Delicious organic alternatives to refined sugars Once upon a time sweet foods were something special. These days refined sugars (including fructose, glucose, maltose and corn syrup etc.) are all too common an ingredient, being added to everything from pasta sauce to salad dressing. On top of … [Read more...]
The herbal tea alternative
A who's who and what's what of organic herbal teas. (scroll down for an overview of their common uses) Herbal teas are simply infusions made from the various parts- leaves, seeds, grass, nuts, bark, fruit and flowers- of particular plants. Herbal teas are naturally caffeine free and … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains III
All the grains and pseudograins included in this section are gluten free and therefore suitable for those who suffer from Coeliac disease. Rice Types Rice comes in many different colours, flavours and textures but the most important nutritional distinction is related to processing. Wholegrain … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains Part II
All of the grains included in this section contain gluten and are therefore not suitable for people who suffer from Coeliac disease. Wheat Background Wheat was one of the first grains to be domesticated and is the third most cultivated grain today after maize and rice. Wheat is divided into … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains Part I
Grains, grains, grains We're willing to bet that the most frequently asked questions in wholefood stores are about grains. It's hardly surprising given the variety of grains and quasi-grains available in all their myriad colours, shapes and forms, many of which are either ancient or exotic, or … [Read more...]
Joel Salatin: Beyond Organic?
Last week some of us at Wholefoods House were lucky enough to see Joel Salatin of Food, Inc. fame speak about his sustainable, "beyond organic" farming methodology. Presented by Milkwood Permaculture and Sydney Food Fairness Alliance, the event was introduced by Kylie Kwong and ended with a standing … [Read more...]
The exotic Incaberry
Wholefoods House are now stocking dried Incaberries, aka the 'Cape Gooseberry' or the 'Goldenberry'. As its name suggests, the Incaberry is indigenous to the Incan Empire. It was also a popular crop in South Africa during the early nineteenth century, hence the common alias 'Cape Gooseberry'. Dull … [Read more...]
Introducing Rain Fed Biodynamic Brown Rice
The Brown Rice that's good for you and for the environment! In Australia, growing rice has conventionally required 'flood' irrigation to mimic the rice paddies of the monsoonal tropics. According to the CSIRO each kilogram of rice grown in this way necessitates a whopping 1550 litres of water. We … [Read more...]
