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Ask the experts: Digesting wheatgrass
We don't have enzymes in our stomachs to digest grass, so how can we digest wheatgrass?
november
McDonald's NZ launches nutrition labelling
From October 2006, McDonald’s packaging on burgers, fries and salads will display nutrition labelling so customers can see what percentage of their daily intake of energy and nutrients are in McDonald’s products.
Tubby toddlers find later weight loss hard
Chubby toddlers are more likely to become overweight 12-year-olds according to US government research that dispels the myths that kids naturally outgrow early chubbiness.
Milk may help inflammatory bowel
Milk has long been known to be a great source of calcium and other minerals and vitamins.
More from melons
Whole watermelons are more nutritious if stored at room temperature, say scientists from the US Department of Agriculture.
See the benefits of eggs
Eating an egg a day could reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
$12m fund to boost healthy food in schools
From the start of 2007, New Zealand schools will be able to apply for a portion of a $3m-a-year fund for promoting healthy food.
British backlash to healthy school meals
A group of mothers have started delivering fast food through a British school’s fence in protest at a campaign for healthier meals.
Cancer Society partners with Foodstuffs
The Cancer Society has gone into partnership with Foodstuffs to promote LiveSmart in 129 New World stores across the country.
Dietitian wins award
Captain Nicola Martin was recently awarded the New Zealand Dietetic Association’s Nestlé Young Achiever Award.
Don’t stop at 5+ a day
Eating a wider range of fruit and veges could be better for us than eating larger amounts of a few.
Habits that make you fat without you even knowing!
Ever wondered why, even though you think you live a healthy life, you struggle to lose weight? It could be these two habits are sabotaging your weight loss without you even knowing.
The health benefits of herbs
Herbs are rich in phytochemicals - in particular antioxidants - which are thought to be good for heart health and cancer protection.
Coeliac disease: Symptoms, diagnosis, help
We explain a condition that's becoming more common, how to know if you have it, and where to go for help.
Get your omega-3 from fish for heart health
Why we need to include omega-3 in our diets and how to do it.
What is: Free-range?
Are you concerned about animal welfare in the production of eggs, chicken, bacon and ham, but find it confusing when faced with a wall of products at the supermarket?
How to choose: Low-fat cheese
There are lots of different cheeses in the supermarket chiller. Here are some tips to help us make good choices that still satisfy.
Health assessment: Kelly
Kelly Sagar won Healthy Food Guide’s 'Win a consultation with a dietitian' competition.
Habits that make you fat: Portion distortion
When it comes to the size of the portions you’re eating, size does matter.
Habits that make you fat: Unconscious eating
Unconscious eating (eating without thinking) is the kind of thing people do every day.
Habits that make you fat: Energy density
Snacking or ‘grazing’ on energy-dense foods can seriously undermine weight loss.
How many kJs are you drinking?
We know drinks contain energy (kilojoules) but as liquid is not as filling (and we can happily drink a few), we often don't realise just how much energy we're consuming. Do you know how many kJs you're drinking?
Habits that make you fat: Not moving
Many people over-estimate how much they move or do in a day and under-estimate how much they eat in a day.
Top 10 healthy food traps
You may think these foods are healthy choices but moderation is the key. They can be weight-gain traps.
How to include herbs in everyday cooking
When fat is removed from food the flavour is often reduced or altered. Adding herbs replaces the lost flavour and enhances the intensity of flavour.
