Crossword Solutions
Across: 1 Caught, 4 Bok, 6 Polo, 8 Humming, 10 Newman, 12 Mousse, 14 Thai, 15 Achilles, 18 Reruns, 19 Ass, 20 Emissions, 21 Urge, 23 Hitler, 24 Forage, 26 Morama, 28 Erato, 29 Obsession, 31 Milked, 32 Anatomy, 33 Fusion, 34 Kale.
Down: 1 Commission, 2 Uric, 3 Hug, 4 Bonfire, 5 Kew, 6 Pleasure, 7 Cassava, 9 Nutritarian, 11 Other, 12 Marsh, 13 Waste, 16 Lilo, 17 Diva, 22 Gravity, 24 Fork, 25 Rind, 27 Miso, 30 Nitrogen, 32 Amuck.
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References: Page 20-21
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References: Page 24-25
Has your food bill been blown
to smithereens?
How much more a week?
ASB crunches the
numbers on inflation cost

Watermelon price hits $100!
NZ Herald article
References: Pages 28-29
Forks over Knives –
Forks in the Road
Consumer Magazine
https://www.consumer.org.nz/
Global Food and Drink Trends
“In food and drink, consumer expectations have grown beyond stories and detailed claims; in 2022, consumers will want to see trustworthiness and measurable progress on health, environmental and ethical concerns.” Mentel
References: Pages 34-35
UK doctor discovers second chance
for a long, healthy life
The Plant Power Doctor: https://gemmanewman.com/
Reference Pages 38-39
New plant discoveries bring
hope to uncertain future
State of the World’s Plants – read the 2020 report
References – Pages 42-43
Get over your obsession with big cars
References: Pages 48-49
Stop throwing away these
surprisingly nutritious foods!
New Zealand Food Composition Data
https://www.foodcomposition.co.nz/
Love Food Hate Waste
https://lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz/food-waste/
References: Pages 50-51
Looking at
Hypertension
Trans Fats – Sources, Health Risks and Alternative Approach – A Review
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-01
Long-Term Effects of Weight-Reducing Diets in People with Hypertension
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26934541/
A Defined, Plant-Based Diet Utilized in an Outpatient Cardiovascular Clinic Effectively Treats Hypercholesterolmia and Hypertension and reduces Medications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29575002/
References: Pages 52-53
Physical exercise and depression risk
Click here to read the study