Blog & recipes
Are you confused by all the conflicting nutrition advice and don’t know who to believe?
Our nutrition experts will answer all your burning nutrition questions & bust all those food myths in our regular blog. We will also share some of our favourite recipes with you all too….
Lentil chocolate and raspberry brownie
Perfect for lunch boxes or when you feel like a sweet treat.
I must admit when I first heard of using lentils (or other legumes) as a base for baking, my initial thought was YUCK! But seriously, you shouldn't knock something until you try it, right?
Is trim milk healthier for you than full fat milk?
Angela was interviewed on TVNZ Breakfast to answer the age-old question about which type of cow's milk is best for health.
Chocolate fudge
If you love bliss balls, then you're going to love this delicious and nutritious 'fudge'. It packs a punch when it comes to flavour and nutrition and is a great little treat to put in the lunchbox or to serve alongside a hot cuppa.
How to stay healthy this winter
Winter is on its way! And with it comes cold days and comfort foods. Hot soups, warm pies and creamy porridge are returning to the menu! Here are our 4 top tips for staying healthy this winter…..
What to pack in a school lunch
As another school term starts, many parents will be asking themselves again, what should they be packing into their child or teens lunch box? It's an age-old question, which needs to strike the fine balance between foods which will help to keep them powering through the day but also ones that you know will get eaten….
Mini Vegetable Frittatas
Hate veggie waste? Then why not give these little beauties a try? They're a cross between a muffin and a frittata, using up all the uneaten veggies leftover from my boy's dinners during the week. Perfect for snacks and lunchboxes, I also store them in the freezer so I have something at the ready on the days I need something quickly!
Are you ready for an emergency?
To help prepare you for an emergency a team of NZ Registered Dietitians and Registered Nutritionists have compiled the following tips to help ensure your nutrition readiness for natural disasters....
Vegetable Frittata Recipe
This recipe couldn't be any easier and it's perfect for those of you who are trying to have a #meatlessmonday. It's also a great way to use up any leftover or old vegetables and thereby helps to reduce food waste.
Corn And Vegetable Fritters
Corn and vegetable fritters are a great way to reduce food waste and they are super versatile too. Your only limit to what they include is your imagination. Not only delicious for any meal of the day they also make a nutritious snack or lunchbox filler.
Recipe - Broccoli and blue cheese soup
Try our delicious blue cheese and broccoli soup. A great way to add some veggies into your day!
Recipe - fruit smoothie
A quick and easy fruit smoothie recipe for those days when you are short on time....
Breakfast - the most important meal of the day
Yes - what you have heard for years is right. Breakfast really IS the most important meal of the day! It helps to kick-start your metabolism and sets you up well for the rest of the day. The word breakfast literally means “to break the fast” and it is recommended to eat within two hours of waking in the morning.
