Diet & Nutrition

Don't be fooled, carbs are not the enemy!

Your inability to keep the weight off may not have anything to do with exercise - it could be your metabolism.

This is the advice we needed to hear heading into the indulgent festive season.

Are you feeling a little melon-cauli? The secret to lifting your mood could be to add more fruit and vegetables to your diet.

No need to hold back on the Christmas cocktails this year – a little prep can go a long way to reducing your hangover and keeping you sharp the next day.

Summer is the perfect time to get on the smoothie bandwagon!

Christmas just got a whole lot more nutritious!

What an unusual way to serve food...

As if we needed another reason to have a cup of coffee!

Getting children to eat healthy foods can be a task, but Dr Joanna McMillan has revealed how you can change this.

Cholesterol doesn't always need to be 'bad'.

Protein powders can help to build lean muscle, says nutritionist Ginny McArthur, but first you have to put in the groundwork.

Not only do they pack a punch flavour wise, they are incredible disease fighters too.

Your guide to a happy gut!

If you've recently found out you have coeliac disease, you may be wondering how your diet will change. Lisa Donaldson is here to help.

What do people across the globe do to take the best care of their health? Sarah Marinos examines the research and finds out what can be learned from Europe to Asia and in between.

Really focusing on your eating might just be the key to enjoyment and weight loss.

Nutritionist and naturopath Jess Blair reveals how gratuitous images of acai bowls and #fitspo posts on social media are affecting your diet.

Trying to take up vegetarianism but struggling to give up meat? Then the flexitarian diet may be for you!

Nutrient-rich foods or clever marketing ploy? Now To Love finds out.

Jess Blair from Wellness by Blair shares how you can make healthier choices.

With more than 200,000 New Zealanders – and counting – diagnosed with diabetes, finding a berry that might reduce the number of those living with diabetes really would be a miracle.

Dietitian Lisa Donaldson reveals all you need to know about turmeric, matcha and acai bowls.

With so much conflicting nutrition advice floating around, we decided to speak to two qualified health professionals to find out what we really should be eating.

This green superfood is healthier than you think!

Looks like the Cambridges are fans of clean eating.

The dinnertime – or breakfast – rush can be a stressful time, but by cooking consciously you can rediscover the therapeutic benefits of being in the kitchen.

Australian MKR finalist and clean living cookbook author Luke Hines tells Sara Bunny what we need to know about a much-maligned food group.

The most healthy diet of 2018 offers plenty of health benefits - and it doesn't involve giving up your favourite foods.

Satisfy those cravings without reaching for the sweet stuff.

Are you a regular white wine drinker? You may want to make the switch to red!

Dr Karin Michels has called coconut oil ‘pure poison’ in a speech that has since gone viral.

Looking to get into shape for summer? These diets were ranked the best and most effective.

Hey bread, it's so great to see you again...

Dietitian Lyndi Cohen gives us the lowdown on those two little letters.

Apparently the diet is a healthy hybrid of the two popular diets.

The 51-year-old actress has lifted the lid on the surprising beauty secrets she swears by.

The low-carb, high protein ketogenic diet is one of 2018's most controversial eating plans - here's what you need to know.

Lactose intolerance is on the rise. Here, we talk symptoms, how to diagnose lactose intolerance and how being lactose intolerant affects your diet.

Once you hit middle age, you have to pay special attention to your lifestyle habits to protect your health during your older years. Professor Kerryn Phelps and her daughter, dietitian and nutritionist Jaime Rose Chambers, explain these shifts and offer expert dietary solutions.

Thinking about taking the plunge and turning to veganism? Read this first!

Naturopath and medical herbalist, Hannah McMenamin, has created a marvellous range of teas that harness the benefits of high-quality herbs.

Time for another cup of coffee! Turns out your morning brew is good for your mind and your waistline.

Switching from a high sugar and high fat diet is never easy, here are the thoughts we all have when transitioning to healthy food.

The secret eating habits of Courteney Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr you need to know.

If you’ve been a little overindulgent lately, it may be time to give your body a break with this 48-hour detox that will cleanse your system and keep you satisfied.

