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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.

Weight-loss tips for men: Meat

Weight-loss tips for men: Meat

We give blokes some ideas for new ways to enjoy...

Exercise for best results

Exercise for best results

Whether you want to lose weight, reduce stress, get active...

Taste, smell and flavour: How it all works

Taste, smell and flavour: How it all works

We explain why we taste things the way we do,...

Growing your own veges

Growing your own veges

Having a kitchen garden is a great way to save...

Milk for young children

Milk for young children

Is milk safe for young children, and if so, what...

Health assessment: Kelly

Health assessment: Kelly

Kelly Sagar won Healthy Food Guide's 'Win a consultation with...

How to grow strawberries

How to grow strawberries

For summer-ready strawberries, now’s the time to get growing.Strawberries are...

Allergies: Myths and facts

Allergies: Myths and facts

Everyone's talking about food allergies. We explain the myths and...

Hydration for exercise

Hydration for exercise

Water, sports drinks, 'energy' drinks and coffee - which is...

Depression: Can a healthy lifestyle help?

Depression: Can a healthy lifestyle help?

One in 10 New Zealanders are expected to have an...

10 ways with red wine

10 ways with red wine

There’s no need to let leftover red wine go to...

Spend less, shop smart: Dairy

Spend less, shop smart: Dairy

Here's how to save money and choose healthier versions in...

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Aging populations in developed countries suffer high rate of blindness...

Get your omega-3 from fish

Get your omega-3 from fish

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains why we need to include omega-3...

How do they make milk?

How do they make milk?

In the first of a new series, HFG senior nutritionist...

Waste less, save more!

Waste less, save more!

We all feel bad throwing food away; it’s a waste...

What does ‘whole grain’ mean?

What does ‘whole grain’ mean?

We know it's healthy – but what does whole grain...

Exercise for weight loss: Getting started

Exercise for weight loss: Getting started

Follow this exercise plan to increase your activity level. If you...

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