It had been a big challenge for me, and I don’t mind admitting that I shed a few tears when I finally crossed the finished line. But as much as I was left wincing for the entire week that followed, I also carried with me the quiet smugness of someone who knows they’ve just done something awesome. Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Pascoe is…
THIS AND THAT I love the balance of information provided in Good Health Choices. Fitness, cooking and general wellbeing are all things I love. Michelle Wilson LESS IS BEST I love reading Good Health Choices for the food and fitness info, but one of the things that really caught my eye last issue was the story on how to do a digital detox. As a mum of two young children, I often worry about the amount of screen time my kids are getting, when I should be cutting back on it myself! I think you were quite right when you said that many people are focused on clean eating and exercising regularly, but never consider the harm that can be caused by excessive tech use. I enjoyed the practical tips…
THE HOT TOPICS ONLINE THIS MONTH You were keen to hear Simone Anderson’s weight-loss advice and Libby Matthews’tips for workouts with a baby on board. The ideal age for best-ever sex and mental health concerns also made the list. Pinterest You can find us on Pinterest by searching for Good Health Magazine. Make time to relax and unwind these holidays. Discover new ways to serve juicy summer strawberries with our recipes on page 31 . Follow us: @goodhealthnz & with Instagram the hashtag #goodhealthnz. @30bodychallenge Thanks Wellington, you’ve been spectacular: Koru Lounge, black coffee and Good Health magazine! Thanks for the morning inspiration@simone_anderson. #coffee #goodhealthnz @simone_anderson Whoever did this to the magazine stand, you have made my day! @revealyourselfnz Morning me time, @artemis.health herbal tea, my berry berry bliss…
OVERDONE the chilli? DRINK SOME MILK TO EXTINGUISH THE HEAT. CAPSAICIN – THE CHEMICAL THAT GIVES CHILLIES THEIR FIERY TASTE – ATTACHES TO RECEPTORS ON THE TONGUE, BUT MILK CONTAINS A PROTEIN THAT REPLACES IT. CARBOHYDRATES MAY ALSO OFFER RELIEF, SO IF YOU’VE NO DAIRY ON HAND, TRY SOME BREAD OR RICE. UPSIDES OF UPSIDE DOWN They may be the latest trend to take over your Instagram feed, but handstands are more than just a passing fitness fad. The deceptively tricky move has some great health benefits, including boosting balance, strengthening the upper body and tightening the core. Experts say the humble handstand may even increase circulation and assist with breathing, as spending time upside down causes oxygen-rich blood to flow into the chest. KEEP ON KEEPING ON A small…
1 COOK YOUR MEALS AT HOME You’re 15 per cent less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes if you eat between five and seven homemade dinners each week. Making your lunch at home also provides a small benefit. 2 GO FOR A PLANT-BASED DIET Eat more wholegrains, fruit, vegetables and legumes and fewer animal products to reduce your risk by 20 per cent. Just one or two fewer servings a day of animal products makes a difference. 3 EAT HEALTHY UNSATURATED FATS Eating unsaturated healthy fats in place of refined carbohydrates and saturated fats can lower your blood sugar and improve insulin resistance. Go for nuts, seeds, avocados and eggs.…
Getting up after dawn Any earlier and you’ll start the day with higher than usual levels of the stress hormone cortisol – an effect that lasts for at least 45 minutes after you get out of bed. Over time, elevated cortisol levels can increase your risk of heart disease. Making exercise part of your morning routine Early-morning workouts boost mood 30 per cent more than those completed later in the day. One explanation is that because exercise feels like it’s harder first thing in the morning, we perceive it to be more beneficial, which lifts our spirits.…
