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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.

Colds and flu Q&A

Colds and flu Q&A

Nutritionist Rose Carr answers common questions about winter ills.Have I...

Food preparation tips for allergy sufferers

Food preparation tips for allergy sufferers

Cross contamination is a genuine risk for severe allergy sufferers....

Food and PCOS: How diet can help

Food and PCOS: How diet can help

About one in 10 NZ women have PCOS, and may...

Six readers share: How I reclaimed my health

Six readers share: How I reclaimed my health

Six Healthy Food Guide readers tell their inspiring stories of...

Joining up to slim down: Weight Watchers

Joining up to slim down: Weight Watchers

We took a look at Weight Watchers to find out:...

Feel fabulous over 50: Eye health

Feel fabulous over 50: Eye health

The good news is 75 per cent of eye diseases...

Menu plan for singles

Menu plan for singles

It can be difficult trying to cut your food bill...

Science update: Eggs and health

Science update: Eggs and health

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the latest science and...

Menu plan for couples

Menu plan for couples

It can be difficult trying to cut your food bill...

Spend less, shop smart: Vegetables

Spend less, shop smart: Vegetables

A healthy diet is full of a variety of vegetables....

Weight-loss tips for men: Munchies

Weight-loss tips for men: Munchies

Andrew Dickson shares tips for blokes on how to beat...

Science update: Sodium chloride (salt)

Science update: Sodium chloride (salt)

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr reminds us that the problem with...

What to do with pumpkin

What to do with pumpkin

The low-downBuying: Pumpkins in New Zealand are commonly the Crown...

I’m pregnant: What can I eat?

I’m pregnant: What can I eat?

It can be a challenge to feel confident with your...

Spend less, shop smart: Fruit

Spend less, shop smart: Fruit

It's recommended we eat at least two servings of fruit...

What to do with figs

What to do with figs

Figs are a luscious treat, so make the most of...

Are you getting enough iron?

Are you getting enough iron?

A guide on how to meet your body's iron needs,...

Preserving basics

Preserving basics

If you've never done it, preserving can seem daunting. But...

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