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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.

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The lost plot: How to grow kumara

Although there’s a certain mystique around growing kumara, my father was an authority. While...

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Kickstart reader story: Reach goals with help from your cheerleaders

Sacha Fawbert, a specialist teacher in dyslexia and other learning difficulties, decided it...

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Processed foods: Can they be healthy?

Mention ‘processed foods’ and you probably think of fat or sugar-laden snacks. But...

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How to make the most of probiotics

We know probiotics are good for gut health and beyond, but what we...

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Your guide to healthier takeaways

Sometimes it's just convenient to cosy up on the couch and order dinner...

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Your guide to going meat free

There’s a lot of discussion at the moment about the health benefits and...

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‘Food swamps’ swallow kids’ choices

How much do you think about the environment around you? I don’t mean...

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All about umami

HFG founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a trip around our taste buds to...

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Your good sleep guide

A proper night's rest is pivotal to good health, but how do we...

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Migraines, headaches and brain fog

Whether it’s severely debilitating or just a minor inconvenience, a pain in the...

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How to grow peas

Gardening blogger Jeanette Smith shares how to successfully grow your own peas. I have...

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From burnout to balance: Treats as good for your health as your...

Sometimes you really feel like a little treat and, while it’s lovely to...

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How to stir-fry meat

Sick of your chicken, pork or beef stir-fries producing watery, pale results? It’s...

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Backing off from the booze

I’ve had a few conversations lately with non-drinkers, sharing their experiences of not...

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Staying fit in winter

Getting outside to exercise is daunting in the cold and dark, but the...

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Footcare for diabetics

Taking good care of your feet is important for all of us, but...

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Are you hitting your nutrition targets?

The way we feel can be an indication of whether our diet contains...

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5 misleading nutrition myths you probably believe

Fact or fiction? Tim Crowe investigates the myths and rumours that surround food...

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