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COMMENT: It's tasty, cheap and only has one ingredient that some of you may want to avoid.
COMMENT: These bars are sweet but low in sugar and are ideal for lunchboxes.
Opinion: Herbal or fruit teas are clean and simple, right?
COMMENT: Jury still out on benefit of trendy ingredient, writes Wendyl Nissen.
The good old luncheon sausage is such a popular standby for busy parent.
COMMENT: Either-or labelling leads to confusion for the consumer.
COMMENT: Sandwich thins are low-calorie option but contain more additives than usual loaf.
Wendyl Nissen is surprised at how little mushroom there is in this soup.
COMMENT: Fresh nibbles are more expensive, but will give more bang for your buck.
COMMENT: I discovered this cereal last year and ate it regularly, writes Wendyl Nissen.
With 18 ingredients in this store-bought stock you'd be best to make your own.
COMMENT: Berry booster works out dearer than its tablet counterpart, writes Wendyl Nissen.
COMMENT: Wendyl Nissen casts her eye over Sealord NZ Hoki Malay Coconut Curry.
Comment: This has a lot of sugar but the dish is traditionally sweet.
COMMENT: 3 teaspoons of sugar in every puff requires strict discipline.
COMMENT: 'Diet' noodles easy to prepare for quick, light lunch or dinner.
COMMENT: I used to eat a lot of these soups for lunch in the 90s, then I looked at the ingredients label, reports Wendyl Nissen.