The lost plot: Growing carrots
Once you’ve tasted your own home grown fresh, juicy carrots you’ll never want...
Do we really need carbohydrates in our diets?
Carbohydrates are one of the most misunderstood food groups and often get a...
In season late winter: Navel oranges and Milan red top turnips
Milan red top turnips
A firm favourite since Roman times, turnips are nowadays typically...
Ask the experts: Should I eat before my morning workout?
Q I have started to go to the gym every morning before work...
Why fibre is the super carb
Fibre doesn’t necessarily conjure up the most exciting thoughts but dietitian Katrina Pace...
What your health numbers mean
Getting your medical test results can be overwhelming if you don’t know how...
Are you just tired, or is it sleep apnoea?
Tired all the time? Struggling to lose weight? You could have sleep apnoea....
Healthy ageing: Managing dry mouth symptoms
Q I’ve been having problems with a lack of saliva and a dry...
Pass on processed food
A study that presented 20 adults with ultra-processed food for 14 days and...
Beer before wine and you’ll feel…?
Researchers have tested the theory that drinking beer after wine gives you more...
How much energy in crackers?
For time-poor people, crackers are a convenient and healthy snack on the go,...
Label detective: Chemicals in food
Like it or not, the use of chemicals has become a common way...
How to choose dried pasta
With a variety of pastas to choose from these days – from wheat...