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
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
