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Ask the experts: Digesting wheatgrass
We don't have enzymes in our stomachs to digest grass, so how can we digest wheatgrass?
october
Articles and news bites from the October 2009 issue of Healthy Food Guide.
Balancing your weight
ADVERTORIAL: Nutritionist Nikki Hart explains how low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame can help with weight management.
Kiwis going online for diagnosis
A recent survey of 1600 people found over a third of those who took part seek medical advice from internet-based resources rather than visiting their GP.
Father figures
The average age of fathers of new babies is 33 years, but one in 100 babies has a father aged 50 years or over.
Gluten-free kids: Breakfast and lunch
Adopting a gluten-free diet is often not easy for children or their families. Here are some ideas for easy, tasty, gluten-free breakfasts, lunches and snacks.
Diabetes: 2009 update
Diabetes is our nation’s fastest growing chronic disease, and it is affecting teenagers and children as well.
10 ways with: Yoghurt
Add a pottle (or two) of yoghurt to give your sweet or savoury dishes a creamier texture and flavour plus.
Residues in food in NZ still low
Tests on locally produced food show the average NZ diet presents no chemical residue food safety concerns.
Weight-loss tips for men: Listen to your body
I wrote, “Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full – a simple piece of advice”. But is it that easy?
Science update: Eggs and health
The truth about eggs - are they good or bad for us - and how many should we eat?
Gluten-free kids: Mealtimes, takeaways and eating out
Family meals can be the easiest to cope with as there are plenty of options with meat and veg; although eating out can be trickier.
Diabetes: Research update
Every year, thousands of research institutions release findings which help shed light on how to better manage, prevent, and maybe even cure diabetes.
What to do with: Celery
Rather than dipping celery sticks into the peanut butter jar, how about trying some of these ideas.
Teens need more sleep
Worried about your teen’s weight? Then, you may want to check how much sleep they’re getting each night.
Backtrack on plastic bags
We were disappointed to see Foodstuffs New Zealand back down on its policy of charging for plastic bags.
Weight-loss breakthroughs
Psychological insights into lasting weight-loss, and practical strategies for dealing with the foods you can’t live without.
The low-sacrifice 'diet'
In an extract from his book 'Weight Loss for Food Lovers', Dr George Blair-West explains his approach to lasting weight-loss.
Gluten-free kids: Nutritional intakes
Coeliac kids can have trouble absorbing nutrients, so it's important to manage their nutritional intake.
Diabetes: Commonly-asked questions
We answer the questions people newly-diagnosed with diabetes most often ask.
Kiwi kids learning from seek to fork
School gardens are becoming more common around the country, giving kids a chance to learn how food is grown. But often the missing link is how to cook the food once it’s been harvested.
Lose weight for your knees
Researchers have concluded that weight-loss is the single most important factor to slow osteoarthritis progression.
Ask the experts: Food and nails, hair and skin
We investigate the role food plays in the condition of nails, hair and skin.
Gluten-free kids: Coping with birthdays
Social occasions such as birthdays can be tough on a gluten-free kid. Depending on the severity of their intolerance to gluten, how you cope with birthdays will be different.
Ask Niki: Salt-reduced stock
We are regularly advised to reduce sodium in our diets, so where can you buy salt-reduced stock from?
HFG guide to: Fruit and vege juice
We investigate what goes into juices, and which varieties are the best buys.
Get more from your gym workout
If you want to perform more repetitions at the gym, allow five minutes' rest instead of two between sets, says research published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.
