healthy shopping

Make healthier choices every time you shop with expert advice on reading food labels, comparing products, stretching your budget and filling your trolley with nutritious options.

HEALTHY SHOPPING

Weeknight meal plan: Spinach gnudi, Med-style lamb, paprika chicken, prawn chowder

Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable....

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In season mid-winter: Agria potatoes, carrots, cauliflower

Agria potatoes Potatoes provide vitamin C, folate, potassium, antioxidants and fibre. It’s best not...

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Weeknight meal plan: Turkey cakes, chicken tortilla, curried veg, persimmon salad

Enjoy four nights of nutritionist-approved meals for two that are delicious and affordable....

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Sugar-free claims

Ciska de Rijk and Gwendoline Keel, food law specialists at Simpson Grierson, explain...

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Bought vs homemade: Tomato sauce

Tomato sauce is a tasty addition to many meals – and popular with...

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Everyday choices: Afternoon snack

Bliss balls are increasing in popularity and there are lots of different types....

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In season early winter: Persimmons, red cabbage, yams

Persimmons Bronwyn and Lance Walters, of NTL Horticulture in Northland, have a 21-hectare persimmon...

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Smart staple: Cheese

You may be surprised to see us featuring cheese as many cheeses are...

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This vs that: Liquid breakfasts

We compare the vanilla flavours of three 250ml drinks marketed as breakfast on...

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How to choose flavoured yoghurt

Flavoured yoghurt can be a snack or a treat, part of breakfast or...

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Everyday choices: Chocolate bars

We know chocolate is not an everyday food but, on those occasions we...

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Bought vs homemade: Stir-fry sauce

A stir-fry is a popular dinner option as it’s so easy to prepare....

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Bought vs homemade: Popcorn

Popcorn reminds us of movies, parties and celebrations. There’s so much variety, but...

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Everyday choices: Thai favourites

Everyone loves the punchy flavour of a Thai takeaway. We compare two classic...

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This vs that: Soy, rice and almond milks

Some people can’t consume cow’s milk, or prefer not to, while others just...

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How to get your daily magnesium

We need magnesium for energy production, managing blood glucose levels, blood clotting, regulating...

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How much saturated fat is in that biscuit?

The range of biscuits in the supermarket is vast. Chocolate, fruit, crème, shortbread,...

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Shopping for cream alternatives

Cream is delicious, but as we know it is high in kilojoules and...
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