Ideal school lunches for every age
Kids of different ages have differing nutritional needs. Here are some healthy lunch...
In season early autumn: Figs, silver beet, marrow
Figs
Figs are gaining popularity in New Zealand but can be hard to come...
Weeknight meal planner – Autumn 1
Enjoy four nights of delicious, nutritionist-approved meals for two! Easily create a shopping...
Additive labelling
Ciska de Rijk and Gwendoline Keel, food law specialists at Simpson Grierson, explain...
10 of the best memory-boosting foods for exams
Studying for end-of-year exams and need to fuel your brain? Power up your...
Ask the experts: Rolled oats
Q. I have seen a few recipes around that use oats but they...
Ask the experts: Low-sugar non-alcoholic drinks
Q. I have cut my alcohol consumption dramatically in the past couple of...
Single-food diets — no way to stay healthy
Recently I was contacted by TV3’s Story show to comment on a ‘revolutionary’...
Are the problems with your kids really about food?
From grizzles and rashes to running wild and refusing to go to bed,...
6 steps to get your energy back!
Exhausted all the time? Need more energy and vitality? Dietitian Brooke Longfield shows...
In season early summer: Dill, cherry tomatoes, rocket
Dill
Although used in small amounts, herbs add beneficial polyphenols to our diet and,...
Free-range claims
Consumers like to feel absolutely confident that when they buy food labelled ‘free...
How to cook like a vegetarian
Vegetarianism is a way of life for many, and it also makes sense...
In season early summer: Thai basil, Lebanese cucumber, radishes
Thai basil
Basil contains useful amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin A.
Use
Thai basil is...
Boost activity over the holiday break
Fitness expert Sarah Cowley shares her tips for staying active over the summer.
Having...
Stay savvy with food claims
It’s interesting to look at trends over time in food marketing. When we...
‘Superfoods’ vs everyday heroes
Is it worth shelling out for ‘supercharged’ ingredients? We compare some of the...