OpinionJack Tame: Nutrition rules not set in stoneNot only do some forms of tofu have crazy amounts of calcium sulfate but tofu may also be lowering my sex drive, worries Jack Tame.13 Jun 11:48 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Fizzy drinks are poisoning our kidsChange needs to come from the boardrooms of the people who produce the sugary food which is slowly poisoning our children, writes Paul Little.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Consign paleo to the pastHands up if you know someone who's "gone paleo". Yep, thought so. This diet is like a new religion.30 May 07:45 PM
LifestyleFasting can help with stressIntermittent fasting may have anti-ageing benefits.01 Apr 07:35 PM
LifestyleWhy do nutrition celebrities have so much pull?Nutrition celebrities often promote "fad diets". In fact, they often demonstrate a misunderstanding of biochemistry and other basic nutrition science.23 Mar 06:35 PM
LifestyleKey to healthy living: Eat real foodsEvery month it seems a new diet trend pops up, promising to answer all of our health, weight and bloating issues. Social media is awash with self-proclaimed health experts and celebrities with "revolutionary" theories about new ways of eating.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFull tums help the sumsWith more children coming to school hungry, a scientific study will for the first time guage the impact nutrition — or lack of it — has on learning.28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Rosedale Cinnamon Fruit Loaf - $5.69 for 450gI woke up last Sunday morning determined to make a yeasty fruit bread. I envisaged a cosy afternoon with a good book, a cup of tea and some fruit toast.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Go Native Mixed Berry & Apple Fruit Bites $1.99This tempting little bag of fruity bites was displayed next to the strawberries and other fresh fruits in my local supermarket.31 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAll I want for Xmas is to lose some kilosKiwi men are being encouraged to get off the couch and become more active in a new initiative being launched today.24 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Artificial additives make crackers tough to swallowKiwis are very keen on crackers. Everyone likes a quick snack of crackers and cheese, and it should be a healthy snack.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Low-carb snacks full of quick-fix protein powerCured meats such as biltong and jerky are becoming increasingly popular because they give you a low-calorie meal of protein which is low in fat and carbohydrate free.26 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleAdded flavours dull appealCoating chicken or fish with breadcrumbs is a great way to add flavour to your dinner.12 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Sugar-free sweet for fans of the naturalI am a big fan of any food producer that attempts to replace sugar with a natural alternative.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWendyl Nissen: It's a dog's life when owners don't read list of ingredientsI hope readers of this column spend a bit of time looking at ingredients when shopping for their food. But how many of us bother to spend the same amount of time checking out our pet's food?22 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFactory-grown produce finds growing marketThe old Sony factory in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture is up and running again. But this time it's an indoor farm that is the largest of its kind.01 Aug 01:15 AM
LifestyleOver five-a-day makes no difference - studyBritish nutritionists threw down the gauntlet to dietary guidelines in April by declaring seven daily portions of fresh fruit and vegetables, rather than the recommended five, were the key to health.31 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestyleCut out sugar? It could kill youWith the UN warning sugar could be ‘the new tobacco’ because of its risks to health through obesity, you might think a diet that cuts it out would get the thumbs up from experts.28 Jul 11:00 PM
BusinessBillionaire vows to reveal fraudHerbalife shares fell the most in three months after billionaire Bill Ackman vowed to show Enron-like fraud at the seller of supplements and weight-loss shakes.23 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Keep toddlers away from sugary treatsA leading New Zealand health researcher is calling on supermarkets to follow the lead of the UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, and remove all sweets and lollies from checkout areas to remove temptation from impulse buyers.19 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleFat level low, but sugar a worryWhen you're trying to lose weight it can be hard to give up sweet treats such as chocolate and ice cream.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Shoppers get it right with low-carb winnerEveryone knows about carbs these days. People go carb-free in an effort to lose weight, and athletes carb-load before a big event.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecipe: Organic green smoothies for kidsA delicious drink that includes plenty of fruit and green vegetables06 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Healthy effort but homemade's bestBircher muesli was invented in 1900 by the Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients in his hospital where a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables was an essential part of therapy.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessPaleo dieters suffer with protein price jumpEating like a caveman is getting costlier. The prices of beef, beans, bacon and nine other protein sources, has jumped 28 per cent in the five years through May.20 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleHow 5+ a day beats takeawaysNew Zealanders trying to incorporate five servings of fruit and vegetables into their daily food intake do not have to break the bank.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Green dip hides meaty surpriseThis dip was mentioned to me by a friend who had bought it thinking it was vegetarian.13 Jun 05:00 PM
World15 babies poisoned by hospital dripsOne baby has died and 14 others are fighting for their lives after being poisoned in NHS neonatal care units in the UK.05 Jun 04:43 AM
