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Ask the experts: Canned beetroot
Is the sugar in canned beetroot juice suitable for diabetics to eat?
february
Beef and lamb good for your bones
Slapping a steak on the barbie could give another meaning to 'slip, slop, slap' this summer.
Seafood and eat it
Are you a fan of seafood but want to know more about how to choose, store, handle or cook it?
We're not honest about our food intake
Researchers in Tehran recently looked at the differences between people’s reported energy (kilojoule) consumption and their actual consumption.
Would you modify your diet if we made it worth your while?
Could 'We’ll pay you to lose weight' be a future government health campaign?
Low protein diet may help protect from cancer?
New research from the USA suggests that a low protein diet may help protect against cancer.
McDonald's makes oil change
McDonald’s New Zealand has taken a step forward with oil changes, resulting in a blend that is lower in saturated fat and virtually trans fat free.
Music while you eat?
That relaxing music at your favourite restaurant might not only be good for the atmosphere.
Migraines
A migraine headache is a painfully disabling and recurring condition that affects a large number of New Zealanders.
Back to school: How to avoid lunch box drama
Ah yes, after the long summer holiday, we are often quietly pleased to see our kids get back into the routine of school. Need some new lunch box ideas?
Why you should eat: Rice
Rice is one of the world's staple foods. We look at why rice is such a great food.
Eat well, spend less: Heaven preserve us
Preserving is a bit of a lost art. We revive it here and show you how to make the most of the abundant seasonal produce.
How to choose: Salad dressings
We guide you through the many options available on the salad dressing shelf and help you choose dressings that suit you.
Health assessment: Margaret
We look at Margaret's eating and exercise habits and give her some advice.
Stopping the weight-gain: Leaving home
When you first leave home, it can be easy to make unhealthy food choices and gain weight. We help you avoid this trap.
Stopping the weight-gain: To have and to hold
How do you avoid the weight gain that seems to happen as soon as you move in together or get married?
Stopping the weight-gain: Eating for two
Gaining weight is an essential part of pregnancy, but too much or too little can cause concern.
Stopping the weight-gain: Middle-age spread
Is increasing age an excuse for middle-age spread or is it a reason?
Stopping the weight-gain: Menopause
Menopause is well known as being a time when weight is gained. Eating well and being active are key.
New Year's resolution: Weight loss
Tummy trimming tips to help you achieve your New Year's weight loss resolution.
Migraine triggers
There are lots of potential triggers and they can vary from one person to another. We investigate the most common triggers.
Tips to help you avoid migraines
While migraines can be triggered by a variety of factors, if you suffer from migraines, there are some things you can do that may help you avoid getting them.
Types of rice
Confused about all the different types of rice available? This will help you choose the right rice for your needs.
