Year: 2016
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Health
In the drink
In an independent survey conducted by Canstar Blue, 38 per cent of the 1437 surveyed New Zealanders said they regularly…
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Christine Rogan, Alcohol Healthwatch health promotion advisor and FASD project coordinator explains a common, preventable cause of disability in children.…
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Women sipping their way to high cholesterol
Sugary drinks can contribute to poor heart health. A five-year study of more than 4000 US women aged 46-84, without…
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French say ‘non’ to food waste – should we do the same?
The French are a pretty innovative nation. They lead the world in style and they’re pretty good at putting ingredients…
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Coconut: the good oil?
It’s easy to assume that coconut oil is well-established as a ‘healthy’ oil, these days, so entrenched is it in…
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Is the obesity solution in the garden?
Last week I spoke at the launch of the Empower Project, a joint initiative between Garden to Table and Life…
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Flatulence-causing foods
Q: “I’ve been on a high-protein, low-carb diet for two months now and since I started this diet, I fart…
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Lemon Detox Diet
There’s been a lot of publicity over the Lemon Detox Diet. We answer your questions about this much-discussed, and not…
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Top 10 Energy-Boosting Nutrition Strategies
There is an energy crisis in America—and I am not talking about natural resources. We all want to feel alert,…
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A Superfood Smoothie Bowl You’ll Love
If you’re looking to take your healthy breakfast to the next level, you could transform your morning smoothie by a)…
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