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Ask the experts: Xylitol and stevia
Are artificial sweeteners Xylitol and Stevia okay to eat? Catherine Saxelby answers your question.
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Features from the June 2008 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Boost your brain power at any age
We explain how what we eat can make us smarter, sharper and more alert, from the womb to old age.
Healthy secrets to make over any meal
Here are more than 50 simple ways to give all your favourite meals a healthy makeover – no, you don’t need to give them up!
We don't know enough about healthy bones
A recent survey found only 5% of Kiwis were aware of the significance of vitamin D to bone health.
Supplements not 'nutrition insurance'
Taking vitamins and minerals won’t prolong your life, and some may even shorten it, according to a new research review.
Significant others can make or break dietary changes
Our partners or family members can have a big effect on whether we stick to a change of eating habits.
Oats for health!
Eating your oats is great for health in many ways, including helping with weight loss and high cholesterol, according to a recent review of studies on oat consumption.
Vegetables may protect against type 2 diabetes
Higher consumption of vegetables could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly 30%, according to a study involving over 64,000 middle-aged Chinese women.
Keeping a lid on winter energy
Winter means cooking long and slow and turning up the heater. Here are some tips to help keep your power bill under control, and be kinder to the environment.
What to do with: Brown lentils
Enjoy this protein-packed, fibre-rich food in these delicious dishes.
Ask the experts: Vitamin K
Which Vitamin K-containing foods, and in what quantities, can be eaten whilst taking Warfarin?
Ask the experts: Fresh vs dried foods
What is the nutritional value of fresh food compared to dried?
