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Lots of vegetables have fibre!

University of Otago researchers have found a link between higher intakes of dietary fibre and whole grain foods and a reduction in the risk of a wide range of non-communicable... Read more about 'Lots of vegetables have fibre!'...

Posted 2 months ago

New insights into nutrition of New Zealand babies

New University of Auckland research examining whether Kiwi families are meeting national food and nutrition guidelines when feeding their babies, has found strong adherence to some of the guidelines but... Read more about 'New insights into nutrition of New Zealand babies'...

Posted 3 months ago

Healthy meals at the heart of new school teaching resources

Food and nutrition/technology classes at schools around New Zealand are being offered contemporary, visually appealing and online tools, following the launch new Food Curriculum Project resources. Read more about 'Healthy meals at the heart of new school teaching resources '...

Posted 4 months ago

New health group set up to tackle much-needed health prevention measures

One-third of premature death and disability in New Zealand is caused by smoking, alcohol, obesity and unhealthy diets, yet less than a half a percent of the health budget is... Read more about 'New health group set up to tackle much-needed health prevention measures'...

Posted 4 months ago

Study looks at kūmara as a potential baby health food

New Zealand researchers are hoping to find out if kūmara could promote healthy bacteria in an infant's gut. Read more about 'Study looks at kūmara as a potential baby health food'...

Posted 5 months ago

Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago, Otago research reveals

New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents were at the same age, new University of Otago research reveals. Read more about 'Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago, Otago research reveals'...

Posted 6 months ago

Kiwi kids can cook - very well!

One of the world’s most celebrated chefs has given some of our top young Kiwi cooks a day they’ll never forget. Read more about 'Kiwi kids can cook - very well!'...

Posted 6 months ago

Nadia says

Children in New Zealand are missing out on precious family dinnertime as the evening tradition of sharing a meal together becomes more of a luxury than a given. Read more about 'Nadia says'...

Posted 8 months ago

healthykids.org.nz has now launched!

This is a family and whānau friendly space full of fun, free and low-cost ideas to get children eating, moving and sleeping well. Read more about 'healthykids.org.nz has now launched!'...

Posted 9 months ago

New 'Easy meals with vegetables' videos and skills cards

In collaboration with the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation, vegetables.co.nz have released another set of skills cards and short ‘how-to’ videos in our ‘Easy meals with vegetables’ project. Read more about 'New 'Easy meals with vegetables' videos and skills cards'...