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Healthy Food Guide staff

Our team of experts bring you accurate, evidence-based and balanced information about healthy eating, plus delicious, nutrition packed recipes.

By Healthy Food Guide staff

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50 easy ways to get more fruit and...

Include these simple tips in your routine to easily get...

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In season early spring: Grapefruit

Grapefruit were introduced from Australia to New Zealand in the...

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Barbecue cleaning tips

There are some easy ways to clean your barbecue, both...

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In season early spring: Swedes

While swedes are a turnip and cabbage hybrid, unlike turnips,...

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In season mid-winter: Carrots

Buying Choose carrots which are bright orange and firm. The leaves...

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In season mid-spring: Tamarillos

Availability Also known as tree tomatoes, tamarillos can be red or...

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In season late winter: Celeriac

Celeriac (pronounced ce-LE-ri-ac) has a distinct celery flavour and a...

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In season mid-winter: Watercress

Buying Watercress is a member of the cruciferae (mustard) family and...

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In season mid-winter: Mandarins

Highly regarded in their land of origin, China, this citrus...

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Produce spotlight: Capsicums

What are they Capsicums are part of the same family as...

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In season early winter: Rhubarb

Availability Year-round but at its best from May to August. Buying Choose rhubarb...

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In season mid-autumn: Pears

Almost 500 hectares of pears are grown in New Zealand,...

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In season mid-autumn: Carrots

The name ‘carrot’ is Celtic and means ‘red of colour’....

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In season late spring: Rocket

This salad green has small, flat leaves with long stems...

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In season early spring: Oranges

Availability Year-round, depending on variety. New Zealand navel oranges are in...

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In season early autumn: Grapes

Grapes are the world’s largest fruit crop, and have been...

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In season early autumn: Beetroot

Where would the iconic Aussie and Kiwi hamburger be without...

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Produce spotlight: Mandarins

Buying Avoid bruises, cuts or soft spots. Choose brighter, glossy mandarins...

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