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Nutrition Blog

If laughter is the best medicine...

"Then a nutrition blog that takes a look at the lighter side of life, living and eating must surely be the best option!

This nutrition blog reveals my personal healthy eating battles - like my long-term relationship with potato chips, perhaps the most enduring and troublesome relationship in my life... or my love of dark chocolate... But, you'll be pleased to know, as a nutritionist, I've found solutions for those challenges and more... read on and all is revealed".

Jennifer Bowden - Nutritionist & NZ Listener Columnist

Latest Blog Posts

Friday - 7th May 2010

Your IBS Solution - A Low FODMAP Diet

Bloating, wind, abdominal cramps, constipation and diarrhoea - IBS symptoms are uncomfortable and painful. And while some people have an almost constant IBS assault, others will suffer from infrequent attacks. Either way IBS is painful, uncomfortable and often embarrassing (particularly when an attack starts in the middle of a restaurant meal with friends). But, you don't need to put up with these symptoms, new research has shown that up to 75% of IBS sufferers can resolve all symptoms with these dietary fixes...

Thursday - 15th April 2010

10+ Tips To Easily Downsize Your Diet

Have you ever wondered how big a healthy sized meal is? I mean, how much food is enough and how much is too much? It's a question many of us ponder. Have I got too much meat on my plate? Or not enough? Frankly, it's darn near impossible to estimate visually how much to eat in order to meet our energy and nutrient needs. But learn how to downsize your diet now with these practical tips...

Thursday - 1st April 2010

Is Chocolate Really Good For Our Heart?

Do you need a good excuse to enjoy some chocolate? Then look no further - I've found it! Chocolate has been given a glowing report by German researchers, and while that doesn't mean that we have permission for a chocolate-free-for-all, it certainly gives a new perspective on this tasty treat. Find out how much chocolate you need for good health...

Tuesday - 23rd March 2010

Go Nuts For Selenium!

The food we grow in New Zealand isn't a great source of selenium due to our low soil levels. Selenium is an essential mineral that we need for good health, so clearly we want to make sure we're getting enough. And the great news is that a certain nut is a great source of selenium, so just adding a couple of nuts to your snack each day can solve the problem. Read on and learn which nut is the best selenium source...

Thursday - 18th March 2010

4+ Quick and Easy Salmon Meal Ideas

Tinned salmon is so cheap and can be easily stored in your pantry for months, ready to use at a moments notice without any need to defrost. And tinned salmon is also a rich source of so-called 'good' omega-3 fats. So what better protein source to use as the foundation for a quick, easy meal? Read on for practical tips on turning a simple tin of salmon into a quick, tasty meal...

Thursday - 11th March 2010

Easy, Healthy Weekday Dinner Ideas - Eggtastic!

I love eating food, and yes I do enjoy cooking meals, but when it comes to dinners for Monday to Friday I want quick and easy, and healthy of course. And what better way to do that than basing your main meal on eggs - they don't need defrosting, or fiddly preparation, just crack them into a recipe and you're away. Use our healthy egg recipe suggestions to get started tonight...

Wednesday - 17th February 2010

Is An All Or Nothing Attitude Ruining Your Diet?

I blew my diet in the morning, so I gave up," words I've heard uttered by many of my clients. It's all or nothing in dietary terms for some of us, either we're perfect all day or we give up on healthy eating. But, does making one dietary mistake really ruin your entire diet? This is actually a mistaken belief that drags us down and sabotages our healthy eating goals. Read on and learn how to challenge this mistaken belief...

Thursday - 11th February 2010

Weight Loss Support - Crucial for Success

Friends and family can either help or hinder us when it comes to our healthy eating and living goals. When we have strong social support networks to encourage us with our eating goals or weight loss goals we're more likely to succeed, say researchers. But, how do we actually get this support? Learn how to improve your weight loss success through good support networks...

Thursday - 4th February 2010

Stress and Health - Is Stress Wrecking Your Diet?

Are you feeling stressed at the moment? Stress isa normal part of life for many of us, and in some situations stress is extremely useful. But, when we experience chronic unresolved stress it starts to take a toll on our body and can trigger poor eating habits. Learn how to manage stress and improve your eating habits in the process...

Wednesday - 27th January 2010

How To Beat Your Food Temptations

What's your dietary downfall? All of us have certain high risk situations or foods that put our healthy eating goals in jeopardy. Mine is potato chips, I'm almost powerless when faced with potato chips and invariably eat far too many. If you know what yours is then it's time to learn how to beat your food temptation with a little bit of preventative control. If you don't know what your dietary problems are, then it's time to work that out now. Either way, read on and learn more now...

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