by Oskar | Oct 28, 2021 | Blog, Exercise, Fresh Start
Getting fit doesn’t have to be hard work. There are plenty of ways to build movement into your lifestyle that can still help you to reach your health and fitness goals, writes Lily Henderson, National Nutrition Advisor for the Heart Foundation. How being active helps...
by Oskar | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, My Food Bag
Grove Avocado Oil available in the My Food Bag Kitchen You’ve eaten avocado on your toast or in a salad, but have you tried the oil before? Here’s 3 reasons why you should give this heart healthy oil a try. Minimally processed The Grove’s avocado oil is extra...
by Oskar | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, My Food Bag
Have you been hearing the phrase ‘blue zones’ lately? Dave Munro of the Heart Foundation unpacks what it means and how it relates to a heart healthy lifestyle. What can we learn from populations that live the longest? Ikaria (Greece), Sardinia...
by Oskar | Jun 25, 2021 | Blog, My Food Bag
Mediterranean style eating is often said to be one of the healthiest by many health organisations and dietitians. So, does it live up to its good reputation and is it one of the best diets for your heart? Is the Mediterranean eating pattern the best diet best for...
by Oskar | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, My Food Bag
With a shared passion to get more New Zealanders eating nutritious and tasty food, we’ve partnered with the Heart Foundation to develop a delicious range of heart-healthy meals available in My Choice. Why is it important to eat for our heart health? A range of...