When we move, regardless of whether you’re running a marathon or chasing around after small children, iron’s role as an “oxygen shuttle” becomes even more important. Our breathing rate increases to allow our hard-working muscles to receive more oxygen. In a nutshell, you need enough iron to transport the oxygen from A to B.
Read MoreThe results from a new nutrition quiz titled ‘Could you be low on iron?’ – which checks for common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency – point to some worrying trends.
Read MoreThis World Iron Awareness Week we are asking the public is low iron holding you back, and could it be the reason you’re not feeling your best? Here’s the what, why, and how and a few tips to help you feel your best.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreBaby food pouches may get the thumbs up from many parents when it comes to convenience, but they failed to impress Kiwi researchers with their iron content. Registered Nutritionist Regina Wypych takes a look at their nutritional value.
Read MoreSome women may disregard feeling tired, grumpy, lacking energy, and fatigue as the result of a busy lifestyle, but these are also common symptoms caused by iron deficiency. Our Registered Dietitian, Katrina Dixon takes a closer look.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of information about changing diets to be plant-based, to be better for both your health and the planet. You may feel confused about what a healthy, balanced diet (that is sustainably produced) looks like. Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s latest booklets take a deep dive into the most recent, scientific evidence around dietary protein quality, and provide a New Zealand context as to why animal-based proteins have an important place on our plates.
Read MoreRecent research investigating meat waste during the COVID-19 revealed the many ways ‘meat waste’ (if it is in fact waste) can be defined and has sparked further research on this topic. Amy Arnesen from the University of Auckland has led this research.
Read MoreUniversity 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreWhat has happened to balance? When did people start perceiving animal foods as being bad for our health? Why does it have to be either-or? Nutritionist Regina Wypych with a defense of animal-sourced foods.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreMince 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.
Read MoreKatrina Shepherd looks at why mince literally gives you more, in fact, the biggest protein-bang for your buck.
Read MoreMince is a loved family favourite for many reasons: it’s a cheaper cut of meat, it’s versatile, easy to prepare and freezes well. However, one of the most underrated benefits of mince is its nutrition profile.
Read MoreYou wouldn’t seek legal advice from an electrician, nor would you seek dental advice from a school principal…so why do people seek nutrition advice from unqualified influencers? Our Registered Dietitian Katrina Shepherd takes a look at the rise of influencers, the danger they pose and what you can do about it.
Read MoreAs World Iron Awareness Week kicks off today, Beef + Lamb New Zealand are joining the growing number of calls for the government to conduct new national nutrition surveys, with the most recent in 2008 for adults, and 2002 for children.
Read MoreNow 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.
Read MoreThe year 2000 brought many amazing creations: Camera phones, USB sticks, PlayStation 2…but none more exciting or anticipated than the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Fuelled By Iron resource.
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