Nadia

In this image-saturated world, seeing real depictions of women’s bodies can provide an essential self-confidence boost, especially for those with marginalised body types. This issue, we got inspired talking to members of the bopo – body positivity –

For a limited time ice cream lovers can book a stay in the country’s first ever ice cream-themed hotel room. The ‘Halo Top Ski Lodge’ at luxury boutique hotel QT Queenstown features a Halo Top freezer filled to the brim with delicious tubs, an ice cr

This dreamy whitewashed driftwood mirror will lift and lighten any bathroom, bedroom or hallway. Add sentimental value by collecting the driftwood from your favourite beach. Selection of driftwood or wood decor branches in various thicknesses Hand s

Body mass index (BMI) is used as measure of ‘fatness’ by health professionals, insurance companies and anyone with a calculator. The category someone falls into, when their BMI is calculated, is broadly interpreted to correspond with risk factors for

1 Have you been on and off diets throughout your life? Intuitive eating recognises that most of the time diets fail, and it encourages you to throw out those quick-fix diet books and start taking care of your body in ways that are long-lasting and co

Why is wellbeing so important to you and to the Labour-led Government? I think for too long we have looked at very narrow measures of success for our nations. Yes, economic growth is important but so too is the wellbeing of our environment and people

Claudia, Simon, Jaxon, 5, and Aria, 2, love their family time. Whether they’re out at the beach exploring rock pools, or inside neck high in cardboard boxes, craft glue and empty toilet rolls creating some serious works of art, Claudia and Simon alwa

Tell us about your fitness journey. I started out as a spin instructor and then decided to try my hand at running. I ran a few half marathons, and a full marathon about 10 years ago. Then I thought I’d give triathlon a go and even did a half Ironman

You might recognise the Fairtrade Mark from coffee, chocolate, tea and other products. It’s the blue, green and black image of a farmer waving – it’s also on the bottom right corner of this page. But do you know what the logo represents? Fairtrade is

Social media has seen the rise of a dangerous new transformation trend – postpartum ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos. In one Facebook ‘support group’ for mums, I saw a new mother’s transformation post with 300-plus comments. ‘Before’ was of her nine month

You might not be aware of the extent to which your eating is dictated by dieting rules. And while many of us may not think we are on a diet, often what we believe constitutes healthy eating may in fact be far more restrictive than was ever intended.

The latest beauty fad mimics the trend for fasting but instead of cutting back on calories cuts back on skincare. Also referred to as ‘skin fasting’, a skincare diet is all about stripping back your skincare routine to the basics in order to decrease

1 First and foremost, I commit to the daily practice of Move, Nourish, Believe – not just some days but every day! It makes being fit and healthy really simple because all you need to do is move your body every day, nourish with good food and believe

Thirty years after launching her business, Australian Lorna Jane Clarkson has grown her eponymous activewear brand from a few handmade gym outfits, sold to attendees of her aerobics classes, to an international lifestyle company encompassing over 200

L ooking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that’s quick and easy to prepare? For long-lasting energy you can’t go past a serve of oats added to a smoothie, cooked into a batch of healthy baking or enjoyed as a hearty bowl of hot porridg

Eating real food from the ground, the sea and the sky – produce that is easily recognisable from nature, and has only been minimally processed (if at all) – is the main thrust of Nadia’s Nude Food philosophy. Here she brings us five perfect examples

There are so many ways to use the wide variety of fabulous fungi, available right now. Try them as one of the main ingredients in a coconut chicken curry, as a hearty, smoky ragu on pasta, lightly marinated then served with a sorghum salad, or roaste

The most common mushrooms are white mushrooms (sold in various sizes, each with its own name: buttons, cups and flats) and brown mushrooms (the larger ones are called portabellos, the smaller ones Swiss browns). ‘Gourmet’ types, such as chestnut, eno

If you’re trying to incorporate more veges into your weeknight meals, then we’ve got you covered. From classic meat-free meals like hearty vege pie or tempeh & red lentil curry to kid-friendly black bean burgers or quinoa & sweet potato fritters, the

Though some may choose to go without breakfast, we urge you to stop, sit down and partake in these morning marvels. Not only are they delicious, they’ll fuel both body and brain so you can head off into the day feeling nourished, satisfied and ready

Sometimes all you need in life is dessert – but when you’re on the low-FODMAP diet this is easier said than done. To make sure you (or those you cook for) get their fair share of sweet treats, we’ve selected five fabulous gut-friendly recipes – from

The taste of roasted figs folded through smooth manuka honey ice cream with hints of warming ginger is the epitome of a wintertime treat. Luscious figs add pronounced flavour and moreish texture to the creamy base while the natural sweetness inherent

Salty and sour sauerkraut is a traditional lactofermented food rich in beneficial bacteria that do wonders for the gut. Made from just two inexpensive ingredients – cabbage and salt – it ferments over a period of time which can range from weeks to mo

Don’t be fooled by their small size, seeds are tiny superfoods loaded with a whole host of nutrients and minerals. No longer seen as the poor cousin of the mighty nut, seeds are powerhouses of heart-healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats, vitamins,

Simplicity is key for Penny Allan. Working 50-60 hours a week as head chef at Dunedin’s No7 Balmac restaurant, the 41-year-old takes it slow at home – pottering in the garden, cooking no-fuss meals for the family, and strolling down to her local coff

“How to get a beach body? Take your body to the beach.” This statement, along with the rallying cry that “every body is a bikini body” has been trending on social media over the last few years, initially in response to a UK advert asking “Are you bea

While all the other ’90s teenagers were obsessing over Tori Amos or Pearl Jam, Sarah Foster-Sproull was more of a Tchaikovsky and Pachelbel kind of girl. “I had a geeky appreciation for classical music. I would hang out in my bedroom imagining what I

Brthe, a ‘mind gym’ and meditation space, opened this year in Auckland, providing a place for stressed-out souls to unwind. We ask founder Brittany Kendall (pictured opposite centre) what prompted her mindfulness venture and how she brings the power

On the island of Tahiti, where fish and meat are staple foods, chef Evy Hirshon has been living an alternative plant-based lifestyle for almost 30 years. The author of two vegan cookbooks runs cooking classes and feeds hungry travellers from her beac

When life gets busy, it can feel like your relationship becomes less romantic and more resourceful – you end up splitting chores instead of sharing a meal. Subaru wants to inspire you to not only rediscover the joy of a weekend trip away, but also re

It’s the unique mix of cultures which makes French Polynesia so fascinating – and the food so delicious. French is the official language of the country, but Tahitian and French greetings are common, and croissants jostle for space on the breakfast ta

I have just spent a week eating my way around Queensland with a group of international food and travel writers. Some of them travelled 22 hours to get there, and considering my trip was the shortest – only three hours from Auckland – I can’t tell you

Honda gets it. It gets that there’s a huge demand on your attention, that it’s hard to prioritise when everything’s a priority, and sometimes you just need a space where everything’s taken care of. So Honda created the CR-V – a car designed to take t