How to live well, longer
There’s no denying it: we’re getting older. As a nation, I mean.
According to...
Intuitive eating for beginners
‘Intuitive eating’ is rising in popularity as more people realise that restriction and...
The lost plot: How to grow tomatoes
Labour weekend is the traditional time to plant tomatoes, the definitive summer crop,...
Emulsifiers: Friend or foe?
Emulsifiers have been getting a bad rap lately, but have been around a...
Get gardening, kids then take it to the table
What do we consider ‘life skills’ these days? Is it being able to...
Fitness: Ease back for a rest, but don’t stop
Reaching fitness goals is just the beginning of living an active life.
It’s easy...
Carer alert : Focus on you own health first
As about half of Kiwi seniors being cared for at home are being...
Kick-start reader story – Sue Huntleigh-Smith
Sue Huntleigh-Smith is a secondary school teacher from Coromandel who has been following...
Science update: Is organic food healthier?
Organic food is served up with a health halo priced in. How do...
Male menopause: Myth or reality
Most of us have heard of menopause, the mid-life hormonal changes marking the...
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis: What can you eat?
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Your complete guide to living with type 2 diabetes
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be confusing, upsetting and a bit...
Smart shopping with type 2 diabetes
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Why is exercise important in managing diabetes?
Exercise has many benefits: it increases circulation, burns up energy, helps to keep...
Your type 2 diabetes-friendly pantry
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Regular tests to monitor diabetes and detect complications
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Cooking for someone with type 2 diabetes
Boost the fibre
Add fibre by including vegetables, beans and legumes where possible (but...
