Everyday choices: Butter or canola oil?
Butter’s popularity (and price) has been on the rise recently, but is it...
In season late summer: Bitter melon, butternut squash, apricots
Bitter melon
Bitter melon, also called karela, bitter gourd or fu quas, is an...
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....
Try this: Sauerkraut juice
Sauerkraut, or pickled cabbage, is said to have gut health-promoting properties, but are...
How to choose frozen wedges and fries
Oven-baked frozen wedges and fries can be a better choice than deep fried....
Bought vs homemade: Kids’ hidden vege snacks
Adding veges to baking is one way to up kids’ daily fruit and...
How much sodium is in that cheese?
Cheese is a delicious and versatile source of protein, calcium and B vitamins,...
Everyday choices: Rice cakes or toast?
Hungry for a snack? A bit of hummus on something should hit the...
Allergen labelling
Buying food can be a minefield for people with food allergies, especially when...
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....
In season mid-summer: Curry leaf, watermelon, taro
Curry leaf
The curry leaf is popular in Indian-inspired cuisine, bringing a fragrant, citrus-like...
In season early summer: Broad beans, daikon, chives
Broad beans
A half-cup serve of broad beans is low in energy (230kJ) but...
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....
Bought vs homemade: Beef burger
Burgers are an easy takeaway option. They save time and hit the spot,...
How to choose chilli sauce
Chilli sauce adds spice and flavour with few extra kilojoules. What should we...
Everyday choices: Kombucha or iced tea?
Kombucha is growing in popularity, along with other fermented foods. But how does...
How much fibre is in that bread product?
Fancy a change from bread for your daily sandwich? We compare how much...
The rules on dairy alternatives sold as ‘milk’
New overseas rules have banned the word ‘milk’ from plant products, such as...