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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What does ‘baked not fried’ mean?

Is it really healthier to buy products that claim to be 'baked not...

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Fact or fiction: Meat rots in your gut

Does meat take longer than other foods to digest, and does it just...

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Health assessment follow-up: Prue

Have those healthy habits been maintained, or has the going got tough and...

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The ethical shopper: Plastic, plastic everywhere

It's not so hard to have a plastic bag-free household. Plastic bags have been...

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The ethical shopper: Food miles

How far has your food travelled? Tips for lowering your food miles. The phrase...

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What to do with tofu

Unsure what to do with tofu? We help you expand your repertoire.What is...

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Health assessment follow-up: Kelly

Kelly Sagar was the winner of our 'Win a session with a dietitian'...

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Fact or fiction: Don’t drink with meals

You might hear that you shouldn't drink with meals as it dilutes the...

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10 ways with coconut milk

Here are 10 ways to use the often leftover half-can of coconut milk...

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Fact or fiction: Don’t eat protein and carbs together

Q We've heard that you shouldn't eat protein and carbs together and fruit...

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What is antipasto?

Tips for creating great antipasto platters.Antipasto is an Italian term which literally means...

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Health assessment follow-up: Ray

Have those healthy habits been maintained, or has the going got tough and...

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Extreme makeover: Scalloped potato

Everyone's favourite potato dish is a creamy, delicious, cheesy treat. Here's how to...

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Fact or fiction: You need to detox

You need to detox to clear toxins from your body – we hear it...

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What to do with filo pastry

Never used filo before? We help you expand your repertoire. The low-down What is it? Filo...

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Fact or fiction: Additives banned overseas are used here

It's a commonly-held belief that some food additives banned overseas are still used...

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Fact or fiction: Raw vegetables are better than cooked

Nutritionist Glen Cardwell talks about raw versus cooked vegetables in his book Stop...

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Extreme makeover: Creamy pastas and curries

Love creamy dishes? By using these simple techniques, you can still indulge.PastaThe secret...

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