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Ask the experts: Plastic wrap and food safety

Q: "Do I need to be concerned about food safety and plastic wrap?" (Name...

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Ask the experts: Freezing food in plastic containers

Q: "I've received an email about the dangers of freezing food in plastic...

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Ask the experts: Reusing plastic water bottles

Q: "I've heard that chemicals can leach from water bottles into the water...

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Ask the experts: Coconut oil health claims

Q. "Why is there so much information on the internet saying coconut oil is...

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Ask the experts: Lactose intolerance

Q: "I'm lactose intolerant. Will I have to avoid dairy for life?" (Name not...

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Ask the experts: Calcium and lactose intolerance

Q: "I'm concerned that by eliminating dairy products containing lactose, I may not...

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Ask the experts: Lactose-free breakfasts

Q: "Can you suggest quick and easy ways to get protein at breakfast...

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How to get good results when baking

Q: I’m a beginner baker and I am enjoying trying all sorts of...

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Pasta alternatives for coeliacs

Q: We eat a lot of pasta in our house for quick, easy...

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Ask the experts: Teeth

Senior nutrionist Rose Carr answers questions about maintaining our pearly whites. Q: A friend...

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Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup

Q: "I am unable to eat lentils or beans of any sort. I...

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What is harissa?

Heard of harissa, but not sure what it is or where to get...

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Vegetarian fish sauce substitute

Q: "What is fish sauce, and can I substitute something else for it?...

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Ask the experts: What is quark?

Where can you buy quark from and if you can't find it, can...

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How to make egg sandwiches healthier

Q: "I love your healthy makeovers of food faves, and I was wondering...

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How to use unripe, green tomatoes

Struggling to find a use for unripe tomatoes? Even when tomatoes are green,...

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Crockpots and food safety

Q: "Years ago, using a crockpot was not considered safe, because the temperature...

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How to smoke fish

Do you need to spend a lot of money on a fish smoker...

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