Fush filets Zero alcohol lager Tried & tested

Fish fans who’ve gone vegetarian in the name of the planet need to know about Gardein’s Golden Fishless Filets, $12. The texture and taste of these NON GMO Project verified filets made from plant protein is just like fish! We pan-fried ours until golden brown and crispy. gardein.com

Almighty drinks

Naturally flavoured sparkling water range Almighty is a healthy beverage alternative because it contains zero sugar. The flavours of the charcoal-filtered sparkling waters – Lemon and Peach Ginger – come from real fruit and contain very low calories. Almighty also donates some of its profits to Edible Education in schools. drinkalmighty.com

DB Export has released a crisp, full-flavoured golden lager with a twist – it has 0.0 per cent alcohol. It’s made from a combination of premium malts and hops using an innovative brewing process. Great for when you feel like a beer, but without the alcohol. 12-pack, $19.

Karma Kombucha

A new drink has joined the Karma Cola family. Karma Kombucha, $5, comes in four flavours – Ginger & Lemon, Cherry & Berry; Raspberry & Lemon and Mango & Passionfruit. And each bottle has less than one gram of sugar. karmadrinks.co

Gluten-free Easter treat

Love hot cross buns, but can’t eat wheat? Dunedin bean-to-bar craft chocolatiers OCHO have got you covered. Its new limited -release Hot Cross Bun 95g bar, $11.50, contains a combination of spices and citrus with 70 per cent single dark origin chocolate that taste just like the name suggests. ocho.co.nz

Lactose-free

Lewis Road has launched a lactose-free Jersey Milk, $4.50. It’s sourced solely from Jersey cows and then the natural enzyme lactase is added to break down the lactose for easier digestion. lewisroadcreamery.co.nz PRODUCT CORNER

Kallo Organic Rice & Corn Cakes

Chantal Organics is the nationwide distributor of the Kallo range of organic wholegrain rice and corn cakes. Our faves are the Thins, $5.90, topped with organic Belgian chocolate. A perfect after-dinner treat or snack to curb that sugar-craving in a healthier way. chantalorganics.co.nz

Kombucha concentrate

Soda Press Co. has managed to create an Organic Kombucha Concentrate, $16, that retains the gut-friendly probiotics. It also contains less than one gram of sugar per serve without any substitutes such as Stevia. A syrup to enjoy at home with your SodaStream.

There’s nothing but fruit in here

Remember snacking on Annies Fruit Bars? The Marlborough-based, Māori-owned business has just launched its new look along with Fruit Jerky, Fruit Strips and Fruit Flats. They’re vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly and made with nothing but fruit. A great natural energy boost for weekend hiking expeditions, afternoon office pick-me-ups or pre-gym workouts. annies.co.nz

Grow your own microgreens

Incorporate nutritious microgreens into your diet with the Micropod Starter Kit. The simple growing system contains a bamboo fibre tray and seed mats featuring locally sourced, organic microgreen seeds. Micropod co-founder Jeff Xu says it was designed to be as convenient as a coffee machine. “Our seed mats are like refill capsules, providing a continuous supply of microgreens”. Just add water, place in a sunny spot, watch them grow and enjoy. micropod.nz