Niki Bezzant

Niki Bezzant

Founding Editor

Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, editor and commentator. She’s the founding editor (now editor-at-large) of Healthy Food Guide magazine, a columnist for the Herald on Sunday and a frequent contributor to broadcast media. Niki has been involved in the food media for nearly 20 years. She is currently president of Food Writers New Zealand and a proud ambassador for the Garden to Table programme which helps kids learn how to grow, cook and share food. She is a member of the Council of Directors for the True Health Initiative, a global coalition of health professionals dedicated to sharing a science-based message of what we know for sure about lifestyle and health. Niki is on the Board of the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

By Niki Bezzant

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How long do nuts last?

Q: “What is the shelf life for nuts? I know the oils in...

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Is vinegar healthy?

Q: “I love vinegar! Malt mostly, but also white, balsamic, red wine and...

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What is salt-reduced stock?

Q: “I’m trying to cut down on my sodium to lower my blood...

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What you can use instead of onion

Q: "I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Making changes to my...

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Are sausages healthy?

Q: “Do healthy sausages exist? Does pricking and pre-cooking sausages do anything to...

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Fromage frais substitute

Q: I often can’t find fromage frais in my supermarket. What can I...

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Does cutting up root vegetables cause nutrient loss?

Q: To save time I like to prepare all my vegetables for dinner...

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Gluten-free nibbles

Q. I have gluten-free friends coming for dinner. The main course is sorted (roast...

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Can you cook dried beans in a crockpot?

Q: "I’m keen to cook with my crockpot and I would like to...

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How to make healthier pesto

Q: How can I make basil pesto healthier, with less fat? The bought...

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Which cheeses are the healthiest?

Q: I am on cholesterol-lowering medication and for years I’ve used edam cheese...

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What does browning meat do?

Q: "Is there an advantage to browning the cubes of meat in a...

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What to use instead of capsicum, blue cheese or feta

Q: My husband can’t tolerate capsicums, and they seem to show up in...

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What’s the difference between hot and cold smoked fish?

Q: Apparently there is ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ smoked fish – what is the...

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Where to find good quality sultanas

Q: "My wife and I are finding it hard to find good quality...

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Ask the experts: Cooking prawns

Q: "I've tried to cook prawns on the barbecue before, but they were...

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How to cook orzo/risoni

Q. "Can you please tell me what orzo is and how to cook it?...

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Dairy and egg-free baking

Q: "My wife has just had to go on a dairy-free diet so...

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