A new review published by the Riddet Institute has a simple message: Animal and plant-sourced foods should be complementary in the diet, not competitive; meaning we need both types of foods to achieve a global, sustainable food system.
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University of Otago student, Brittany Boyce, is currently completing a six-month internship with the Beef + Lamb New Zealand. She shares a little about herself and the two projects she is working on.
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Since opening in November, three hugely successful Community Days, supported by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, have taken place at Peter Gordon and Alastair Carruther’s new food embassy, Homeland.
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New Zealanders will be invited to take part in a major research programme to assess the health and well-being benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb, compared to grain-finished beef and plant-based alternatives.
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Did you know that there are people in our communities that may be malnourished? It’s hard to imagine in our land of plenty, however, malnutrition can happen to anyone, regardless of their body size or age. New research recently published suggests up to 68% of older New Zealanders (aged 65 years and older) are at risk of malnutrition.
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Mince is touted as a great choice for kiddies and families alike, but it’s also a brilliant food choice for older people in our communities. Let’s look at how humble mince can play a part in supporting positive ageing for a large number of New Zealander’s.
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Katrina Shepherd looks at why mince literally gives you more, in fact, the biggest protein-bang for your buck.
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Now in its seventh year, 2020’s World Iron Awareness Week will focus on babies and toddlers in particular, whilst also sharing relevant information for all vulnerable groups including women, and providing practical information on the importance of healthy iron levels for everyone.
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Starting solids alongside your baby’s milk feeds (complementary feeding), can be an exciting time for parents - watching their little one’s eyes widen, hands clap and facial expressions change as they are introduced to the complete unknown. But where do you start? And what foods are important to include in their diet?
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Love Food Hate Waste have kindly allowed us to share their great summary of eight reasons you should seriously consider nose-to-tail eating. One of the reasons is of course reducing food waste.
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Auckland University dietetic student Daniel Bahg started his placement with Beef + Lamb New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown. He shares his thoughts on his time with us.
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Our Dietitian Katrina Shepherd takes a closer look at the benefits of bone broth.
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Registered Nutritionist Regina Wypych looks at the nutritional benefits of offal.
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Fiona Windle looks at the impact of COVID-19 on our global food system, which has been under immense pressure to maintain food production and distribution in light of the challenges faced during the pandemic.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is concerned with the new climate change teaching resource published by the Ministry ofEducation. The resource, Climate Change: Prepare Today, Live Well Tomorrow, aimed at level 4 teachers.
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The 2018 vegan documentary The Game Changers has raised quite a stir and dietitians and registered nutritionists have been inundated with questions about their thoughts on the movie. Nutritionist Regina Wypych has collated a few reviews from these experts in the area of human nutrition, to provide a better understanding of the content.
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If you love a succulent piece of beef or lamb you may be really confused at the moment. Who wouldn’t be? You’re probably hearing the constant narrative to reduce the amount of red meat you’re eating for health and environmental reasons. But, if your preference is to keep red meat on the plate, and if you consider how much you’re currently eating, the question is how much is enough and should you reduce the amount at all?
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A survey conducted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, which received over 5,500 responses, suggests that pointed to many Kiwis are suffering from the symptoms often attributed to iron deficiency.
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As World Iron Awareness Week kicks off, Beef + Lamb New Zealand shines a spotlight on the epidemic young women are facing in relation to iron deficiency for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.
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The red meat industry has responded to the concerning recommendations contained in the recent Ministry of Health Sustainability and Health Sector report.
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