When we are under stress, we burn magnesium. Most of us spend a considerable amount of time in a stress mode. Think: commute to work, morning presentation, awkward client, massive queue at the coffee shop. Yes, these are all modern stressors that can be burning up your magnesium
164 – CurraNZ the antioxidant powerhouse with Fleur Cushman
Do any of us eat enough of purple coloured fruits and veg, and why do we need to add more to our diet. Thats some of the things we discuss in this weeks podcast. About Fleur Health Currancy Ltd was founded by New Zealander Fleur Cushman, who grew up under the life-shaping influence of her father, natural health pioneer and visionary Mike Cushman, who changed the face of the natural healthcare industry in the Southern Hemisphere with his 'Clinicians' range of vitamin and mineral supplements....
B12 and why it’s important during menopause
The B vitamins are associated with energy, and B12 in particular is important for female health and wellbeing.
Why not take a pill for that?
I recently presented at my business networking group and one of the questions I was asked at the end was what I thought about the possibility of a pill that would deliver all our nutrition needs without us even having to eat. I took a deep breath, swallowed hard and replied ‘I think it’s sad, and I can’t imagine a world where I wouldn’t want to sit with family and friends and enjoy a meal.’ What I really wanted to say is ‘Did you listen to a word I’ve said in the last ten minutes?’. How could...
What do you need to know if you want to eat a more plant based diet?
There has beeen an enormous interest in vegan diets of late, and I have noticed more of my clients, and friends, are becoming vegan. Even more are considering it; or at the very least, eating a more plant based diet. A recent study by the Vegan society found that over 20% of respondents would consider becoming vegan. We used to travel to India regularly and I think that was the beginning of my interest in eating a more plant based diet. I understand that not eating certain meats can be faith...
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