RetailEthical shopping: The price of goodnessCan your grocery shop really save the world - and would you spend any more if it did? Andrew Laxon examines the pros and cons of ethical shopping06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Crumbs complicate tasty favouriteWendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label tells you about its contents06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Fun fuel's full of sugarEach week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label tells you about its contents30 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSalt addiction starts at six-months-oldBabies develop a taste for salty food from the age of six months.21 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGill South: Is there enough fuel in the tank?Gill South takes her sporty sons to a dietitian to make sure they're eating the right foods.28 Nov 08:30 PM
LifestyleHow to deal with fussy eatersParents need not panic at the thought of their children starving from fussiness, a long-term study has found picky eaters eventually get all the nutrients they need.27 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe worst eating habits we commit everydayHere are some of the worst eating habits that, once noticed, may help banish those unwanted kilos.24 Nov 10:20 PM
LifestyleThe importance of hydration during exerciseEveryone needs to drink water. It's even more important if you exercise and are trying to get fit, finds Diana Clement.13 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleTeens who eat with parents less likely to be depressedKiwi teenagers who eat meals with Mum and Dad are much less likely to be suicidal, a new study has found.10 Nov 05:11 AM
LifestyleSimple tips on how to eat healthy for lessInexpensive ideas to help improve your diet as well as keep the bank balance in check.08 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleDetox: Beware of a quick fixA detox may seem like the answer to all your weight and diet problems - but do they actually work? Susan Edmunds investigates.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWomen starving themselves to allow for booze caloriesThe trend, dubbed 'drunkorexia', is on the rise in New Zealand, warns an eating difficulties expert.02 Nov 03:34 AM
LifestyleHow to keep flying fitAir travel is not kind on the body but Susan Edmunds finds some ways to help us through.23 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGill South: Dem bonesNot prepared to be a brittle, grumpy older woman, Gill South takes tips for looking after her frame.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleToast the day: Eating right from the startBreakfast is a very important meal, writes Susan Edmunds and we should make time for it every day.16 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessCrop pioneer fights the bio-battleNon chemical spray innovator sets its sights on overseas markets13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDoes running make you fat?The idea that exercise, and running in particular, will lead to weight loss, is a common misconception.11 Oct 09:25 PM
LifestyleSneak in veges for a health boost to a child's dietHiding puréed vegetables in children's favourite dishes is an effective way to get them to eat more healthily, according to a US study. 03 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionGill South: What a gasTummy troubles? A new yoghurt may be the answer. Gill South finds out more from the Fonterra Research Centre.25 Sep 08:30 PM
LifestyleThyme to let nature helpHerbalists offer some advice on the natural ways you can combat illness.25 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleAn apple a day to keep depression awayEating loads of fruit and vegetables might not sound appealing to many teenagers but it could help protect them from mental health problems. 23 Sep 02:16 AM
LifestyleCooking? It's so last seasonThe latest trend in London - and California - is raw food. Journalist Samuel Muston gives it a go.23 Sep 01:00 AM
LifestyleAuckland Marathon: In the running (+fuel for the road recipes)As Bevan Hurley steps up his training he recalls how a friend’s running challenge two years ago changed his life.19 Sep 05:30 PM