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Fresh ideas for Spring produce
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 3:17 pm | 5 Plus A Day
Spring’s seasonal produce provides a great opportunity to add fresh flavours to healthy, tasty meals, says 5+ A Day. 5+ A Day nutritionist, Bronwen Anderson, says eating fresh fruit and vegetables in season offers many benefits. “Seasonal produce ... More >>
Boost immunity with winter produce
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 3:47 pm | 5 Plus A Day
Eating a variety of winter produce can help the immune system ward off seasonal colds and flu, says 5+ A Day. Antioxidant-rich winter delights like kiwifruit, broccoli and carrots provide healthy doses of nutrients to boost the immune system in the ... More >>
Autumn produce ripe for the picking
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:08 pm | 5 Plus A Day
Fruit and vegetable growers up and down the country are now busy harvesting a variety of autumn crops, says 5+ A Day. Leeks, pears, feijoas, brussels sprouts and several varieties of apples are just some of the autumn produce that is now at its best. More >>
How to make school lunches kids will actually eat
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:09 pm | 5 Plus A Day
Creating tasty and nutritious lunches that don’t cost a packet can be one of the biggest challenges parents face during the school year. Nutrients and energy are vital in helping children concentrate in class and to get them through the school ... More >>
Ten festive ways to get your 5+ A Day this Christmas
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:25 am | 5 Plus A Day
By making a few simple changes it is possible to have a healthy Christmas Day without forgoing the festive fun, says 5+ A Day. More >>
Eat more to weigh less says 5+ A Day
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 2:29 pm | 5 Plus A Day
With 28% of New Zealand adults obese and 37% overweight 5+ A Day says Kiwis can eat more to weigh less by simply substituting high calorie foods with more fruit and vegetables. More >>
Eat Healthily and Save this Winter
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 2:25 pm | 5 Plus A Day
Winter often brings grey and gloomy weather but it doesn’t mean our health has to hit the doldrums. More >>
Pick of the autumn bunch
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 5:12 pm | 5 Plus A Day
With the cooler temperatures beginning to bite and the days getting shorter, it is not too late to enjoy autumn’s abundant harvest. This time of the year marks a gradual return to comfort food with autumn providing a fantastic variety of produce ... More >>
A New Year for Fresh New Habits
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 1:32 pm | 5 Plus A Day
A New Year for Fresh New Habits The start of a new year is an ideal time to rein in bad holiday eating habits and make 5+ A Day part of your diet for a healthier you. Whether you’re back at work or one of the lucky few still on holiday, the ... More >>
A Healthy Boost to the Working Day
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3:45 pm | 5 Plus A Day
A recently published Ministry of Health report* on nutrition brings good news for the nation’s health, showing an increase in the number of adults achieving two or more servings of fruit per day. More >>
Kiwis Encouraged to Get Real in the Workplace this November
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 12:17 pm | 5 Plus A Day
While our kids have the 5+ A Day message loud and clear, New Zealand adults are lagging behind. Research shows that while 78 per cent of Kiwis are familiar with 5+ A Day, only around 40 percent of adults meet the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables. More >>
Colour Co-ordinate Your Food for Fruit Month
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 10:05 am | 5 Plus A Day
5+ A Day National Fruit and Vegetable Awareness Month 2007 kicks off on 1 November to raise awareness of the need for Kiwis to eat their greens - and yellows, purples and oranges too. More >>
‘Make a Newspaper’ programme
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 11:26 am | 5 Plus A Day
With New Zealand registering some of the highest childhood obesity rates in the developed world, education about the importance of a healthy balanced diet is more relevant than ever before. More >>
Internatl Appointment for Global Health Initiative
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 4:19 pm | 5 Plus A Day
General Manager of United Fresh NZ Inc and the 5+ A Day programme in New Zealand, Paula Dudley has been elected Vice Chairperson of the newly formed International Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (IFAVA) aimed at improving global health through increased ... More >>
Flags Fly As Minister Declares Meeting Open
Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:47 am | 5 Plus A Day
Representatives from 28 nations will answer the roll call today (Monday 9th August) as the Minster of Health declares the 4th International 5 A Day symposium open. More >>
5 + A Day the way for children's health
Monday, 10 November 2003, 10:51 am | 5 Plus A Day
5+A Day National Manager, Paula Dudley, is not at all surprised by the results of the National Children's Nutrition Survey, in fact they reinforce what she already suspected - that not all New Zealand children are eating the number of servings of ... More >>
New Zealand chosen to lead international meeting
Wednesday, 24 September 2003, 9:39 am | 5 Plus A Day
New Zealand has won the bid to host the next International 5+ A Day/World Health Organisation symposium. Meeting in Christchurch in August 2004, 5+Aday will be joined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Produce for Better Health Foundation to ... More >>