Don’t fear the fat – fatty acids have a range of benefits for your brain, heart and body; but most importantly, your face!

'There are some days when I see myself as 170kg and I find it hard to shake.'

Alexa Towersey explains why small tweaks in your eating habits can offer big results.

It's a 0/10 for Paleo Pete.

We know salmon is good for our skin, but turns out it's also great for our waistlines.

Turns out there is an optimum time to eat.

Do you have too much on your plate?

Are you game enough for a glass?

Find yourself with a hankering for pizza or chocolate? Here's how to deal with it.

If you find yourself eating until you're bloated and sluggish, these tips from founder of TIFFXO.com and expert trainer, Tiffiny Hall, will help.

Your pre-dinner moodiness is now 100 per cent justified.

Don't want to give up the chocolate and cheese you love so much? You may not have to!

She's had no food for days and has been living off tea. But is there a way to make liquid diets work? We investigate.

We might have to start thinking twice about those evening wines we're so fond of.

Eat the way they do in the Mediterranean and your body will thank you for it. And you don't even have to give up pasta.

Don't let a busy lifestyle stop you from eating well.

Good news for all the pasta lovers out there!

If you think a packed lunch is just for kids, think again! Making your own goodies to take to work can have huge benefits – both for your health and your bank balance.

Health and fitness expert Lee Sutherland explains how you can improve your diet without breaking the bank.

Tomatoes are one of Mother Nature’s wonder foods, cheap, versatile and offering health-boosting benefits in every bite.

The lack of awareness and understanding of the condition is leaving people suffering undiagnosed.

Because you're sweet enough.

Consumer NZ has welcomed the move, pointing out the drink's high sugar content.

Though it sounds like an oxymoron, meatless-meat is a growing movement all over the world - and has made its way to New Zealand.

If you want to reduce your sugar or fat intake, learn to read nutrition labels properly and make educated food purchases.

The Kiwi treat's ingredient list has left it with egg on its face.

And it's something you can pick up at the grocery store.

Suffer from tummy troubles like wind and bloating? You may need to cut back on consumption of FODMAP foods.

“If we know our body’s unique genetic profile, we understand the behaviours that are less desirable and can implement changes to maintain health and age well.”

Diets have become a 'dirty word' to a growing collective of nutritionists and dietitians.

A study conducted in the UK has discovered the oddest pregnancy cravings that women have had.

But not too busy for chocolate and The Crown.

It’s the age-old problem: You go on a diet then the kilos come back, plus some. We take a look at a new weight-loss approach that doesn’t put the focus on food.

Without giving up the treats you love.

Not just a pretty face, Joe Wicks is a fitness coach, TV presenter and author with plenty of infectious enthusiasm to revive your health kick.

Nutritional Advisor for Freedom Foods Dr Joanna McMillan reveals why you have that bloated feeling.

Cheap, easy and fantastic for your body.

Boost your wellbeing with a happy and healthy tummy.

Put down that chocolate bar and step away from the chips! These healthy snacks will actually give you the energy you need to get to the next meal.

You can thank us later.

And no surprise which one came first - obviously the one encouraging wine.

Your summer pick-me-up is even worse for your health than once thought.

Sounds good to us!

Choose your smoothie ingredients based on your health goals.

So we can't cheat on sweet treats after all.

Studies show dairy foods help rather than hinder weight loss, although scientists don’t yet understand why.

If you’re trying to cut down on your meat consumption, but not ready to cut it out entirely, you aren't alone.

I can’t seem to go back to eating animal products.

If you needed some good news today, eating cheese has a positive effect on your health. Rejoice.

Here are some tasty breakfast options for you and the family to wake up to the benefits of brekkie - including some gluten free and dairy free breakfast options.

Sarah Wilson helped us get sugar out of our lives, and now she's revealing the latest health trends.

From Ellen DeGeneres to Rooney Mara, celebrities are getting on board with veganism.

Well, it beats slaving over a hot oven!

We can all stop pretending we like quinoa now.