In the quest to increase your iron levels, there are plenty of options on the table. However, good old-fashioned food is a stand-out and the path to optimal health often leads us back to the basics – the food we put on our plates.
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Here are four key take outs from the game-changing ‘Lifetime Climate Impacts of Diet Transitions: A Novel Climate Change Accounting Perspective’ report.
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What has happened to balance? When did people start perceiving animal foods as being bad for our health? Why does it have to be either-or? Nutritionist Regina Wypych with a defense of animal-sourced foods.
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Did you know that there are people in our communities that may be malnourished? It’s hard to imagine in our land of plenty, however, malnutrition can happen to anyone, regardless of their body size or age. New research recently published suggests up to 68% of older New Zealanders (aged 65 years and older) are at risk of malnutrition.
Read MoreMince is touted as a great choice for kiddies and families alike, but it’s also a brilliant food choice for older people in our communities. Let’s look at how humble mince can play a part in supporting positive ageing for a large number of New Zealander’s.
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Katrina Shepherd looks at why mince literally gives you more, in fact, the biggest protein-bang for your buck.
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You wouldn’t seek legal advice from an electrician, nor would you seek dental advice from a school principal…so why do people seek nutrition advice from unqualified influencers? Our Registered Dietitian Katrina Shepherd takes a look at the rise of influencers, the danger they pose and what you can do about it.
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Starting solids alongside your baby’s milk feeds (complementary feeding), can be an exciting time for parents - watching their little one’s eyes widen, hands clap and facial expressions change as they are introduced to the complete unknown. But where do you start? And what foods are important to include in their diet?
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Did you know that at seven months of age a baby needs more iron than their dad? Babies have high nutrient requirements (especially for iron) yet small tummies, therefore every bite counts. Nose-to-tail foods, namely offal, are great complementary, protein foods that can deliver a lot of nutritional goodness needed for optimal growth and development.
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Love Food Hate Waste have kindly allowed us to share their great summary of eight reasons you should seriously consider nose-to-tail eating. One of the reasons is of course reducing food waste.
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We’ve pulled together a beginner’s guide to preparing and cooking offal.
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Our Dietitian Katrina Shepherd takes a closer look at the benefits of bone broth.
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Registered Nutritionist Regina Wypych looks at the nutritional benefits of offal.
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Embracing nose-to-tail eat can be daunting for some. Here’s a quick guide to easing yourself into offal.
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All parents want their babies to grow up strong and healthy. By incorporating lean red meat such as New Zealand lamb into your little ones diet you can help optimise their growth and development from the start.
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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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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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