- 21 April 20207 day healthy meal planner
We've created a seven-day meal plan to help you get through the week. It's full of recipes to keep your family heart-healthy and includes a handy shopping list.
Read more... - 9 April 2020Cooking at home during lockdown
We've developed a basic cooking guide that features heart-healthy meals to get you through the lockdown. It'll help your money and food go further too.
Read more... - 2 April 2020Boost your immune system to fight infection
Never has there been more focus on the value of health and our immune system. Covid-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread globally and it is important to focus on what you can control to boost your immune system.
Read more... - 1 April 2020Keeping the body and mind well in lockdown
Your daily routine has been forced to change during the lockdown and it has never been more important to focus on your physical and mental health.
Read more... - 12 March 2020Can I drink coffee and have a healthy heart?
Coffee is the biggest source of caffeine worldwide and Kiwis love their coffee. This week we're looking at how much caffeine we should have and how it affects our heart health.
Read more... - 8 March 2020How to cut back on salt to boost your heart health
The week of 9–15 March 2020 is the World Action on Health and Salt, Salt Awareness Week. There are strong links to salt and heart health and it’s important to understand where the salt in our diet is coming from.
Read more... - 26 November 2019Are meat-free products better for you?
There's a growing trend towards eating less meat and more plant-based foods. But are all meat-free products equal? Find out what to look for when you're shopping and the best foods to include in your plant-based diet.
Read more... - 4 November 2019How to create a great canteen menu
When's the last time you looked closely at the quality of your school canteen menu? It's an important question because how you present this menu will have some influence on items kids are likely to order.
Read more... - 4 November 2019What is a standardised recipe and how do I make one?
Standardised recipes are created by your organisation using equipment found in your kitchen. These recipes are used to produce a known quality and quantity of food and help control costs and waste of product. Learn how to make one below.
Read more... - 4 November 2019The ultimate guide to a healthy canteen
School canteens play an important role in influencing healthy food and drink choices, not only through what's on offer, but also how they're promoted. Here are some tips to improve your service.
Read more... - 9 September 2019Are nutrition claims on packaged foods misleading?
Do you struggle to choose ‘healthy’ products at the supermarket? You’re not alone. Find out the meaning of some common nutrition claims and what to look for on a food label.
Read more... - 9 September 2019Is 10,000 steps best for my heart?
If you have a fitness tracker, it probably tells you to walk 10,000 steps a day. But is 10,000 steps a suitable target for heart health? And how does it compare with the recommended 30 minutes a day?
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