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,...
The pleasure principle
Our environment is saturated with delicious food. Don’t beat yourself up when enjoying...
Too healthy for your own good
There’s an increasing trend to stick to a rigid ‘healthy’ food regime. Sounds...
Do you tend to get fatter in winter? You don’t have to!
Many of us gain a few kilos over winter, and it becomes a...
Ask the experts: Eating patterns
Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at how the timing of your...
Are you addicted to sugar, or is it something else?
Nutritionist Nicola Jackson looks at the concept of 'food addiction' and what really...
The secret to beauty is good health
A recent study has revealed an unhealthy double-standard when it comes female and...
OK, I lost weight. Now what?
Boom! – you’ve done it! Months and months, or possibly even years, of...
Am I too old to lose weight and get in shape?
It’s a question, or more likely an excuse, that comes up all the...
