by Anya Saikkonen | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Lifestyle & Entertaining, My Food Bag
Whole grains have been a staple food item in most cultures globally for thousands of years, and has been a core source of nutrients and energy. However, living in a modern food environment with so much food processing, when it comes to carbohydrates, whole grains have...
by Anya Saikkonen | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Fresh Start
So now you’ve got your dinners sorted, what about the rest of the day? Are you great at making a healthy breakfast every day, but it’s the snacking domain that is your downfall? Or have you got your snacking sorted, but struggle with how to make a healthy lunch...
by Anya Saikkonen | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Lifestyle & Entertaining, My Food Bag
Have you ever been curious to know how a Nutritionist plans her meals for the day? We asked our Nutritionist Emma what she eats in a day: Mornings: On a typical workday, I will always start the day with a hot drink, either a green tea or hot lemon. In summer, I...
by Anya Saikkonen | Mar 11, 2020 | Blog, My Food Bag
We’re sure you’ve heard everyone talk about protein or may have noticed people sipping on shakes after they finish their work out. So why are people doing this, and is it something you should also be doing? The NZ Nutrition guidelines states on average for a female...
by Anya Saikkonen | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog, Fresh Start
It’s one of the most common questions when it comes to exercise — what and when should we eat to sustain our exercise and training? Have a read of our blog post to learn a little more around the impact of food on our workout, and how the timing of meals around...