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HFG guide to instant noodles

HFG guide to instant noodles

We’ve sampled flavoured instant noodles, a common snack for many...

HFG guide to canned seafood

HFG guide to canned seafood

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr ventures beyond canned tuna to find...

HFG guide to porridge

HFG guide to porridge

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr surveys oat product options for...

How to choose gravies and sauces

How to choose gravies and sauces

Gravies and sauces can add a little extra flavour and...

HFG guide to frozen meals

HFG guide to frozen meals

They may be labelled as ‘lean’ or ‘lite’, but when...

How much omega-3 is in plant foods?

How much omega-3 is in plant foods?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats....

How to choose hot drinks

How to choose hot drinks

Most of us drink tea or coffee but in winter...

HFG guide to meat-free protein

HFG guide to meat-free protein

Protein plays a role in everything from muscle growth to...

How to choose nut butters and spreads

How to choose nut butters and spreads

Just what is the nutritional value of peanut butter and...

How to choose grains

How to choose grains

Bored with rice? Fed up with noodles? We check out...

How to choose crackers

How to choose crackers

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at healthier cracker options. Crackers...

How to choose gourmet yoghurt

How to choose gourmet yoghurt

Healthy in contextIt can be difficult to label a food...

Guide to orange juice

Guide to orange juice

You know OJ is a great source of vitamin C,...

How to choose kids’ breakfast cereals

How to choose kids’ breakfast cereals

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at cereals suitable for...

How to choose large crackers

How to choose large crackers

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at the cracker options...

10 of the best diabetes-friendly snacks

10 of the best diabetes-friendly snacks

1. One fresh pear and one slice of Kraft Singles...

Guide to packaged snacks for toddlers

Guide to packaged snacks for toddlers

Nutritionist Vanessa Furlong looks at snacks for one to two-year-old...

How to choose milk alternatives

How to choose milk alternatives

For some people, not drinking cow’s milk may be a...

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