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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A guide to antioxidants

Heard all the chat about antioxidants and free radicals and wondered what it...

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Lower your diabetes risk

Diabetes is a big health issue in New Zealand. It’s also growing, and...

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Sugar, sugar: Where’s it hiding?

There’s nothing wrong with a little sugar, says HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr,...

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Inflammation: What’s the buzz?

Inflammation is a buzzword right now and its shadowy presence is being held...

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The fats that love us back

Nutrition advice has moved on from ‘eat low fat’ to ‘incorporate healthy fat...

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Ask the experts: Health star rating

You’ve probably seen the new Health Star Rating symbol that’s now appearing on...

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Ask the experts: Insulin resistance

With diabetes on the rise, HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at a...

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Should we feed a cold and starve a fever?

We've all heard the saying: "Feed a cold, and starve a fever", but...

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Ask the experts: Frozen foods

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about frozen foods. Q: "Every time...

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Ask the experts: Dairy allergy and lactose intolerance

What is the difference between a dairy allergy and lactose intolerance? A dairy allergy...

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Ask the experts: Salad dressings

Q: “I make a salad dressing with NZ cold-pressed olive oil, cider vinegar,...

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Ask the experts: Calcium sources

Q: “I’m 44 years old and all my life I’ve disliked most milk...

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Ask the experts: Gout

The occurrence of gout has been increasing over the past several decades. HFG...

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Ask the experts: Dried fruit

Q: "I am in weight-loss mode — I am making sensible food choices...

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Ask the experts: Nutrition content of citrus fruit

Q. “For a refreshing drink, I enjoy sliced citrus fruit — such as lemon...

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Ask the experts: Palm oil

Economically and technically, palm oil is a useful oil in food production –...

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Ask the experts: The candida diet

Q. “I've been told I have candida and I've been given quite a strict...

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Ask the experts: Sulphites

Our foods contain many naturally occurring chemicals and often added chemicals. Some of...

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