Everyday shopping: Spreads
A guide through the wide variety of spreads on the market.
A brief history...
How to boost long-chain omega-3
What's omega-3?
Long-chain omega-3 fats, which include EPA, DPA and DHA, are only found...
10 ways with canned corn
Here are 10 delicious reasons to keep canned corn in your pantry.
1. Fritter...
The ethical shopper: Packaging
New Zealanders consume over 670,000 tonnes of packaging every year, but recycle only...
Measuring heart health
Part 2 of the 3-part series on measuring your health.
While there is still...
Foods to boost vitamin E
How much?The suggested dietary target (SDT) each day for vitamin E intake is...
Extreme makeover: Mashed potato
Traditional mashed potato has lashings of cream and butter. But you don't need...
Grow your own garlic
Known for its many medicinal properties as well as its pungent smell, garlic...
Extreme makeover: Desserts and cakes
With these makeovers, you can indulge with less guilt.
Chocolate, chocolate and more ...
Why do vegetarians need more protein?
Vegetarians have higher protein requirements because plant proteins are not as well digested...
Grow your own indoor herbs
With temperatures dropping and outdoor gardening activity slowing down, it's the perfect time...
How to grow globe artichokes
This unopened flower bud is perfect for decorative and edible purposes.Originating from the...
Fact or fiction: Margarine is one molecule away from plastic
This does the rounds via email quite regularly. What's the real deal?
The email...
Health assessment follow-up: Michael
Have those healthy habits been maintained, or has the going got tough and...
Gestational diabetes: What it means for you and your baby
Is diabetes during pregnancy caused by eating sweets? Kaye Foster-Powell explores the causes...
What to do with asparagus
There's much more to asparagus than its regular appearance at morning teas, rolled...
