Folic acid and iodine message not getting through
Kiwi women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are...
Healthy Food Guide2021-01-08 13:34:06
Vitamin B3 helps prevent miscarriage and birth defects...
A study using mice has shown that adequate levels of...
Healthy Food Guide2017-11-29 14:17:59
Why we need folate
Also known as vitamin B9, or folic acid in supplement...
Healthy Food Guide2021-09-24 14:58:36
Most of us don’t need vitamin D supplements...
An analysis by University of Auckland researchers shows that unless...
Healthy Food Guide2022-02-17 15:17:31
The diseases your diet can save you from
How is it possible people in developed countries are showing...
Healthy Food Guide2021-02-17 12:46:24
‘Superfoods’ vs everyday heroes
Is it worth shelling out for ‘supercharged’ ingredients? We compare...
Healthy Food Guide2019-04-15 11:43:01
Research roundup: Vitamin D
The role that vitamin D plays in helping to prevent...
Healthy Food Guide2022-02-17 15:19:00
Shopping for more magnesium
With just a few simple swaps you can increase your...
Healthy Food Guide2022-05-24 11:17:37
Shopping for more selenium
Many New Zealanders aren’t getting enough of the antioxidant selenium....
Healthy Food Guide2018-11-08 16:00:55
Shopping for more zinc
Zinc is a vital mineral that cannot be stored by...
Healthy Food Guide2018-11-08 15:58:27
Shopping for more iodine
Iodine is an essential nutrient in our diets, even though...
Healthy Food Guide2018-11-08 15:55:38
Shopping for more vitamin E
Most New Zealanders have less than the optimal amount of...
Healthy Food Guide2018-11-08 15:50:21
Behind the science: Magnesium
This mineral plays an important role in maintaining good health....
Healthy Food Guide2017-04-03 16:44:01
Essential nutrients your family could be missing
Research shows that popping vitamin and mineral supplements isn’t necessary...
Healthy Food Guide2020-03-23 09:48:34
Ask the experts: Fish oil supplements
Q: "What is the optimum amount of fish oil to...
Healthy Food Guide2017-04-03 16:45:43
Ask the experts: Vitamin C in kiwifruit
Q: “I would like to know if the golden kiwifruit...
Healthy Food Guide2017-04-03 16:54:48
Ask the experts: Dry skin
Q. "I get cracks on the corners of my mouth all...
Healthy Food Guide2017-04-03 16:56:04
Ask the experts: Ash on food labels
Q: "I have noticed on a few labels lately the...
Healthy Food Guide2017-04-03 17:25:38