Posts tagged nutrition
Being gentle on ourselves

Taking care of one self usually gets put at the bottom of your priorities and a pandemic doesn’t make it any easier. Fiona Windle shares some ideas that have lightened up her days, and with the kids and friends from afar, creating lockdown memories.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Juicy lamb rump with seasonal produce, cooking videos, Tejas Nikam spotlight, Open Farms

This week on What’s For Dinner? we have a juicy lamb rump with seasonal produce for you to try, as well as a collection of easy-to-follow cooking videos, news from the Open Farms day and a spotlight on our Ambassador Chef Tejas Nikam and his upcoming dinner.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Irresistible pizza, steak salads, Ambassador Series dinner, BBQ video, Behind the Scenes

This week on What’s For Dinner? we invite you to try our lovely Lamb mince pizza and steak salad recipes, watch our latest Barbecue Basics video and get a ticket to the first Ambassador Series dinner this year. Also, take a look behind the scenes of the Ambassador Chef 2020 launch event.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Something light for tonight, quick recipes, invitation to Open Farms, and eat with your family more often

This week on What’s For Dinner? we picked a lovely beef quesadilla and other quick and light recipes for hot summer nights. We also share an invitation to Open Farms day and reasons why you should have dinner with your family more often.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Valentine's Day dinner and Ambassador chefs' tips, Valentine's poll, breakfast recipes, family nutrition

This week on What’s For Dinner? we have picked a very special recipe for Valentine's Day dinner, or for your weekend if you have other plans. We are sharing our Ambassador chef's tips for the perfect Valentine’s meal as well as the results of our recent poll. Explore our tasty breakfast recipes and learn about family nutrition.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: The perfect steak, cooking tips from Phil Clark, Valentine's Day recipes, Open Farms day out

This week on What’s For Dinner? we are sharing the best tips for cooking the perfect steak from Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef Phil Clark, a steak recipe with Baba Ghanoush, recipes to make Valentine's Day special and an invitation to Open Farms Day on March 1.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: 2020 Ambassador Chefs announced, crumbed schnitzel, kebabs, and school lunches

This week on What’s For Dinner? we are sharing some quick and easy beef and lamb recipes for summer. Why not try our beef schnitzel, kebabs and school lunches this weekend? We are also very excited to announce our amazing 2020 Beef & Lamb Ambassador chefs.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Cheeseburger with secret sauce, lamb cuts & how to cook them, healthier habits, and how to prepare meat for the bbq

This week on What’s For Dinner? we are sharing our favourite burger recipe including our very own secret sauce! Learn more about lamb cuts and how to cook them, how to start healthier habits and things to keep in mind when preparing your meat for a low 'n' slow bbq. We also have an exciting announcement in store for you!

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Steak and wedges, easy mince recipes, BBQ basics and meat + vegies

This week on What’s For Dinner? we share some of our best beef recipes with you, ranging from a stylish steak platter to some easy mince recipes for your busy week. For the low ‘n’ slow BBQ lovers, we created a video about choosing the right charcoal and wood.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Lamb lettuce cups, BBQ tips, salad recipes, and 2019 Ambassador Chefs

This week on What’s For Dinner? we would like to inspire you with a collection of mouth-watering summer salad recipes and some very helpful tips and tricks for the barbecue. Also, we are saying Thank You to our outgoing 2019 Ambassador Chefs in our latest video.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: The best festive recipes, 12 days of Christmas & how to carve a leg of lamb

This week on What’s For Dinner? you will find the greatest recipes for your Christmas this year. Our marinated lamb leg with fresh mint sauce is only one of the 16 delicious recipes we put together for you. Also, learn how to carve a leg of lamb and check out our 12 days of Christmas giveaways!

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Lamb leg for Christmas, Kiwi cutlets, best beef cuts for the BBQ and when to salt steak

This week on What’s For Dinner? we are sharing the 10 best ways of cooking lamb leg this Christmas and a great recipe for Kiwi lamb cutlets. Also, learn more about which beef cuts are ideal for the BBQ and why it’s important to salt your steak just at the right time.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Moroccan MEATBALLS, Steak cutting tips, Meat + Vege & Simon Gault

This week on What’s For Dinner? we are highlighting the beauty of New Zealand ingredients in combination with international flavours with two delicious recipes and Simon Gault’s thoughts on the New Zealand food story. Also, learn how to cut your meat against the grain for tenderness.

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER: SUMMER RECIPES, AMBASSADOR CHEF NEWS, REVIEWS OF THE GAME CHANGERS

This week on What’s For Dinner? we want to get you in the mood for summer with a seared steak and summer spaghetti recipe. We are announcing our finalists for the 2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs, look at a next-level steak & egg sandwich and will share some reviews of the vegan documentary The Game Changers.

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Game Changer or Fame Gainer?

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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All or nothing – or something in between? Moderation’s back, and it never left the building

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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The Silent Epidemic: Iron deficiency is suffocating our teen girls

Our latest episode in the Let’s Talk Food NZ podcast series casts the spotlight on the silent epidemic of iron deficiency in our teenage girls, where Ministry of Health data indicates a third don’t achieve their daily iron intake.

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What's For Dinner: Pies, American BBQ, Beef Sirloin Burgers, and more!

This week on What’s For Dinner? we highlighted the not-so-humble Ultimate Kiwi Pie, voted on our favourite Fourth of July BBQ classics, served up the Almost All-Canadian Beef Sirloin Burger, and looked at shortages in iron supplements.

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What's For Dinner: Winter Steak, Soul Food, and Casserole

This week on What’s For Dinner? we’ve put a winter twist on a Tuscan classic, served up some soul food, and looked at the immunity boosting value of beef and lamb.

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Podcast: Does New Zealand-produced red meat have a role in a healthy and sustainable diet?

In front of a live audience of food writers, nutritionists, and dietitians five leading scientists and food industry figures, one leading NZ Herald journalist and a room full of passionate foodies answering the question: Does New Zealand-produced red meat have a role in a healthy and sustainable diet?

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