Nutrition
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back. She looks at the different types of salt available and assesses their nutritional benefits. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition joins us once again. This time she looks at the link between fructose and obesity and also the dangers of fried rice syndrome. Audio
Is science making our food safer? – Five scientists talk to Kim Hill
Is Science making our food safer? Kim Hill talks with a panel of experts at the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Audio
15 ways to eat well on a budget as food prices rise
Feeling the pinch when shopping for food? Registered nutritionist Claire Turnbull shares advice to help get more out of your grocery spend. Audio
Dr Ali Hill: Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from the Human Nutrition department of Otago University is back once again to dig into the latest research into how we fuel our bodies. Today she talks to Jim about the dangers of the dry… Audio
Dr Ali Hill: Nutrition Research
Such is the interest in what we eat and drink that mainstream media pluck findings from the annals of science, and some of it needs putting into perspective. Dr Ali Hill joins us again from the… Audio
Practical nutrition tips for the holiday season
Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. This week she discusses minimizing guilty feelings for eating differently over the holiday season and reducing food waste to keep costs… Audio
Fueling athletes of all ages
In her book In her book, How to Grow an Athlete dietitian and nutritionist Lea Stening : From Playground to Podium she shares tips on optimum nourishment for all ages, from sporty kids to record… Audio
Plant based beverages not a 'replacement' for milk,
Research comparing cows milk with plant based beverages has found the latter to only have a fraction of the nutritional value of the animal product. Professor of Nutritional Science at the Riddet… Audio
Shock, horror! Not all vegetables are best eaten raw
Did you know there are a number of vegetables that are healthier for you when cooked? (Spoiler alert: carrots are on the list.) Fellow in the Department of Human Nutrition at the University of Otago… Audio
Our Changing World - The DIAMOND study of nutrition for preterm babies
Every year thousands of babies in New Zealand are born prematurely and even the healthiest often require a helping hand to get started. Justin Gregory talks to researchers who think better nutrition… Audio
What should we be eating?
For every study promoting wine or coffee as being beneficial to your health, there's another telling you to either reduce consumption or cut them out of your diet altogether. Journalist Nicole Schmidt… Audio
Eating for health and enjoyment - tips from a dietician
Summer is a great time to enjoy food with family and friends, but what if you're trying to eat healthier after a bit of indulgence? Food is to be enjoyed rather than feared, says dietician Angela… Audio
Māori kai and diet knowledge sought to promote wellness
A wāhine Māori dietician is launching a $350,000 project to gather Māori knowledge and tikanga to help improve the health of for whānau, hapū and iwi.
How fasting may offer health benefits beyond dieting
Intermittent fasting has recently become a major health trend, with devotees claiming it can cause impressive weight loss with quick turnarounds. But there might be more to the fasting diet than being… Audio
Strength training can help you lose weight too
It's drilled into many of us that to shift kilograms, you need to start pounding the pavement. However, a new study out of Australia reports you can lose a percentage of body fat through strength… Audio
Food fight - Oakley Inkersell
Four year 13 business studies students from Cashmere High School have created an educational card game, under the Young Enterprise Scheme, to help combat childhood obesity. The game's called Food… Audio
Study reveals cardio health influences your coffee consumption
University of South Australia researchers have found genetic evidence that cardio health influences your coffee consumption. Lead researcher Professor Elina Hyppönen says it's a positive finding and… Audio
Alternative Proteins: It's An 'And' Story
The talk around Alternative Proteins is maturing. Meat and dairy operators say they're complimentary nutrition and shouldn't be viewed as a threat, but rather an opportunity to provide customers with… Audio
Alternative Proteins: It's An 'And' Story
The talk around Alternative Proteins is maturing. Meat and dairy operators say they're complimentary nutrition and shouldn't be viewed as a threat, but rather an opportunity to provide customers with…
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