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Ask the experts: Coconut oil
There is a lot of conflicting information and advice around about coconut oil - what is the real story?
august
Articles and news bites from the August 2009 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Depression: Can a healthy lifestyle help?
How to tell if you’re depressed – or just feeling blue – and what you do about it.
Ask the experts: Cheese and trans fat
Can cooking cheese at high temperatures increase its level of trans fat?
Ask the experts: Skincare for coeliacs
Can people with coeliac disease use skincare products that contain wheat?
Ask the experts: Vegetarian teenagers
My teenage daughter is a vegetarian - is she missing out on important nutrients?
What to do with: Navel oranges
A beautifully ripened, sweet, juicy orange is wonderful to eat on its own but there are lots of other things you can do with oranges while they're in season.
What to do with: Pumpkin
When pumpkins are in season, it's nice to spend a Sunday afternoon cooking and popping ready-made meals and pumpkin-based fillings in the freezer.
Gardening tips for August
It's important to keep your gardening up all through winter if you want lots of fresh veges in spring.
Help for migraines
Australian researchers have found supplements of folate and vitamin B can significantly reduce the frequency, severity and disability of migraines.
VITAL information for allergic consumers
Many food manufacturers in New Zealand and Australia will be using a new system for identifying possible cross-contact by food allergens.
Vibration plate machines may help weight-loss
New research provides the first evidence that vibration plate exercise machines may help you lose weight and trim harmful belly fat between the organs.
Can you outsmart your cravings?
Yes! We have sought out expert advice on overcoming yearnings for chocolate, biscuits, chips and more...
Java junkies
Drink caffeine before your workout and you'll train harder, says research published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
Better breakfast
More research that shows simple changes to your breakfast will help your overall health.
Brands to solve climate crisis?
Consumers are calling on brands to take responsibility for reducing the impact of climate change, according to a study by Havas Media.
HFG guide to: Gravy
We guide you through the convenient options available for ready-made gravies and sauces.
Healthy workplaces: Good for all
According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in Bilbao, Spain, every three-and-a-half minutes somebody in the EU dies from work-related causes.
Kiwi women concerned about their tummies
Seven out of 10 New Zealand women admit their tummies are their most hated body part, according to research from Jenny Craig.
Master the supermarket
We take a walk around the supermarket aisles and give you advice on how to be a more savvy shopper.
Yum yum
French scientists have found the emotions expressed toward food by other people affect the desirability of those foods.
Keep up the exercise!
Adults are not active enough, says research from a 22-year-long study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Ask Claire: Healthy weight-gain for seniors
Tips for the older generation on how to keep your weight up to a healthy level.
Ask the experts: Peanut butter sandwiches
Is it ok for my 16-month-old son to eat peanut butter sandwiches and jam sandwiches occasionally?
Ask the experts: Blackstrap molasses
Is blackstrap molasses the only molasses available in New Zealand?
The culprits behind your cravings
Understanding the reasoning behind why we crave may help us exercise control when it comes to any cravings.
Strategies for mastering the supermarket
Supermarket shopping savvy allows you to make the most of any deals, and you'll avoid any ploys encouraging unnecessary spending.
