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

5 ways to manage end-of-year overwhelm

5 ways to manage end-of-year overwhelm

As the end of the year marches ever closer, the ‘to-do’ list can...

How kindness spreads

How kindness spreads

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

6 ways to avoid stress eating or drinking

6 ways to avoid stress eating or drinking

Do you often reach for a glass of wine after a difficult day?...

How to achieve a healthy weight

How to achieve a healthy weight

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

The importance of social connection

The importance of social connection

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

How often can you eat treats and still be healthy?

How often can you eat treats and still be healthy?

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

10 surprising benefits of regular exercise

10 surprising benefits of regular exercise

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

5 questions to ask if your weight is getting hard to manage

5 questions to ask if your weight is getting hard to manage

If you’re finding it hard to manage your weight but don’t feel like...

Make being healthy easy

Make being healthy easy

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

3 smart ways to trick yourself into drinking less alcohol

3 smart ways to trick yourself into drinking less alcohol

Whether you’re embarking on Dry-ish July or just trying to manage your mid-week...

2 smart hacks to get your healthy habits back on track

2 smart hacks to get your healthy habits back on track

Through lockdown it was super easy to pick and nibble, and enjoy more...

How to avoid the winter blues

How to avoid the winter blues

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

5 surprising health benefits of corn

5 surprising health benefits of corn

A simple cob of corn is far more than just a tasty contribution...

How to optimise your body clock

How to optimise your body clock

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

5 clever ways to keep kids busy (and parents sane) during lockdown

5 clever ways to keep kids busy (and parents sane) during lockdown

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist and mum of two Claire Turnbull shares five great...

3 simple habits to help you thrive in COVID-19 isolation

3 simple habits to help you thrive in COVID-19 isolation

As people settle into at least four weeks of isolation, the reality of...

How to drink coffee without it affecting your sleep

How to drink coffee without it affecting your sleep

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at the connection between coffee and...

Boost your mood, the fun way!

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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