Kids’ special: Carbohydrates? Sweet as
It’s a mouthful to say but the car-bo-hy-drate family of food plays an...
All about pee! What your urine says about you
Our urine reveals a lot about our health. Nutritionist Cindy Williams reveals what’s...
The numbers you should know
Would you pass a human ‘warrant of fitness’? Knowing some key facts and...
In season late winter: Silver beet
This dark-green, leafy vegetable is called chard, Swiss chard in the US and...
In season late winter: Tamarillos
This smooth, egg-shaped sub-tropical fruit originated in South America. And to avoid confusion...
What to eat with baked beans
Baked beans are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates and fibre. And they...
Gardening diary: Late winter
What to do in your garden in August.
Planting
Postpone any outdoor planting until the...
Calcium: How much do YOU need?
Surveys show that most New Zealanders aren’t getting enough calcium. Are you?
Teen years
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Are everyday foods making you sick?
Our food is made up of chemicals. And when your body doesn’t feel...
In season late winter: Persimmons
This fruit (pronounced per-SIM-mon) resembles a large, firm, orange/red tomato. The melon-like sweet...
Foods to boost zinc
How much?
The recommended daily intake (RDI) for adults is:
women 8mgmen 14mg
Vegetarians need...
Science update: Vitamin B12
All animal foods contain vitamin B12 – some foods are fortified with it...
How to cook seafood
Sarah Swain demonstrates how to prepare tasty prawns, mussels and squid.
Mussels
Scrub mussels in...
Smart snack solutions
Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull gives us new ideas for every snacking...
In season early winter: Fennel
Buying
Choose firm, round bulbs without bruises and with stems and leaves attached. Make...
Money-saving secrets from Grandma’s kitchen
When money's tight, it pays to look back to learn how others managed...
How do they produce potatoes?
Kiwis love potatoes! Niki Bezzant looks at how our favourite vege is grown...