LifestyleObesity epidemic: Toxic sugar?It used to be that sugar was the sweetest, most useful thing in our larder, a crystalline ambrosia that could make almost any food taste better and last longer.06 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldCandy man's quest to save millions in AfricaThe future wellbeing of millions of Africans may rest in the unlikely hands of a vegan hippy scientist working for a sweet company who plans to map and then give away the genetic data of 100 traditional crops.14 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Jar of Fluff sets off sugar alarmsI am using this jar of Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff to christen a new food category for my column called "Loud and Proud".14 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleFamily meals best for childrenChildren who eat the same meals as their parents are far more likely to have healthy diets than those who do not, according to research.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Snack for athletesPeople reaching for a protein bar, thinking it's a healthy snack, may be unwittingly adding to their waist lines.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionCharlotte Martin: Change your diet to fit your jeans and genesToday, we know that lifestyle and environment interact with diet to affect our health, writes Charlotte Martin.24 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Save chocolate spreads for that special occasionI was asked to look into Nutella by a reader whose children consume "vast quantities" of this spread every day and who is concerned it might be bad for them, despite the fact that it is made out of hazelnuts.25 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleJust our cup of teaVincent Chen brews up a brilliant idea in the form of the world's most pure tea, grown here in Waikato.29 Nov 05:30 PM
LifestyleDiabetes expert 'disillusioned' by disinterestThe Government is more interested in Prince Charles' visit than in finding ways to combat the "major epidemic" of diabetes, nutrition and diabetes expert Prof Jim Mann says.14 Nov 06:44 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: More biscuit than muesli in this colourful barEach week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label says about its contents.09 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleCoffee kick-starts a happy dayCoffee can help your ability to process positive emotions, a new study reveals.08 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleEnergy drinks blamed for breakdownA mother has blamed her teenage son's secret energy drink habit for a breakdown in his mental health. He drank up to 16 cans a day.31 Oct 06:29 AM
LifestyleThe health benefits of garlicResearch supports the ability of this potent bulb to fight bacteria and help us ward off disease.15 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: The sweet taste of death"Smoking, alcohol - is sugar the next thing we need to be saved from?" asks Dita Di Boni.11 Oct 08:30 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to knowEach week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label says about contents. This week: Chocolate dipping sauce.05 Oct 08:30 PM
