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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 12 days 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'...

Posted 32 days ago

New research reveals mealtime mismatch for preschoolers

Good nutrition-related behaviours early on can help establish healthy habits for life, but new research shows children are getting different messages about healthy eating from home and preschool. Read more about 'New research reveals mealtime mismatch for preschoolers'...

Posted 39 days ago

Nutrition Classroom

Vegetables.co.nz are proud to supply resources to the Nutrition Classroom at Glen Taylor School in Glen Innes, Auckland. Read more about 'Nutrition Classroom'...

Posted 48 days ago

All About Root-To-Stem Eating

With food waste on the rise, a trend is encouraging sustainable cooking. Read more about 'All About Root-To-Stem Eating'...

Posted 2 months ago

Children need the right fuel

Children need the right fuel to run and jump and play but also, to think, says Dr Kirsty Fairbairn. Read more about 'Children need the right fuel'...

Posted 4 months ago

Frequent family meals promote good nutritional health in children

“Childhood is a unique window of opportunity for countering detrimental eating and lifestyle habits. Parents act as ‘nutritional gatekeepers’ in that they have a substantial influence on when, what, and... Read more about 'Frequent family meals promote good nutritional health in children'...

Posted 5 months ago

New “‘Easy meals with vegetables” recipes

Back in November vegetables.co.nz launched Easy Meals with Vegetables, a collaborative project with the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation aimed at increasing vegetable consumption with people who... Read more about 'New “‘Easy meals with vegetables” recipes'...

Posted 6 months ago

Merry Christmas from the team at vegetables.co.nz

Not many sleeps to Christmas now. If you haven’t decided what to cook for Christmas dinner, or if you’re entertaining family and friends during the festive season, check out our... Read more about 'Merry Christmas from the team at vegetables.co.nz'...

Posted 7 months ago

Easy meals with vegetables

Vegetables.co.nz have been busy working in partnership with the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation to produce a series of resources aimed at increasing vegetable consumption with sectors... Read more about 'Easy meals with vegetables '...

Posted 8 months ago