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Working hand-in-hand with our donors and supporters, we help New Zealanders live longer, healthier lives.

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This month, we are excited to announce that sugar criteria will be reintroduced to relevant Tick food categories starting with breakfast cereals and nut and seed bars.

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There’s no debating the science. A diet packed with plant foods does wonders for your health. But what exactly is a plant-based diet and how does it compare to a vegan or vegetarian diet? Should we be ditching meat and dairy?

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Nuts and seeds may be small, but they are packed full of goodness. Our review of the latest evidence shows why nuts and seeds are an important part of a heart-healthy diet.

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More than 55 New Zealand women die from heart disease every week, making it our single biggest killer. We look at women’s risks of heart disease and what things can impact on heart disease.

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Our Tick dietitian Sarah Goonan went along to watch That Sugar Film. Here's her take on it.   

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In 2007 we began working with food companies in New Zealand to reduce salt levels in processed food. Now we’re working with them to reduce sugar.

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There are many things someone with heart failure can do to manage their condition – and there is a lot you can do to support them. Here are some ways to provide support and places to get further help.

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Do you struggle to choose ‘healthy’ products at the supermarket? You’re not alone. Find out the meaning of some common nutrition claims and what to look for on a food label.

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The Heart Foundation talks sugar following Nigel Latta’s TV show on the sweet stuff (2014)

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The Heart Foundation’s Food Reformulation programme has had a significant impact on supporting lower sugar levels in a number of everyday, low-cost food items on supermarket shelves. It is estimated that 760 tonnes of sugar per annum have been removed from targeted food categories.

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Our review of the latest evidence shows how the salt we eat impacts our risk of heart disease. Whether it’s sea salt, rock salt or table salt, most of us could do with eating less. The good news is you can retrain your taste buds to enjoy less salt while…

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