by nzadmin | Dec 15, 2011 | Nutrition
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging. What is the sudden big deal with Omegas?...
by nzadmin | Dec 15, 2011 | Nutrition
Welcome to ‘essential minerals’. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run – Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body’s engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for...
by nzadmin | Dec 13, 2011 | Doctor
Infections The word ‘cold’ is used in everyday terms to cover a variety of respiratory infections. The common cold is the most prevalent of all communicable diseases. It is referred to as an upper respiratory infection. There are more than 100 different...
by nzadmin | Dec 13, 2011 | Events, News, Track
NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS T & F CHAMPIONSHIPS Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington – 10/11 December 2011 Highlights from day one were a record breaking pole vault by Nicholas Southgate who cleared 4.90m, to add 40cm to Paul Gibbon’s 1989 record and Julia Ratcliffe...
by nzadmin | Dec 12, 2011 | Nutrition
here are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part of the so-called “omega” grouping. Linoleic acid is one of the omega-6 fat family, and alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the omega-3 fat family. Both of these fats are PUFAs,...