LifestyleSomething special about low-fat snacksThe problem with many crisps/crackers which are low in fat is that they taste terrible unless they are dipped in strongly flavoured powders, writes Wendyl Nissen.25 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
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
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Sweet rainbow almost good for youWendyl Nissen writes: There's a reason brightly coloured sweets are placed right next to you at the checkout - they're called impulse buys and are designed to make you think "why not?".20 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
OpinionWendyl wants to know: Hubbards using their nut with super cerealI know I'm not the only parent to stand for ages in the cereal aisle of the supermarket looking for a healthy breakfast for my family.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Too much sugar, so this one's staying on the shelfI was alerted to sweet and sour meals by an article in the Sunday Times which found that a sweet and sour ready meal had more sugar in it than a chocolate bar and many others were extremely high in sugar.23 May 05:00 PM
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
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: A snack food without helpings on guiltI was alerted to these by my daughter, who had them at a friend's house and said they were "yum". I've got nothing against teenage girls snacking on chicken - protein is good.10 May 01:59 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Magnum Mini Loving Kiss Meringue et Fruits RougesMy family has been going crazy over these morsels of delight. We have had a string of family birthdays and when we all get together there are 12 of us.25 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Healthier snack bars cost a healthy priceI do love it when I'm shopping for something to include in this column and a reader offers to help me out.11 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Unpalatable surprises in Easter treatsEach week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label tells you about its contents.28 Mar 10:22 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Artificial sweetener spoils frozen treatLittle plastic tubes of sweet, coloured water frozen in the freezer have always been popular with kids.07 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Drink-maker getting fresh with label infoI chose to look into this product because it advertises itself as 99.5% fat-free, has a Heart Foundation tick and is Low GI which are all great things to look for when you are a healthy eater.28 Feb 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
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Best cream cheese not always home grownCream cheese is a great alternative to butter on toast, especially if you are teaming it with salmon or my latest food craze, sliced fresh strawberries.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Day's sugar intake can hide in sauceThe fight against sugar has begun, with high-profile scientists and doctors calling for governments and food industries to cut the sugar content of food and drinks by up to 30%.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenGood as a biscuit, but not the best way to start your dayBreakfast continues to be a bit of a drama for many people who find it hard to make the time to eat what many health professionals regard as the most important meal of the day.27 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenPlenty of sugar in this pudI bought this thinking it was a traditional Christmas pudding full of fruit and only discovered when I got it home that it was a chocolate pudding.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll sorts of sugar in rainbow sweet treatsIt's Christmas and that means our supermarkets fill up with lots of lollies. And we buy them to ensure our homes are havens of sweet treats for our visitors over the holiday season.13 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleFrozen treat high on sugarSummer is here and so, too, is the sudden need for children to have frozen treats stacked in the freezer.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Artificial colours put crunch on rice snackRice crackers are great to keep in the cupboard on standby when friends pop in for a drink and you need a snack.22 Nov 04:30 PM
