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8 steps to healthy skin, hair and nails

As dietitian Cindy Williams explains, beauty really does come from the inside...Glossy hair, strong nails and glowing skin may be signs of a great beauty regime, but the importance of a great diet...
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Food and PCOS: How diet can help

About one in 10 NZ women have PCOS, and may struggle with excess weight and acne. We reveal how what you eat can help.If you've never heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) before, you could...
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Ask the experts: Food for gallstones

Q: "I have just had a couple of attacks of gallstones. I know that I have to watch my diet and avoid fatty-type foods, but I have difficulty finding recipes. What can I eat? Some information...
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How your hormones affect your health

Eating well, exercising and still struggling to slim down? If you have trouble shifting unwanted kilos or you're feeling low in energy, what you're eating might not be to blame. Nutritionist...
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Ask the experts: Food for broken bones

Q: "As a PE teacher and someone who loves to get involved in sport, I am relatively active. Two weeks ago I broke my ankle playing netball. I’m not allowed to weight-bear for six weeks and...
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Taste, smell and flavour: How it all works

We explain why we taste things the way we do, and what 'flavour' really means. The terms taste and flavour are often confused. 'Taste' refers specifically to the five basic tastes (...
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10 ways to fight heartburn

The discomfort of heartburn is familiar to most of us, but for some it's a constant pain – here's how to help prevent it.1. Eat smaller meals Avoid overeating, as this puts more...
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Real life story: Becoming a nutritionist

ADVERTORIAL: This article was supplied by Di McCauley, a Nutritionist/Medical Herbalist at Canterbury College of Natural Medicine. She tells us how she got into this field and what it's all about...
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Eating for a healthy prostate

Virginia McMillan talks to the experts about a common cancer for men – and what we can do to prevent it.What is the prostate?Many men won’t be able to tell you what or where their...
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Ask the experts: Candida

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about candida.Q: I’ve been told I have candida. What does that mean, and can it cause all the symptoms they say?A: Candidiasis, often...
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Science update: Iodine - the brain mineral

New Zealanders are at serious risk of iodine deficiency. HFG senior nutritionist Rose Care explains why iodine is important and how to make sure we're getting enough.Why do we need iodine?Used by...
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Ask the experts: Haemochromatosis

Q: "I would like some advice from your experts on a diet for those who suffer haemochromatosis." Kim A: Nutritionist Amanda Johnson responds: "Haemochromatosis is a metabolic disorder...
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Six readers share: How I reclaimed my health

Six Healthy Food Guide readers tell their inspiring stories of how they took control of their health challenges.Health challenge: ObesityEmma Dillon, 27 (Takanini, Auckland)Emma’s story"I...
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Kiwifruit helps IBS

A recent study showed that consuming two kiwifruit a day for four weeks improved the bowel function of IBS sufferers with constipation.Kiwifruit is believed to shorten colon transit time, increase...
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Feel fabulous over 50: Bone and joint health

The conditions which need attention are osteoporosis (weak bones) and arthritis (painful, stiff joints) – both pose a threat to independence and doing things you enjoy. Osteoporosis New Zealand...

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