Blogs

Tick Programme Dietitian, Sarah Goonan, discusses dietary patterns. Have you ever wondered whether there is one way to eat well?

TV3 gave saturated fat the ‘Third Degree’ in an episode which aired in 2014.  Audiences were left feeling unsure of the facts and confused by the messaging.  Is it okay to eat a diet full of bacon and butter?

The Tick Team offer some simple, practical ideas on how to boost your iron intake.

Summer is here, and that brings with it kamo kamo or kumi kumi season.  They are a type of squash traditionally used by Māori, kind of like a marrow with a touch of pumpkin. 

At 5.30 I beat the streets of Mangere, South Auckland with my feet. Yep, walking at least 5-6 kms every morning before heading off to work. On one of these mornings I notice that there is new construction work happening on Bader Drive….

Canned vegetables can be handy and nutritious ingredients in your cooking but some can be high in salt.  Read further to find out how you can minimise the amount of salt you consume from these sources.

What percentage of your income do you spend on food?  The latest research from Regional Public Health in Wellington reveals what low-income families need to spend to have a no-frills healthy diet.

Finding ideas to make healthy lunch boxes can be tough, read on to find out great ways to make healthy lunches for your children.

Here’s our take on the NEEDN’T food list, released by University of Otago researchers.