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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.

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Spend less: Quality vs quantity

Tips on making a little of the best ingredients go a long way. My...

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A grain of salt

It’s our most common food additive and some say the most dangerous. But...

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The whole(some) story: Nutrients you could be missing

Deficiencies in these essential nutrients are common – but they're easy to avoid.IronWhy:...

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Five tips for making better fast food choices

Tips for making healthy choices when ordering fast food. With so many fast foods...

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Eating out with allergies

Having a food allergy can make eating out seem impossible – but it...

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What to do with green beans

Got a garden full of green beans but not sure what to do...

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Snacking and exercise

If you are exercising for long periods of time, choosing the right snacks...

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Lactose intolerance and milk allergy

What are they and how do you get enough calcium in your diet...

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What to do with cauliflower

Tips and ideas for using cauliflower.The low-down Availability: Year-round, but at its best from...

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The ethical cook: Growing your own

Tips for getting you started on your own vegetable patch.You can't get much...

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What to do with canned tuna

Keep canned tuna in spring water in the pantry and you can make...

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Eat well, spend less: The beginner’s guide to beans

Everything you need to know about that nutritional powerhouse, the humble legume. Dried beans...

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Why we like cherries

We explain why cherries are good for us, as well as being delicious.When...

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Fact or fiction: You can spot-reduce fat

Remember the 'hip and thigh diet'? And we've all seen the magazine articles:...

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Back to basics: Mince

Here's everything you need to know about cooking a family staple: mince. The basics ...

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How to choose stock

How to pick the right stock for the meal, the occasion and health. We've...

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Are you intolerant to common foods?

Uncomfortable bloating after eating may not be just the result of a huge...

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Is your child overweight or obese?

Thirty-one per cent of NZ children aged 5-14 years are overweight or obese. But...

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