In this episode you’ll hear from Bo Hendgen Founder of Absolute Essential, Florence Van Dyke – Co-Founder of Chia Sisters and Head of Sustainability at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise – and Lucy Butler – Values Lead at HealthPost. 

We discuss all things social responsibility – sharing sustainability journeys and how you can influence positive change from your favourite natural health brands. 

In this episode of Choose Well with HealthPost all about sustainability, we discuss…

• What does sustainability actually mean?
• How consumers can navigate greenwashing VS authentic sustainability? 
• Challenges & opportunities for businesses navigating sustainability changes - what sustainability meant five years ago vs what it means today 
• Values drivers for consumers - how does sustainability measure up? 
• How you - consumers that care - can influence positive change from your favourite brands 
• Questions to ask your favourite brands to understand their commitment to positive change
• What consumers should look out for to understand a brand's sustainability impact 
• How values-based businesses can work together to make a lasting, positive impact 
• How Absolute Essential, Chia Sisters, and HealthPost are influencing positive change. 
• And so much more…

Learn more about HealthPost’s sustainability journey

Learn more about Absolute Essential

Learn more about Chia Sisters

If you have a health goal you’d like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

If you strive for glowing, plump skin then this episode is for you. Collagen has been soaring off the shelves – but is it really worth it and is the trend here to stay?  

In this episode we dive deep into whether collagen’s right for you, surprising tips to make it go further, and holistic tips to naturally boost your production of collagen from within. Let’s get into it. 

 In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Collagen, we discuss… 

• Why we need collagen and at what age our collagen starts depleting   
• Different collagen forms and how they work in the body 
• Collagen benefits and how to choose the best option 
• Collagen types (marine vs bovine)  
• Best forms of collagen – gummies, powder, capsules 
• How quickly you can expect results from collagen  
• Food sources of collagen 
• Holistic tips to make your collagen go further  
• Holistic tips to restore and preserve your collagen naturally  
• Injectables vs collagen   
• And so much more… 

Rebecca's drink of the day

Callan's drink of the day

Naturopath favourites:

Radiance Collagen Beauty Gummies

Radiance Hair & Nails Beauty Gummies

Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty

Two Islands Collagen Beauty Powder

 You can explore our bestselling Collagen range here: 

Collagen - Gelatin Powders

Collagen For Skin

Bone Broth

 If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

You’ve heard about omegas but why are they so important and how much oily fish do you really need to have luscious hair, skin, and optimal brand health?  

In today’s episode of Choose Well with HealthPost we’re getting to the bottom of omegas – which ones are our favourites and the surprising things to look for in yours.  

In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Collagen, we discuss…  

• What are omegas and what are their benefits? 
• What’s the difference between omega 3-6-9? 
• Why most of us aren't getting enough omega-3 through diet alone? 
• What ratio should we look for of ALA, EPA & DHA? 
• What are the different omega types – fish oil, hemp, algae, flaxseed, krill etc. 
• What omega can vegans/vegetarians have?  
• How much omega-3 our Naturopaths aim for every day?  
• How to best support your body when taking an omega supplement? 
• And so much more… 

Products mentioned:

Rebecca's drink of the day

Callan's drink of the day

Shop all omega-3’s

Take our Omega quiz

Naturopath favourites:

Nordic Natural’s Ultimate Omega

BePure Omega 3

Nordic Naturals Fishies

Hemp Farm Hemp Hearts

Purest Omega 3 Wild Alaskan Fish

If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

Hello everyone, welcome back to Choose Well with HealthPost Today we're chatting about superfoods…From kale to spirulina, blackcurrants to beetroot…these days superfoods are everywhere. But what really makes them 'super' and which ones should you be reaching for? Let’s get into it…

In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Superfoods, we discuss…  

• What makes a superfood "super" 
• What foods are classed as Superfoods  
• Favourite Superfoods and their benefits  
• Why should we have Superfoods? 
• Trending Superfoods 
• Less well known Superfoods that our Naturopaths love  
• How to get Superfoods in every day – smoothie ideas  
• Tips to get more nutrition through Superfoods into little ones  
• And so much more...

Callan's drink of the day: MATAKANA SUPERFOODS - Matcha Organic Tea Powder

Rebecca's drink of the day: AREPA - Nootropic Drink For Mental Performance

CHANTAL ORGANICS - Black Tahini

HEMP FARM - Hemp Hearts

Shop all Superfoods

How to stay healthy on a budget

Kids' daily wellness

If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

Stress affects all of us in different ways – but wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple, natural option to support us in moments when we need extra calm, and for our long-term resilience? Adaptogens are powerful herbs that support your body's response to exactly what it needs. Sounding too good to be true? Let's find out why adaptogens Ashwagandha and Rhodiola could be right for you. 

