Food of the Week

• Persimmon

    06/05/2023     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  This fruit is in season right now. Native to China it is now grown in many countries including USA with different varieties. There is an astringent which are sweet, spicy and incredibly tart until fully ripe. When fully ripe they […]
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• Okra

    25/03/2023     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Food of the Week… Okra These green seed pods are not as well known in Australia as they are in South America. They have a great nutrient profile including rich in beta-carotene, vitamin c and other antioxidants. Is a good […]
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• Basil

    16/01/2023     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Who doesn’t love basil? There is sweet basil, which most of know of and buy from your local greengrocer or supermarket (or grown your own). Then there is Tulsi or holy Basil which has played a role in Traditional Indian […]
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• Blueberries

    30/12/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  These would have to be one of the most well known berries after strawberries. Blueberries are native to east Asia and the USA. Traditionally used by North American Indians for diarrhoea and labour pains. We know they are full of […]
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• Artichoke

    17/12/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  There are two types of artichokes – Jerusalem and Globe. The ones pictured are globe artichokes. They are very different from each other. Jerusalem artichokes are a tuber and looks more like ginger with a rough skin. They are not […]
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• Bok Choy

    10/12/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Bok Choy is a variety of Chinese Cabbage. Has a decent amount of calcium, beta-carotene plus iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin K, potassium, folate, B6, fibre, vitamin C (if not cooked), choline and selenium. Eating leafy greens like bok choy […]
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• Canola Oil

    26/11/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  I usually have Food of the Week with foods that are beneficial, but thought I would touch on some foods that aren’t so great for us. Canola oil is one oil we should try to avoid. This oil started out […]
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• Rocket

    12/11/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Rocket is also known as Arugula and is a great green leafy that can really spice up a salad. It’s related to broccoli and other Braccia vegetables This is super easy to grow, so try planting some. A great source […]
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• Cauliflower

    28/10/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Cauliflower has some very similar properties to broccoli as it is part of the cruciferous Brassica family – See here Like broccoli it has around the same amount of protein, also can help reduce liver stagnancy and improve liver function. […]
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• Broccoli

    22/10/2022     Food of the Week     0 Comment(s)

  Broccoli is actually deemed a superfood due to its high nutrient content! It has higher vitamin C than citrus fruits!  But it must be eaten raw to get this vitamin C benefit!  The vitamin C from a whole food is […]
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