How much omega-3 is in that fish?
Not just brilliant brain food, omega-3 is a significant player in heart health....
Smart staple: Flaxseeds
Used whole, ground or pressed into an oil, these little seeds can really...
‘Superfoods’ vs everyday heroes
Is it worth shelling out for ‘supercharged’ ingredients? We compare some of the...
How much omega-3 is in plant foods?
Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. A different kind...
Five low-cost healthy foods
If you buy lots of ‘superfood’ powders and other packaged foods, healthy eating...
Will fish oil give us cancer?
People often feel frustrated when advice about what’s healthy changes.
Just when you think...
Ask the experts: Flaxseed for omega-3?
Q: “I have two dessertspoons of ground flaxseed on my cereal each morning....
Ask the experts: Salmon and omega-3
Q: "I am 64 and try to eat fresh NZ-farmed salmon at least...
Ask the experts: Omega-3 from fish
Q: "I know I should be eating more oily fish for omega-3. However,...
Behind the headlines: Omega-3 and prostate cancer
A recent study suggesting a link between omega-3 intake and the incidence of...
Get your omega-3 from fish
Nutritionist Rose Carr explains why we need to include omega-3 in our diets...
How much omega-3 is in that seafood?
Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. We compare how...
Science update: Omega-3 and omega-6 fats
HFG Senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at interesting research on essential fats.
Know your...
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...
Why you should eat salmon
We explain the benefits of eating salmon.King salmon were introduced to NZ in...