Rose Carr

Rose is a registered nutritionist with a BSc and an MSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition. Prior to retraining she had a successful career in marketing ‘fast-moving consumer goods’ – that’s ‘grocery products’ to the rest of us – before making the change to nutrition. Rose has since worked in a private nutrition clinic, lectured at Massey University, and undertaken project work for the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation.

By Rose Carr

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Ask the experts: Raw chicken

Q: "Do I need to be more careful with raw chicken than other...

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Ask the experts: Protein

Senior nutrionist Rose Carr tells us how much protein is enough. Q: How much...

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Ask the experts: Supplements

Q: "I've been told because our food is not as good as it...

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Ask the experts: Plastic wrap and food safety

Q: "Do I need to be concerned about food safety and plastic wrap?" (Name...

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Ask the experts: Freezing food in plastic containers

Q: "I've received an email about the dangers of freezing food in plastic...

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Ask the experts: Reusing plastic water bottles

Q: "I've heard that chemicals can leach from water bottles into the water...

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Ask the experts: Coconut oil health claims

Q. "Why is there so much information on the internet saying coconut oil is...

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Ask the experts: Lactose intolerance

Q: "I'm lactose intolerant. Will I have to avoid dairy for life?" (Name not...

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Ask the experts: Calcium and lactose intolerance

Q: "I'm concerned that by eliminating dairy products containing lactose, I may not...

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Ask the experts: Lactose-free breakfasts

Q: "Can you suggest quick and easy ways to get protein at breakfast...

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Ask the experts: Teeth

Senior nutrionist Rose Carr answers questions about maintaining our pearly whites. Q: A friend...

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Ask the experts: Indigestion

HFG senior nutritonist Rose Carr answers questions about indigestion. Q: Is there a difference...

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Healthy holiday habits

Don’t bring back that extra baggage! HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr has advice...

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Guide to nuts

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the nutritional value of eating nuts...

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Guide to nut butters

There’s plenty of variety available when it comes to spreadable nut butters. HFG...

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Guide to coconut milk

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the nutritional value and differences between coconut...

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How do they make honey?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr explains how the nectar from plants ends up...

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The challenges of healthy ageing: Eating well for older people

There may be some downsides to an ageing body, but as they say,...

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