Blogs

For the past month, seven dietitians and nutritionists in the Heart Foundation have switched to a paleo way of eating, to gain personal knowledge of the approach. So, how did the experts fare and did the wheels fall off?

Looking for a new cycle challenge in 2017? Why not sign up to the Tour of New Zealand and help us fight heart disease at the same time!

Not a week goes by where the Heart Foundation isn’t asked about its views on the latest dietary trends. Find out our experiences trialling one of the hottest dietary trends, Paleo...

Your gut works hard to keep you happy, healthy and nourished. It’s common to have problems with bloating, irregularity and discomfort.

In light of concerning new statistics, we're taking steps to address the worsening heart health of Asians in New Zealand. 

Kiwis currently eat far too much sugar – about 29 teaspoons each and every day – which is why we’re stepping up our efforts to reduce sugar levels in their products.

Did the experts really get the dietary guidelines wrong? Here's what we do know about which diet is best for health.

Nutrition is like fashion – trends fade into the background, only to regain popularity a few years down the track. Right now, the hot topic is whether we should be using butter or margarine. It’s an old debate that’s once again ‘rearing its head’.

People in the hospitality industry have customers with a lot of different dietary requirements.  High blood pressure is probably not as well known as some other conditions with specific dietary requirements, but equally as important.

Thousands of Kiwi kids are learning to master basic cooking skills such as scrambling eggs and chopping fruit thanks to a new nationwide programme. 

It’s pretty big news in the nutrition world – the UK has announced it will be introducing a tax on sugary drinks in two years’ time. So what about us here in New Zealand? Should we follow suit and do the same?

Taking part in our workshop for preschool cooks has left Agape Aoga Amata Preschool fired up to make a tangible, long-lasting difference in its community.