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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

Everyday choices: Butter or canola oil?

Butter’s popularity (and price) has been on the rise recently, but is it...

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In season late summer: Bitter melon, butternut squash, apricots

Bitter melon Bitter melon, also called karela, bitter gourd or fu quas, is an...

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Weeknight meal plan: Stuffed eggplant, lamb salad, grilled chicken, veg stir-fry

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

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Try this: Sauerkraut juice

Sauerkraut, or pickled cabbage, is said to have gut health-promoting properties, but are...

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How to choose frozen wedges and fries

Oven-baked frozen wedges and fries can be a better choice than deep fried....

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Bought vs homemade: Kids’ hidden vege snacks

Adding veges to baking is one way to up kids’ daily fruit and...

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How much sodium is in that cheese?

Cheese is a delicious and versatile source of protein, calcium and B vitamins,...

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Everyday choices: Rice cakes or toast?

Hungry for a snack? A bit of hummus on something should hit the...

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Allergen labelling

Buying food can be a minefield for people with food allergies, especially when...

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Weeknight meal plan: Salmon salad, lamb watermelon salad, lime chicken, veg curry

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

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In season mid-summer: Curry leaf, watermelon, taro

Curry leaf The curry leaf is popular in Indian-inspired cuisine, bringing a fragrant, citrus-like...

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In season early summer: Broad beans, daikon, chives

Broad beans A half-cup serve of broad beans is low in energy (230kJ) but...

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Weeknight meal plan: Lentil curry, stroganoff, lamb with purée, teriyaki salmon

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

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Bought vs homemade: Beef burger

Burgers are an easy takeaway option. They save time and hit the spot,...

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How to choose chilli sauce

Chilli sauce adds spice and flavour with few extra kilojoules. What should we...

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Everyday choices: Kombucha or iced tea?

Kombucha is growing in popularity, along with other fermented foods. But how does...

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How much fibre is in that bread product?

Fancy a change from bread for your daily sandwich? We compare how much...

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The rules on dairy alternatives sold as ‘milk’

New overseas rules have banned the word ‘milk’ from plant products, such as...

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