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Niki Bezzant

Niki Bezzant

Founding Editor

Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, editor and commentator. She’s the founding editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine, a columnist for the Herald on Sunday and a frequent contributor to broadcast media. Niki has been involved in the food media for nearly 20 years. She is currently president of Food Writers New Zealand and a proud ambassador for the Garden to Table programme which helps kids learn how to grow, cook and share food. She is a member of the Council of Directors for the True Health Initiative, a global coalition of health professionals dedicated to sharing a science-based message of what we know for sure about lifestyle and health. Niki is on the Board of the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

By Niki Bezzant

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Crockpots and food safety

Q: "Years ago, using a crockpot was not considered safe,...

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How to smoke fish

Do you need to spend a lot of money on...

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The differences between crème fraîche, double cream and...

What's the difference between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy...

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Soy beans or edamame

Are raw soy beans/edamame available in NZ, and where can...

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Are green potatoes toxic and does peeling help?

Q: I have read that potatoes contain solanine – a...

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Are canned tomatoes healthy?

Q. "Are canned tomatoes as good for me as fresh...

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Can you eat broccoli stalks?

Q: We eat a lot of broccoli and I usually...

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Is bought minced garlic as good as fresh?

Q: "I buy minced garlic you find in jars in...

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The perfect plate

We know what a balanced meal should look like, but...

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10 ways with pita bread

This versatile flat bread is so much more than just...

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10 ways to add flavour without salt

HFG founding editor Niki Bezzant has ideas for cooks on...

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Is healthy eating really affordable?

Many believe the cost of eating a good, healthy diet...

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Cook smart with Niki: Non-alcoholic drinks

Recently I’ve been experimenting with interesting options for non-alcoholic drinks...

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How do they produce salmon?

HFG editor Niki Bezzant explains how salmon gets from the...

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Money-saving secrets from Grandma’s kitchen

When money's tight, it pays to look back to learn...

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How do they produce potatoes?

Kiwis love potatoes! Niki Bezzant looks at how our favourite...

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Mix and match noodle salads

Combine ingredients and flavours to make a quick and delicious...

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Eight ways with prawns

Niki Bezzant shares some great recipe ideas for your next...

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