Guide to mushrooms
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the variety of mushrooms on offer.
Mushrooms...
The ups and downs of self-diagnosis
Do we always need to see a professional when there’s ‘Doctor Google’ in...
How do they make canned food?
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr explores the production of common foods.
Frenchman Nicholas Appert...
How do they produce eggs?
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates a protein staple.
It’s estimated that in 2010...
How do they raise chickens?
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the production of New Zealanders’ most...
Foods to boost zinc
How much?
The recommended daily intake (RDI) for adults is:
women 8mgmen 14mg
Vegetarians need...
Science update: Vitamin B12
All animal foods contain vitamin B12 – some foods are fortified with it...
Carbs, protein, fats: The new rules
Like all science, the study of nutrition is ever evolving. Senior nutritionist Rose...
Guide to tea and herbal infusions
After water, tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world. And...
Behind the science: AGEs the everyday substances that age us
We all love a barbecue, but could that chargrilled meat or roasted chicken...
How do they produce sugar?
Transforming the sugar cane plant to crystal or liquid form for use is...
Guide to packaged soups
While making soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and...
Behind the headlines: Omega-3 and prostate cancer
A recent study suggesting a link between omega-3 intake and the incidence of...