Life stages

Expert advice on health and nutrition for women including weight loss, exercise, hormones and motherhood.

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Six vegan meat swaps that aren’t ultra processed

Whether you’ve got a converted family member or a vegan friend coming for...

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How do I beat bloating naturally?

Do your pants fit a bit more snugly around your stomach at the...

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Mum’s nuts!

Mums-to-be who eat more nuts during the first trimester of pregnancy may boost...

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Women’s heart health

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in New Zealand women, but...

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How to beat menopausal weight gain

It’s a natural stage of life that just happens to have a few...

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Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development

University of Otago researchers have recently found a clue as to why mums...

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To see is to believe

Seeing photos of bodies of diverse sizes could shape the way women see...

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Menopausal symptoms… talk about a hot topic!

For any woman enduring the double trouble of hot flushes and night sweats,...

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It’s not me, it’s my hormones!

Is a hormone imbalance making you overweight, tired or crave chocolate?  Dietitian Katrina...

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Menopause myths: Coping with the changes and eating to feel great

While menopause may be inevitable for women, its effects are also highly variable...

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Before and after conception, parents’ diets matter

A growing body of evidence is showing that what both parents eat, even...

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Hormones gone haywire? Fix your mood with the right food

If you feel as though your mind and body are riding a roller...

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New mums: The first weeks, how to stay healthy when your world changes

Is there anything more life-changing than caring for a new baby? First-time mum...

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Menopause: How to cope

It may be a natural stage of life but the symptoms of menopause...

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PCOS and endometriosis: Can diet help your symptoms?

Some polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis symptoms can be eased with diet and...

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Breastfeeding – are you eating enough?

It's important to eat plenty and stay hydrated, when you are breastfeeding, to...

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The biggest killer of women: Are you at risk?

Did you know that 50 women will lose their lives to a partially...

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What is sorbitol, and is it low FODMAP?

Sorbitol is not only a high FODMAP, it can also be a bit...
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