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Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

Why you should eat tomatoes

Why you should eat tomatoes

We explain the healthy benefits of tomatoes.As a native of...

5 ways to store food to make it last longer

5 ways to store food to make it...

Simply getting better at pantry and fridge/freezer storage can make...

What does ‘lite’ or ‘light’ mean?

What does ‘lite’ or ‘light’ mean?

This could mean one of many things, so don't be...

How much energy is in that snack bar?

How much energy is in that snack bar?

We compare the kilojoules in each snack bar to its...

Stopping the weight gain: Leaving home

Stopping the weight gain: Leaving home

When you first leave home, it can be easy to...

Top 10 healthy food traps

Top 10 healthy food traps

You may think these foods are healthy choices but moderation...

How do they make margarine and table spreads?

How do they make margarine and table spreads?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at how common foods...

Weight-loss tips for men: Real men do eat veges

Weight-loss tips for men: Real men do eat...

Weight-loss expert Andrew Dickson tells us how he discovered the...

How to choose salad dressings

How to choose salad dressings

We guide you through the many options available on the...

Five instant healthy dips

Five instant healthy dips

Whether you're entertaining or feeling peckish, a sure-fire filler is...

HFG guide to sugar and sweeteners

HFG guide to sugar and sweeteners

With so many different sweeteners available, it can be difficult...

A-ha moments that made a difference

A-ha moments that made a difference

We asked Healthy Food Guide readers to send us their...

Going gluten free for kids

Going gluten free for kids

Dietitian Anna Richards has helpful nutritional advice and strategies for...

How to make a healthy antipasto platter

How to make a healthy antipasto platter

It's a favourite way to entertain in the summer, but...

Back to basics: Knives

Back to basics: Knives

A good knife is an important kitchen utensil. Sarah Swain...

Preventing osteoporosis: What you need to do NOW

Preventing osteoporosis: What you need to do NOW

One in two NZ women and one in three NZ...

What to do with limes

What to do with limes

Add the fresh and tasty zing of lime to dressings,...

Weight-loss tips for men: Takeaways

Weight-loss tips for men: Takeaways

Men's weight-loss expert, Andrew Dickson gives blokes some tips on...

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