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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Everyday shopping: Snack bars

We show you what to look for when it comes to choosing a...

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How to boost your immunity for winter

As winter takes hold across the country and we are exposed to others...

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Healthy habits that could be harming you

We’re always hearing health advice and ‘rules’ for eating healthily. Some seem commonsense...

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Why you should eat oats

Oats are healthy, cost effective, great for our health and aren't just a...

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How to choose crackers

We guide you through the myriad of crackers available and help you make...

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Everyday shopping: Hot drinks

We take a look at healthy options for warming winter drinks. Coffee Coffee sometimes gets...

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Why you should eat pasta

We investigate an Italian classic that's become a Kiwi favourite.Although different types of...

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Foods to boost iodine

How much?The recommended daily intake (RDI) for most adults is 150 micrograms (mcg)....

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Everyday shopping: Soup

Advice for when you're stocking up on soup. A friend of mine has this...

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HFG guide to milk

Nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the varieties of milk on offer and their nutritional...

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How to choose beer

It's a favourite summer drop: we guide you through the 'healthier' beers on...

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How to choose salad and cooking oils

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains what oil to choose for different uses.Fats and healthOils...

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Science update: Selenium

Why do we need selenium?The mineral selenium is incorporated into a range of...

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Foods to boost B vitamins

Nutritionist Rose Carr explains how to get the essential Bs.Meet the BsSome Bs...

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How to choose breakfast cereals for kids

There are so many cereals to choose from! Here are some label-reading tips...

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HFG guide to soup

Nutritionist Rose Carr gives us advice on how to select a healthier soup.Satisfying...

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Eat a rainbow

The different colours in fruits and vegetables signal the presence of different groups...

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Protein for older adults

Do older adults have higher protein requirements than younger adults?There is still limited...

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