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.
When was the last time you did nothing? No television, no phone, not cooking, cleaning, or any kind of ‘doing’, just sitting perfectly still and letting your mind wander? It’s the kind of moment that might creep up on us from time to time, but usually we’re quick to close it down. We can’t afford to be wasting time, after all. Actually, we can discovers journalist Jo Hartley in her story on page 118. In fact, she goes one better and says that more than just seeking out a sense of stillness, we should allow ourselves to get good old-fashioned bored. As children it seemed like a state we were always trying to stave off, but as adults it’s something we hardly ever feel. In this age of constant busyness,…
BODY AND MIND Your magazine is always so interesting and gets me thinking, I love it. I used to think that healthy eating was only good for your body and had never really considered that it could help with mental health too until I read the Sarah Wilson article about the link between food and mood. When I’m having a bad day I tend to eat more junk, but afterwards I usually feel even lower. I definitely think she’s onto something… – Claire PLANT POWER There is so much about going plant-based that I agree with, but I’m not ready to commit to being fully vegetarian or vegan. After reading the article ‘The Rise of the Flexitarian’, I realised I can still make some changes without having to cut meat…
This month’s star letter wins 16 packs of PECS coffee! PECS, which stands for Protein Enriched Coffee Solution, is New Zealand’s only premium protein-enriched coffee. Developed after two years of research with Auckland University, it is designed to increase protein intake incrementally without requiring a change in your routine. Following multiple trial runs, PECS coffee has perfected the blend to deliver more than 35 percent protein per serving, while retaining its benefits in boiling water. $15.90 each; pecscoffee.com…
Next time you’re about to say yes, use this as food for thought Many of us are quick to dismiss our own goals but will rush to help others achieve theirs. This means that we end up pushing our aspirations aside, not getting what we want out of life, and comparing ourselves to those people who seem to easily get jobs done and handle multiple things at once. Sound familiar? One reason attributed to overcommitment can be traced back to childhood. Traditionally, girls in particular have been raised to be helpful, accommodating, and polite. If they can help out, they are taught that they should, even if it pulls them away from something they’re already doing or wanted to do. If they don’t help, it often leads to feelings of…
BONDING TIME Here’s a surprising study for anyone who’s lost a few friendships over a game of Monopoly: playing board games with your partner can help your relationship. Researchers from Baylor University in the US randomly assigned 20 couples, aged 25-40, to either an hour-long couples’ art class or a game night, where they played activities like dominos, puzzles, word games, and yes, Monopoly. Researchers found that levels of oxytocin – the ‘bonding’ hormone – went up for all couples, but for women, playing board games was especially good, while men saw the biggest rise after art class. Mind matters Mindful in May, the world’s largest online mindfulness meditation course returns for its seventh year in 2019. The goal for those who sign up is to commit to 10 minutes…
As far as life milestones go, Art and Matilda Green have gone for the triple whammy. After moving into their first home in Warkworth, Auckland at the end of last year, the original couple from The Bachelor NZ tied the knot with a secret Waiheke Island wedding in February, and then they had one final big piece of news to share with their friends and family. Two is soon to become three. “We are so excited. Art has wanted to be a dad his whole life. He’ll make a great dad,” Matilda beams. Since the wedding, they have been back at home enjoying the start of their new life as husband and wife. “It was so beautiful having all our friends and family together, and the wedding was stunning, but…
