In season early autumn: Strawberries, parsley, courgettes
Strawberries
Choose strawberries that are unblemished and rich red as the fruit does not...
In season mid-autumn: Lemons, thyme, capsicums
Lemons
Store
Lemons will last for about one week at room temperature, and for up...
In season early winter: Leeks
Leeks, a national emblem of Wales, belong to the onion family but have...
In season mid-winter: Carrots, kiwifruit
Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for the health of...
In season late winter: Kumara, navel oranges
Kumara
Ever lived overseas and longed for a good old Kiwi kumara? You’re not...
In season early spring: Spinach, tamarillos
Spinach
When Popeye the Sailor Man famously exclaimed, “Well, blow me down!” he could...
In season mid-spring: Rhubarb, parsnips
Rhubarb
A rhubarb patch was once a common sight in Kiwi backyards. The red-pink...
In season late spring: Blueberries, asparagus
Blueberries
These natives of North America have been commercially grown in New Zealand since...
In season early summer: Eggplant, peaches
Eggplant
Here’s another fruit masquerading as a vegetable. Like its relative the tomato, the...
In season early autumn: Beetroot, feijoas
Beetroot
This root vege is a firm Kiwi favourite and some believe that a...
In season mid-autumn: Turnips, Granny Smith apples
Turnips
The turnip is a root vege – like a smaller relative of the...
The HFG guide to oral hygiene
Strong teeth and gums are important for more than just a dazzling smile.
According...
In season late autumn: Watercress, passionfruit
Passionfruit
The purple passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is the only passionfruit variety grown commercially in...
In season early winter: Mint, mushrooms, kumara, bananas
Mint
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytonutrients that are thought to...
In season mid-winter: Walnuts, baby spinach, ginger, cabbage
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Studies have shown eating...
In season late winter: Rosemary, bok choy, kaffir lime leaves, shallots
Rosemary
This herb is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, although we only get small amounts...
How to stay healthy in Rio
Sky sports presenters Melodie Robinson and Monty Betham are covering the Olympic Games...
In season early spring: Oregano, bay leaves, kale, celery
Oregano
Oregano contains high amounts of phenolic compounds, thought to be health-promoting. Although we...
