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The latest news, science updates and research on food and nutrition.

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Wine glass size on the rise

Feel like you’re drinking more wine than you were a decade ago? Larger...

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Tipping the scales on diabetes

Could a strict energy-controlled diet really kick type 2 diabetes into remission? The...

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Too much salt bad for mouse brains

A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to a recent animal...

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Health perks of coffee

Moderate coffee drinking is unlikely to cause harm and may even have health...

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Ditch the phone for a longer sleep?

Excessive smartphone use may be interfering with teenagers getting enough sleep. Research led by...

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Berries and tea to ward off diabetes

Eating lots of antioxidant-rich food potentially lowers your risk of developing type 2...

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Get moving to lift mood

Exercising for as little as one hour a week helps protect against depression,...

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Go nuts for heart health

You may have already heard that eating nuts is good for heart health,...

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Pick a colour and get happy

Could the latest cure for the blues be colouring in? Who remembers furiously scribbling...

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Jamie Oliver slashes sugar

The introduction of a levy on sugary drinks across UK celebrity chef Jamie...

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Relax, food in packaging is safe

Chemicals from food packaging aren’t a risk to health, according to Ministry of...

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Drink stinks

Crummy water fountains at Wellington parks and playgrounds are a barrier to kids...

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The skinny on dairy fat

The Heart Foundation has updated its Position Statement on Dairy and the Heart...

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Protein at every meal for stronger muscles in older people

Did you know eating protein at every meal might make you stronger? New research...

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Evidence builds for peanut allergy cure

A potentially life-saving treatment for peanut allergy could be on the horizon after...

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Sugary drink tax as an election issue

A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages will be top of the agenda for New...

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The lowdown on low-carb potatoes

A new low-carbohydrate potato has hit the New Zealand market, but is it...

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Behind the scenes… Healthy Food Guide on TV

The Healthy Food Guide TV Series is now on air. If you’ve ever...
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