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’.

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Ask the experts: Energy after pregnancy

Ask the experts: Energy after pregnancy

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Ask the experts: Artificial sweeteners in fizzy drinks

Ask the experts: Artificial sweeteners in fizzy drinks

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Ask the experts: Help, my kid won’t eat dinner!

Ask the experts: Help, my kid won’t eat dinner!

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How to get a good night’s sleep

How to get a good night’s sleep

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Lasting change, beyond dieting

Lasting change, beyond dieting

A huge warm welcome to ‘Back to balance’, a 12-week Kick-start challenge with...

How to have a healthy pantry: What to stock for success

How to have a healthy pantry: What to stock for success

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull shares four steps to a healthier pantry. Eating well and making...

Survive holiday season food traps

Survive holiday season food traps

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Smarter snacking

Smarter snacking

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull makes healthy snacking easy. When you get in...

Weight-loss goal setting

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Weight-loss goal setting

With Claire Turnbull, Healthy Food Guide nutritionist. It is so easy for the weeks...

Ask the experts: Stress eating

Ask the experts: Stress eating

Q. I have a very full-on job and an incredibly busy family life....

Beat decision fatigue: Your ultimate guide to meal planning

Beat decision fatigue: Your ultimate guide to meal planning

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull explains how meal plans can be a...

How long should I wait before eating seconds?

How long should I wait before eating seconds?

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Ask the experts: Checking for coeliac disease

Ask the experts: Checking for coeliac disease

Q. “I eliminated gluten from my diet and feel better without it, but...

Ask the experts: How quickly should I lose weight?

Ask the experts: How quickly should I lose weight?

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at what rate of weight loss...

Ask the experts: Rolled oats

Ask the experts: Rolled oats

Q. I have seen a few recipes around that use oats but they...

Ask the experts: Low-sugar non-alcoholic drinks

Ask the experts: Low-sugar non-alcoholic drinks

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Make your job work for you

Make your job work for you

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Think inside the box

Think inside the box

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