Gut study questions probiotic benefits
Taking probiotics won’t necessarily mean lasting changes to what’s living in your gut....
An orange a day keeps the eye doc away
Eating at least one orange a day potentially gave participants in a 15-year...
Walnuts’ benefits in a nutshell
US scientist have discovered the way walnuts affect our trillions of gut bacteria...
In season late spring: Tropical guavas, mizuna
Tropical (pink) guavas
Tropical guavas (Psidium guajava) are technically a berry, with semi-soft pink...
Kick-start reader story – Sue Huntleigh-Smith
Sue Huntleigh-Smith is a secondary school teacher from Coromandel who has been following...
Science update: Is organic food healthier?
Organic food is served up with a health halo priced in. How do...
Male menopause: Myth or reality
Most of us have heard of menopause, the mid-life hormonal changes marking the...
Butter vs spread
Is butter better? Is it time to ditch the spreads? Dietitian Melissa Meier...
Guide to choosing beef
Different cuts of meat have different nutritional values, cooking requirements and costs. Here’s...
Smart swaps: Vegan
Following a vegan diet means paying closer attention to labels and looking for...
Portion distortion: Vege serves
What is the difference between your recommended fruit and vege serves and what...
5 flavour boosters for your pantry
Flavour doesn’t have to come from sugar or salt – there are plenty...
How much fibre is in that rice?
Fibre is so important for our health, we need to optimise our intake....
A guide to iron
Having enough iron is important for energy levels, brain function and more. Dietitian...
Kick-start meal plan: Week six
Enjoy a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes as part of your Kick-start...
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis: What can you eat?
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...
Smart shopping with type 2 diabetes
This article is part of the Diabetes toolkit: Your complete guide to type...