Katrina Pace

Katrina has over 25 years-experience as a dietitian, both in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Before joining the Healthy Food Guide team she worked for both Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards. Drawing on her experience working alongside the gastroenterologists, Katrina is the HFG resident gut bacteria nerd and digestion expert including advice on low FODMAPs and coeliac disease. When not writing features and the shopping section for HFG, Katrina works with wellness businesses.

By Katrina Pace

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Why fibre is the super carb

Fibre doesn’t necessarily conjure up the most exciting thoughts but dietitian Katrina Pace...

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How much energy in crackers?

For time-poor people, crackers are a convenient and healthy snack on the go,...

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A guide to hair, skin and nail supplements

Healthy, shiny hair, clear skin and long, strong nails are a few of...

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How to choose dried pasta

With a variety of pastas to choose from these days – from wheat...

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Constant cravings

If you experience food cravings you’re by no means alone. About 90 per...

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A guide to probiotics

Over recent years we’ve learned more about how much our digestive health and...

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Upgrade your breakfast

Starting the day with a good breakfast means you’ve got the energy to...

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Smart swaps: Wholefood – Fibre

Hitting your daily suggested dietary target (SDT) for fibre (28g for women and...

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Shopping traps: Sushi

We explore the common nutrition traps to help you choose healthier takeaway sushi...

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Brain-loving nutrients

Keeping our brain healthy means good things for the rest of our body...

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Don’t get sidetracked by coughs and sneezes

By supporting our immune system we can give ourselves the best chance at...

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A guide to zinc

Zinc is a mineral essential for our body, and usually adequately supplied by...

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How to choose vegan cheese alternatives

There is now a wide range of non-dairy alternative cheeses available. We pick...

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Smart swaps: Yoghurt

With simple swaps you can maximise the health benefits of your favourite yoghurt...

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Portion distortion: Nuts

Nuts are a nutrient-packed snack. What’s the ideal daily number for you to...

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A guide to B-complex vitamins

Are B-complex vitamins really energy-boosting stress busters? Dietitian Katrina Pace finds out. Feeling...

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Oral health: How to help bad breath naturally

If you’re scared to exhale in close quarters, dietitian Katrina Pace is to...

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Myth buster: Are your hormones to blame?

‘Hormones’ have been blamed for a lot of health concerns in recent years,...

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