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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Feel good for life!

Making adjustments to the way you eat doesn’t have to be difficult or...

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What is your motivator? It matters…

For the first 20-something years of my life, I struggled hugely with my...

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Four easy steps to keep you well this winter

When winter hits us, our immune system can get a hammering! But what...

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Do you sometimes lie awake for hours with your mind racing?!

At the moment my little boy is going through some kind of sleep...

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Six steps to a meaner, leaner body

Despite what people might believe, I am not one of those naturally slim...

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10-minute meals

I have always had a full-on life and I wouldn’t have it any...

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How often do you eat when you’re not actually hungry?

We eat for many reasons, but a lot of them have nothing to...

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How to make this your best year yet!

A few years ago I stumbled across the concept of living your life...

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Alcohol-free drink ideas

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull loves a good glass of bubbles or...

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Are you eating for comfort or punishment?

It is a common belief that if you overeat or binge then you...

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Take the time to recharge, it’s a life-saver – literally!

Never before in my life has it been more challenging to take care...

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Love socialising? This one’s for you…

You don't have to ditch your healthy habits when getting together with friends! It...

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Healthy entertaining made easy!

Your guide for putting together healthy nibbles and delicious platters… I really enjoy sharing...

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Are you sick of eating the same old thing?

There is nothing worse than eating the same old boring meals. It’s ironic really,...

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Is someone else sabotaging your quest to be healthy and happy?

I hate to break this to you, but you may find that someone...

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Do you have a coffee habit?

I know that I will be unpopular with some of you now, I...

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How many times should I eat each day?

There are so many theories about how many times a day you should...

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Go wholegrain!

For optimal nutrition when you have grains – go WHOLE! What are grains? Grains are...

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