It is safe to say that advancements in the food industry, and the inclusion of food additives to many foods have helped world hunger, making food production cheaper and extending the shelf life of food. However, does the pursuit of making food cheaper to produce have an impact on our health?

This is a perfect dish to include the kids to play around with. Also, if you have a platter of garnish, they can make their own creations.

Eggs are a staple food in most Kiwi diets. Different egg farms have different farming methods, which produce different quality of eggs. In this article we explore egg producers in New Zealand and verification certifications that allow us to make informed choices about eggs.

With Christmas around the corner, we’ll soon need to start planning and thinking about different dishes and desserts. At the same time, while we want to create something amazing for this festive time of the year, we don’t want to overcomplicate it. Mendiant is a French recipe made during winter months (Christmas time), and you’ll find it to be very versatile, a tad decadent, but still a healthy choice as a dessert.

Sometimes the simplest of ingredients can make a significant change. That is why I love cooking with tea. Its infusion of flavors can transform the simplest of dishes into something unique and special. For this recipe, I've chosen to work with Oolong tea.

In the second part of looking into these two types of diets, we see that plant-based diets can assist with cognitive health, diabetes and reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease. However, they also might increase the risk of non-communicable diseases due to micronutrient deficiencies.

If you appreciate the zing of ginger and the aroma of oranges, and would like to surprise your better half with a tasty but also well presented dessert, then this tea cake is a great choice.

Delicious and nutritious vegetables, fruits and nuts mixed with fibre dense rice, make this a great and easy-to-make salad.

Yum Khai Dao is a go-to quick salad with simple ingredients, that also has some protein so that we feel satiated. You can also serve with jasmine rice and turn it into a proper dish.

If time allows, mix the witloof and orange together and chill before serving.

Copper is an essential trace mineral that is important for various processes within our body. Despite being required in relatively small amounts, its presence is indispensable for maintaining optimal health and well-being since it’s involved in energy production, iron metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis and several other processes.

If you are after flavor, with little or no sugar, then these bliss balls are perfect for a snack or a dessert.