A guide to antioxidants
Heard all the chat about antioxidants and free radicals and wondered what it...
Lower your diabetes risk
Diabetes is a big health issue in New Zealand. It’s also growing, and...
Sugar, sugar: Where’s it hiding?
There’s nothing wrong with a little sugar, says HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr,...
Inflammation: What’s the buzz?
Inflammation is a buzzword right now and its shadowy presence is being held...
The fats that love us back
Nutrition advice has moved on from ‘eat low fat’ to ‘incorporate healthy fat...
Ask the experts: Health star rating
You’ve probably seen the new Health Star Rating symbol that’s now appearing on...
Ask the experts: Insulin resistance
With diabetes on the rise, HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at a...
Should we feed a cold and starve a fever?
We've all heard the saying: "Feed a cold, and starve a fever", but...
Ask the experts: Frozen foods
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about frozen foods.
Q: "Every time...
Ask the experts: Dairy allergy and lactose intolerance
What is the difference between a dairy allergy and lactose intolerance?
A dairy allergy...
Ask the experts: Salad dressings
Q: “I make a salad dressing with NZ cold-pressed olive oil, cider vinegar,...
Ask the experts: Calcium sources
Q: “I’m 44 years old and all my life I’ve disliked most milk...
Ask the experts: Gout
The occurrence of gout has been increasing over the past several decades. HFG...
Ask the experts: Dried fruit
Q: "I am in weight-loss mode — I am making sensible food choices...
Ask the experts: Nutrition content of citrus fruit
Q. “For a refreshing drink, I enjoy sliced citrus fruit — such as lemon...
Ask the experts: Palm oil
Economically and technically, palm oil is a useful oil in food production –...
Ask the experts: The candida diet
Q. “I've been told I have candida and I've been given quite a strict...
Ask the experts: Sulphites
Our foods contain many naturally occurring chemicals and often added chemicals. Some of...