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Fat-free or low-carb: Which helps weight loss?

When we're trying to lose weight, we want it to happen quickly. Will...

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Measuring fat

Part 1 of the 3-part series on measuring your health. We hear a lot...

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10 ways with canned tomatoes

Chopped, crushed or whole, canned tomatoes can make a meal – or 10. 1.  Basic...

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How to shop gluten-free

Living gluten-free doesn’t have to be a hassle, if you know what to...

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The ethical cook: Is going meat-free the way to be green?

Is eating less meat good for the environment? Really? We've read that eating less...

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Extreme makeover: Fish and chips

A Friday night family favourite - especially with the kids. Here's how to...

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Vege gardening diary: Midwinter

What to plant this month This is a difficult time of year with cold...

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New ways to save money: Leftovers

Most of us want to save money, yet we often waste food. Here...

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Eating out with allergies and intolerances

It can be scary to eat out when even a trace of nuts,...

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Wind problems?

Whilst still considered inappropriate in public, on average we pass wind up to...

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New ways to save money: Trade tricks

Where, when, and how you shop for food can make all the difference...

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Why you should eat tomatoes

We explain the healthy benefits of tomatoes.As a native of South America, tomatoes...

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5 ways to store food to make it last longer

Simply getting better at pantry and fridge/freezer storage can make a substantial difference...

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What does ‘lite’ or ‘light’ mean?

This could mean one of many things, so don't be fooled!It might mean...

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How much energy is in that snack bar?

We compare the kilojoules in each snack bar to its equivalent amount of...

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Stopping the weight gain: Leaving home

When you first leave home, it can be easy to make unhealthy food...

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Top 10 healthy food traps

You may think these foods are healthy choices but moderation is the key....

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How do they make margarine and table spreads?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at how common foods get from field...

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