Could you swap your medication for trainers?
GPs prescribing exercise and other non-clinical activities is on the rise. Health writer...
The lost plot: How to grow raspberries
It used to be thought that raspberries wouldn’t grow north of Auckland but,...
The lost plot: How to grow leeks
A vegetable that used to be served cooked to a mush and covered...
Digital detox: How to free yourself for better health
Being online through every waking moment is becoming the norm, but does that...
Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths
Dietitian Angela Berrill looks at causes, triggers, treatments and remedies for oral herpes...
How to help when eating is scary
Extreme picky eating, or ARFID, is an eating disorder that has very real...
The power of simple actions
The other day I bought a new dress (well, a vintage dress, but...
Recipe for success: Find what you love
Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. Fitness expert Sarah Cowley looks at...
Surprising health rewards of cutting down on plastic
Ditching plastic food packaging isn’t just better for the health of our planet,...
Better eating on the autism spectrum
Picky eating or challenging eating behaviour is common in children on the autism...
How mood affects your health
The science confirms what we’ve known instinctively for a long time. There are...
The lost plot: Growing asparagus
Nothing tastes as delicious as asparagus picked straight from the garden.
Unlike most vegetables,...
Protect yourself with fibre
Fibre not only keeps digestion and gut health in peak condition, it helps...
Never miss a Monday: Kick-start every week off well, with regular exercise.
After some online inspiration at the end of last year, I have a...
Your HFG 30-Day Reset Toolbox
Welcome to the Healthy Food Guide 30-Day Reset! We know you’re keen to...
Case study: Living on a low-FODMAP diet
Recipe writer and blogger Alana Scott tells editor Jenny de Montalk about living...
Early onset type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects hundreds of thousands of Kiwis, but what happens when...
How to make healthy habits stick
Setting a resolution at the start of a new year is one thing,...