Smart staple: Polenta
Polenta, also known as cornmeal, is ground corn. Like other grains, polenta is...
Three reasons you shouldn’t fear carbs
Poor old carbohydrate gets demonised by media, diet culture and even some professionals...
HFG guide to porridge
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr surveys oat product options for the perfect winter...
Myths and truths about carbs
Low-carb diets are having a ‘moment’ right now. But do all carbohydrate foods...
Carbs – friend or foe when it comes to weight loss?
Are you one of those who believe carbs are bad for weight loss?...
Ask the experts: Carbohydrates
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers common questions about carbohydrates.Why do I need carbohydrates?Carbohydrates,...
Ask the experts: Wholegrain oats
Q: "I have read that wholegrain oats help to reduce the amount of...
Ask the experts: Wholegrain rice and oats
Q: I like brown rice and I like that it’s a whole grain,...
Ask the experts: Wholegrain breads
Q: "I’m having trouble finding wholegrain breads. Do seven-grain/nine-grain/12-grain breads fit into the...
Kids’ special: Carbohydrates? Sweet as
It’s a mouthful to say but the car-bo-hy-drate family of food plays an...
Carbs, protein, fats: The new rules
Like all science, the study of nutrition is ever evolving. Senior nutritionist Rose...
10 ways with instant polenta
Instant polenta is a great pantry staple, especially for anyone following a gluten-free...
10 ways with leftover rice
Rice is high in carbohydrate, low in saturated fat, sodium and sugar –...
