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Ask the experts: Fast food nutrition information
Can I trust the nutrition information that fast food outlets provide?
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Ask the experts: Coconut cream vs evaporated milk
Which is healthier – lite coconut cream or evaporated milk?
september
Features from the September 2008 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Not all tomatoes are equal
Tomatoes grown organically have been proven to have a greater number of antioxidants than tomatoes grown conventionally.
Flatting tales
Here are some entertaining and sometimes hilarious flatting cooking stories sent in by readers.
Vitamin D no excuse to sun-bake
Research commissioned by Auckland’s Skin Institute found 27% of Kiwis used the need for vitamin D to justify overexposure to the sun.
Drink your tea for brain power
Older people who drink tea more often have better mental function than those who drink less tea, according to researchers in Singapore.
Malnutrition in UK hospitals
A hospital would be the last place you would expect to be at risk of malnutrition, but unfortunately, it's what's happening in the UK.
Omega-3s reduce heart attack risk
Long-chain omega-3s DHA and EPA play a vital role in reducing the incidence of heart attacks.
Our unhygienic cleaning habits
Kiwis are guilty of using their cleaning cloths on multiple surfaces, running the risk of cross contamination.
Advice for new parents from MOH
Industry codes of practice set by the Ministry of Health aim to look after the interests of parents and their babies.
Food industry responds to pressure
Food manufacturers in New Zealand are working to reformulate products with high salt, sugar and fat content.
Advertisers spend big on unhealthy ads
When it comes to spending money on promoting food, advertisers spend more money on fast food ads than on healthy food ads.
The psychology of eating
We reveal how we are tricked into eating, and show you ways to outwit your brain to stop overeating.
Living in a healthy flat
A practical guide to cooking and eating healthily when you’re sharing a house.
Food and mood
We explain what the latest research can tell us about how different food makes us feel, and why.
What to do with: Oranges
Jazz up any plain cake with a syrupy orange glaze and add interest to your salad with orange segments.
Citrus fruit
We all know citrus fruits contain a good amount of vitamin C, but there’s a lot more to them than the vitamins, minerals and fibre they contain.
Spend less, shop smart: Vegetables
A healthy diet is full of a variety of vegetables. Here are our tips on how to save money when it comes to buying veges.
The 30-minute indoor workout that works
Don’t let chilly spring weather keep you from exercising. This effective indoor workout will see you looking and feeling fit and fabulous.
