Ask the experts: Hydrogenated fat
Q:"I recall listening to an American cardiologist on television last year discussing hydrogenated fats. I understood from him that once you heat any fat it renders it hydrogenated… so cooking with good...
View ArticleResearch update: Fat
Nutritionist Fiona Carruthers explains the good, the bad and the controversial about fat in our diets.The concept of fat being good for us can be hard to grasp. Once upon a time all fat was bad, so how...
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How to choose spreads
We explain what the labels mean on table spreads.You may be wondering why this is not entitled 'how to choose butter and margarine'. Both butter and margarine must legally contain at least 80% fat to...
View ArticleScience update: Omega-3 and omega-6 fats
HFG Senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at interesting research on essential fats.Know your omegasOmega-3We hear a lot about omega-3s but they are not all the same. ALA is a short-chain omega-3,...
View ArticleThe whole(some) story: Get the nutrients you need every day
Calcium, iron, fibre, healthy fat – just how do we get it all in a day without being attached to a nose bag?FatWhy: Aids absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K; supplies essential fatty acids...
View ArticleFats and oils: Your questions answered
Fat is one of the most talked-about nutrients but one of the most misunderstood. We answer your questions so you can make healthier choices.Tags: fatfatsoiloils
View ArticleShopping for less saturated fat
It’s easy to cut the amount of saturated fat in your weekly supermarket shop by making simple swaps.Tags: buyers guidefatsaturated fatbuyer's guidereduce fat
View ArticleAsk the experts: Sugar and fat
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about sugar and fat.
View ArticleFat-free or low-carb: Which helps weight loss?
When we're trying to lose weight, we want it to happen quickly. Will having a fat-free diet help? What about reducing carbohydrates?Fat-free diet A small amount of fat in your diet is essential for...
View ArticleAsk the experts: Cheese and trans fat
Q:"I have been happily making more vegetarian meals, which tend to be cheesey/eggy, thinking I was doing great substituting these for meat for our protein. Then I read that if even using a lower-fat...
View ArticleAsk the experts: Raw nuts
Q:"I've been hearing a lot about eating raw nuts as a snack food. Can you tell me more about the health benefits and how it is a few nuts can fill you up for a long time?" RobynA: Nutritionist Bronwen...
View ArticleHow do they make margarine and table spreads?
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr looks at how common foods get from field to plate.The main ingredient for most spreads is a liquid oil such as sunflower, canola or rice bran oil. These are high in...
View ArticleAsk the experts: Kebabs
Q:"Lately we have been eating kebabs as a healthy option. But Jamie Oliver said recently that kebabs are full of fat! Is that true of New Zealand kebabs?"ShirleyA: Nutritionist Cindy Williams...
View ArticleEveryday shopping: Spreads
A guide through the wide variety of spreads on the market.A brief history of spreads When I was a girl, butter was what you put on your toast, no debate. To be honest, there wasn't actually an...
View ArticleCan fat make you thin?
Diet is never far from the headlines. In particular, our increasing obesity problem, and what should be done to solve it.
View ArticleAsk the experts: Boiling mince
Q:"I've just read that boiling mince in water and draining in a colander before cooking removes a lot of fat from this cheap and versatile ingredient. Is this correct, or are the nutrients of the meat...
View ArticleHow much saturated fat is in that processed meat?
In an average 8700kJ diet we are advised to have no more than 23g saturated fat each day– that’s about 5 3/4 teaspoons of saturated fat (1 teaspoon of fat from meat, lard, butter or oil is...
View ArticleThe unexpected places bad fats hide
Think you’re following a healthy diet? Even if you avoid deep-fried foods and large portions of red meat, you could still be falling prey to hidden sources of saturated fat, says nutritionist Nicole...
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