In season early winter: Mint, mushrooms, kumara, bananas
Mint
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytonutrients that...
In season mid-winter: Walnuts, baby spinach, ginger, cabbage
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Studies...
In season late winter: Rosemary, bok choy, kaffir...
Rosemary
This herb is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, although we only...
10 of the best high-protein vegetarian foods
Ten easy ways to pack more satisfying protein into your...
In season early spring: Oregano, bay leaves, kale,...
Oregano
Oregano contains high amounts of phenolic compounds, thought to be...
Add a flavour hit… without salt, sugar or...
What’s big on flavour and low on kilojoules? Spices! HFG...
In season mid-spring: Chilli, spring onion, avocado
Chilli
Those who love chilli will agree — it can be...
Which vanilla is best to use: extract, essence,...
Vanilla is a highly prized ingredient in many recipes, but...
Smart staples: Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a wonderfully versatile, nutrition-packed staple that are an...
This vs that: Flaky puff pastries vs filo...
Healthy Food Guide takes a look at the differences between...
