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Real chicken dog treats also full of preservatives

Pets suffer health effects from poor diets too, so read ingredient lists carefully, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Street snack feels like it belongs in the movies

Little foil pouch leaves a distinct 'astronaut food' impression - as does the taste, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: Healthy biscuits for breakfast on the go

Takeaway cereal tastes like its good for you - not just a treat.

Wendyl Wants to Know: Kids can party happily with naturally sweet treat

The granddaughters are on their way for Christmas so my husband popped these into the trolley when I wasn't looking, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Soya pudding tasty - and GM free too

When you're cutting dairy out of your diet it can be find to hard replacements for those comforting little puddings.

Choc strawberries - a taste of decadence

Strawberries are back and suddenly summer is here and all is right with the world.

These fake mince pies are actually great

Getting a taste like the real meat is not only for vegetarians.

Wendyl Wants to Know: Still saucy but better for you

Good old Kiwi favourite drops a lot of sugar and salt without compromising flavour.

Beware of calories in sports drink

Sports drinks have enjoyed a huge surge in popularity in recent years. You rarely see anyone exercising without one in their hand, writes Wendyl.

Wendyl Nissen: Good work stories can stifle your wife's yawns

As much as we love our husbands the line between fascinating and captivating and complete bore can become quite narrow with time, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: Reality check for this Nordic showpiece wife

In my year-long challenge to be a supportive wife I have realised that there are other sorts of wife you can be, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: Old, grumpy friends but such good sports

As my year as a supportive wife draws to a close, I find that my husband has set me some challenges in his haste to make the most of my undying support before it ends, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: It's OK to be the weaker sex...on rubbish day

A few weeks ago I wrote about some women over 50 feeling that they are invisible to men, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: Modern man demands more than crisp sheets

The wonderful thing about being a supportive wife - my challenge for a year - is that you get to wear a self-bestowed halo for the good work you are doing.

Wendyl Nissen: Becoming a mum again in my 50s? Hubby isn't keen

Shocking news out of Britain this week is the trend of women in their 50s having babies, writes Wendyl Nissen. The number of babies born to women over 50 has doubled in four years to 154.

Nissen: Over 50 women 'invisible'

Forget being a supportive wife, this week I'm nominating myself as a supportive ageing woman, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: An empty house is bliss for getting things done

I'm feeling much better about my supportive wife challenge since my husband got a real job, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Wendyl Nissen: You say bossy, I say results person

I have always been a bit bossy. One of those women who like to tell people what to do, how to do it, how to hurry up and do it and do it myself when it isn't done fast enough.