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Features from the July 2008 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Skipping meals a no-no
Dieting by eating just one meal a day is bad for your health, say researchers from the Agricultural Research Service in Baltimore.
New restrictions on advertising food to children
There are new voluntary rules for food advertising to children.
Avoid the fast-food track to liver damage
Eating takeaways regularly can damage your liver in much the same way alcohol does, say researchers in Sweden.
Good and bad news on nation's health
Nine out of 10 NZ children are starting their day the right way, with breakfast every morning, according to the recently released 2006/7 NZ Health Survey.
Pork not pricey
Pork is now the cheapest meat on the market in NZ, according to a survey by New Zealand Pork.
Coffee with a conscience
Getting a cup of sustainable coffee is set to become more convenient, with two large coffee chains going for ethical coffee.
Squirrel: Everything you want in a food?
Free-range, low-fat and – for the British at least – low in food miles.
Food labels: Can we trust them?
Consumers shouldn’t worry that the nutrients in packaged foods are not the same as what’s stated on the labels, according to the NZFSA.
Ask the experts: Type 2 diabetes and cinnamon
Can taking cinnamon help control blood glucose levels?
Ask the experts: Salmon and omega-3
Do you get as much omega-3 from farmed salmon as you do from wild fish?
Waste less, save more!
We all feel bad throwing food away; it’s a waste of money and it’s bad for the environment. Here’s our 7-step guide to saving money and feeling better by becoming waste-free.
Gluten-free living: Practical solutions
Useful shopping and cooking advice for people who need to avoid gluten.
10 ways to fight heartburn
The discomfort of heartburn is familiar to most of us, but for some it's a constant pain - here's how to help prevent it.
What to do with: Brussels sprouts
Tips and ideas that will inspire you to cook and eat Brussels sprouts.
Spend less, shop smart: Dairy
Here's how to save money and choose healthier versions in the dairy section.
