Sarah Burkhart

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Sarah Burkhart is a NZ Registered Nutritionist with extensive qualifications and experience. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Physiology, a Master of Science in Nutrition and is currently completing her PhD in Sports Nutrition. She has worked with members of the general public and athletes from recreational to international level competition. She was also a member of the nutrition team based in the main dining hall at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Sarah has also worked with sports teams, workplace groups and large organisations providing enlightening and motivating presentations and workshops. She also writes for a number of websites and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) Food Today magazine.

The Importance of Healthy Snacking

Sarah BurkhartApril 19, 2015October 28, 2016

There is much debate over snacking – should you snack? Does it increase your metabolic rate? Does it cause you to overeat? What should you snack on? These are all...

Why Most Diets Won’t Work For You

Sarah BurkhartApril 4, 2015October 28, 2016

If you have been trapped in the cycle of trying every different diet available it’s probably not surprising news that most diets won’t work for you. Although diets seem to...

Sugar versus Artificial Sweetener

Sarah BurkhartApril 4, 2015October 28, 2016

There has been tremendous debate over the use of artificial sweeteners and health over the last few years while we as a society battle with overweight and obesity. Humans tend...

How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 30, 2016

If you are attempting to lose or gain weight it can be tempting to weigh yourself at every opportunity – but how often should you really weigh yourself? And does...

Do you Need a Sports Drink

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 28, 2016

We all know that we need to stay hydrated in order to perform well but do you need to incorporate popular sports drinks into your sports nutrition plans, or are...

How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 28, 2016

It is important to eat a balanced diet for your health, but you do not need to compromise your bank balance in the process. Eating healthy food can help you...

The Importance of Eating a Good Breakfast

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 28, 2016

The term breakfast comes from the origin of ‘break the fast’. Overnight, although we sleep, our bodies are continuously working to provide fuel and help the body recover from the...

Curbing Sugar from our Kids Diets

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 30, 2016

Sugar is a carbohydrate and is found in many foods and drinks. The intense sweetness that sugar provides means that many more of us are adding it to our snacks...

How to Ensure that you Eat Enough Fruit

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 29, 2016

We all know that fruit is good for us and that we should be eating enough to meet our needs but do you? The United States Department of Agriculture states...

How To Make Your Recipes Healthier

Sarah BurkhartMarch 25, 2015October 28, 2016

There is a real trend towards preparing and having a greater role in the production of your own food as you know exactly what has gone into it. It is...