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
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl want to know: Cupcakes high in sugar but are fine as a treatRed velvet cake has been around for many years and in the old days it used to get its deep, red colour from beetroot juice.16 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleLife without sugar surprisingly sweetMichael Mansell was an addict, but it wasn't alcohol, gambling or drugs he was addicted to.10 May 11:18 PM
LifestyleThe iDoctor will see you nowApple has hired a swathe of leading biomedical experts prompting speculation that the technology giant is planning a major expansion into the health sector.06 May 09:02 PM
LifestyleDoes junk food affect inhalers?Eating fast food and consuming sugary drinks renders the most common asthma inhaler ineffective, a study warns.08 Apr 01:50 AM
LifestyleGood news, and bad, about what we eatKiwis are drinking more alcohol and eating more bread, red meat and takeaways than a year ago, data from Southern Cross shows.05 Mar 04:30 PM
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
