Portion distortion: Nuts
Nuts are a nutrient-packed snack. What’s the ideal daily number for you to...
How to be plant powered
Science is just scratching the surface of the benefits of eating as wide...
Could you swap your medication for trainers?
GPs prescribing exercise and other non-clinical activities is on the rise. Health writer...
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...
How to help when eating is scary
Extreme picky eating, or ARFID, is an eating disorder that has very real...
Obesity in pregnancy may affect baby’s brain development
University of Otago researchers have recently found a clue as to why mums...
‘Middle-age spread’ affects memory
Lose the belly fat and boost brain function seems to be the message...
Healthy ageing: When weight loss is a red flag
Q My mother, who is 80, has lost 5kg in the past six...
Your HFG 30-Day Reset Toolbox
Welcome to the Healthy Food Guide 30-Day Reset! We know you’re keen to...
From burnout to balance: Resetting with the new year
You know, when I look back on my last few posts, they seem...
Why weight loss resolutions aren’t helpful
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions – and...
Weeknight meal plan: Prawn tacos, miso lamb, Japanese noodles, BBQ chicken
Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable.
Easily...
Why aren’t diets dead?
If you’ve been paying attention to social media lately, you might have seen...
Overeating? How’s your sleep?
Not getting enough sleep can make people more interested in snack foods, according...
Kick-start: Get started guide
Welcome to our 12-week Kick-start Plan. This programme will help you eat better,...
Fad or fact: Diets dissected
Tempted to go vegan, try fasting or give up gluten? Not so fast....
Kiwi obesity stubbornly high
Adult obesity rates have increased from 27 per cent of the population to...