How much energy is in that cracker snack
Healthy Food Guide takes a look at which cracker and topping combos will...
A guide to turmeric
Do the health benefits of turmeric match the hype? Dietitian Katrina Pace investigates....
Smart swaps: Lower energy
You still can enjoy great taste while cutting kilojuoules.
Smart tip
Sometimes just cutting your...
Portion distortion: Crackers and dips
Wholegrain crackers and delicious hummus can make a great snack, provided we keep...
The lost plot: How to grow leeks
A vegetable that used to be served cooked to a mush and covered...
In Season mid autumn: Kamo kamo and Taylor’s gold pears
Kamo kamo (kumi kumi)
Native to New Zealand, this heirloom squash is a rather...
Supermarket sleuth: How to avoid health food traps
If it’s in the health food aisle, it’s healthy, right? Not necessarily, as...
Digital detox: How to free yourself for better health
Being online through every waking moment is becoming the norm, but does that...
Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths
Dietitian Angela Berrill looks at causes, triggers, treatments and remedies for oral herpes...
How to help when eating is scary
Extreme picky eating, or ARFID, is an eating disorder that has very real...
The power of simple actions
The other day I bought a new dress (well, a vintage dress, but...
Recipe for success: Find what you love
Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. Fitness expert Sarah Cowley looks at...
Getting enough fibre on a keto diet
Q I’ve heard new research says fibre decreases early deaths. I’ve been following...
Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development
University of Otago researchers have recently found a clue as to why mums...
Hypnotherapy eases IBS stress
A Dutch study has discovered that patients with irritable bowel syndrome were more...
Low teen fitness linked to later disability
Low physical fitness, obesity, or both, in adolescent boys is associated with chronic...
The eyes have it
Evidence is mounting that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet, which includes olive...
Healthy ageing: Why you need protein at every meal
Protein intake, ideally spread across the day, has many beneficial health effects that...