Life hacks facts

Tips, tricks and remedies that will change how you go about everyday tasks, for the better.

Best way to store nuts

Store nuts in the freezer so they keep fresher and last longer. There’s a high oil content in nuts and so putting them in the freezer keeps them from going rancid. They also taste better. Balance: Food, Health

+ Happiness by Rachel Grunwell

Think twice

A recent study looking at online food delivery options in Sydney and Auckland highlights a discrepancy – nearly 90 per cent of food options and food outlets with the ‘healthy’ tag on publicly available online data, were considered ‘unhealthy’ according to an independent scoring system of healthiness.

Whole fruit vitamin C boosts ‘zest for life’

A University of Otago study has shown adults low in dietary vitamin C can improve their feelings of vitality by eating two kiwifruit a day for two weeks. The study highlights the advantages of ingesting vitamin C through whole fruits such as kiwifruit. Observed effects were more marked than in a matched population taking vitamin C predominantly through a supplement tablet.

Nurture yourself

Treat yourself how you would treat a small child

• If she was hungry, you would feed her.

• If he cried, you would comfort him.

• If she made a mistake, you would forgive her.

• If he fell over, you would dust him off and help him to his feet. Note to Self: The Secrets of Calm by Rebekah Ballagh

Keeping strong

Bone is a living tissue that can be improved through some types of exercise, which can help protect again osteoporosis. Activities that can strengthen your bones include hiking, high-impact aerobics, tennis, or dancing. Weight-bearing and resistance exercises are the most important.

Op-shopping time hack

Keep a list of things you need, or need to replace, on your phone. Then when you hit op shops, you’ll keep an eye out for things on the list. Supporting charity op shops also has the feel-good factor. Living Lightly: The Busy Person’s Guide to Mindful Consumption by Nicola Turner