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Understanding food
We all need food to survive, but in an age where you can shop for it 24/7, heat and eat it and get it without leaving your car, have we lost our understanding of food? Having a basic understanding of… Read More ›
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Finding new ways to bridge the food labelling debate
A new front of pack labelling system was put forward by Sanitarium today “in order to advance the discussion of front-of-pack labelling tools in the interests of promoting better public health”. While public health experts call for traffic light labelling… Read More ›
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One meal, many cultures
Recently I was lucky enough to dine at ‘Eight’ Restaurant in the Langham Hotel. When described to me by a friend, the words ‘buffet’ and ‘hotel’ in the same sentence ensured my expectations remained modest, but as it turns out… Read More ›
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The best memories are anchored in our tastebuds
What’s your most memorable meal? One of mine was a steaming hot vegetable tagine, eaten on a rooftop high in the Atlas mountains during a trip to Morocco. It was memorable, not only because it was authentic, delicious and nutritious,… Read More ›
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en•gage•ment (in-geidj-mint)
n. 1. The act of engaging or the state of being engaged. 2. Betrothal. 3. Something that serves to engage; a pledge. 4. A promise or agreement to be at a particular place at a particular time. 5. a. Employment,… Read More ›
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The resurgence of ‘Home Grown’
Growing fruit and vegetables at home is hardly a new phenomenon. But over the past couple of years there has been a real surge in popularity of home grown produce. It’s been reported that in response to the Global Financial… Read More ›
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Challenging nutrition paradigms
Many of you will have heard of the nutrition professor, Mark Haub from Kansas State University who’s currently undertaking an experiment on himself to see if he can lose weight while eating an energy restricted diet of junk food. Last… Read More ›
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No wonder people are confused about nutrition
A friend once said to me that the opening phrase of a media article most feared by nutritionists is: “a new study now proves that ….”. She’s right. The interface between science and journalistic endeavour is an area of constant… Read More ›
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Te Mahi Kai – The language of food
This week is Māori Language Week, themed The Language of Food. What better way to engage the Nation than to create synergies between Te Reo Māori, one of our three official languages* (which only 4.7% of us can speak fluently),… Read More ›
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I’m sceptical….what are you?
New Scientist ran an interesting series of articles about denial in May this year. It got me thinking that scepticism vs denialism is another way of describing a theme often addressed in this blog. I consider myself a sceptic –… Read More ›
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Nutrition and Health »
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Q. What’s the best thing about the Health Star Rating?
July 14, 2014
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‘Clean Eating’ – new buzzword, old message
May 23, 2014
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Advice to the Government
April 17, 2014
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Lessons from the sacred cow
April 16, 2014