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
New ZealandFree food call for low-decile schoolsAn expert advisory group set up by the Children's Commissioner recommends all low-decile schools offer pupils free food in an immediate effort to tackle child poverty. The programme would be like the Food for Kids scheme run in 223 low-decile schools27 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionGill South: Let them eat fishGill South gets the lowdown on the benefits of omega-3 from a leading nutrition expert.19 Aug 09:30 PM
LifestyleGovt advises youths avoid energy drinksThe Ministry of Health has released its new Food and Nutrition Guidelines for people aged between 2 and 18.06 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe astonishing diets of OlympiansWhether it's Michael Phelps' feasts, Usain Bolt's chicken nuggets or Yohan Blake's banana habit, what athletes eat is the key to their success, as Matilda Battersby discovers.05 Aug 11:00 PM
