Veganism is great for the planet and done right it can be great for you. So what do you need for a balanced vegan diet? Some vitamins, such as vitamin C are easy to get for vegans because of all the fruit and veg in the diet. Vegans also don’t suffer from a lack of fibre. People might tell you vegans lack certain vitamins and minerals, but the truth is that with a little planning and care, the vegan diet has everything you need.

Routine is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Get into a good groove, do the activities that make you feel good, and fit healthy meals into your schedule – then repeat until it becomes habit.

Alex got in contact with us in May to tell us how Fitfood had helped her to lose 10kg since making a lifestyle change at the start of the year. She’s a regular at F45 Training Henderson in Auckland, and a regular eater of Fitfood Weight Management meals. We were inspired by her fit lifestyle journey and wanted to find out more about this amazing Fitfriend.

Indian: It’s the food of the people. Every town in India has its own dishes so there are thousands of variants, which have been exported all over the world. You’ll find Indian restaurants in places as far flung as London, Durban, New York, Dubai, and pretty much everywhere else including of course little old New Zealand.

Weight management is a tricky topic because there are so many factors that contribute to gaining and losing weight. Based on scientific studies, we know that calorie intake is one of the biggest factors contributing to weight gain or loss – it has more effect even than regular exercise. What else do you need to consider when managing your weight?