Food
Gluten sensitivity real but rare, study finds
Many people now avoid eating gluten, some with the idea that it's simply a healthier way to go. But if you're not sensitive to gluten, cutting it out of your diet is generally no healthier and may… Audio
Sweet ideas for sauerkraut
Matt Morris's Christchurch company The Urban Monk produces six types of sauerkraut. He shares a (gluten-free) recipe for curried cheesy pancakes with sauerkraut. Audio
Drinks for Spring with Laura Verner
Laura Verner from Auckland cafe, Pasture, shares some healthy non alcoholic drink ideas for Spring, including a green tea and fresh jasmine infusion and a crossover brew of cider apples and a soured… Audio
Food with Gareth Stewart
Gareth Stewart from Auckland restaurant Euro joins us and shares a recipe for Grilled squid with tomatoes, chilli & pork crackling. Audio
Major study links high carb diet to poor health
The study, published in The Lancet found that high fat diets were associated with a lower risk of mortality - and those diets with a high intake of carbohydrates were associated with a higher risk. We… Audio
'Put more plants on your plates' Megan May
Little Bird Organics' Megan May is an unashamed plant proselytizer. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her love of the green stuff and separating dietary fad from dietary fact. She's just about to… Audio
NZ's largest food bank faces eviction
New Zealand's largest foodback facing closure over the rent it owes. 0800 Hungry in Christchurch is used by 130 agencies to help families and people in need. The founder of the foodbank, Kerry… Audio
Healthy lunchbox suggestions from Wick Nixon
Wick Nixon is passionate about fuss-free healthy children's lunches. The early childhood teacher and graphic designer has followed up her award-winning 2015 cookbook with the new book Healthy Lunchbox… Audio
The Science Of... Vitamin C
What is vitamin C and why do we need it? Which foods have the most vitamin C? Should we pop pills when we think we're getting a cold, or are we just producing expensive urine? And can vit C really… Video, Audio
The Science Of... Vitamin C
What is vitamin C and why do we need it? Which foods have the most vitamin C? Should we pop pills when we think we're getting a cold, or are we just producing expensive urine? And can vit C really…
Video, AudioThe Science Of... Vitamin C
Vitamin C has a reputation for being something of a cure-all remedy. Alison Ballance and Simon Morton investigate what it really is, and what it really does.
Wine with Joelle Thomson
Wine writer and tutor, Joelle Thomson on the push to increase NZ's international Pinot Noir reputation. Audio
Beer Nation: Why NZ’ers love all things hop
If you're one of the many who struggles to know your IPAs from your IBUs or your pilsners from your porters, beer expert Michael Donaldson has done all the work for you. He's updated his… Audio
How to nourish your baby
When your baby is around six months old, begin to offer them a combination of finger food and homemade purees, says Dr Julie Bhosale, author of The Nourished Baby. Audio
Jonathan Gold: discovering hidden food gems
Acclaimed food writer Jonathan Gold talks to Kathryn Ryan about discovering, eating, and writing about food of all types in Los Angeles. Audio
Taking Sichuan cuisine to the world
Chef, restaurateur and food blogger, Jenny Gao was born in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province of China - where the flavours are quite different from what you would find at a Chinese… Audio
Facebook the new hotspot for selling stolen avocados
Avocado thieves are taking to social media to sell the stolen fruit, police say. New Zealand Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular joins us to discuss the thefts. Audio
