Healthy Food Guide staff

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In season mid-spring: Chilli, spring onion, avocado

Chilli Those who love chilli will agree — it can be addictive! University of...

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Which vanilla is best to use: extract, essence, pods or paste?

Vanilla is a highly prized ingredient in many recipes, but how do we...

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Try something new: Figs

Figs are a good source of fibre and contain small amounts of carotenoids,...

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Smart staples: Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a wonderfully versatile, nutrition-packed staple that are an easy and affordable...

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Plain popcorn vs flavoured

Popcorn is a delicious snack but not all brands are equal when it...

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Dream big

A 13-year-old Manawatu student tells the story of how she is already well...

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Juicy for summer: Watermelon

Most of us will recall hot days eating watermelon wedges, with juice running...

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The cream of the crop: Cauliflower

We used to smother this Sunday roast staple in creamy cheese sauce, but...

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Smart staples: Balsamic vinegar

An essential in any home cook's pantry, balsamic vinegar is a deliciously versatile...

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This vs that: Coke

Healthy Food Guide takes a look at the differences between standard Coca-Cola, Coke...

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Shopping for eggs

Eggs are a readily available, high-quality protein that contain more than 11 essential...

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This vs that: Frozen sweet treats

Feel like an icy sweet treat but not sure which tub to pop...

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Smart staples: Mussels

Inexpensive, quick to prepare and nutritious, mussels are a clever buy. Buying Mussels are sold...

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Be savvy about serving sizes

You’ve just polished off a small pottle of yoghurt, thinking it was a...

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Smart staples: Vanilla pods

Vanilla adds a delicious twist to sweet treats. The pods hold the tiny...

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This vs that: Hot chocolate vs caffé latte

Catching up with friends at a café but unsure which beverage to order?...

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Reader review: Gluten Free Weet-Bix

PRODUCT INFORMATION: If you’ve been avoiding gluten and haven’t had Weet-Bix in a...

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