Bread - what's best for my health?

Wholemeal, rye, multigrain, high-fibre, gluten-free, sourdough, soy and linseed – there are lots of interesting breads to choose from these days. Bread is one of our oldest foods and even today is still considered a staple. But with so many varieties today, it’s hard to know which is the best to purchase. Here’s a guide to help you along the supermarket aisle or at the local bakery. More...

Milk - which one's right for you?

These days, the milk section of the supermarket can be quite confusing. There’s so many options to choose from – low fat, skim, extra-fat, milk with omega-3, organic milk, soymilk and milk boosted with extra calcium. Nutritionist Catherine Saxelby compares the different varieties available, so that you’re not left crying over spilt milk. More...

Nutrition labelling: what does it mean?

A food label will tell you a lot of information if you know what you are looking for. Here we will try to explain labels, what they mean, how to choose the best products for your health and how to compare products. More...

Unscrambling the egg

Choosing which type of egg to buy used to be simple - there was only one choice. Walk into a supermarket today however and you'll find rows and rows - everything from free range to vegetarian. So much choice can be confusing so here's some information to make it easier. More...

Content updated August 10, 2010