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Never used filo before? We help you expand your repertoire.The low-downWhat is it?
Filo (or phyllo or fillo) is a Turkish pastry that comes in many paper-thin layers. It's traditionally used to...
Label-reading tips and some examples to help you choose nut spreads for your familyWhat makes a nut spread healthy?Peanut butter is made by roasting peanuts and grinding them into a paste, sometimes...
Ah, the temptation of the chip aisle... we help you make healthier choices.
There are some foods we should be eating lots of every day (hopefully things like fruit and vegetables spring to mind) and...
Tahini is a very handy ingredient and can be used in many different ways.The low-downWhat is it?
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds that originates from the Middle East. It's mainly...
We guide you through the growing range of pesto products on the shelves to help you choose the right pesto for you.
Pesto originally comes from Genoa, Italy. Traditionally, a true pesto is made from...
This ancient grain is simple to prepare, highly nutritious and delicious!What is it?Quinoa (pronounced ‘keenwa’) is a whole grain that is actually the seed of a leafy plant distantly...
With so many different sweeteners available, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your needs. Nutritionist Tracy Morris has the answers.Category 1: NutritiveNutritive sweeteners are...
We compare the kilojoules in each snack bar to its equivalent amount of sliced white bread.
When choosing a snack bar we recommend choosing a bar with 50 per cent or more fruits, nuts, seeds or...
We guide you through the many options available on the salad dressing shelf and help you choose dressings that suit you.
A salad isn't a salad until it's dressed. From the decadently rich...
Nutritionist Bronwen King demystifies filo – and shares clever ways to use this versatile and economical ingredient.Filo – a healthier alternativeIf you are like most New Zealanders...
Here are some ideas for using pesto in cooking.Tips
There are endless ways to use pesto but as it can have a strong flavour, it is often partnered with more subtle ingredients.
Using pesto as a...
How to pick the right stock for the meal, the occasion and health.
We've come a long way since the Oxo stock cube or Maggi powder (probably in either chicken or beef) was our only choice of...
Q: "I am allergic to foods in the nightshade family and find it difficult to find meals that do not have these foods in them. Can you recommend a cookbook or anything that could help?"...
Nutritionist Rose Carr gives advice on healthy cracker options.
We tend to think crackers are healthy. But some crackers have as much fat, salt and kilojoules as your average potato chip. We found...
A look through the interesting world of soy and other Asian sauces.
The range of international foods we have access to in our supermarkets is mouth-watering and as our world becomes more village-...