For some, lockdown has completely thrown a spanner into routine and usual eating patterns. Hear what our in-house resident dietitian, Katrina Shepherd has to say about easing ourselves through the lockdown transition.
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Are you sick of cooking every single night during lockdown? Let an appliance do the hard work for you! Read our latest blog on why you should pull your slow-cooker out from the back of the cupboard.
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Here are some of our favourite ways to use the many varieties of spuds we have in New Zealand.
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The 2018 vegan documentary The Game Changers has raised quite a stir and dietitians and registered nutritionists have been inundated with questions about their thoughts on the movie. Nutritionist Regina Wypych has collated a few reviews from these experts in the area of human nutrition, to provide a better understanding of the content.
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If you love a succulent piece of beef or lamb you may be really confused at the moment. Who wouldn’t be? You’re probably hearing the constant narrative to reduce the amount of red meat you’re eating for health and environmental reasons. But, if your preference is to keep red meat on the plate, and if you consider how much you’re currently eating, the question is how much is enough and should you reduce the amount at all?
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Feeling tired and grumpy? Not been yourself recently? Constantly lacking energy or out of breath? These all sound like the result of a busy life, but dig a bit deeper and the answer could be in your blood. Specifically, how much oxygen is getting carried to your muscles, organs and brain, all comes down to having enough iron in the body, and why many young women in New Zealand are suffering as a consequence. Take the quiz to see whether you could be suffering from the symptoms of iron deficiency.
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Our latest episode in the Let’s Talk Food NZ podcast series casts the spotlight on the silent epidemic of iron deficiency in our teenage girls, where Ministry of Health data indicates a third don’t achieve their daily iron intake.
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Fatigue, lethargy, frequent infections and reduced resistance to cold. It may surprise you that these commonplace symptoms are often caused by iron deficiency and can be easily avoided by increasing your iron intake. Here’s some tips for how to do it.
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From meat-free Monday to Veganuary, there’s been a lot in the news recently about going meat-free or cutting down our consumption – whether it’s for health or environmental reasons. We take a look at why this might not be necessary.
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Here’s a list of science-supported foods that can help boost your immune system and defend against those nasty bugs.
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The Mediterranean diet is currently regarded by many people as one of the healthiest ways to eat. So how does red meat fit into this diet?
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Fibre not only contributes to digestive health and keeps our bowel movements regular as grandma suggested, but it’s also good for our gut bugs and can contribute to longevity. Here’s a look at why fibre is so important for our health.
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Parenthood making you feel fatigued? Can’t concentrate; feel the cold easily; or are you always getting sick? Symptoms of iron deficiency are easy to ignore when you have others to look out for before yourself. This is how can you start putting yourself first.
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In the spirit of bettering ourselves, but being firmly rooted in the real world we’ve come up with some suggestions that aren’t going to change you overnight but are achievable and will help you make a positive change to your lifestyle in 2019.
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In response to this change in eating patterns and to keep up with international trends, meat processors are seeing opportunities to respond to consumer demand. In the new innovation category at this year’s sausage competition, there was the first ever flexitarian sausage.
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A healthy diet and lifestyle can really take a hammering over Christmas. From family dinners, to work Christmas parties, and end of year get-togethers. there are plenty of opportunities to over-indulge this silly season. We look at what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle this Christmas.
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Many of our young children aren’t eating what they should. We look at why this trend is so concerning
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In this day and age of increasing numbers of people challenged with mental health issues, it is vital to know that food is more than a fuel and a provider of all important nutrients. The sharing of kai around a table is about meaningful connection, the sharing of ideas, arguing, laughing, caring, crying, making new friends, trying new foods and expressing love.
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Sustaining your teens appetite may seem like a daunting task at times, especially if your teen is pretty active. Here’s a simple guide to ensure that your teen is eating right.
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Grass-fed, free-range and locally sourced are just a few of the reasons why New Zealand nutritionists and dietitians recommend you to keep eating lamb.
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