Here's what's coming up on The Healthy Food Guide.
Ep 1 Sugar
Aired 7.30pm Monday 2 July
Is it smart to go sugar free? Carly Flynn get the answers from the experts and food producers. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull starts the challenge of converting the Parkinson family to better health in just five months, but are they really ready for it? Top executive chef Sam Campbell creates a healthy and a super adaptable dessert/breakfast - .
Ep 2 Diet
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Aired 8pm Monday 2 July
Dieting advice seems to be constantly reinventing so this week Carly Flynn looks at which diet is the healthiest. Chef Sam Campbell makes and , and Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull tackles the Parkinson family’s diet to try and persuade them to eat less processed food.
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Ep 3 - Brain food
Aired 7.30pm Monday 9 July
All you need to know about boosting your brain with food. Carly Flynn gets the latest from the experts. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull gives the Parkinson family some exercise shock therapy and investigates the puzzle of Jonny’s diabetes diagnosis. Executive chef Sam Campbell joins Claire in the kitchen to make and c.
Ep 4 Gut Health
Aired 8pm Monday 9 Jul
This week on episode 4, we find out why our gut is becoming known as our second brain. Carly Flynn’s finding out the latest from the experts about this sensitive nerve network. Carly also takes to the fields to ask what foods optimise our gut health. Nicki Parkinson’s weight loss journey begins with the help of nutritionist Claire Turnbull. Then Claire joins executive chef Sam Campbell as he creates easy, tasty and healthy meals you’ll want to try: and .
Ep 5 Hormones
Throughout the series, nutritionist Claire Turnbull helps the Parkinson family improve their health. Source: The Healthy Food Guide
Aired 7.30pm Monday 16 July
Are your hormones making you fat? Carly Flynn investigates the role of hunger and sex hormones in how and where we gain weight. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull begins tackling teenage Tamati’s health issues. Executive Chef Sam Campbell spices up spaghetti with a recipe for v and makes a health busting smoothie with Claire.
Ep 6 Fat
Aired 8pm Monday 16 Jul
Is full fat really back? Carly Flynn finds out is it about quantity, quality, or both, and what is fat doing for our bodies? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull gets the Parkinson kids on board with healthy eating by revamping their lunches. Executive chef Sam Campbell is with Claire in the kitchen for and a fruity snack you won’t want to miss: 
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Ep 7 Gluten
Airs 7.30pm Monday 23 July
Is going gluten free really necessary? Is it healthy? And should we all be doing it? Carly Flynn asks the experts and talks to a restaurant about the issues of cross contamination. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull tracks the highs and lows of the Parkinson family and their goals for better health. Executive Chef Sam Campbell is cooking tasty dishes with Claire, including sushi and avocado salad and a lemon chicken and pumpkin bake.
Ep 8 Fatigue
Airs 8pm Monday 23 Jul
On this week's episode - how can you fight fatigue? How does it impact our health and our weight? And can food help fix it? Carly Flynn talks to the experts and academics studying our relationship with caffeine. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull tracks progress with the Parkinson family on their journey to better health. Executive Chef Sam Campbell makes a roast with a difference and a with Claire.
Ep 9 Diabetes
Airs 7.30pm Monday 30 July
This week on episode 9, New Zealand’s fastest growing health crisis is Carly Flynn’s focus. What is the link between type 2 diabetes and food? Can it be reversed? Carly visits a group battling to make a difference. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull checks in, as the Parkinson family near the end of their journey to better health. Executive Chef Sam Campbell and Claire reveal healthy, tasty recipes that are easy to make at home., including zucchini and tomato frittatas.
Ep 10 Work Life Balance
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Airs 8pm Monday 30 July
In our final episode - how do you get the balance of work and life right? Carly Flynn wants to know is it possible and what role does food play? Carly meets a pilot who has all the tricks for balancing her family, work and jet lag. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull catches up with the Parkinsons to see how far they’ve really come in the last five months. Executive chef Sam Campbell and Claire wrap up the series with tricks for easy, healthy lunches for shift workers and people on the run.
