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How climate change could make our food less nutritious
In this TED talk epidemiologist Kristie Ebi explores the possible effects of green gases on the nutrient composition of foods, who this will most effect and what needs to be done. Read more
Want to avoid obesity? Going nuts might help
If you want to avoid piling on the weight, switching just half a daily serving of junk food for nuts may help, according to US scientists. There may be other benefits. Find out… Read more
Health check: are raw food claims overcooked?
The raw food diet is mostly plant-based but is it as good as it sounds? Does cooking certain foods offer any superior advantages to our health? Find out. Read more
5 Simple steps to protect your heart
Are you at risk of developing heart disease? Find out by downloading these free new booklets from the Australian Heart Foundation covering heart protection and much more. Read more
Kids in the kitchen
Don’t tell kids a food is healthy and they will eat it by the barrel full. Alice Zaslavsky offers up her ideas on how to build children’s curiosity in the world of food Read more
3 ways to measure your adaptability and how to improve i
Why might it be more important to be adaptable than smart in a tech driven world? Watch this Ted Talk with Natalie Fratto as she explains 3 ways you can measure your adaptability and how you can improve it Read more
Does NZ produced red meat have a role in a healthy, sustainable diet?
Should we swap our beef and lamb for a whole food plant based diet in order to feed the masses and improve the health of our people and the planet? Hear what a panel of scientists and food industry experts have to say Read more
Bittersweet- Does sugar feed cancer?
Cancer is New Zealand’s number one killer but making dietary changes can help to reduce some of the risk factors. Does sugar feed cancer? Oncology specialist Dietitians from Oncore Nutrition share their knowledge. Read more