Kiwi teens less fit than their parents were
New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents did...
Med diet benefits more than skin deep
Previous studies established the Mediterranean diet reduces inflammation in the body, and now...
Gut study questions probiotic benefits
Taking probiotics won’t necessarily mean lasting changes to what’s living in your gut....
An orange a day keeps the eye doc away
Eating at least one orange a day potentially gave participants in a 15-year...
Walnuts’ benefits in a nutshell
US scientist have discovered the way walnuts affect our trillions of gut bacteria...
In season late spring: Tropical guavas, mizuna
Tropical (pink) guavas
Tropical guavas (Psidium guajava) are technically a berry, with semi-soft pink...
Kick-start reader story – Sue Huntleigh-Smith
Sue Huntleigh-Smith is a secondary school teacher from Coromandel who has been following...
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis: What can you eat?
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Smart shopping with type 2 diabetes
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Why is exercise important in managing diabetes?
Exercise has many benefits: it increases circulation, burns up energy, helps to keep...
Your type 2 diabetes-friendly pantry
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Regular tests to monitor diabetes and detect complications
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Cooking for someone with type 2 diabetes
Boost the fibre
Add fibre by including vegetables, beans and legumes where possible (but...
label detective: Farm-to-table
What does it mean if your meal is labelled ‘farm-to-table’? Food law specialists...
In season mid spring: Hass avocados, cavolo nero
Hass avocados
Hass is the most commonly grown avocado variety in the world. The...
Kickstart reader story: Reach goals with help from your cheerleaders
Sacha Fawbert, a specialist teacher in dyslexia and other learning difficulties, decided it...
