Claire Turnbull

Claire Turnbull

Registered Nutritionist, BSc (Hons) Dietetics, Dip Pos Psyc

Claire trained as a Dietitian and fitness instructor in the UK and after working in the NHS for several years, moved to New Zealand in 2005. For several years Claire worked as a nutritionist at Diabetes New Zealand, taught fitness classes and did personal training in the community as well as working as a nutritionist for a professional rugby team. Claire has been part of the team here at Healthy Food Guide for over 12 years, as well as contributor to the magazine and representing Healthy Food Guide on TV, Radio and in print media, she works as part of our Workplace Wellbeingteam. In addition to her work with Healthy Food Guide, Claire is the owner and director of the private nutrition practice and corporate wellness company Mission Nutrition where she has a wonderful team of people working alongside her. She is a professional speaker, has published two best selling books with Penguin Random House, Lose Weight for Life and Feel Good for Life and she has also released a wellness diary called ‘It’s a beautiful day’.

By Claire Turnbull

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Ask the experts: Exercise nutrition

HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull answers your questions. Q: I exercise intensely every morning before...

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Small changes, big results!

HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull has some new New Year’s resolutions to help you...

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What really drives you to eat?

The surprising reasons why we accidentally overeat. HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull coaches us through...

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Guide to sports drinks

Sports drinks were developed to help athletes doing high-intensity exercise stay hydrated. There are...

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Can you have too much of a good thing?

We all know what’s good – but is more always better? HFG nutritionist...

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Eating well at work

Different working situations present different healthy eating challenges. HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull has...

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Smart snack solutions

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull gives us new ideas for every snacking...

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Your weight-loss questions answered

We asked you, our readers, to send in those nagging weight-loss questions then...

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Coping with shift work

Working shifts can be demanding on the body and mind. One thing which...

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Is there a perfect diet?

We often hear that different diets around the world are better or even...

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Why am I so tired? How to get an energy injection

Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Always feel...

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Man traps

HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull has a guide to products targeted at men. There seems...

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Five common food mistakes for exercisers

Are the foods you’re eating complementing your exercise efforts? HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull...

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How to stop sugar cravings

HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull explains why we crave the sweet stuff — and...

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Which is healthier?

We ask HFG nutritionists to solve readers’ most common dilemmas when it comes...

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What’s best: Exercising before or after eating?

Exercising demands fuel. The amount and type of fuel your body burns depends...

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Pack your healthy habits

Travelling can be fun and exciting, or really hard work. We share tips...

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Weight training: Do you need protein shakes and bars?

Protein shakes and protein bars are a common sight amongst body builders. But...

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