How to avoid NZ’s top dietary deficiencies
You may not know it, but there’s a good chance you are deficient...
Know your dietary supplements
Is that supplement you're taking vital to optimum health? Research scientist Bridget Carmady...
The whole(some) story: Nutrients you could be missing
Deficiencies in these essential nutrients are common – but they're easy to avoid.IronWhy:...
Shopping for more vitamin C
Increase your dose of vitamin C this winter with these simple swaps.
Instead of
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1/2...
Science update: Omega-3 and omega-6 fats
HFG Senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at interesting research on essential fats.
Know your...
Science update: Iodine – the brain mineral
New Zealanders are at serious risk of iodine deficiency. HFG senior nutritionist Rose...
Foods to boost vitamin E
How much?The suggested dietary target (SDT) each day for vitamin E intake is...
Foods to boost potassium
How much?The recommended dietary intake (RDI) per day for potassium:Women 2800mgMen 3800mgWhy we...
Iron supplements and exercise
Active females who regularly play sport can be at risk of iron deficiency.
However,...
Foods to boost iodine
How much?The recommended daily intake (RDI) for most adults is 150 micrograms (mcg)....
The whole(some) story: Get the nutrients you need every day
Calcium, iron, fibre, healthy fat – just how do we get it all...
Fact or fiction: Taking vitamins gives you energy
Vitamins give you energy – but will taking extra vitamins make you more energetic? We...
Science update: Selenium
Why do we need selenium?The mineral selenium is incorporated into a range of...
Foods to boost B vitamins
Nutritionist Rose Carr explains how to get the essential Bs.Meet the BsSome Bs...
In season mid-autumn: Carrots
The name ‘carrot’ is Celtic and means ‘red of colour’. Like parsnips, cumin...
