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How much omega-3 is in plant foods?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. A different kind...

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Shopping for more magnesium

With just a few simple swaps you can increase your daily intake of...

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Shopping for more selenium

Many New Zealanders aren’t getting enough of the antioxidant selenium. Make these changes...

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Shopping for more zinc

Zinc is a vital mineral that cannot be stored by the body, so...

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Shopping for more iodine

Iodine is an essential nutrient in our diets, even though we only need...

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Shopping for more vitamin E

Most New Zealanders have less than the optimal amount of vitamin E in...

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Essential nutrients your family could be missing

Research shows that popping vitamin and mineral supplements isn’t necessary if you’re eating...

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Ask the experts: Sources of calcium

Q. "I can’t stand the smell or the thought of drinking or eating dairy...

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Ask the experts: Calcium sources

Q: “I’m 44 years old and all my life I’ve disliked most milk...

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Calcium: How much do YOU need?

Surveys show that most New Zealanders aren’t getting enough calcium. Are you? Teen years ...

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Foods to boost zinc

How much? The recommended daily intake (RDI) for adults is: women     8mgmen    14mg Vegetarians need...

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How much calcium is in that food?

Dairy products provide good amounts of calcium our bodies can easily use but...

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How to avoid NZ’s top dietary deficiencies

You may not know it, but there’s a good chance you are deficient...

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Eating for pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy, it can often seem as though everyone is...

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How to boost fibre

Why fibre?One of the important functions of fibre is for bowel health and...

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Shopping for more vitamin C

Increase your dose of vitamin C this winter with these simple swaps. Instead of Choose 1/2...

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How much omega-3 is in that seafood?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. We compare how...

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How to boost iron

Iron is found in small amounts of many foods.The foods below provide 4-5mg...

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