Health

We all know that sugar is bad for us and most of us know that now more than ever, health professionals are urging us to cut down on our intake of sugar. Not only does refined sugar mess with your liver, your metabolism and increase your risk of heart and kidney disease, but it is contributing […]

It’s no secret that mornings are hard work. From the initial feeling of dread as soon as your alarm goes off, to that awkward moment when you almost fall asleep on the train to work, to those zombie-like morning meetings, some mornings really do leave a lot to be desired. With experts now suggesting that […]

Shopping for sanitary products is the bane of many women’s days. Not only is the experience itself expensive and annoying, but the occasion doesn’t help. The one thing that we do forget is that something this small and simple is a luxury to so many New Zealanders. Every night around 165 women and children find […]

It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or like everything is happening too fast that you wish you could press pause for a moment and catch your breath. Without the ability to do this, many of us are left on a hamsters wheel dodging stress, worry, anger, sadness and plenty other emotions. The hardest thing […]

There is something about life these days that is just so busy. We are constantly trying to better ourselves, whether it is working towards a promotion, a fit and healthy body or better relationships with those we love. Not to mention our obsession with multi-tasking. All of these things take their tole, and before we […]

In this day and age it seems that there are about a billion diets out there that all promise to help you achieve your health goals. If you’re looking to improve your health but you really don’t know where to start, it’s always interesting and sometimes even inspiring to read a about what has helped […]

In case you haven’t heard, processed sugar is killing us. Slowly, but surely. The popular food additive is becoming one of the leading contributors towards disease in our world today. Not only does sugar mess with your liver, your metabolism and increase your risk of heart and kidney disease, but it is contributing to the […]

My alarm went off and my tired eyes slowly opened. I peeped out the window and I could see it was still half dark outside. I contemplated not getting out of bed, staying in my warm cocoon for another hour or so, but I knew I would regret it if I did. It was early, […]

There are two types of people in the world. Those who wake up to their alarm and practically spring out of bed with not a care in the world. On the other side of the spectrum are those who, even after a solid eight hours of sleep, wake up feeling tired and deflated. The second […]

Coffee is without a doubt one of the most controversial item’s on our daily menu, with plenty of debate surrounding whether it is good or bad for our health.  This doesn’t slow many of us down, with coffee shops buzzing with workers before a long day and a mad rush around 3pm when people start […]

It’s a whole new year and you don’t have to look far to find somebody who has a NY resolution to shed some pounds. Whether you’re aiming to lose just a few kilograms or perhaps you are aiming for a serious change, the diet life is never easy. The truth is that no diet is […]

Ask any working person what gets them through the day and they will probably mention one thing; food. From delicious snacks, to a satisfying lunch, to that afternoon trip to the dairy to get some chocolate, food has an amazing ability to keep us motivated throughout the workday. If you want to improve your health […]

There are some people who just dominate life. While the rest of us are struggling to get out of bed, there are a few magical women out there who have already been to the gym, dropped their kids at school, applied the most perfect face of makeup and made it to work on time. It’s easy […]

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not exactly a fan of diets. Often more trouble than they are worth, diets are infamous for being difficult, expensive, unhealthy and unsustainable. Every year the US News & World Report takes a deeper look at the popular diets in the health world and with the help of a panel […]

It’s a new year and there has never been a better time to get yourself into good fitness habits. People are often discouraged from exercising because they feel that it is too much effort or they don’t have enough time, but you may be surprised how easy it is to actually stay fit. A Harvard […]

It’s a new year and for many of us, eating well is high on our list of priorities for 2017 – and for a good reason. As Lisa Fitzgibbon, Naturopath and Medical Herbalist at Auckland practice, Oomph Health, explains, what you eat forms the basis of everything that your body does. “Nutrients not only provide the building […]

2017 is almost here and if I know anything about anything, I can almost guarantee that come January 1, many of us will be looking for ways to be healthier in the New Year. The good news is that adopting healthy habits doesn’t have to be a huge ordeal, but it can actually be refreshingly […]

If you’ve been around the health and fitness world for any amount of time, you’ll know that protein is key when it comes to getting the most out of your workout. No matter if you head along to the gym just a couple of times a week, or if you workout every single day, protein […]

I’m kind of proud to say that around the office I have a bit of a reputation for being #fitspo. It may be because I spend a good majority of my day talking about how sore I am from last night’s workout (annoying I know, but sorry, not sorry). Or it may be because I […]

Some weeks waking up at the crack of dawn and heading to the gym is like second nature, you hardly notice you are doing it and reap the benefits all day long. Other days, when your alarm goes off you snooze it about 10 times, until it is finally too late to make it to […]

