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Ask the experts: Dairy allergy and lactose intolerance

What is the difference between a dairy allergy and lactose intolerance? A dairy allergy...

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How to make lower sugar preserves

Q: “I like to preserve my home-grown produce — making jams, bottling fruit,...

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Healthy butter alternatives

Q: “I want to use less butter as I know it’s not good...

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Ask the experts: Iron for toddlers

Q: “My 15-month-old daughter is a keen eater and loves to pick up...

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Ask the experts: Salad dressings

Q: “I make a salad dressing with NZ cold-pressed olive oil, cider vinegar,...

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Ask the experts: Calcium sources

Q: “I’m 44 years old and all my life I’ve disliked most milk...

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Ask the experts: Gout

The occurrence of gout has been increasing over the past several decades. HFG...

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Ask the experts: Fish oil supplements

Q: "What is the optimum amount of fish oil to take on a...

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Ask the experts: Dried fruit

Q: "I am in weight-loss mode — I am making sensible food choices...

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How to cut back on salt in your stir-fries

Q. “I eat a lot of stir-fries because they’re quick and easy. But I’m...

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Ask the experts: Decaffeinated drinks

Q: "How much caffeine is in instant decaffeinated coffee? And how much caffeine...

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Ask the experts: Nutrition content of citrus fruit

Q. “For a refreshing drink, I enjoy sliced citrus fruit — such as lemon...

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Ask the experts: Healthy mixers

Q. “I enjoy the odd nip of white rum, and I was wondering what’s...

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Ask the experts: Palm oil

Economically and technically, palm oil is a useful oil in food production –...

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Ask the experts: Rye vs wholegrain bread

Q: “Between rye bread and normal supermarket wholegrain bread, which is better? I’ve...

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Ask the experts: The candida diet

Q. “I've been told I have candida and I've been given quite a strict...

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Ask the experts: Sulphites

Our foods contain many naturally occurring chemicals and often added chemicals. Some of...

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Ask the experts: Getting kids to eat veges

Q: I am feeling the guilt that after my kids had their first...

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