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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.

3 steps to a healthier barbecue

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3 steps to a healthier barbecue

Summer barbies don’t have to be unhealthy meat fests. HFG dietitian Melissa Meier’s...
Feeling bloated, hungry or bored after salad? These tips might help

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Feeling bloated, hungry or bored after salad? These tips might help

Salads are great for our health. They are nutritious, packed full of gut-loving fibre,...
12 days of KINDMAS

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12 days of KINDMAS

Objective This challenge aims to boost positivity, solidarity and community spirit, helping everyone feel...
Refill your cup

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Refill your cup

Challenge objective To help you boost your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing by committing...
What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

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What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

Many of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented...
Savvy snacking tips

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Savvy snacking tips

Eating the right snack can make or break an otherwise healthy, balanced diet....
My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?

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My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if...

So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already...
5 health benefits of cherries

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5 health benefits of cherries

Ruby red cherries have a short season in Australia, while NZ-grown cherries start...
Good mood food

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Good mood food

You are what you eat, so if you want to feel happier and...
10 ways with dried herbs

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10 ways with dried herbs

Get set for flavour town with these easy ways to up the ‘yum’...
Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

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Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After...
Foods that boost immunity and help recovery

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Foods that boost immunity and help recovery

Including the following in your diet will help your immune system stay on...
8 tips to prevent overeating

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8 tips to prevent overeating

Obsessed with food? Always on a diet? Prone to late-night binges? Try these...
Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why

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Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why

It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid...
Lovely leeks

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Lovely leeks

Hearty stews, creamy soups, piping hot pies… versatile leeks offer wholesome nutrition with...
The truth about sugar

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The truth about sugar

Most of us think of sugar as the white stuff we add to...
9 ways to get kids to eat more vegetables

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9 ways to get kids to eat more vegetables

Veges can be the stars of the meal. Maybe we just have to...
Healthier comfort food: low-calorie lasagne

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Healthier comfort food: low-calorie lasagne

There's nothing as comforting as tucking into layers of lasagne oozing with cheesy...
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