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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How to choose milk alternatives

For some people, not drinking cow’s milk may be a matter of taste....

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Behind the headlines: Coconut products

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes a look at the popular food of...

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Is it time to ditch dairy?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at one of our staple foods and...

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Guide to dried fruit

When we buy dried fruit we might assume that’s all we’re getting, but...

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Menopause myths: Coping with the changes and eating to feel great

While menopause may be inevitable for women, its effects are also highly variable...

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Fibre: It’s not enough to get enough!

We all know we need fibre every day. But scientists researching our gut...

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Are low-fat diets dead?

Low-fat was once the mantra for weight loss, but nutrition has come a...

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Before and after conception, parents’ diets matter

A growing body of evidence is showing that what both parents eat, even...

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Behind the science: Magnesium

This mineral plays an important role in maintaining good health. HFG senior nutritionist...

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Myths and truths about carbs

Low-carb diets are having a ‘moment’ right now. But do all carbohydrate foods...

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Behind the science: Alcohol

As we head into the festive season, HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes...

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10 healthy eating mistakes

Sometimes messages about healthy eating can be confusing. It’s possible to do things,...

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Behind the science: Getting your gut back to normal

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr has advice for those suffering from tummy trouble. For...

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Is there a perfect diet?

There are a lot of diets and eating ‘lifestyles’ that claim to be...

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Behind the science: Alkaline diets

What are alkaline diets and is there anything in it for us? HFG...

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How to choose potatoes

Potatoes are inexpensive, readily available and one of the most popular vegetables in...

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Shopping for cooking oils

Which oils should you use for what cooking, and which ones are the...

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Chewing the fat

With supporters of popular diets such as Paleo and LCHF (low carb high...

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