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A doctor explains why food is the best medicine of all

WebThe best diet for long life and good health is an age old conundrum. Modern insights say it has a lot to do with eating the right drugs. Words: Dr Roderick Mulgan Illustration: Anna …

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Dr Libby's guide to good gut health

WebCHEW, CHEW, CHEW. When making changes to optimize your gut health, improving digestion is a key place to start. The first step to take is to chew your food well. So many …

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We ask the experts: Which tomatoes are the healthiest to grow

WebThe overall healthiest depends upon how they are eaten; cooked and then fermented is best – way, way more nutrition (as shown in Koanga’s cook book Body and Soul) – Kay …

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Meet the foragers turning wild herbs from Central Otago

WebA love of foraging in the hills of Central Otago is at the heart of a natural health business that's transforming wild herbs into wellness. Words: Nadene Hall Who: Ruth Vaughan, …

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Dr Libby talks weight loss and low energy availability

WebLow energy availability (LEA) is a term used to describe a scenario where the energy (calorie) intake of an individual is less than the energy he or she expends (i.e. they are in …

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What your chickens’ poo is saying about their health

Web10-15 digestive droppings per day. There are three parts to every digestive poo, and a separate caecal dropping. 1. Urates. A chalky white coating on faeces, isn’t watery but …

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How a Golden Bay mum's mail-order business became

WebIn 1988, a solo mum living in the back of beyond launched a business selling health products. It now turns over $35 million a year. Words: Emma Rawson When Golden Bay …

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The 10 best lettuces for the healthiest 365-day salad supply

WebCOS OR ROMAINE LETTUCES. Little Gem: this very compact form is ideal for small gardens, just 10-15cm in diameter and 20cm high, with a sweet, delicious flavour. Rouge …

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What is epigenetics

WebBuilding on genetic testing is the developing field of epigenetics, which goes even further in predicting what might go wrong with an individual’s health. Rather. than just looking at …

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The benefits of yacons and how to grow them in your backyard

Web6 WAYS TO EAT YACON. 1 Yacons are great simply peeled and sliced like fruit as a snack. 2 Try them grated with carrots and apples with a handful of roasted seeds and/or nuts, …

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How Dr Emma Wyeth is helping improve the health sector for Māori

WebABOUT EMMA. Emma is a descendant of the Ngāi Tahu chief Te Matenga Taiaroa, Te Ātiawa goldminer and Ōtākou farmer Raniera Ellison and MP for Southern Māori Tame …

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How to properly care for an old chicken (or a hen

Web5. Offer supplementary vitamins and minerals in water. 6. Offer apple cider vinegar in water for two days a month to help with any gut issues (2ml of 10% vinegar to 2 litres of water). …

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Why chickens are experts in masking their pain and signs

WebOther signs of poor health that require intervention include: 14. Parasite infestation, internal and external, eg scaly leg mite causing lameness and deformed scales on the legs …

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The ultimate resource for raising your chickens well: how to start

WebChickens are curious creatures - and their behaviour often leaves their owners stumped. We've collated the best hen stories on our site — everything a poultry owner needs to …

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10 most nutrient-rich leafy greens you can grow

Web5. SPINACH. Powerhouse rating: 86.43 Type: leaf green Variety to try: Baby Boom (small-leafed variety, slow to bolt) When to sow: direct, early spring-early summer, late summer …

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Hospice hero: Why this 94-year-old volunteer has devoted …

WebAt 94 years old, Helen Bardwell still potters around her garden and eats everything she shouldn’t. In normal times, she drives her car and attends an exercise class every …

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10 weeds to forage (plus how to use them)

WebPlace in a bowl, then add the crushed garlic and red wine vinegar and mix together, then season with salt and pepper. Leave to stand for 15 minutes. Slice your crusty, rustic …

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4 delicious ways to use feijoa skins: Pickled feijoa skins, feijoa fizz

WebMake the most of feijoa season by using every bit of them. Words & images: Jenny Garing Feijoa skins have a very tart flavour but can be used in a number of sweet and savoury …

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The most beneficial trees for livestock

WebOak tree. 4. OAK TREES. Timing: summer (leaves), autumn (acorns) Excessive amounts of green acorns or spring leaves (approximately 50% of their diet) can be toxic, but once …

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