Nutrition
Dr Libby on sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are tiny, flat, oval seeds with a nutty taste and delicate crunch. They come in a host of different colours, depending upon the variety, including white, yellow, black and red. They’re...
Read MoreJennifer Ward-Lealand, the actress
Jennifer Ward-Lealand is an actress and student at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. As a freelancer, every week is different. If she is working in the theatre, she’s up with the children at 7am, makes her...
Read MoreDr Libby on Rhubarb
Rhubarb is an amazing, unusual plant with a taste that can be quite polarising. The beautiful colour is a result of anthocyanin’s, which act as potent antioxidants. The colour varies according to...
Read MoreWhy we have a sweet tooth and how to satisfy it
We are born with a preference for sweet foods, a natural sweet tooth. To our early ancestors foods that were sweet indicated that they were a good source of energy, while bitterness was an...
Read MoreKylie the Graphic Designer
Kylie is 30 and her typical work day is rather sedentary, so she tries to get to the gym as much as possible to move around and unwind. Most of her meals, including lunch, are home-cooked. However...
Read MoreAll in a day's work: Will Hall the actor
Will Hall the actor Will Hall is a 33-year-old actor. When filming a TV show, his work days are typically 11 hours long. All the TV crew’s food, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is...
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