Immunity

Expert advice on healthy eating to build strong immunity, preventing illnesses such as cold and flu and aiding faster recovery.

NEWS

Vitamin C to be trialed as life-saver

Intravenous vitamin C infusions are being tested to see if they can be...

SHOPPING

How much vitamin C is in that winter food?

We often turn to vitamin C for immunity support when the cold sets...

ADVICE

Winter bugs: Your best defence policy

Following northern hemisphere trends, we could be in for a bad flu season....

ADVICE

Build better immunity: The secret weapon of a healthy gut

Dietitian Katrina Pace looks at the role our gut bacteria play in helping...

ADVICE

Can any foods beat colds and flu?

It’s cold and flu season — Niki Bezzant explores the links between food...

ADVICE

Four easy steps to keep you well this winter

When winter hits us, our immune system can get a hammering! But what...

ADVICE

Should we feed a cold and starve a fever?

We've all heard the saying: "Feed a cold, and starve a fever", but...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts: Colds and flu

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your food-related health questions. Q: How come some...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts: Food safety for low immunity

Q: "In the NZFSA booklet Food Safety When You Have Low Immunity, it...

ADVICE

Beat colds and flu

Stop a cold dead in its tracks before it stops you - we...

ADVICE

Six everyday foods to increase immunity

As we head into winter, it's a good time to boost immunity to...

ADVICE

Immune-boosting foods

There's no direct evidence that getting a cold or flu is related to...

ADVICE

How to boost your immunity for winter

As winter takes hold across the country and we are exposed to others...

ADVICE

Eat yourself well: What to do when cold or flu strikes

Colds and flu cost us in terms of medical visits, days off work...

ADVICE

Get well soon: What to eat when you’re sick

Winter brings dozens of viruses and other health complaints, often leaving us feeling...

ADVICE

Feed a cold, starve a fever?

This old wives' tale harkens back to 16th-century England. We investigate whether there...

ADVICE

Colds and flu Q&A

Nutritionist Rose Carr answers common questions about winter ills.Have I got a cold...

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