Sugar-free claims
Ciska de Rijk and Gwendoline Keel, food law specialists at Simpson Grierson, explain...
Bought vs homemade: Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is a tasty addition to many meals – and popular with...
Everyday choices: Afternoon snack
Bliss balls are increasing in popularity and there are lots of different types....
In season early winter: Persimmons, red cabbage, yams
Persimmons
Bronwyn and Lance Walters, of NTL Horticulture in Northland, have a 21-hectare persimmon...
Smart staple: Cheese
You may be surprised to see us featuring cheese as many cheeses are...
This vs that: Liquid breakfasts
We compare the vanilla flavours of three 250ml drinks marketed as breakfast on...
How to choose flavoured yoghurt
Flavoured yoghurt can be a snack or a treat, part of breakfast or...
Everyday choices: Chocolate bars
We know chocolate is not an everyday food but, on those occasions we...
Bought vs homemade: Stir-fry sauce
A stir-fry is a popular dinner option as it’s so easy to prepare....
Bought vs homemade: Popcorn
Popcorn reminds us of movies, parties and celebrations. There’s so much variety, but...
Everyday choices: Thai favourites
Everyone loves the punchy flavour of a Thai takeaway. We compare two classic...
This vs that: Soy, rice and almond milks
Some people can’t consume cow’s milk, or prefer not to, while others just...
How to get your daily magnesium
We need magnesium for energy production, managing blood glucose levels, blood clotting, regulating...
How much saturated fat is in that biscuit?
The range of biscuits in the supermarket is vast. Chocolate, fruit, crème, shortbread,...
Shopping for cream alternatives
Cream is delicious, but as we know it is high in kilojoules and...
How to choose salad mixes
Salad packs cover a wide range of both lettuce and slaw mixes. Adding...
How to choose stock
Stock is a pantry or fridge essential. Stews, risottos, soups and casseroles all...