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The DASH diet in a nutshell
If you have high blood pressure, reducing it...
The best way of eating in 2020
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Ask the experts: How bad are instant noodles for your health?
Q I have a teenage boy who almost lives off instant noodles. How...
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We explore the common nutrition traps to help you choose healthier takeaway sushi...
How much sodium is in that sauce
We don’t always consider how much sodium (from salt) is in our condiments....
How much sodium is in those crackers
Crackers are a convenient snack, but can be high in salt. Which options...
How much salt is in your kids’ day?
It’s easy for sodium to build up over a day. Dietitian Katrina Pace...
Too much salt bad for mouse brains
A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to a recent animal...
How much sodium is in that cheese?
Cheese is a delicious and versatile source of protein, calcium and B vitamins,...
Health check: Turn the tables on pre-hypertension
We’ve probably all had our blood pressure checked at some point in our...
How much sodium is in that vegetarian protein?
If you’re vegetarian, or just enjoy mixing your diet up with vegetarian foods,...
How much sodium is in that fresh pasta?
It’s important to keep an eye on sodium intake, as many New Zealanders...
How much sodium is in that pasta sauce?
Pasta sauces are a pantry staple for those days when you need to...
How much sodium is in that soup?
There’s nothing nicer than a warming soup on cold days. There are plenty...
How much sodium is in that Asian sauce?
Asian sauces are often to blame for too much salt in our Eastern...
