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How many different foods do you eat every day, on average? It is recommended we eat at least 30 different foods per day. The world has over...

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Olive oil should be purchased in a dark bottle. Have you noticed that all high-quality olive oils come in a black or dark green bottle? This is...

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There aren’t many situations when a Naturopath or Holistic Nutritionist will make blanket statements about what to eat and what not to eat. ...

11 October, 2021 Views735

Iron deficiency, especially anaemia, increases the occurrence of illness and infections. One study carried out in eight Auckland high schools...

30 September, 2021 Views1244

“As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists” Joan Gussow Heard the saying, “margarine is only one molecule away...

30 September, 2021 Views803

Honey-Glazed Carrots Anyone? Manuka honey is native to NZ and Australia. However, Kiwis claim that real Manuka only comes from NZ! It provides...

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Vitamin D is crucial for activating our immune defences. Deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to infections. Exposure to cold...

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The first vitamin discovered was named vitamin A (how original!). Vitamin A is an essential vitamin in our immune system’s defence against...

20 September, 2021 Views642

Echinacea increases the body’s number of white blood cells which combat infection. Echinacea is known to reduce the severity, duration and...

6 September, 2021 Views901

The protein powder market is so crowded, how are we supposed to spot the difference?! The main types are whey isolate, whey concentrate, soy, pea...

6 September, 2021 Views928

Fat Loss Regulated appetite and blood sugar, plus less cravings. Elevated Energy Stable blood sugar levels without the feeling of ‘hitting the...

15 December, 2020 Views1015

These are natural foods that kick-start your metabolism. Not the artificial thermogenic fat-burning pills and energy drinks! Grapefruit Contains...