Common eye diseases
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) accounts for around 65% of blindness in New Zealand....
Food additives and common ingredients
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes us through some common food additives, including how...
How much sugar is in that drink?
Rose Carr investigates the amount of sugar found in shop-bought drinks.
1 teaspoon sugar...
Future foods: To be or not to be?
Foods change in popularity during different eras - here's what you might see...
Gluten-free foods at a glance
Here is a snapshot of foods that are typically gluten-free, and some foods...
Why it’s fine to drink coffee
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes a look at the benefits and possible harms...
HFG guide to frozen vegetables
Nutritionist Rose Carr spills the beans on frozen vegetables.
We make no secret of...
The golden rules of weight loss: Top tips from the experts
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr talked to health professionals from around the country who...
Foods to boost magnesium
How much?The recommended daily intake (RDI) for magnesium is:Men19-30 years: 400mg30+ years: 420mgWomen19-30...
Lose 10kg in 10 months, without going on a diet!
Putting on an extra few kilos is easy – and we can do...
Shopping for less sodium
Want a positive impact on your health? Watch your salt intake by simply...
How to get enough calcium
Milk and dairy products, as well as being a source of protein and...
Everyday shopping: Salt
We explain the differences between the various types of salt on the supermarket...
Seafood and sustainability
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the question: could our days of eating seafood...
Science update: Bacon, ham, salami, and cancer
What are the links between processed meats such as ham and bacon and...
Top tips to avoid those extra winter kilos
Tips on how to feel full and not gain weight this winter.
Tip 1:...
How much protein do we need?
We can easily become confused with all the mixed messages about protein. So...