Thank you to our 2019 outgoing Ambassador Chefs

2019 was an amazing year working with five talented chefs around the country. Each chef has brought their unique culinary style and story to the table and we hope you have been as inspired by them as we have. Watch below to see a snapshot.

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Food Hui 2019 - A summary from Eat New Zealand

Earlier this month we attended Day 2 of the Food Hui, hosted by EAT NEW ZEALAND. It was a thought provoking day with a great range of interesting speakers who came together to discuss all aspects of the New Zealand food scene. It was a great day.

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Game changer or fame gainer?

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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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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Iron campaign points to worrying trends

A survey conducted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, which received over 5,500 responses, suggests that pointed to many Kiwis are suffering from the symptoms often attributed to iron deficiency.

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The Silent Epidemic: Iron deficiency is suffocating our teen girls

As World Iron Awareness Week kicks off, Beef + Lamb New Zealand shines a spotlight on the epidemic young women are facing in relation to iron deficiency for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.

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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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New Zealand Red Meat Industry responds to Ministry of Health Sustainable Health Sector Report

The red meat industry has responded to the concerning recommendations contained in the recent Ministry of Health Sustainability and Health Sector report.

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How to 'meat' the needs of the future

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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Latest red meat & bowel cancer study

Yesterday morning, a study titled Diet and colorectal cancer in UK Biobank: a prospective study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and grabbed New Zealand media’s attention given the study involved a New Zealand researcher from the University of Auckland.

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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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Women set to drive change in New Zealand's meat industry

Woman working in the meat industry have gathered for an inaugural meeting of the New Zealand chapter of Meat Business Women (MBW) in Napier this week, to outline their vision for a positive future for the sector.

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Dining destinations for your long Easter Weekend and beyond

With Easter and ANZAC Day falling within the same week this year, it’s the perfect time to throw in a bit of annual leave and take off to enjoy some autumn adventures around our beautiful country. Whether you’ve decided to go away or are planning a staycation at home, it’s a great opportunity to catch up with family and friends and share some food.

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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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Supporting young chefs through La Chaine Des Rotisseur

Beef + Lamb New Zealand were proud to be supporters of the recent young chef competition the 2019 Concours National des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs de la Nouvelle Zelande. The competition is a bi-annual event run by the New Zealand branch.

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