Should we talk to our children about their weight?
Registered nutritionist Nicola Jackson looks at the thorny issue of child obesity and...
Why you can break up with food rules
Nutrition can be confusing, and to simplify things, it can seem easy or...
Why a plate isn’t always a portion size
Like many people, growing up we had to eat everything on our plate,...
Eat your words: Change the way you talk about food
Dietitian Brooke Longfield urges us to mind our language around food and bring...
Resolutions to last a lifetime
I’m on record (probably many times) saying I dislike the idea of New...
What is clean eating and is it good for you?
‘Clean eating’ is popular among celebrities and bloggers but what exactly does eating...
Healthy reasons for getting hitched
There are plenty of benefits that come with getting married, but did you...
Cravings: Why are some foods so hard to resist?
Why is it we crave chocolate and hot chips, and never broccoli? And...
Conquering the enemy within
Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy, too afraid to try something for fear...
The science behind our desire for salt
Melbourne scientists have uncovered how brains are wired to seek salty foods, in...
Habits that make you fat: Not moving
Many people over-estimate how much they move or do in a day and...
Do you have portion distortion?
There’s no doubt that people in New Zealand (and around the world) are...
How to lose weight for your eating personality
Do you graze or skip meals? Do you turn to food when you’re...
When’s your snack o’clock?
It’s tempting to snack, most of us do and while there’s nothing inherently...
10 healthy eating mistakes
Sometimes messages about healthy eating can be confusing. It’s possible to do things,...
