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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Easy ways to save money

Managing money can be stressful and money problems are common. Over 69 per...

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Get your brain power back

Your brain is utterly amazing! It is the command centre for the central...

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How to keep the winter bugs at bay

We have all learnt to wash our hands to reduce the spread of...

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Move more, feel better

With our busy schedules, it can be hard to find time for the...

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How to feel great about healthier choices

It certainly isn’t new news that making poor lifestyle choices has negative consequences. An...

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Simple ways to stay hydrated

Our brains are about 70 per cent water (while our bodies are about...

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How to keep connected at work

A team that works well together is more effective, more productive and more...

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60 new gift ideas for Christmas

Christmas is a time to give, but what you're giving doesn't need to...

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How kindness spreads

Challenge objective Encourage us all to perform intentional acts of kindness to create a...

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How to achieve a healthy weight

Your challenge: Downsize your plates and glasses! Do you sometimes eat more than you...

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The importance of social connection

As human beings, we are inherently social creatures, and social groups provide us...

HEALTH ADVICE

How often can you eat treats and still be healthy?

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at how often we can enjoy...

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10 surprising benefits of regular exercise

Your challenge: Be active EVERY DAY for a month, for at least 20...

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Make being healthy easy

Your challenge: Start up 'Sunday sessions' to make being healthy easy For most of...

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How to avoid the winter blues

Your challenge: Head outside for a least 20 minutes every day The approaching winter...

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How to optimise your body clock

A challenge for you: Build and maintain a good sleep routine Just like brushing...

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Boost your mood, the fun way!

A challenge for you: Try something new It's easy to get bogged down by...

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Tastebud rehab

Love sweet or salty food? HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull challenges you to rehabilitate...

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