Featured articles on health, wellbeing and fitness from NZ Real Health.
Coconut oil is the latest ingredient to take the health world by storm, but the New Zealand Heart Foundation is advising Kiwis to continue using unsaturated plant oils rather than switching to coconut oil as their main cooking oil. Coconut oil has recently gained popularity as a result of heavy marketing in both the US …
Heart Foundation says coconut oil health benefits exaggerated Read More »
New Zealand needs to review the high levels of Deet in its insect repellents, with many products containing up to 50% more of the neuro-toxic substance than recommended by international health regulations, according to a Kiwi pharmacist. Insect repellents containing 80% Deet are currently available in New Zealand, despite the United States Centers for Disease …
Chemical levels too strong in NZ insect repellents? Read More »
Nutritionist and Vitasoy Ambassador, Zoe Bingley-Pullin says, ‘I often run supermarket tours with my clients, and the same questions come up time and time again. Going to the supermarket doesn’t have to be difficult; it’s simply about arming yourself with trip and tricks! So, here are my Top 5 Tips for making your next trip …
Zoe’s Supermarket Hacks: Staying healthy on a budget Read More »
Easy to prepare ahead of time and very impressive for guests or a special treat for your family. Serves: 2 Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 4 hours or overnight chilling time INGREDIENTS – 150g strawberries (about 6 large ones) – 1 tspn pure vanilla extract – 1 cup Vitasoy Coconut Milk Original – 1 …
Summer is just over a month away, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about prepping your bod for the warmer weather! Here are some of the latest products to hit the shelves that will help you get beach-ready: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50+ (RRP $22.99) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Clear Face Sunscreen …
On November 1, New Zealand’s largest stand up paddle board event, Starboard Paddle For Hope, and The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust will come together to raise funds for people affected by cancer in New Zealand. What’s Paddle for Hope? The Starboard Paddle for Hope festival is a fun family fundraising event now in its fourth …
Paddle for Hope – Fundraising for cancer rehabilitation Read More »
The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink for a Day (PFAD) campaign is taking on a new twist – and applying it to the boss’ arm. ‘Real boss goes PINK’ is an opportunity for Kiwi bosses to take on a fun challenge from their staff as part of Breast Cancer Month during October. And for staff, …
Get your boss to go PINK for breast cancer awareness! Read More »
These are the simplest tarts imaginable! The combination of luscious sweet short pastry filled with creamy full-flavoured Greek yoghurt topped with passion fruit syrup is so easy to prepare and tastes divine. INGREDIENTS – Baking spray – 500g Edmonds sweet short pastry sheets (2 of the 4 in the pack) – 1¼ cups Meadow Fresh …
For thousands of years many cultures have lived on vegetarian diets. Today, the advantages of a vegetarian diet are widely recognised, and in many cases contribute to substantially improved health. Vegetarians are much less likely to suffer from heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and diabetes. A well-planned and varied vegetarian diet is appropriate for people …
Check out the latest food products and appliances for your kitchen that will help you eat healthier at home and at work: New delicious dairy products from Meadow Fresh Iconic New Zealand brand Meadow Fresh has 42 new additions to its product line. Their delicious yoghurt recipe is now thicker in texture and much more …
In the Kitchen: Best buys to help you eat healthier Read More »
Heading overseas? If you are travelling to places that are unfamiliar to you, it’s a good idea to take some precautions to keep your belongings safe. Be smart with your stuff; pick pockets and thieves are often opportunists and as long as you’re not an easy target you will likely be okay. Here are our …
The effects of high blood pressure are well documented – greater risk of heart attack or stroke being top of the list. But did you know that there’s also a link between high blood pressure and a lack of good-quality sleep? At the Sleep Laboratory, located at the New Zealand Respiratory & Sleep Institute (NZRSI), …