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november
Features from the November 2008 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Gregg's champion Freestyle Cooking
Freestyle Cooking is a pioneering approach to meal preparation that has been gathering steam internationally.
In the garden: Potatoes
Plant some potatoes mid-late October for a home-grown Christmas potato salad.
Everyday shopping: Crackers
You may think crackers are healthy, but some have as much fat, salt and kilojoules as the average potato chip.
Spend less, shop smart: Bulk bins
You walk past them every time you go to the supermarket, and you’ve seen the specialist bulk stores – here’s why it’s time to investigate bulk bins.
Weight-loss tips for men: Sizing yourself up
Weight-loss expert Andrew Dickson has advice for blokes who think of themselves as ‘naturally big’.
Pistachios for heart health
Researchers have found pistachio nuts can help lower LDL-cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol).
6000+ kids sign up at mission-on.co.nz
Mission-On aims to give five to 12-year-old children opportunities to learn about nutrition and fuelling their bodies.
We love beef and lamb
Kiwis are enjoying their beef and lamb more than ever, according to recent market research results.
1,000,000,000 jars of Vegemite
The one billionth jar of Vegemite has been produced in Australia, 85 years after it was launched.
Look after Mum!
The impact of a mother’s health on the household diet cannot be overstated, according to research from the Health Sponsorship Council.
Green prescription gets us moving
When a health professional prescribes written advice to be physically active, it makes a great difference to the patient's levels of activity.
Get the most out of your tea
Auckland University research has found the amount of antioxidants available in New Zealand teas is significantly higher than initially thought.
Supermarket for older shoppers
Britain’s first supermarket designed specifically for older people is about to open.
Naughty or nice? Sweet treats and snacks
There's good and bad news on snacks and sweet treats. Some disguise themselves as healthy, and others are not as bad as they seem!
Naughty or nice? Red meat
Does red meat cause cancer? And is farming animals for their red meat bad for the environment?
Naughty or nice? Drinks
What's the truth about coffee and juice? Is coffee as bad for us as it's made out to be, and conversely, is juicing as good?
Naughty or nice? Other proteins
Cholesterol and eggs, farmed salmon and sustainability, spirulina - what's the real deal?
Naughty or nice? Carbs
Depending on who you ask, carbs can make you fat and hinder your weight loss attempts. Should you really believe everything you've heard about pasta and potatoes?
Healthy foods that can harm you
Most of us assume daily foods are entirely safe. But that’s not necessarily the case.
Ask the experts: Drinking during meals
I've heard that we shouldn't drink with, or straight after our meals – is this true?
Ask the experts: Dishwashing liquid and cancer
I have heard that dishwashing liquid can cause cancer, is this true?
Five fast meal ideas
These tasty meals can be whipped up in no time at all, and are sure to keep your taste buds happy!
Overcoming weight-loss roadblocks
Every day we are faced with food temptations that make it hard to stick to weight-loss goals - here are practical tips and strategies to help stay on-track.
Fats and oils: Your questions answered
Fat is one of the most talked-about nutrients but one of the most misunderstood. We answer your questions so you can make healthier choices.
Asthma and eczema
A strong link between asthma and eczema is now globally recognised. We look at the role food plays in these conditions and how avoiding certain foods, especially those with sulfites, may help.
