How to avoid being tricked by health food claims
With sneaky marketing, it’s easy to fill your shopping trolley with less-than healthy...
16 food label claims to watch out for
Supermarket aisles can be a minefield of food marketing claims – if you...
What does ‘lite’ or ‘light’ mean?
This could mean one of many things, so don't be fooled!It might mean...
What does ‘natural’ mean?
What does 'natural' really mean when used on processed and packaged foods?
If you...
Everyday shopping: Spreads
A guide through the wide variety of spreads on the market.
A brief history...
What does ‘The Tick’ mean?
The Tick is a programme run by the National Heart Foundation of NZ. Manufacturers...
Fruit juice or fruit drink?
There's a big difference between a 'fruit juice' and a 'fruit drink'. If it...
Country-of-origin labelling
In NZ, manufacturers don't have to state where ingredients come from. Is that...
Food additives and common ingredients
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes us through some common food additives, including how...
What does ‘baked not fried’ mean?
Is it really healthier to buy products that claim to be 'baked not...
Guide to reading labels
In addition to the health claims, there's the Heart Foundation tick, fair trade...
