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Ask the experts: Protein bars vs muesli bars
Post workout, choose the right food to give your body what it needs.
january
Eating garlic prevents cancer?
Allium vegetables, of which garlic and onion are members, appear to help protect us from a number of different cancers.
Thinking about food
Recent research has found that trying not to think about food may be counterproductive.
Plant foods reduce colorectal cancer?
In New Zealand, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in terms of both incidence and mortality, with men being at higher risk.
Sugarless foods bad for dogs
When giving food intended for human consumption to your dog, always be aware of the food ingredients.
Sugary drinks out of schools
Frucor Beverages and Coca-Cola Amatil have signed a voluntary agreement with the Government to progressively withdraw from selling full-sugar soft drinks and energy drinks to all New Zealand schools by December 2009.
Almonds and heart health
Eating nuts regularly has been associated with a protective effect on coronary heart disease, thought to be due to their cholesterol-lowering effect.
Dietitians raise alarm on allergy testing
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has warned parents about allergy and intolerance advice available on the internet.
Do you know your 4Cs and the 20+20 rule?
Food-borne illness caused by poor food handling practices in our homes is still a major health issue.
The benefits of donkey milk?
Maria Esther de Capovilla, the world’s oldest woman, died recently aged 116.
Green tea gets the green light on health
Lower mortality rates appear to go hand-in-hand with green tea consumption.
Trust the nutrition labels?
Researchers at the New South Wales Food Authority tested five samples of 70 different products purchased from supermarkets over a seven month period.
Allergen-free nuts?
Scientists have identified a new gene in peanuts that contains the codes for a protein with no apparent allergic effects.
Prostate cancer linked with selenium?
Research at the University of Auckland has suggested that certain genotypes, and serum selenium levels, interact to affect the risk of prostate cancer.
The truth about artificial sweeteners
Depending on who you talk to, artificial sweeteners are a useful alternative to sugar or a chemical minefield. So what are the facts?
Picky eaters
Convincing picky eaters to eat fruit and vegetables is a daily battle for many parents. We give you tips for tackling this common problem.
Ask the experts: Insulin resistance
What does 'insulin-resistant' mean and am I at risk of diabetes?
Allergic reactions: Symptoms and course of action
How can you tell if someone is having an allergic reaction and what should you do?
Shopping tips for allergy sufferers
Specific things to look out for when shopping for allergy sufferers.
Food preparation tips for allergy sufferers
Cross contamination is a genuine risk for severe allergy sufferers. Here are some food preparation tips for keeping food safe.
Eat a rainbow
The different colours in fruits and vegetables signal the presence of different groups of phytochemicals, so aim to ‘eat a rainbow’ every day to gain maximum health benefits.
Tips for getting kids to eat fruit and vegetables
Fruit and veges are inexpensive, healthy and delicious and too many of our kids don't eat enough of them for good health. Here are some tips for increasing the fruit and vege content in a way your child will eat.
Saccharin: Is it safe?
Saccharin is a commonly used sweetener in drinks and foods. But what is and is it safe?
Aspartame: Is it safe?
Aspartame is commonly used as a sweetener in food and beverages. But is it safe?
Ask the experts: Artificial sweeteners
I read on the internet that artificial sweeteners are unsafe. Are they?
Cooking with sweeteners
Sweeteners do not always work in recipes the same way as sugar. Here are some tips when cooking with sweeteners.
Alternative sweeteners
Confused as to which sweeteners have been used in your favourite product? We demystify the numbers.
Know your sweeteners
A quick guide to some common alternative sweetener brands, their kilojoule content and what to use them for.
