New Zealand Superfoods to the Rescue /

We talk to Nutrient Rescue CEO Tejada Stark about why you need to consider upping your intake of organic fruit and vegetables to enjoy a fully functioning body and mind.

Upping your fruit and vege intake

Itis estimated 63 per cent of New Zealanders miss out on their fivea-day of fruit and vegetables, which is contributing to epidemics of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and dementia. There are many reasons for this. We lead busy lives, we are timepoor and the supermarket shelves are packed full of convenient, highlyprocessed foods lacking in nutrients. Many of us do not have the time to embrace the backyard vege garden and reap the benefits of fresh, nutritious homegrown produce.

Christchurch-based social enterprise Nutrient Rescue is on a mission to change this, improving the health of New Zealanders by making it easier to get their quota of nutritious fruit and vegetables all year round. They have created a range of nutrientdense ‘shots’ made from freeze-dried fruit and vegetables grown right here in New Zealand. The Green and Red Shots are made using the who’s who of superfoods, including blackcurrants, boysenberries, wheatgrass, barley grass and broccoli sprouts.

Following 26 years of marketing and communications experience in Sydney, London and New Zealand, Tejada Stark now leads the Nutrient Rescue team and is responsible for delivering their mission to help New Zealanders become the healthiest, most energetic people on the planet. nutrientrescue.nz Medical Disclaimer: This column is not intended as medical advice but rather to provide information for educational purposes. Consult with your GP or other health care professional regarding the applicability of any of the information provided.