For the first 40 years of Pakeha settlement, farmers usually kept a few dairy cows. These “housecows” would supply the farmers immediate needs and those of nearby townsfolk. Milk was left to stand overnight , and the cream skimmed from the surface to be churred each day to make butter. Some farmers made their own […]
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At this time of year, many people have made a new years resolution , or set new goals. Let’s be honest … how many times have these intentions only lasted a few weeks without results made ? Let’s look at some good habits to implement so we can continue the year feeling like progress is
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Fat Loss – Many of us have been there before. ‘And now there is a new fat free, gluten free, dairy free, carb free product on the market that will fix all your problems’. Welcome to dieting déjà vu. Trying to shed a few pounds is always harder than it sounds. There is no ‘one
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While dietary fat has no doubt been stigmatised as the truly evil madman that is ruining our health, cholesterol has been branded as the evil sidekick, almost as equally responsible for destroying our bodies. We’ve been told for decades to avoid foods with cholesterol, because they are what’s clogging our arteries. No egg yolks, only
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“You are what you eat” is often repeated. The food we eat has an effect on our health throughout our lives. Our diet also includes what we drink , so maybe it could also be said that we are what we drink. Not enough fluid can of course lead to dehydration. It only takes as
Feel more energized Burn more calories at rest Improve overall appearance Be able to withstand stress Decrease risk of illness Speed up recovery from injury or surgery Keep focused Build up cardiovascular endurance Improve flexibility Increase lean body mass Feel Energized When we are active, blood vessels that go to your muscles dilate, which causes
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There are many reasons to hit the gym or pavement. People exercise to get out in the fresh air , lose weight and get fit. But , a reason many people enjoy exercise is often overlooked . This is the way exercise impacts mental health. When we exercise endorphins are released. These messages from your
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They say that great artists are made, not born. The same could also be said for athletes. Of course, genetics plays a large part in differentiating a mere athlete from a sports champion, but to be able to attain that legendary status in the Hall of Fame, an aspiring sportsperson must go through the strictest
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Ketosis Strips Started eating keto and don’t know if you’ve been doing it right? Achieving ketosis is so individualised that it can be helpful to test your ketones to ensure you are achieving your health goals. Keeping the body in ketosis is the key to weight loss on this diet. They tell the body to burn stored
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So, is it preventable ? Well , let’s first look at prediabetes. Your body needs a continual flow of glucose – which is a type of sugar. This allows your cells to create energy. So , Prediabetes means the amount of glucose in your blood is too high, higher than normal. Complex hormones and also
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