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.
For many years, I had a chronic sweet tooth and would try to combat my cravings by simply denying myself all sugary treats. Whenever I did let myself off the hook it would be open season, immediately followed by a period of remorse. At that point in my life I was also very conscious of staying away from high-fat food, which suited me well as I was a big fan of carbs and could happily fill up on pasta and rice. We now know that eating plenty of the right fats is actually good for us, and protein is key in keeping us fuller for longer. It took me a while to come round to this approach but once I did I noticed a huge change. By focusing on how…
HEALTHY INSPO I moved to New Zealand from the UK in December with my fiancé and my one-year-old son. I had my first copy of your magazine in my Christmas stocking, and what a treat it was! Thank you for a jam-packed edition full of useful and inspiring articles. I was diagnosed with coeliac disease in November and your Be Good to Your Gut article was an interesting read. I’m excited to try some of the delicious recipes. Looking at my family’s health is a priority in 2017 and The Change Maker and Revamp Your Life articles were full of useful tools to help me think differently about my priorities. They have motivated me to make small changes for a healthier life. Rhian ME TIME Just wanted to say thanks…
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AN APPLE A DAY There’s now another reason to up your intake of veges. Eating up to eight portions of fruits and vegetables doesn’t just contribute to a healthy lifestyle, but a study found it boosts our happiness far more quickly than it improves our health, and it does this almost immediately. The study also found that eating a diet rich in fruit and veges promotes long-term health benefits, including protecting against cancer. IRON FOODS The World Health Organisation has declared iron deficiency a global public health problem of “epidemic proportions”. Lean red meat, fish and poultry are ideal sources of haem iron, while non-haem iron comes from plant foods including wholegrains, leafy green veg, nuts, and fresh and dried fruit. Both varieties are key for a healthy immune system…
Eating a healthy diet is beneficial throughout our lifetime, but the nutrients we need most can change as we grow older. Here’s a guide to the best food to eat from your 20s to your 40s: IN YOUR 20S We stop building bone mass in our 30s, so this decade is an essential time to gain bone strength. Eating around 225g of plain low-fat yoghurt provides approximately 42 per cent of our recommended calcium intake, while tofu, salmon and leafy greens are a good non-dairy option. Foods that are a rich source of vitamin D such as eggs and canned tuna also help your gut to absorb calcium. IN YOUR 30S You may not be thinking about arthritis just yet, but the joint damage that can lead to it starts…
Dill Popular in Scandinavian dishes, this delicate herb can help to keep your metabolism revving thanks to its potassium content, an electrolyte that’s essential for all cellular functions in your body. Parsley Easy to grow in any Kiwi garden, parsley is surprisingly high in vitamin C. A healthy flavour enhancer, try a generous sprinkling of parsley on your meals instead of salt – the less salt the better when it comes to keeping fluid retention and bloating at bay. Basil It’s a star ingredient in pesto, a great partner with tomatoes, and a delicious addition to any salad, but there’s even more to love about basil than its unique flavour. Not only can it boost metabolism and regulate insulin, it is also an adaptogenic herb. This means it has the…
