They say we eat with our eyes- not a bad thing, given the pigments in fresh fruit and veg go more than skin deep! From lutein to lycopenes, here's a rundown of how colour indicates the particular phytonutrients and nutritional benefits available in fresh produce. Fill your plate with colour and … [Read more...]
Eight ways to spruce up smoothies
Here are eight of our favourite additions to spring / summer smoothies. Every one is just as nutritious as they are delicious! 1. Maca powder What Maca powder is ground from the root of a South American plant. Why Prized for its balancing effect on the endocrine system, maca supports … [Read more...]
Cosy up with Autumnal root vegetables
Autumn is a season of flux: brilliant, sun-soaked days and mild nights alternate with chilly evenings, southerly winds and crisp mornings. From breezy salads to warming soups, root vegetables provide a versatile base to a variety of seasonal meals. Nutritionally dense and rich in complex … [Read more...]
Baking with alternative grains & flours
Remember when flour came only in plain and self-raising varieties? These days there's a world beyond wheat, with its ancient cousins spelt and Kamut making a big comeback and gluten-free alternatives like buckwheat and amaranth increasingly popular. The great thing about these cereals is that … [Read more...]
Ten simple ways to eat more vegetables every day
We've said it before and we'll say it again: no matter what your dietary persuasion (and there's a lot of competing persuasions out there these days) the one thing every nutritionist, dietician, naturopath and chef agrees on is the nutritional benefit of eating plenty of fresh vegetables. In fact, … [Read more...]
Gorgeous green salads
Jazz up your garden variety greens Green salads are quick, easy and good for you, so here's our guide to a mainstay of spring-time dining. Remember that the better your ingredients, the better your salad. Home-grown or very fresh organic produce will make your salad the star of the … [Read more...]
Fresh superfoods
Not all superfoods come in packets: in no particular order, here are ten fantastically tasty and nutritionally dense fresh fruits and vegetables that will boost your health and energy levels! They're available in our produce department daily. Beetroot Inky-coloured beetroot are rich … [Read more...]
How to make nourishing chicken stock at home
Gluten free Nutritious, delicious home-made stock We all know how good chicken broth is for our bodies, and for our souls: a bowl of steaming broth is the stuff of folk legend! It's simple and humble yet super delicious and very, very good for you. Home-made stock ticks all the boxes: it's … [Read more...]
Sensational Chia
Eensy-teensy chia seeds pack a nutritional punch! Did you know that one tablespoon of chia seeds covers your recommended daily intake of Omega 3? Composed of 20 % Omega 3, 37 % dietary fibre and 20 % protein they're also brimming with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, including a high … [Read more...]
Forest Orchards: Fantastic Organic Apples from South Australia
It's generally agreed that Forest Orchards grow the best and most sought after organic apples in Australia. Their super sweet, wonderfully crisp Galas, Fujis, Pink Ladies, Jonathans, Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths are one of the highlights of autumn / winter produce. We enjoy … [Read more...]
