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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Are canned tomatoes healthy?

Q. "Are canned tomatoes as good for me as fresh ones? Can I...

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Can you eat broccoli stalks?

Q: We eat a lot of broccoli and I usually throw out the...

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Is bought minced garlic as good as fresh?

Q: "I buy minced garlic you find in jars in the supermarket. Is...

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The perfect plate

We know what a balanced meal should look like, but are often less...

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10 ways with pita bread

This versatile flat bread is so much more than just a good-to-go pizza...

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10 ways to add flavour without salt

HFG founding editor Niki Bezzant has ideas for cooks on ways to maximise...

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Cook smart: Non-alcoholic drinks

Recently I’ve been experimenting with interesting options for non-alcoholic drinks — things which...

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How do they produce salmon?

HFG editor Niki Bezzant explains how salmon gets from the hatchery to the...

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Money-saving secrets from Grandma’s kitchen

When money's tight, it pays to look back to learn how others managed...

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How do they produce potatoes?

Kiwis love potatoes! Niki Bezzant looks at how our favourite vege is grown...

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Mix and match noodle salads

Combine ingredients and flavours to make a quick and delicious meal. Step 1: Pick...

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Eight ways with prawns

Niki Bezzant shares some great recipe ideas for your next fish/seafood meal. 1. Prawn...

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12 ways with eggs

Eggs are easy to cook and incredibly versatile! Niki Bezzant shares some recipe...

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Behind the headlines: Fasting diets

The Fast Diet, also known as the 5:2 diet or intermittent fasting, is...

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10 ways with baby spinach

Harvest this easy-to-grow versatile green from your edible garden, or stock up at...

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Should sugary drinks be taxed?

HFG editor Niki Bezzant looks at the much-debated issue of sugar-sweetened drinks. What’s the...

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Six ways with noodles

Noodles are inexpensive, easy to cook and incredibly versatile! Niki Bezzant shares some...

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Back-to-school special: Healthy school lunches

Kiwi kids making healthy lunches a reality. There’s been a lot in the news...

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