Food and nutrients - Omega-3

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How much omega-3 is in that fish?

Not just brilliant brain food, omega-3 is a significant player in heart health....

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Smart staple: Flaxseeds

Used whole, ground or pressed into an oil, these little seeds can really...

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‘Superfoods’ vs everyday heroes

Is it worth shelling out for ‘supercharged’ ingredients? We compare some of the...

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How much omega-3 is in plant foods?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. A different kind...

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Five low-cost healthy foods

If you buy lots of ‘superfood’ powders and other packaged foods, healthy eating...

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Will fish oil give us cancer?

People often feel frustrated when advice about what’s healthy changes. Just when you think...

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Ask the experts: Flaxseed for omega-3?

Q: “I have two dessertspoons of ground flaxseed on my cereal each morning....

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Ask the experts: Salmon and omega-3

Q: "I am 64 and try to eat fresh NZ-farmed salmon at least...

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Ask the experts: Omega-3 from fish

Q: "I know I should be eating more oily fish for omega-3. However,...

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Behind the headlines: Omega-3 and prostate cancer

A recent study suggesting a link between omega-3 intake and the incidence of...

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Get your omega-3 from fish

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains why we need to include omega-3 in our diets...

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How much omega-3 is in that seafood?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. We compare how...

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Science update: Omega-3 and omega-6 fats

HFG Senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at interesting research on essential fats. Know your...

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How to boost long-chain omega-3

What's omega-3? Long-chain omega-3 fats, which include EPA, DPA and DHA, are only found...

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Why you should eat salmon

We explain the benefits of eating salmon.King salmon were introduced to NZ in...

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