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.
Do you ever long for a little more simplicity in life, and worry that you’ve become too bogged down in things that don’t really matter? Maybe you feel trapped in a job you don’t love or simply wish you didn’t spend so long each day staring at a screen or lost down the rabbit hole of social media. Acknowledging these feelings is an important first step, for sure. But then what? How do we decide what is a worthwhile way to spend our days? To answer that question you need to take a little time to tune in to what truly matters to you. On page 104, our feature The Desire Map is designed to help you do just that. There are some key questions to ponder and some great…
CHEERS, CHELSEA I’m a big fan of Chelsea Winter so I couldn’t resist picking up a copy of Good Health Choices when I saw it. It’s so good to see that she’s just as down-to-earth as she comes across. I loved hearing that she’s a big believer in eating all sorts of food. I try eating healthy most of the time, but it’s always good to hear that having a treat is okay too. The healthy skin book was also very helpful – I’ve struggled with eczema and other skin issues so the tips and advice on what I could do to keep my skin healthy in general was really useful. – Shelley SPEAKING UP I really loved reading about the benefits of speaking up, in the November issue. I’m…
» HEALTH NUT? TED Talks Health takes the TED Talk mantra of ‘ideas worth spreading’ and applies it to health. Every topic is covered by the best and the brightest in an entertaining, accessible way. DNA, mental illness, nanotechnology, disease, laughter… it’s all there! » NEED SOME ADVICE? Dear Sugar: Wild author Cheryl Strayed and advice columnist Steve Almond answer reader questions about life problems in their wonderful and wise ways. From anxiety and learning to say no, to navigating family or relationship issues, these two provide the sage advice you didn’t know you needed. Plus, they have amazing guest stars like Elizabeth Gilbert and Oprah! » CRAVING SOUL INSPIRATION? Oprah’s SuperSoul Sundays: You can always hear from the glorious O herself with her weekly podcasts where she sits…
SUNNIES SIDE UP If, like the Kardashian sisters, you’ve been following the latest sunglasses trend, then you’re probably wearing a very small 90s-inspired style on the bridge of your nose. They might look good, but according to the New Zealand Association of Optometrists they don’t offer your eyes much protection from harmful UV rays. The best way to keep your eyes safe? Choose close-fitting sunglasses with a wide arm or a wrap-around style, along with a broad-brimmed hat. Upping your INTAKE A diet rich in vitamin C may result in a better outcome for those with breast cancer, Swedish researchers have found. A study from the Karolinska Institute found that women who had high levels of vitamin C in their diets before a cancer diagnosis had higher survival rates. More…
‘WE’RE PUTTING OURSELVES IN AN ANXIOUS SPACE BY RUNNING FROM ONE THING TO THE NEXT’ ‘The most surprising responses have been from fathers’ She’s well known for her stance on sugar, she’s spoken out about commercialism, and she can’t stand toxic cosmetics. But for author and wellness expert Sarah Wilson, it was her recent book on life with anxiety that led to her being identified with one of today’s biggest health issues. In First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Sarah wasn’t afraid to get personal, opening up about grappling with her innermost thoughts, why we shouldn’t see anxiety as a disability, and why we should all feel okay talking about it. Since it hit the shelves this year, the response has been overwhelming. So why are so many of us…
» Choose cheese If you’re at a party and the snack table is calling, head for the cheese platter, and avoid any foods covered in unidentifiable (and potentially sugar-laden) sauces. » Bring a plate When you’re planning holiday get-togethers, offer to take charge of the dessert. There are plenty of tricks to make things taste like the usual festive favourites, but with far less sugar. » Forgo the fizz Champagne is simply a huge dumping of sugar. Go for a dry spirit mixed with soda, a red wine, or beer. Also, watch your intake – at this time of the year it’s usually not ‘just one drink’, and even if it’s just one each night, it all adds up. » Load up on the good stuff As often as you…
