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Are whole grains good for you?
Are you following a low carbo diet? Its the quality of carbs that count. New research shows that higher whole grain and bran intakes are consistently associated with a 16-30% lower risk of heart disease. Read more
Omega 3’s: What you need to know
We hear Omega 3’s mentioned a lot in the media as being powerful super nutrients that protect our health.Where do they come from and how much do we need? Check out this great Biting Truth article. Read more
Start them right
Healthy Tasmania is a great website to help parents with resources on feeding children, how to shape a child’s body image & much more Read more
Is Ghee healthier than butter?
What is Ghee and how does it compare to butter as a cooking agent and source of fat in our diet? Read more
Mate with a plate-Angela Berrill
This month we support Dietitian Angela Berrill whose interview with Wendyl Nissen on Radio Live is easy to listen to and very informative Read more
NZ children’s exposure to alcohol advertising
Researchers have found that NZ children are exposed to alcohol advertising around 4.5 times/day. Does this matter? What can we do? Read more
Is the Keto Diet right for you?
Is the high fat Ketogenic Diet right for you? Find out the pros and cons and who should definitely not rely on this diet for weight loss. Read more
Health & equity impacts of climate change on NZ
Climate change could endanger our food supply and economic growth. But making changes now could help stabilise life on earth and improve our longterm health. Find out why. Read more