How do the major chains stack up when it comes to healthy vegetarian fast food?
14 Jun 2012 |
We've surveyed 12 national fast food chains and reviewed their online menus to see how their vegetarian offerings stack up nutritionally.
We found many vegetarian meat substitutes are alarmingly high in salt - and taste bland.
11 Apr 2011 |
CHOICE put a handful of vegetarian meat substitutes to the test, rating both nutritional value and taste.
A fresh and delicious salad.
2 Mar 2011 |
A delicious salad that quick and easy to make.
A tasty and fresh summer salad.
20 Jan 2011 |
A simple way to freshen your summer meals.
A tasty vegetarian dish.
14 Jan 2011 |
Cook's CHOICE cooks up a tasty vegetarian dish.
A tasty vegetable pasta with a touch of cinnamon.
14 Jan 2011 |
Eggplant and mushroom pasta with a touch of cinnamon, topped with parmasan cheese.
CHOICE recipe for a sweet and salty salad
25 Jun 2010 |
Ingredients that may not often go together makes a great salad
A simple way with beetroot
25 Jun 2010 |
A complex root vegetable is simplified via this recipe
CHOICE recipe for cauliflower au gratin
24 Jun 2010 |
Quick and easy way to make cauliflower very tasty.
CHOICE recipe for indian vegetable and chicken soup
24 Jun 2010 |
A delightful combination of chicken and spices create a hearty soup
Mushroom with a hint of sage make this great pasta dish
24 Jun 2010 |
A tasty mushroom pasta with a hint of sage.
CHOICE recipe for chicken, corn and brussel sprout soup
24 Jun 2010 |
An oft-maligned vegetable makes the core of this delicious soup
Add a little parsnip for a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes
24 Jun 2010 |
Instead of potato, why not parsnip? Just as tasty with a hint of sage.
CHOICE recipe for pea and ham soup, a perfect winter dinner
24 Jun 2010 |
A thick and tasty pea and ham soup
CHOICE recipe for pea and ham soup, a perfect winter dinner
24 Jun 2010 |
A thick and tasty pea and ham soup
A great accompaniment to any roasted meat
8 Jun 2010 |
Simple and naturally sweet, this recipe is a great partner.
Imported vegetables appear no more likely to be contaminated with pesticides than Australian produce.
5 Mar 2010 |
Our random test of common canned and frozen vegetables showed little cause for concern.
Are chemicals from plastic food containers and wrapping as safe as the industry and regulators claim or are they slowly poisoning us?
7 Jan 2010 |
There’s a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests some plastics are not as safe as we're led to believe.
CHOICE discovers some delicious varieties of tomatoes to look out for - and how to pick them.
7 Oct 2009 |
Tomatoes you find at the supermarket are often as hard and as tasty as cricket balls. But there are still some tasty tomatoes to be found.
Electric food steamers do what they claim, but which do it best?
7 Sep 2009 |
Are steamers any healthier than other ways to steam food? CHOICE tested 15, looking at their ease of use and performace.
Survival gardening is part of a shift in consumer demand for more nutritious and tastier food.
5 Sep 2009 |
As more people discover the savings and satisfaction of growing their own produce, CHOICE finds out how you can set up your own edible garden.
Some potato shapes that appeal to kids don’t make the nutritional grade.
7 Jul 2009 |
Chips, fries or wedges can be handy to keep in the freezer but what is the true cost of this convenience?
Should you trade in your supermarket trolley for food straight off the farm?
13 Feb 2008 |
There’s no legislation defining farmers' markets in Australia—each has its own charter which sets out what the market allows and doesn’t. So can you be sure that farmers and producers are the ones getting your custom?
Choosing organic food is easier than ever. But is it worth the extra money?
17 Jul 2007 |
Not too long ago you had to go to special shops if you wanted organic food. Now you can find plenty in supermarkets, but mostly you’ll pay a pretty high premium over the cost of standard produce. Is it really worth it?
Frozen vegetables can have higher levels of important nutrients, such as vitamin C, than fresh.
13 Mar 2007 |
We wanted to compare the vitamin levels in a range of fresh raw, fresh cooked, frozen and canned vegies to see which were more nutritious.
Our food in focus is oats, packed full of nutritional goodies, and yummy in our muesli recipe.
4 Dec 2006 |
This simple home made museli recipe is both delicious and healthy. It won't last long.