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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Five fast meal ideas

These tasty meals can be whipped up in no time at all, and...

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Fact or fiction: Cellulite is a build-up of toxins from a bad diet

Don't we all hate this statement? Cellulite isn't even a disorder! It's just...

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Extreme makeover: Meat pies

A traditional meat pie can harbour a golf ball-sized portion of fat.So although...

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10 ways with frozen berries

Frozen berries can be a great alternative to fresh - often cheaper and...

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The ethical cook: Is going meat-free the way to be green?

Is eating less meat good for the environment? Really? We've read that eating less...

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Extreme makeover: Fish and chips

A Friday night family favourite - especially with the kids. Here's how to...

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Five instant healthy dips

Whether you're entertaining or feeling peckish, a sure-fire filler is a healthy dip...

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How to make a healthy antipasto platter

It's a favourite way to entertain in the summer, but is just as...

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10 ways with stock

Ideas to give your dishes extra depth and lots of flavour cooking with...

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Health assessment: Kelly

Kelly Sagar won Healthy Food Guide's 'Win a consultation with a dietitian' competition....

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Waste less, save more!

We all feel bad throwing food away; it’s a waste of money and...

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Microwave tips

It's super-convenient cooking in a microwave – and these tips will serve you...

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What to do with eggplant

We explain what to do with a seasonal favourite. The low-down What is it? Eggplant (or...

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Extreme makeover: Garlic bread

Who doesn't love crunchy, buttery garlic bread? But it's a fat trap that...

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Spices and health

As long as spices have been used for flavour, they have been used...

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Cut your food bill and improve your health

It can be difficult trying to cut your food bill spending and getting...

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Extreme makeover: Hearty meat stews

Some simple tricks to make your favourite meat stew healthier.Choose lean meats: The...

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Extreme makeover: Mashed potato

Traditional mashed potato has lashings of cream and butter. But you don't need...

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