Summer holidays are without a doubt the best time of the year, ever since we were kids we spend most of our time throughout the year lusting after the days of sun, late nights and no routine. All we want it to relax. Every day for the past 300-something days we have been up to an […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, breakfast is by far the best meal of the day. It’s no secret that if you are trying to lose weight, a good breakfast is key and choosing a nutritionally sound breakfast could go a long way in helping to boost your weight loss efforts. Eating […]

Ahhh the new year is near and of course that means new goals for the year. No matter what we say or do, deep down everyone thinks that the new year is going to be there year in terms of fitness. Instead of setting unrealistic body goals, why not think about it in terms of […]

When people say they only only eat plant-based foods a lot of people have a lot of questions and at times concerns, especially regarding whether the ‘dieters’ are getting the nutrients they need to be healthy. The first thing to remember is that this is less of a diet and more of a lifestyle. Either way, diet […]

Okay, I know that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not exactly a fun and exciting topic and chances are you probably don’t think about this kind of stuff too much. You also probably don’t think about your pubic hair all that much… I know I don’t. However, a new study has uncovered some fairly interesting findings […]

So you want to get in shape. What’s the first thing you do? For most people, cutting down your calorie intake is at the very top of the list. For years the health industry has been obsessed with calorie counting, with low-calorie foods popular among dieters. Generally, people believe that the key to getting in shape […]

I’m not sure about you, but I spend majority of my day at work seated (okay, slumped) over my desk. I leave each day a little more crooked than I arrived wishing I did some desk stretches to counteract the hours upon hours of sitting. I did a yoga class recently and I could feel my […]

When it comes to losing weight, it sometimes feels like the internet is a Wild West of information, making it particularly hard to figure out what to believe. From juice cleanses, to zero-carb diets, to fasting, there is a whole lot information out there on how and what to eat if you want to lose […]

If there’s one thing that nobody likes it would have to be bad skin days. It might be cute when you’re 13-years-old and gawky, but there comes a time in every woman’s life when skin issues just aren’t cute anymore. When it comes to looking after our skin, most of what we know is to do […]

When it comes to superfoods Kale is one of the most healthy, unattractive looking heroes. Sure, it is low in calories, high in fibre and has zero fat…but there are other superfoods that are just as incredible but don’t get as much credit. At least not yet. Pinterest data has shown that we are getting curious […]

I spend about 85 percent of my day on the internet and I can tell you one thing for sure – the only thing that the female population of the internet has been talking about for the past 48 hours is the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. From those squad VS jackets, to Kendall Jenner’s red […]

It’s a sad truth that you don’t have to look far these days to find somebody who suffers from anxiety. In fact I think most people would agree when I say that at times, we have probably all had an anxiety experience – whether it be mild or serious. For a lot of us, food […]

When we found out that yoga was an effective form of cardio we were pretty excited. Not only is yoga the perfect way to take some time out for your mind and body, but it is also as good for your body (sometimes better) than running. We’ve been advocates of yoga for a while now, […]

Okay I know what you’re thinking – of course fruit is good for you. It’s only like the healthiest thing you could eat ever, right? While it’s true that fruit is packed with a whole bunch of nutrients that your body loves, hearing what a nutritionist has to say about fruit is actually very interesting. […]

I have an alarm that goes off on my phone at 9.30 every night to remind me to get some sleep – I am one of these people that is atrocious when tired. It might seem early, but I am all for eight hours a night – and let’s be honest the alarm is just […]

No matter how good you’ve been this year, we all know that Christmas is famous for driving even the most well-behaved dieters to be very, very naughty. From Christmas mince pies, to ham, to trifle, we all have a salty, sugary Christmas favourite. While there’s nothing wrong with a treat here and there, studies have found […]

There are so many diets out there, most of which leave people hungry, lethargic and at times – unhealthy. It can be hard to differentiate between diets that promote healthy lifestyles and unhealthy lifestyles, particularly when we hear of celebs that ‘lost five pounds on the juicing diet’. With all of these diets floating around […]

If you’ve been around the health and fitness world for any period of time, you’ll know as with fashion, new health food trends pop up every season. While some of these trends are overrated (*cough* Kombucha *cough*), it’s exciting when a new health food trend pops up that is genuinely good for us. According to My […]

The Christmas season is notorious for being one of the most stressful times of year. From financial pressures, to family visits, to that end of year work rush, there are about a billion things out there that contribute to increased stress and anxiety this time of year. If you are experiencing high levels of stress […]