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february
News and articles from the February 2010 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Ask the experts: Canned beetroot
Is the sugar in canned beetroot juice suitable for diabetics to eat?
Top tips to transform your teen!
This article was written by Otago University nutrition student Jessica Meads, who shares her tips on getting teenagers into healthy eating habits.
Boosting folic acid
Folic acid fortification in food is a bid to reduce the risk of pregnancies affected by Neural Tube Defect (NTD).
Science update: Iodine, the brain mineral
New Zealanders are at serious risk of iodine deficiency. We explain why iodine is important and how to make sure we’re getting enough.
Can food really change your mood?
Did you know that your brain relies on the food you eat to make its ‘mood’ chemicals?
Can food help depression?
What you eat may affect your likelihood of both developing, and of overcoming depression.
Why do I get so cranky when on a diet?
You seem to be on edge and snap at the slightest thing – could it be what you are / aren't eating?
Why IS comfort eating comforting?
Everything's better after one of Mum's fruit scones or a favourite slice from the bakery up the road - but why?
Why does sugar make kids 'hyper'?
There's more to that sugar rush to explain why kids have boundless energy after a sweet treat.
Ask Niki: Onions and garlic
Garlic and onions are present in so many recipes - but not everyone can tolerate them.
Beat those bugs
To enjoy plentiful fruits (and vegetables) from the garden, it's important to keep bugs under control.
How to boost long-chain omega-3
To promote good health and help prevent chronic disease you need long-chain omega-3: are you getting enough?
