Should you stop eating fruit?
As sugar sizzles under the media spotlight, you may be rethinking the role...
In season early autumn: Beetroot, feijoas
Beetroot
This root vege is a firm Kiwi favourite and some believe that a...
On the pulse
2016 has been named the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.
The...
Make over your pantry for less than $50!
Is your pantry a no-man’s land of unhealthy foods and products past their...
Bitter pill: What to do when your meds cause weight gain
Eating right and exercising but struggling to lose weight? Your medication may be...
In season mid-autumn: Turnips, Granny Smith apples
Turnips
The turnip is a root vege – like a smaller relative of the...
The Sirtfood Diet
Eat chocolate, drink red wine and lose weight? Nutritionist Amanda Ursell explores this...
Sugar, sugar: Where’s it hiding?
There’s nothing wrong with a little sugar, says HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr,...
The HFG guide to oral hygiene
Strong teeth and gums are important for more than just a dazzling smile.
According...
In season late autumn: Watercress, passionfruit
Passionfruit
The purple passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is the only passionfruit variety grown commercially in...
How gluten free is gluten free?
Niki Bezzant talked to specialist dietitian Anna Richards about the trials of eating...
Gut health update: What your gut bacteria can do for you
Emerging research shows that our gut bacteria are an internal barometer of our...
Is blended really better?
With personal blenders all the rage, HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull busts some myths...
In season early winter: Mint, mushrooms, kumara, bananas
Mint
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytonutrients that are thought to...
Can any foods beat colds and flu?
It’s cold and flu season — Niki Bezzant explores the links between food...
Love your heart
Simple lifestyle changes could halt the progression of heart disease for many Kiwis....