We all know alcohol isn’t the kindest to our liver, but what about the brain? For years, the comforting idea of “a glass of red wine is good for you” has floated around like gospel. Trouble is, science is now showing that even small amounts of alcohol might not be so...
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Tart cherry pudding
Searching for a divine dessert? Check out this nutritious tart and cherry chia pudding from Nutrition Stripped! Creamy coconut milk harmoniously blends with tart cherry juice and chia seeds for a combination that will pull on anyone’s heartstrings. As a bonus, this...
Getting the Most Out of Your Workouts: More Than Just Pushing Harder
We’ve all been there: standing in the gym, mid-set, or halfway through a run, and that little voice pops up, “That’s enough, call it a day.” The classic advice is often to grit your teeth and push harder. Sure, there’s a time and place for that. But if we reduce...
🚨 New research has raised some serious questions about erythritol — the sugar substitute often found in “low-carb” and “sugar-free” products.
A University of Colorado Boulder study has shown that even amounts similar to what you’d get in one sugar-free drink may negatively affect blood vessels in the brain. Reduced nitric oxide (less vessel relaxation), more endothelin-1 (vessel constriction), impaired clot...
The Health Coach’s Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
A guilt-free way to get that crunch Pork belly isn’t usually something you’d expect from a health coach, but hear me out. When it’s done right, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds, it can be part of a balanced, real-food approach to eating that respects quality,...
“My Cholesterol Went Up – But I’m Not Worried. Here’s Why.”
So… I got my [annual] bloods back the other day. Total cholesterol and LDL? Up. Triglycerides? Down. Now, if you stopped reading there, you'd be forgiven for thinking alarm bells should be ringing. But I'm not worried — and here’s why. Back in April, I did something a...
Wegovy: Miracle Fat Loss Drug or Modern Fad? A Balanced Take
There’s a new weight-loss buzz in Aotearoa, and it’s not another detox tea or cabbage soup diet. It’s Wegovy: a GLP-1 medication recently approved and now available in New Zealand. It's been hailed as a “game-changer” for weight loss, but with great buzz comes great...
Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat – Why You Need Dietary Fat
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: eating fat doesn’t make you fat.That idea is as outdated as low-fat margarine and rice cakes for lunch. Yet for years, fat was the villain of the nutrition world. It was blamed for everything from expanding waistlines to...
Running on Empty? Why Modern Life is Draining You (And How to Get Your Energy Back)
Ever find yourself saying, “I’m just so tired all the time”, even when you’ve technically had a decent night’s sleep? You’re not alone. I fell asleep in one of my education sessions this week, it weasn't boring, I was tired! More and more people are running through...
Great winter recipe: Overnight Oats That Practically Make Themselves
Let’s face it, mornings can be a bit of a scramble. Whether you’re getting yourself out the door, chasing after kids, or just trying to remember if you’ve brushed your teeth, breakfast often ends up being whatever’s quick (or skipped altogether). So, when I spotted...