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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.

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Migraine triggers

There are lots of potential triggers and they can vary...

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Coffee machines

Which type of coffee maker best suits you and your...

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Fact or fiction: More protein means bigger muscles

Seeing big, beefy bodybuilders chugging down protein shakes makes it...

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The work trap

Here are some tips – or a wake-up call –...

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Extreme makeover: Lasagne and macaroni cheese

Favourites on everyone's list of comfort foods, they can be...

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Living with diabetes

Diabetes is an increasing health problem for New Zealanders and...

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Fact or fiction: Drinking milk increases mucus

This is a wide-spread theory. But is it really true? Here's...

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Coeliac disease: Symptoms, diagnosis, help

Like many Western countries it's estimated that around 1 to...

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Research roundup: Vitamin D

The role that vitamin D plays in helping to prevent...

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Fact or fiction: Spicy foods cause stomach ulcers

We all used to believe this. But now we know:...

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HFG guide to frozen potatoes

You may think hot chips would be a no-no from...

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HFG guide to bread

Bread is a good food, but not all bread is...

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HFG guide to rice

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr tells us how to select a...

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HFG guide to meal-base sauces

When you’re too busy or simply lack inspiration in the...

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HFG guide to fruit and vegetable juice

Fruit and vegetable drinks may claim to have health benefits,...

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HFG guide to stock

While stock can add great flavour to savoury recipes, it...

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HFG guide to muesli bars

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr helps us choose the healthier options...

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HFG guide to spreads

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr finds healthier spreads for the table...

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