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UPF alert: Seven food swaps that could lower your cancer risk

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Recipe: Seed and almond crackers

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Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn't be using every day
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Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn't be using every day

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How losing my limbs turned me into a different kind of cook

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30 Jan 05:00 AM
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Which supermarket fruit yoghurts are healthy, and which should you avoid?

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29 Jan 09:00 PM
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Why we’re getting breakfast wrong and the best time to eat it

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27 Jan 08:00 PM
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Fermentation: How easy (and healthy) is it to do at home?

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How to make this Greek orzo meatball salad your go-to summer crowd-pleaser

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The 17 healthiest veges to include in your diet (and the ones you can skip)

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21 Jan 11:00 PM
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The hard truth of weight-loss drugs: You probably need them forever

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21 Jan 04:41 PM
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18 Jan 11:10 PM
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Lunchbox treat: Easy spiced brownie with malt vinegar

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17 Jan 04:00 PM
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How to turn simple roast potatoes into a nutrient-packed green salad

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16 Jan 04:00 PM
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The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years
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The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years

Washington Post: How to use ginger and when it works best.

16 Jan 05:00 AM
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The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious
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The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious

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15 Jan 05:00 AM
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'Last straw': Auckland brewery to close after losing licence as international retailer snaps up site

The venue will mark its final day of trading on January 26.

14 Jan 03:00 AM
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5 reasons to embrace the Nordic diet, from heart to brain health
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5 reasons to embrace the Nordic diet, from heart to brain health

Telegraph: Local and seasonal eating has a range of impressive health benefits.

13 Jan 05:00 PM
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Is beef tallow good for you? RFK jnr thinks so, but experts disagree
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Is beef tallow good for you? RFK jnr thinks so, but experts disagree

NY Times: The 'seed oils are poison' movement ignores decades of research, experts say.

13 Jan 05:00 AM
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How an egg a day could boost brain health
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How an egg a day could boost brain health

Telegraph: Regular egg intake could reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

12 Jan 05:00 PM
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Why it’s healthy to keep wine, pasta and chocolate on the menu in January
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Why it’s healthy to keep wine, pasta and chocolate on the menu in January

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12 Jan 05:00 AM
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Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid
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Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid

Oat, almond or soy? Dietitians on which milk alternatives stack up – and which fall short.

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Where to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food experts
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Where to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food experts

Own-brand butter, sugar, flour and milk often match pricier labels in baking.

08 Jan 01:33 AM
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Is tea or coffee better for your bones?
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Is tea or coffee better for your bones?

Washington Post: One has a slight advantage over the other.

07 Jan 05:00 PM
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