Joyful Eating is essentially my food and nutrition philosophy. It underpins my book and approach as a nutritionist, writer and recipe developer. I share the philosophy of Joyful Eating in…
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How do we stop the cycle of emotional eating when it feels out-of-control? What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is when the primary reason for eating is mood rather than…
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Why you shouldn’t worry about lockdown weight gain
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonThe media are warning of the risk of gaining weight during lockdown. However, concerning yourself with your weight at this time is not beneficial for your health. Allow me to…
- BlogDebunking Diet and Nutrition Myths
How the goal of weight loss can undermine health
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonHow the goal of weight loss can undermine health—considerations and resources for health practitioners Weight is undeniably correlated to an increased risk of many health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular…
At this time, as we prepare to self-isolate, many feel uneasy or uncertain about what they should be doing so as to not contribute to the panic or risk. It…
Today I had my first-morning walk in the streets surrounding our home since lockdown was announced here in New Zealand. Our prime minister, Jacinda Adern, has let us know that…
I originally wrote this for New World Supermarkets in Christchurch, New Zealand at the start of lockdown, 2020. Whether you’re stocking your pantry and refrigerator now, or you’re looking for…
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Clutha River Swim: If Something Brings You Joy, It Is Worth Doing
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonIt was a whirlwind of a week supporting my husband, Rob, as he swam the 256 km length of the Clutha River, from Wanaka to the mouth of the river,…
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Is this food legal?
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonWhen the food rules of a diet are so strict that people wonder, ‘is this food legal’, it’s too restrictive. Recently I overheard someone say, ‘I’m not sure it’s legal’,…
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A Wellness Diet that Promises You’ll Get Pregnant
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonThose of us trying to get pregnant can fall prey to people and programs with promises that we’ll get pregnant if we just follow their diet or lifestyle plan. ‘If…
We can choose to place high expectation and stress on ourselves for an unknown outcome, with no guarantees. Or we can choose joy. I choose joy. The book, Joyful Eating, is…
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Are you afraid ditching diets means you’ll let your body go?
by Tansy Boggonby Tansy BoggonAre you afraid that you’d let yourself go and gain weight if you stopped dieting? At the beginning of each year, we’re exposed to many messages that tell us we…
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