In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Adaptogens, we discuss… 

• What are Adaptogens?
• What’s Ashwagandha and Rhodiola? What are their similarities and differences?
• What are the benefits of Ashwagandha?
• When to take Ashwagandha and who’s it best for?
• What are the benefits of Rhodiola?
• When to take Rhodiola and who’s it best for?
• How soon should you expect to feel results from Ashwagandha and Rhodiola? 
• The role stress plays in our body & how to make the most of it
• What stress actually looks like? Healthy stress vs stress to be addressed 
• Role of the vagus nerve 
• Holistic ways to manage stress 
• How adaptogens support energy, vitality, and immunity  
• What they have in common - energy support, stress resilience, cortisol regulation, metabolism (stress)
• Who shouldn’t take Ashwagandha / Rhodiola? 
• Alternative stress support options for people who shouldn’t take Ashwagandha / Rhodiola 

Products mentioned:

Callan's drink of the day

Rebecca's drink of the day

 Shop all Ashwagandha

Shop all Rhodiola

Blog Post: Best Ashwaganda in 2023 for your daily calm

Naturopath favourites:

BePure Inner Strength

Nature’s Sunshine Adaptamax

Ashwagandha Stress Shield

Ethical Nutrients Mega Magneisum

If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

Are functional mushrooms the new coffee? You’ve likely heard about these weird and wonderful ‘shrooms - reishi, lion's mane, chaga, cordyceps and turkey tail…but what makes them functional? Let's unpack their nourishing qualities so you can find out which one’s best for you, and our Naturopath’s personal favourites. 

 In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Functional Mushroom, we discuss… 

• What are Functional Mushrooms – where do they come from?  
• Functional Mushroom benefits – which ‘shroom is best for your health goals 
• Functional Mushroom traditional use vs modern research 
• Surprising facts you didn't know about Functional Mushrooms 
• Where to start with Functional Mushrooms 
• The different forms of Functional Mushrooms – from powders, capsules and elixirs  
• What about tremella – the underdog ‘shroom?  
• Best ways to use Functional Mushrooms  
• Our Naturopath favourite Functional Mushrooms 

Products mentioned:

Rebecca's drink of the day

Shop all Functional Mushrooms

How to find the best ‘shroom for you

Blog post: Functional mushrooms - Everything you want to know

Recipe: Raspberry shroom slice

 If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

You may have heard about this mighty mineral, but did you know your body needs magnesium for over 300 functions? Let’s unpack why this mineral is so important, how to tell if you're deficient and when supplementation is needed, all the benefits, and choosing the best Magnesium form for your personal needs.

In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Magnesium, we discuss… 

• Who Magnesium is best for and why it’s so important  
• Benefits of Magnesium  
• The different forms of Magnesium  
• Food sources of Magnesium  
• Our Naturopath’s favourite Magnesium products  
• How Magnesium supports healthy blood pressure 
• What nutrients to combine your Magnesium with  
• The dose of Magnesium you should be aiming for  
• And so much more…  

Products mentioned:

Rebecca's drink of the day

Callan's drink of the day

Shop all Magnesium

Best Magnesium supplements for your health

Take our daily essentials quiz

Naturopath favourites:

Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium

Radiance Dream Sleep Gummies

BioBalance Liposomal Magnesium

Solgar Magnesium with Vitamin B6

BioBalance Calcium Magnesium with D3

Chantal Organics Epsom Salts

Solar Prenatal Nutrients

These days there are 100s of new supplements and skincare launching every day, but sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction – especially when it comes to ingredients. What should you be looking out for to make sure you’re choosing well with your health and the planet in mind?  

In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about how to choose well, we discuss… 

• HealthPost’s leading ingredient, ethical and environmental standards 
• How a product or brand makes it onto HealthPost’s shelves for you to shop 
• Behind the scenes with HealthPost’s ETHICS check – the questions we ask new products and brands to check their ethical values 
• HealthPost ingredient policies – our Sugar Policy and Marine Sustainability Policy 
• What to look out for and questions to ask your favourite brands  
• And so much more 

Rebecca's drink of the day: Nutra Organics Golden Latte

Callan's drink of the day: Rude Health Organic Nootropics Coffee

Brands mentioned:

BioBalance

Caliwoods

Chia Sisters

Ethique

Lifestream

Weleda

Natures Sunshine

Shop - Mindful Brands

Find products that share your values and lifestyle choices: Shop Your Way 

If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own. 

The wellness world can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. Let’s dive deep into natural health to debunk fact from fiction and uncover the latest trends worth trying. HealthPost Naturopaths Rebecca and Callan share surprising insights and holistic tips for your healthy lifestyle - so you can feel good every day.