by Arthritis NZ | Oct 20, 2023 | News, Nutrition
by Tracey Kellett, Registered Nutritionist 20 October is World Fruit and Vegetable Day, which is celebrated by 30 nations of AIAM5, a global Alliance of Associations that promotes fruit and vegetable consumption and the 5-a-day movement. At this time of year, when the...
by Arthritis NZ | May 17, 2023 | News, Nutrition
by Tracey Kellett, Registered Nutritionist As the cost of living continues to increase in New Zealand, we put together some helpful tips for spending less money on food and taking care of your nutrition at the same time. 1. Cook once, eat twice or three times...
by Arthritis NZ | Mar 7, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
100% fruit juice with no added sugar can be part of a healthy diet when enjoyed on special occasions, the pulpier, the better. Fruit juice is high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that lowers inflammation. Real fruit juice with strong natural colours like cherry,...
by Arthritis NZ | Jan 18, 2023 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
Although apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an arthritis-cure myth, other unrelated health benefits exist. Studies show moderate evidence that ACV may slightly lower blood sugars and inhibit appetite. There isn’t much evidence to suggest that it is specifically ACV that...
by Arthritis NZ | Dec 22, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
Are tomatoes bad for arthritis? Fresh, frozen, canned or concentrated tomatoes aren’t necessarily bad for arthritis. In fact, in many cases, they are the opposite. Classified as a fruit but called a vegetable for nutritional and cooking purposes, tomatoes are loaded...
