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Ask the experts: Coconut cream vs evaporated milk
Which is healthier – lite coconut cream or evaporated milk?
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Kiwis go for organics
Consumers choose organic food and drinks for a number of different reasons - not just the 'green' angle.
Vitamin C: The missing link
An international quest to understand how plants produce vitamin C has been successfully completed by the NZ fruit science company, HortResearch.
Folic acid in our bread: An update
Folate’s role in preventing neural tube defects (NTDs) in infants is well established.
Obesity might be contagious!
Everyone has a range of social networks and can be influenced in many ways by the appearance and behaviours of those around them.
The power of the golden arches
Struggling to get your pre-schooler to eat the food you put in front of them?
Women keen on online health advice
Women are much more likely than men to search online for health information, according to a US study.
Peppermint oil and irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that includes a range of symptoms such as abdominal bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.
Cancer kills more Kiwis than anything else
Cancer is New Zealand’s leading cause of death, according to the latest New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) official figures.
Sorghum another solution for coeliacs?
Sorghum, a cereal grain, has been considered a 'safe' food for those with coeliac disease for some time, even though no actual testing of its tolerability by coeliac patients has been carried out.
Top marks for fruit in schools
New Zealanders who experienced the milk-in-schools programme don’t usually have fond memories of it; their stories of curdled, luke-warm milk being forced upon them are now part of NZ folklore.
Traffic lights for obesity and type 2 diabetes prevention?
An investigation into ways to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes in New Zealand has set off fireworks… red, orange and green in colour!
What to do with: Beetroot
With its gorgeous colour and antioxidant punch, here are our favourite ways to use this star vege.
How to choose: Milk
We guide you through the milk aisle of the supermarket to help you decipher which type of milk is best for you.
How to be breast cancer aware
The death rate from breast cancer has fallen in New Zealand over recent years, but there is still a lot of work to do.
What to do with: Evaporated milk
Evaporated milk is a great product to keep in your pantry for making lower-fat dishes.
Eating out healthily at restaurants and cafés
How to avoid the menu traps and still enjoy a healthy meal out.
Eating out with allergies and intolerances
It can be scary to eat out when even a trace of nuts, eggs, dairy, fish, wheat (to name a few) sends you running to the toilet, breaking out in red welts or worst of all, going into anaphylactic shock. It feels safer to stay home.
The secrets of eating out healthily: Decoding the menu
Even the most health-conscious of us can be caught out at restaurants. Here are some tips on how to decode those menus.
The secrets of eating out healthily: Common traps
Even if you know how to choose healthy options at a restaurant, it can be easy to fall into these two traps.
Fast food: Burgers
Takeaway food is a popular and convenient choice and the range of outlets is getting bigger all the time. We investigate the three big burger chains and find that it is possible to make healthy choices.
Fast food: Pizza
Pizza is a popular and convenient choice - so it helps to know which options are healthier. We investigate Pizza Hutt and Hell Pizza to see what's on the menu.
Fast food: KFC, Subway and Jesters
We investigate the best and worst choices at these popular takeaway outlets to help you make informed decisions when choosing takeaway foods.
Weight training: Do you need protein shakes and bars?
Protein shakes and protein bars are a common sight amongst body builders. But for the average person doing weight training or regular exercise, are they really needed?
Snacking and exercise
If you are exercising for long periods of time, choosing the right snacks can make all the difference.
Does alcohol adversely affect training?
Drinking a small amount of alcohol occasionally when you are training at a recreational level is fine provided you choose your timing wisely.
Iron supplements and exercise
Active females who regularly play sport are at risk of iron deficiency.
Calcium and exercise
If you exercise most days, a diet with adequate calcium is very important for your overall health.
What is carb loading?
Carb loading is a common term amongst endurance athletes. So what is it exactly?
What's best: Exercising before or after eating?
Exercising demands fuel. The amount and type of fuel your body burns depends on the type of exercise you do, its intensity and how long you do it for.
Fat-free or low-carb: Which helps weight loss?
When we're trying to lose weight, we want it to happen quickly. Will having a fat-free diet help? What about reducing carbohydrates?
Hydration for exercise
Water, sports drinks, 'energy' drinks and coffee - which is best for improving your performance and hydration?
Common exercise problems
Many people get cramps in their calves or feel sick after an intense training session. Is there anything nutritionally you can do to reduce these?
How to prevent low blood sugar when exercising
Type 1 diabetics can find their blood sugar lowers when they exercise.
How to get enough calcium
Milk and dairy products, as well as being a source of protein and providing a range of vitamins and minerals, are the main source of calcium in a typical Kiwi diet.
Lactose intolerance and milk allergy
What are they and how do you get enough calcium in your diet if you have one?
