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Her Magazine June July 2013

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:health hints ISSUES IN NZ HEALTH The main issue facing New Zealanders in terms of their health is weight management! We are consuming the wrong types of foods, and a lot of health issues amongst our population could be assisted by the correct diet. Our bodies need us to consume fresh, 'unaltered food'. Below are some easy steps to take to begin the process of a healthier diet… Tips on portion sizes: Controlling our portion size is an important weight loss tool. A portion is the size of a person's cupped hand Try to eat smaller portion sizes Eating off a smaller plate can help as it still looks like you've got plenty of food. • • • Food types: Making simple changes to the type of food you eat is a good start to healthy diet changes. Aim to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables each day. Wholegrain bread and brown rice are high in fibre which helps fill you up. Remove skin from chicken and trim fat from meat. Eat snack foods such as biscuits and chips occasionally. Eat takeaways and fast foods occasionally. Drinking water instead of sugary drinks can help stop hunger cravings and reduce sugar intake. Source: weightmanagement.hiirc.org.nz • • • Million FOR A MILLION Being unhealthy often has a big impact on your general well-being and heart health. With one New Zealander dying from coronary heart disease every 90 minutes, and with the obesity epidemic hitting all ages of society, we believe it is important to create awareness around the need to take a positive step in the right direction and encourage people to make one lifestyle change to improve their health. The "Million for a Million" campaign aims to get one million New Zealanders to each make a positive lifestyle change affecting their health. If you would like to join in the fight against unhealthy lifestyles, simply register online at www. millionforamillion.co.nz 56 | www.h e rma gaz i n e . c o. n z • • •

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