LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Milk for your drinks is not as we know itThis product falls under the "why on earth is it here?" category.21 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleMost back curbs on sugar useA majority of Kiwi adults have shown some support in a survey for controls on how much sugar can be fed to us by the soft-drink industry.17 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleNZ scientists take on sugarA group of New Zealand scientists is gearing up to emulate the success of anti-tobacco campaigners by getting rid of sugar-flavoured soft drinks by 2025.08 Feb 01:16 AM
LifestyleExperts pour scorn on tea dietA new fad diet, called "teatoxing", is gaining popularity in New Zealand and prompting concern among dietitians and eating disorder advocates.31 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSchool lunch box packing tipsSchool starts across most of Australia this week, so parents and carers are breaking out the lunch boxes once again.30 Jan 08:30 PM
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
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
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
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
