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Healthy Food Guide
Special Diet Awards 2025

The best supermarket buys revealed!

New Zealand

THE WINNERS ARE IN!

Our dietitians, under advice from our Expert Advisory Panel, have done the hard work for you and found the healthiest gluten free, nut free, dairy free, cholesterol lowering, low sugar, low salt, low FODMAP and plant-based supermarket food products available.

Always check the labels & allergen claims to verify ingredients.

Dairy free

Contains no dairy products or any ingredient derived from dairy, including traces from production processes.

So Good High Protein Oat

Higher protein almond milk option

  • DF

So Good High Protein Almond

Almond milk with added soy protein and fortified with calcium and B vitamins

  • DF

Vitasoy Soy Milk Calci-Plus

Protein and extra calcium

  • DF

Macro Organic Unsweetened Oat Milk

Organic oat milk with no added sugar and added calcium

  • DF

Cholesterol Lowering

Meets Food Standards Code criteria for cholesterol-lowering health claim.

Flora Proactiv Buttery

Buttery taste with plant sterols

Tablelands Reduce Cholesterol

Contains plant sterols and is lower in saturated fat than butter

Uncle Tobys Rolled Oats Traditional

Rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre known to help reduce cholesterol levels

Olivani Cholesterol Lowering Original

Plant sterol-enriched spread shown to lower cholesterol when used daily

Weet-Bix Cholesterol Lowering

Delivers 2g plant sterols per serve

Gluten Free

Contains no ingredients containing or derived from gluten.

Pams Red Quinoa

High-fibre, nutrient-dense whole grain

  • GF

Freedom Crafted Blends Cranberry & Buckwheat Flakes

Good source of fibre, lower sugar

  • GF

Kellogg’s Gluten Free Sultana Bran

High fibre with iron and B vitamins

  • GF

Real Foods Corns Thins Multigrain

Gluten free with five different grains

  • GF

Macro Organic Tri Colour Quinoa

Nutrient-dense grain with all nine essential amino acids

  • GF

Olina’s Bakehouse Gluten Free Seeded Crackers Pepita Seed

Seed-loaded crackers for a nutritious crunch

  • GF

Olina’s Bakefhouse Gluten Free Seeded Crackers Pepita Seed

Seed-loaded crackers for a nutritious crunch

  • GF

Tom & Luke Snackaballs Peanut Butter Cacao

Wholesome snack made from six simple ingredients

  • GF

Mingle Use Me On Everything Seasoning

Tasty, gluten free, simple ingredients

  • GF

San Remo Pulse Pasta Penne

Made from legumes. High in fibre and protein

  • GF

Mother Earth Nuts About Almond

Nut-based bar delivering natural energy and healthy fats

  • GF

The Crafty Weka Bar Nutty Caramel

Real-food energy bar with nuts, oats, and seeds. Higher energy but nice ingredients

  • GF

Vogel’s 6 Seed Gluten Free

Slightly high in energy but otherwise a pretty good option

  • GF

Macro Cauliflower Chickpea Chips

Crunchy, plant-based snack with fibre and protein

  • GF

Weet-Bix Gluten Free

Wholegrain cereal with iron and B vitamins – minus the gluten

  • GF

Low FODMAP

Meets FODMAP Friendly certification (FODMAP Accreditation) programme criteria.

Vogel’s Low-Fodmap Toasted Muesli

Slightly higher in sugar but still meets criteria for fruit

  • LF

Anchor Zero Lacto Trim

Reduced-fat milk without the lactose

  • LF

Fodbods Nibbles Rosemary & Sea Salt

Savoury bites with real rosemary and a satisfying crunch.

  • LF

Massel Stock Cubes Chicken Style Salt Reduced

Lower-salt, vegan-friendly stock cubes with no onion or garlic

  • LF

FODMAPPED For You Tomato Pasta Sauce Red Wine + Italian Herbs

Rich ready-made sauce that’s onion and garlic free

  • LF

Cobram Estate Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic flavour without the FODMAPs – perfect for sensitive tummies

  • LF

Low Salt

Meets Food Standards Code criteria for a low-salt nutrition claim.

Macro Organic Diced Italian Tomatoes No Added Salt

Organic tomatoes with no added salt – ideal for heart-healthy cooking

Woolworths Mexican Style 3 Bean Mix No Added Salt

High-fibre, no-added-salt legume mix – pantry staple

Pics Really Good Peanut Butter No Salt Smooth

Natural, plant-based protein from 100% peanuts

Low Sugar

Meets Food Standards Code criteria for a low-sugar nutrition claim.

BioFarm Natural Yoghurt

Additive-free probiotic yoghurt

Harraways Wholegrain Oats

Rustic-style wholegrain oats

Kalo Authentic Greek Yoghurt Natural

Just two ingredients – fresh milk and culture

Vogel’s All Good Muesli Almond, Cashew & Linseed

Low sugar muesli with oats, nuts and seeds

Jordans Low Sugar Granola Almond & Hazelnut

Crunchy, wholegrain cereal with less sugar

Macro Organic Rolled Oats

No added sugar, good source of fibre

So Good Almond Unsweetened

No added sugar, calcium-fortified dairy alternative

Anchor Protein Plus Yoghurt

Creamy yoghurt with extra protein and calcium

Weet-Bix

Kiwi breakfast staple – high in wholegrains, low in sugar

Nut Free

Contains no ingredients containing or derived from nuts.

Macro Organic Hulled Tahini Spread 375g

100% sesame seeds – a nutrient-rich source of healthy fats, calcium and iron

  • NF

The Happy Snack Company Roasted Chickpeas Lightly Salted

Crunchy, high-fibre snack with plant protein and just a pinch of salt

  • NF

Plant-based

Based on plant foods and excludes meat, poultry and fish.

Tasti Smooshed Wholefood Balls Cacao Browie

Bite-sized balls of plant-based goodness

Something to Crow About Roasted Seed Toppers Original Savoury

Healthy trio of seasoned pumpkin, sunflower and hemp seeds

Fix and Fogg Everything Butter

Goodness of eight different nuts and seeds

Mama San Edamame Soy Beans

Great source of plant protein to keep in the freezer

Fodbods Nibbles Ginger & Spice

Bite-sized, spiced treats with a ginger zing

Fodbods Buddies Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Kid-friendly snack with wholegrain oats and fruit

Woolworths Mexican Style 3 Bean Mix No Added Salt

Protein-packed legume mix without added salt

Bean Supreme Beetroot Burgers

Vibrant vegie burgers full of fibre and flavour

Vegie Delights Vegie Sausages

Plant-based sausages with protein and iron – sodium slightly high but better than most

Macro Satay Tofu

Ready-to-eat tofu packed with plant protein and flavour

Tonzu High Protein Organic Tempeh

Great source of complete protein

ZERO Organic Konjac Noodles

Low-calorie, low-carb noodles – perfect for light meals

Strength Meals Co Spiced Pumpkin & Lentil Soup

Warming soup with plant protein and fibre-rich lentils

Zenzo Firm Style Plain Tofu

A great plain tofu option

The Happy Snack Company Roasted Chickpeas Dark Choc & Raspberry

Crunchy chickpeas coated in dark choc – high fibre meets sweet treat