LOCAL HARVEST
Local Harvest is a great resource for finding good food close to you, connecting with growers and exploring alternatives for food production in an urban setting. THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY!
The site includes:
http://www.localharvest.org.au/
The site includes:
- a national directory for finding food co-ops, food swap meets, community gardens, farmers markets, box systems, pick-you-own farms, farm-gate products, organic retailers, seed saver networks, free-range meats, and more. You can find localfood by simply placing in a postcode.
- promotion and exploration of do-it-yourself alternatives for food production and meeting essential needs, including resources for growing your own food, making your own produce, storing and preserving, and low energy living.
http://www.localharvest.org.au/
FOODS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY
Quinoa
In short, a miracle grain. Surprisingly, white quinoa is a much better choice than red as it provides nearly twice the fibre of red quinoa. It's a heart-healthy fibre, loaded with fat-free plant protein and is gluten-free.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/511445-what-is-healthier-red-or-white-quinoa/#ixzz1q0eBtQHH
http://www.food52.com/recipes/2434_one_pot_kale_and_quinoa_pilaf
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-with-sweet-potato-and-mushrooms/
http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/4827/quinoa-tabbouleh.aspx
http://allrecipes.asia/recipes/diabetic-recipes.aspx
Buckwheat/Soba noodles (Japanese)
Soba noodles are made from 100 percent buckwheat and are gluten free. Buckwheat soba noodles can lower your blood glucose levels, reducing your risk of diabetes.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/118327-benefits-buckwheat-noodles/
- The insoluble fiber content of buckwheat noodles might help protect you against gallstones and other instances of gall bladder disease, especially if you are a woman.
- Regulation of your blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels is associated with eating buckwheat noodles or other buckwheat products on a regular basis. The high magnesium content of buckwheat noodles also protects you from cardiovascular disease because the mineral helps your blood vessels relax, which can lower your blood pressure and promote normal circulation.
- Antioxidant
- Blood Sugar Stabiliser
- Source of Protein
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/118327-benefits-buckwheat-noodles/#ixzz1q0aysZ5q
RECIPES
http://www.livestrong.com/recipes/browse-soba-noodles/
WARNING: Finding low sodium Asian meals can be a bit of a challenge! Take this one for example that contains 70% of your recommended sodium intake! Ahhh!!!!!!! http://www.livestrong.com/recipes/soba-noodles-one/
Wheat free vs gluten free
http://www.livestrong.com/article/346807-wheat-free-vs-gluten-free/
RAW FOOD & VEGETARIANISM
I have recently begun to explore the benefits of the movement called 'raw food'. It is not quite as obvious as it sounds. The focus is on food that is free from chemicals (organic), locally grown/produced and is made using raw, natural or sprouted ingredients. "Eating food that retains its life force enhances your body's ability to function creating more energy and good health." www.rawecstasy.com.au
Australian Vegetarian Society
http://www.veg-soc.org/cms/html/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=73
A huge list of vegetarian recipes
http://www.veg-soc.org/cms/html/modules.php?name=Content&pa=list_pages_categories&cid=11
Raw food recipes
http://rawecstasy.drupalgardens.com/content/recipes
http://www.spiritfestival.com.au/spiritretreat
I have recently begun to explore the benefits of the movement called 'raw food'. It is not quite as obvious as it sounds. The focus is on food that is free from chemicals (organic), locally grown/produced and is made using raw, natural or sprouted ingredients. "Eating food that retains its life force enhances your body's ability to function creating more energy and good health." www.rawecstasy.com.au
Australian Vegetarian Society
http://www.veg-soc.org/cms/html/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=73
A huge list of vegetarian recipes
http://www.veg-soc.org/cms/html/modules.php?name=Content&pa=list_pages_categories&cid=11
Raw food recipes
http://rawecstasy.drupalgardens.com/content/recipes
http://www.spiritfestival.com.au/spiritretreat