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Short of hibernating from May through to October, there is little we can do to avoid the chill of winter.
Winter brings with it many good things; the satisfaction of building a good fire, the excitement of watching a sports game while rugged up against the cold, gumboots and hearty comfort food. But winter can also mean colds, sore throats and the flu.
‘Winter break’ in New Zealand does not have to been a quick trip to Fiji.
Within our own country, there are countless lovely spots for a wintry break – think mulled wine, hot chocolate, and maybe a smattering of snow.
With prices skyrocketing, families are fast learning that the best things in life are free. There is a lot you can do with the kids around town, without forking out for the pleasure.
The risks of overindulging in alcohol have been widely publicised, but sometimes knowing just how much is safe and within the guidelines, can be tricky.
Though fats have a poor reputation, they are in fact a key part of a nutritionally-balanced diet.
Fats allow for the absorption of vitamins, as well as aiding cell growth and healthy organs.
The key is getting a good amount of fat, and getting the right balance of the different types of fats.
In an ideal world, we’d all have that extra hour in the day (and the corresponding motivation!) to pound the pavement or hit the gym, to well and truly get our daily hit of exercise. But for most of us, devoting that amount of time is unrealistic, which is why the daily recommendation of just 30 minutes of exercise, is refreshing and encouraging.
A sufficient water intake is needed to combat dehydration, which saps energy, causes fatigue and reduces concentration.
The standard ‘eight glasses a day’ of water, which equates to two litres, has been widely reported as the recommended daily intake for water.
While the blueberries have had more than their fair share of positive press in the field of superfoods, there are countless other foods in your supermarket that are unusually high in antioxidants, vitamins and important minerals.
The world just seems a better place after a good night’s sleep, but not getting good quality sleep is a problem that plagues many of us.
While serious sleeping disorders should be treated with medical consultation, there are many things that can be done to ease minor sleeping problems.
Those of us living in cities and towns often run the risk of overlooking the natural and unspoilt scenery which New Zealand can offer.
Our country is unique for the variety of mountains, beaches, lakes, bush walks and snow-dusted areas we have at our doorstep.
Sometimes we all need just to escape from the humdrum of daily life to places of beauty and most importantly calm!
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