Advice

Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

ADVICE

The stress-weight connection

Stress is a major problem for many New Zealanders, and it affects more...

ADVICE

Eating out healthily

How to keep up your healthy eating habits when eating out.Kiwis have a...

ADVICE

Gardening diary: Late winter

Now's the perfect time to feed your soilEach time we harvest our fruit...

ADVICE

How much calcium is in that food?

Dairy products provide good amounts of calcium our bodies can easily use but...

ADVICE

Guide to beef

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates New Zealand produced beef.NutritionBeef is an excellent...

ADVICE

How to choose creamy dressings

Mayonnaise and other creamy dressings can be a trap for anyone watching their...

ADVICE

10 easy ways to lower your cholesterol every day

Nutritionist Zoe Wilson shows us 10 easy things we can do every day...

ADVICE

Can you be overweight and still healthy?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr explores the question: can you be healthy at...

ADVICE

Healthy baking basics

These tips will have you turning out perfect healthy baking every time.Tips for...

ADVICE

Best fitness devices

Tired of the same old workout? Exercise and nutrition scientist Kathleen Alleaume uncovers...

ADVICE

10 ways with instant polenta

Instant polenta is a great pantry staple, especially for anyone following a gluten-free...

ADVICE

Guide to sustainable fish

Fisheries expert Rachel Taulelei explains how to choose ethically at the fish counter. As...

ADVICE

How do they make coffee?

It’s not just Kiwis who love their coffee. Value wise, coffee beans are...

ADVICE

How much iron is in that food?

Ensure your iron intake satisfies the RDI amount relevant to your gender and...

ADVICE

How to choose bread

Bread is an important part of the diet for most of us. HFG...

ADVICE

Tips for healthier teeth

There are good reasons for having a healthy smile. Oral hygiene has an...

ADVICE

Q&A: Is sugar really toxic?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the role of sugar in our diet. I’ve...

ADVICE

Mix and match salads

Stuck for salad inspiration? Select one thing from each group, mix them together...

To add My Everyday Wellbeing to your homescreen

Device specific instructions
Shopping list saved to go to meal plans
×