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August 2018

The latest recipes and health advice from the team at Healthy Food Guide.

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Chicken, pumpkin and ricotta lasagne

Chicken, pumpkin and ricotta lasagne

In season mid-winter: Rosemary, spinach

In season: Rosemary, spinach

Fresh this month (Harvested in New Zealand gardens in August) Spinach This...

5 misleading nutrition myths you probably believe

Science update: misleading nutrition myths

Fact or fiction? Tim Crowe investigates the myths and rumours...

Fragrant chicken curry

Fragrant chicken curry

Vitamin C to be trialed as life-saver

Vitamin C to be trialed as life-saver

Intravenous vitamin C infusions are being tested to see if...

Secrets to stop sugar cravings

Secrets to stop sugar cravings

Do you hunger for something sweet half an hour after...

Step away from the vehicle

Step away from the vehicle

People who walk or cycle to work are less likely...

Cauliflower mac ’n’ cheese with rye crumbs

Cauliflower mac ’n’ cheese with rye crumbs

Spicy pumpkin and prosciutto pizzas

Homemade Takeaways

Spicy pumpkin and prosciutto pizzas

Bowel cancer-gut bug link

Bowel cancer-gut bug link

New Zealand scientists have identified a gut bacteria species they...

Should you go low carb?

Should you go low carb?

Low-carb diets are back in a big way, but that...

How to make pancakes

How to make pancakes

It’s one of the most-searched items on Google – everyone...

Garlic prawn and basil risotto

Garlic prawn and basil risotto

Weeknight meal plan: Beef soup, potato fritters, beef tacos, chicken curry

Weeknight meal planner - Winter 6

Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are...

Fruit nigiri

Fruit nigiri

Are you hitting your nutrition targets?

Essential nutrition: Have you got the winning numbers?

The way we feel can be an indication of whether...

Label detective: Health claims

Label detective: Health claims

Lots of product labels make health and nutrition content claims,...

Spicy beef soup

Curries, Asian-style

Spicy beef soup

Lamb racks with onion cream sauce and crispy potatoes

Lamb racks with onion cream sauce and crispy...

Turmeric and lemon parsnip cake

Turmeric and lemon parsnip cake

More for less: Can you eat well on a low income?

More for less: Can you eat well on...

How much does it cost to eat healthily? Is healthy...

How to dice an onion

How to dice an onion

Want to get a perfectly diced onion? All it takes...

Sun-dried tomato and roasted capsicum muffins

Sun-dried tomato and roasted capsicum muffins

Portion distortion: How big is your plate?

Portion distortion: How big is your plate?

Can the size of your plate affect how much you...

Cauliflower and potato fritters with winter spinach and roasted carrot salad

Cauliflower and potato fritters with winter spinach and...

Saucy chocolate pudding

Saucy chocolate pudding

How to stir-fry meat

How to stir-fry meat

Sick of your chicken, pork or beef stir-fries producing watery,...

Italian-style fish with capers and polenta

Italian-style fish with capers and polenta

Backing off from the booze

Backing off from the booze

I’ve had a few conversations lately with non-drinkers, sharing their...

Lamb tacos

Lamb tacos

Footcare for diabetics

Footcare for diabetics

Taking good care of your feet is important for all...

Extra-virgin benefits

Extra-virgin benefits

Upgrading to extra-virgin olive oil, which is processed without high...

Turmeric chicken bites with vege rice bowl

Turmeric chicken bites with vege rice bowl

Step away from the vehicle

Step away from the vehicle

People who walk or cycle to work are less likely...

August 2018 issue: 10 things we learnt

Staying fit in winter

Staying fit in winter

Getting outside to exercise is daunting in the cold and...

Beef kofta with Mediterranean salad

Beef kofta with Mediterranean salad

Baked eggplant with cranberry and mint

Baked eggplant with cranberry and mint

Kale, feta and tomato chicken bundles

Kale, feta and tomato chicken bundles

Smart swaps: Lower cost

Smart swaps: Lower cost

Everyone’s always on the lookout for a bargain, even at...

How much calcium is in your groceries?

How much calcium is in your groceries?

We know that milk is good for our bones, but...

Beef and kimchi tacos

Homemade Takeaways

Beef and kimchi tacos

Specs wearers knew it

Specs wearers knew it

Well-educated people really are more likely to wear glasses. A recent...

Soy ginger chicken with winter slaw

Soy ginger chicken with winter slaw

Mushroom and parmesan quinoa muffins

Mushroom and parmesan quinoa muffins

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