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Steer clear of 'healthy' dips and spreads
They are widely regarded as ‘healthy’ options, guilt-free alternatives to snacks such as crisps and chocolate. But most of us are unaware that many of the dips and spreads, such as hummus, that we believe are better for us are in fact very high in calories, a survey has shown. ... More
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Health books 2012
WOMEN’S STUFFKaz Cooke(Penguin, $65)Although not strictly a health guide, this whopper of a book by acclaimed Australian author Kaz Cooke includes information on general health and well-being, eating and exercise, hormones and mental health. It tackles subjects from bad breath and period pain through to body image and contraception. The ... More
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Weight loss and heels: Wellbeing 9 Jan 2012
We reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars. This week: Jools Oliver’s legsWith four young children, Jools rarely wears glamorous attire. But at a dinner for husband Jamie’s charitable foundation, she showed off her slim legs. How does she do it? The 36-year-old sees a personal trainer ... More
This week on Diet & fitness
- Healthy Christmas presents
- PCOS: health compilation
- Too much water is bad for your health
- Week one - April Ieremia's weight loss diary
- Week two - April Ieremia's weight loss diary
- April Ieremia loses it! Fitness programme - Week two
- Louise - April Ieremia loses it! Reader contribution
- Eilis - April Ieremia loses it! Reader contribution
- April Ieremia features on TVNZ1 Good Morning
- Ashely - April Ieremia loses it! Reader contribution
- Annabelle: April Ieremia loses it! Reader contribution
- Fitness programme - Week three of April Ieremia loses it!
The young Christchurch promotions model determined to walk again after tragically losing her legs in the February earthquake is still coping with the ongoing complications ... More
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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