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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Guide to sausages

Sausages are convenient and tasty — but is there such a thing as...

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Behind the science: Vitamin D

We know this vitamin is crucial to our health but just how much...

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How to choose packet gravies and sauces

Gravies and sauces are a quick way to add extra flavour to winter...

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Guide to milk

On a world scale, New Zealanders drink a lot of milk. HFG senior...

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How to choose frozen vegetables

There are plenty of fabulous frozen vegetables to choose from. Nutritionist Rose Carr...

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Guide to cheese

We’re big on dairy in New Zealand and we love our cheese! HFG...

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How to choose meal-base sauces

A meal-base sauce can come to the rescue on those days you fancy...

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How to choose spreads

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes a look at what spreads are available...

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Sugar and your body

What really happens when we eat sweet foods? HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr...

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Behind the headlines: Does Coke kill?

We were shocked to read about the tragic case of mother of eight...

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Guide to low-kilojoule drinks

While water is our pick for drinks to reach for to quench a...

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How to choose frozen seafood

Using frozen seafood is a convenient way to get the recommended two fish...

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How do they make tofu?

While bean curd originated in China around 2000 years ago, worldwide it’s commonly...

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Guide to wraps

It’s easy to wrap your filling of choice for a handheld lunch to...

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How to choose ice-blocks

Nothing beats a cool ice-block on a hot summer’s day but before you...

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Real food heroes – the super foods in your kitchen!

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr discovers the ‘ordinary’ foods that punch well above...

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How do they make pasta?

Pasta is Italian for ‘paste’ or ‘dough’. It’s a staple food for many...

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How to choose breakfast cereals

What could be better after an overnight fast than to feed our brains...

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