Posts in Advice
Swap Fortnite for a farm

Minimising the amount of time our kids spend on devices and getting them outdoors is good for their development, gets them active, and provides opportunities for family time and happy memories. Here’s why you should give farms a look this school holiday.

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All or nothing – or something in between? Moderation’s back, and it never left the building

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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10 tips to improve your iron intake

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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Let food be thy medicine

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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Red meat's place in the Mediterranean Diet

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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Cooking on a budget: Simple tips to make your meat go further

It can be a challenge for the household grocery shopper to find a range of ingredients to feed a hungry family week after week under budget constraints, but it can be done. Here’s a look at how.

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Fibre - more than meets the gut

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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Health & Nutrition tips for working parents

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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Our tips & tricks for school lunches

Kids have hundreds of school lunches ahead of them – how can you add some variety to their week through their mid-day meals?

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Are our babies eating healthy enough?

Many of our young children aren’t eating what they should. Recent research has shown by nine months of age, more than half of kiwi babies…

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How to make your meat go further
Why lamb is still on the plate – NZ Nutrition Professionals weigh in

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 as excitement continues to build ahead of National Lamb Day on Thursday 24 May.

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Unlocking the potential of food

It’s #DietitiansDay today with a theme we love - unlocking the #potentialoffood. That’s because we know food is more than nutrients and taste - it provides us with a means to feel, heal, fuel, perform, discover, enjoy and more.

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