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Will taking a magnesium supplement help your anxiety? TikTok seems to think so

A naturopath helps simplify the online discourse around magnesium and its benefits.

Who follows the carnivore diet in New Zealand?

OPINION: Jessica Persing's 3yo child is one of the carnivore community's younger members.

Why you should be adding more cucumber to your diet

A new social media trend is driving demand for cucumbers around the world.

Trying a new diet? Ask these four questions first

Opinion: With so many diets around, make an informed decision before committing to one.

Opinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for you

Adding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.

Four foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure

Telegraph: The foods to cut down on to reduce your risk.

Are baked beans healthy?

The versatile store cupboard staple delivers a nutritional punch.

The symptoms of high cholesterol - and how to know if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’

High cholesterol might be symptomless, but it's a silent risk factor for heart disease.

The risks and side effects of weight-loss jabs (and they’re not all bad)

Drugs like Ozempic are getting so much hype. What are the negative and positive effects?

Seven simple diet rules that every 40-something should follow

Telegraph: What we eat in midlife has a significant impact on how we age, research shows.

Should ultra-processed foods come with a cigarette-style warning?

Some scientists think ultra-processed food needs to be treated in the same way as tobacco.

Are artificial sweeteners safer than sugar?

New York Times: How to weigh up their potential benefits and risks.

Exploring the buzz around macro tracking: Is it worth your time?

New York Times: Nutrition experts discuss potential health benefits and risks.

Is a fibre supplement just as good as fibre from food?

New York Times: What fibre supplements can and can’t do for your health.

What is 'exercise snacking' and how is it good for you?

You don't have to go to the gym for this one.

‘A perfect storm’: How the pandemic affected eating disorders throughout NZ

'We need to take it seriously.'