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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.

Eat, drink and be healthy

Eat, drink and be healthy

We look at the challenge of eating well over the...

Fact or fiction: Wheatgrass

Fact or fiction: Wheatgrass

Is a shot of wheatgrass really the same as eating...

Fact or fiction: Taking vitamins gives you energy

Fact or fiction: Taking vitamins gives you energy

Vitamins give you energy – but will taking extra vitamins make...

Take control of your cholesterol

Take control of your cholesterol

One in 12 New Zealand adults takes medication for cholesterol...

How to choose salad and cooking oils

How to choose salad and cooking oils

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains what oil to choose for different...

New Year’s resolution: Weight loss

New Year’s resolution: Weight loss

Tummy trimming tips to help you achieve your New Year's...

What to do with tangelos

What to do with tangelos

Enjoy a healthy dessert and load up on vitamin C...

Are you a food addict?

Are you a food addict?

Do you ever feel out of control around food? Caitlin...

Health assessment: Michael

Health assessment: Michael

Our nutrition and exercise expert looks at Michael's eating and...

What to do with natural yoghurt

What to do with natural yoghurt

We all know natural yoghurt is good for us. These...

Science update: Selenium

Science update: Selenium

Why do we need selenium?The mineral selenium is incorporated into...

Diets and allergies: Are you missing essential nutrients?

Diets and allergies: Are you missing essential nutrients?

Allergies and food intolerances are on the rise, and vegan...

Feel fabulous over 50: Heart health

Feel fabulous over 50: Heart health

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in...

Foods to boost B vitamins

Foods to boost B vitamins

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains how to get the essential Bs.Meet...

Managing diabetes

Managing diabetes

Diabetes NZ gives advice on what to do and how...

How to choose breakfast cereals for kids

How to choose breakfast cereals for kids

There are so many cereals to choose from! Here are...

New ways to save money: Clever cooking

New ways to save money: Clever cooking

On a budget? Save money in the kitchen with our...

Food safety tip: Reheating leftovers

Food safety tip: Reheating leftovers

Leftovers need to go in the fridge as soon as...

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