Download recipe index
This index makes finding recipes in HFG magazine easy.
What's in season?
Eating seasonally is usually cheaper. Download this handy poster to find out what produce is in season now.
Serving size poster
What does a serving look like? Print out this handy chart for the serving recommendations from the Ministry of Health for the main food groups.
Free downloads and posters
Here you'll find a selection of handy downloads and posters for you to print out and keep.
Shopping list February 2012 issue
Shopping list for bold recipe items listed in the menu planner on pages 48-49 of February 2012 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Shopping list January 2012 issue
Shopping list for bold recipe items listed in the menu planner on pages 44-45 of January 2012 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Bristol stool chart
Is your digestive health in top condition? Use this Bristol Stool Chart to help determine your intestinal health.
Shopping list
A shopping list is a stress buster as well as a money saving tool. Making the decisions before you get to the supermarket means you'll be less tempted to over-spend.
Meals in minutes
Banish kitchen stress with these simple meal ideas that can be whipped up in no time.
Favourite meals
Add your favourites to this list so you've always got great ideas on hand for those days when you're lacking inspiration in the kitchen.
Food and symptom diary
A food and symptom diary can help you investigate whether specific foods are triggering an unpleasant response in your body, such as bloating for example.
Great flavour combinations
You'll never be stuck for inspiration if you print out this handy chart and keep it in your pantry.
Meal planning
Let’s face it, we all have days when we really are just too busy or too stressed to cook. But often the hard part is deciding what to cook, with the ingredients in the cupboard, in the time we have available.
Pantry checklists
Use these HFG pantry checklists to make sure you always have healthy ingredients you’re actually going to use on hand.
Weekly food diary
Why keep a food diary? A food diary is a powerful tool to help you become more aware of your eating habits and activity levels.
What does a serving look like?
We see a lot of information about servings in nutrition advice and on food packaging. If you've ever wondered what a 'serving' of a particular food looks like, this guide is for you.
What's in season?
Eating seasonally is usually cheaper, as in-season fruit and veges are abundant so usually cost less. Think of the price of avocados at the height of their season compared to the middle of winter when they’re imported.
Healthy eating reward chart for kids
Convincing picky eaters to eat fruit and vegetables is a daily battle for many parents.
Label-reading guide
All food labels have to have certain information on them, but it can be hard to decipher. Here's a handy guide on what information has to be on a label.
Guide to buying fish
Fish is healthy, easy to prepare, quick to cook and needs very few culinary additions to create a tasty meal. But often we perceive it as too expensive to include in our weekly meals.

