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Milk for young children

Is milk safe for young children, and if so, what type of milk...

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Health assessment: Kelly

Kelly Sagar won Healthy Food Guide's 'Win a consultation with a dietitian' competition....

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How to grow strawberries

For summer-ready strawberries, now’s the time to get growing.Strawberries are easy to grow...

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Allergies: Myths and facts

Everyone's talking about food allergies. We explain the myths and facts.MythsFood allergy is...

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Hydration for exercise

Water, sports drinks, 'energy' drinks and coffee - which is best for improving...

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Depression: Can a healthy lifestyle help?

Around one in ten people globally will experience an episode of depression in...

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10 ways with red wine

There’s no need to let leftover red wine go to waste, writes Laura...

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Spend less, shop smart: Dairy

Here's how to save money and choose healthier versions in the dairy section. How...

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Age-related macular degeneration

Aging populations in developed countries suffer high rate of blindness as a result...

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Get your omega-3 from fish

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains why we need to include omega-3 in our diets...

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How do they make milk?

In the first of a new series, HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks...

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Waste less, save more!

We all feel bad throwing food away; it’s a waste of money and...

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What does ‘whole grain’ mean?

We know it's healthy – but what does whole grain mean? At its simplest,...

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Exercise for weight loss: Getting started

Follow this exercise plan to increase your activity level. If you haven't exercised in...

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How much omega-3 is in that seafood?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. We compare how...

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IBS: Your questions answered

It probably affects more than one in seven Kiwis, yet IBS is often...

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Stopping the weight gain: Middle-age spread

Is increasing age an excuse for middle-age spread or is it a reason? Most...

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Spend less, shop smart: Meat

Food prices are on the rise, but you can still keep meat on...

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