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A kiwifruit a day could keep cancer at bay
A 'prescription' of daily kiwifruit could help keep cancer at bay by helping to repair DNA damage.
Chocolate may boost brain power
A new study from the US shows the stimulating effects of chocolate may increase mental performance.
Meat goes from strength to strength
New Zealanders have always been fans of red meat but now it seems we also recognise its nutritional and health benefits.
11 is a key age for obese children
Children who are overweight or obese by the age of 11 are likely to carry their excess weight into adulthood.
New recommendations for nutrients released
The Ministry of Health has updated the old RDIs (Recommended Daily Intakes) for New Zealanders.
As Americans get bigger, x-rays get fuzzier
Obesity is playing havoc with Americans’ health, and it’s also making it difficult to diagnose their ills.
Prevent kidney stones with lemon drinks
Drinking lemon juice-based drinks – or simply lemon juice mixed with water – could be a useful prevention and treatment for painful kidney stones.
It's official: Pressuring kids to eat doesn’t work!
Pressuring children to eat can actually lead to lower food intake and negatively affect their liking of a food.
Eat chilli pepper for insulin control?
Regularly eating meals containing chilli pepper may be beneficial to diabetics and overweight people.
Eat your 5+ a day for bone health
Osteoporosis, which increases risk of bone fracture and disability, is a public health concern in most Western countries.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Most of us have experienced some sort of tummy trouble at one time or another. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is becoming more and more common. How do you know if something is really wrong?
Love at first bite: First steps in healthy eating
Advice for parents of toddlers on how to develop a love of healthy food in your child.
Why you should eat: Oats
Oats are healthy, cost effective, great for our health and aren't just a breakfast food.
Ask the experts: Ash on food labels
Is the 'ash' on a food label the same as the ash in my fireplace?
Ask the experts: Returning to exercise
I’ve done no exercise for a while. How do I get back on track?
Help: My toddler won't eat
Most toddlers go through stages of eating less food, but if it's gone on too long, these ideas may help you get them back into healthy eating habits.
The gut: How it works
The digestive tract carries out a pretty amazing function – complex mixtures of foods go in at one end, these are broken down and assimilated by the body, and leftover waste is excreted at the other end.
Digestive problems
Sore tummies can be caused by constipation, excess wind or diverticulosis. We investigate the causes, symptoms and what you can do to alleviate them.
A snapshot of coeliac disease
What is it, what causes it, what are the symptoms and what can you do about it?
Try this: Spice mixes
Make these up these spice mixes and use to season meat as a marinade, potato wedges, mince dishes, meat balls, soups, sauces and dips.
