Eight tips to lower your cholesterol
Not sure where to start? Here are some easy ways to lower your...
Take control of your cholesterol
One in 12 New Zealand adults takes medication for cholesterol levels. But it...
Feel fabulous over 50: Heart health
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in New Zealand and...
Shopping for less saturated fat
It’s easy to cut the amount of saturated fat in your weekly supermarket...
How much saturated fat is in that processed meat?
In an average 8700kJ diet we are advised to have no more than...
Research update: Fat
Nutritionist Fiona Carruthers explains the good, the bad and the controversial about fat...
The health benefits of herbs
Herbs are rich in phytochemicals - in particular antioxidants - which are thought...
How much salt is in that sauce?
Rose Carr investigates the amount of salt found in shop-bought sauces.
We are advised...
Great health at 50 and beyond
Your body’s needs change as you age – bringing different health concerns with...
Cholesterol: Should I change my diet?
If you have high cholesterol, take heart. It is possible to manage your...
How to lower high blood pressure
We look at a common concern and how to manage it.
"I've got blood...
Everyday shopping: Salt
We explain the differences between the various types of salt on the supermarket...
Six readers share: How I reclaimed my health
Six Healthy Food Guide readers tell their inspiring stories of how they took...
Science update: Sodium chloride (salt)
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr reminds us that the problem with sodium chloride, or...
Tea: Which type is best?
Tea brings us together, calms the nerves and, in many families, soothes almost...
Will nuts, olive oil or oily fish help my cholesterol?
There aren't any 'special' foods which are going to act as magic bullets...
