The Health Hub

Getting fit and healthy is just about throwing on your running shoes and making a salad. 

The key to sticking with a workout routine, is finding the right sort of exercise for you so that you don't get sick of it. 

We've seen another wave of fitness trends recently, with Hyrox gaining popularity, 75 Hard, and cold plunges among others. 

We'll often overlook these as just being the current thing, maybe even a fad that...

There's a fairly universal amount of food people should be eating every day. 

It varies based on things like age and height - but for the most part, most adults should be aiming for a certain number of calories and macros. 

But when you start getting a bit more active, working out more regularly or making changes to a sedentary lifestyle, you'll find yourself feeling more hungry, more often.

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Whether you've joined a gym, started going for a run a few times a week, or adding a swim or cycle to your existining routine - there will be things everyone should be looking out for and keeping in mind to stay on track. 

For a new routine to stick, you'll need to start in a specific way to make sure you're not wearing yourself out before you've even really started. 

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While a lot of people will be running around doing some last minute shopping for presents - they'll also be working out what to put on the table.

But as Kiwis, we waste almost as much as we eat.

A survey by Love Food Hate Waste NZ found that binned leftovers made up 42% of food waste across the holiday season, and too-much cooked food making up a further 26.1%.

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Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be? 

Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems. 

But truly, could the foundation of good health be as simple as a daily walk and eating whole foods? Why do so many people overlook what seem to be the...

It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment. 

They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream. 

It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing. 

Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd get in a basic, balanced diet?

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Up here in Auckland we've been having some very, very hot and humid nights. 

The kind of nights that make it impossible to get comfortable, where you just keep tossing and turning until you eventually give up and add an extra fan to your direction. 

And it's only going to get worse as we head into summer - so how do we actually get a decent night's sleep when the weather's working against us? 

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It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing stubborn fat.

Ricky Gervais had a tweet about how he's working out everyday now - playing tennis, lifting weights and running. His heart's good, and he trains at a good intensity - but he wonders why he's stil overweight and exhausted?

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It's mental health awareness week from tomorrow, and you might ask what the hell has it to do with nutrition, but food has more to do with your mood than people realise. 

The types of foods you consume can have a not only an impact on your physical health, but your mental health too. 

What kind of foods make you feel better, inside and out? And what are those comfort foods you just can't let go of? 

Nutritionist Clai...