HFG guide to muesli bars
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr helps us choose the healthier options when it comes...
HFG guide to spreads
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr finds healthier spreads for the table and for baking.
What’s...
HFG guide to instant noodles
We’ve sampled flavoured instant noodles, a common snack for many New Zealanders.
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It’s often...
HFG guide to canned seafood
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr ventures beyond canned tuna to find a huge range...
HFG guide to porridge
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr surveys oat product options for the perfect winter...
How to choose gravies and sauces
Gravies and sauces can add a little extra flavour and comfort to winter...
How much omega-3 is in plant foods?
Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats. A different kind...
How to choose nut butters and spreads
Just what is the nutritional value of peanut butter and similar spreads? HFG...
How to choose crackers
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at healthier cracker options.
Crackers seem to enjoy...
How to choose gourmet yoghurt
Healthy in contextIt can be difficult to label a food as healthy or...
Shopping for more magnesium
With just a few simple swaps you can increase your daily intake of...
Shopping for more selenium
Many New Zealanders aren’t getting enough of the antioxidant selenium. Make these changes...
How to choose kids’ breakfast cereals
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at cereals suitable for children.Breakfast cereals are...
How to choose large crackers
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the cracker options available.Bored with bread?...
Shopping for more iodine
Iodine is an essential nutrient in our diets, even though we only need...