In season mid-autumn: Swedes, Brussels sprouts, mandarins
Swedes
An average swede (around 100g) adds just 100kJ to your...
In season late summer: Broccoli, pumpkin, snow peas
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, folate and...
In season early autumn: Figs, silver beet, marrow
Figs
Figs are gaining popularity in New Zealand but can be...
10 of the best memory-boosting foods for exams
Studying for end-of-year exams and need to fuel your brain?...
In season early summer: Dill, cherry tomatoes, rocket
Dill
Although used in small amounts, herbs add beneficial polyphenols to...
In season early summer: Thai basil, Lebanese cucumber,...
Thai basil
Basil contains useful amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin...
‘Superfoods’ vs everyday heroes
Is it worth shelling out for ‘supercharged’ ingredients? We compare...
In season mid-summer: Raspberries, red onion, garlic
Raspberries
Raspberries get their lovely red colour from anthocyanins, which are...
How to choose canned fish
Canned fish is so versatile. It’s economical, convenient, mostly healthy,...
