Nutrition for the Ages

16/01/2024

Cheese pairings cheat "sheet" 🤓

15/10/2023

National Nutrition Week 15th-21st October!!
We’re supporting Nutrition Australia's mission to encourage people to get their 5 serves of veg each day.
Kickstart your day by adding veggies to your breakfast!
Having vegemite on toast? Add some avocado!
Making an omelette? Chuck in some chopped tomato!
Visit tryfor5.org.au and follow

05/10/2023

Mitch is an Aussie battler, but instead of succumbing to the hardship he has faced, all he wants is a better future for his kids. As a single Dad, he is struggling to provide meals for his three children with autism in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis and life is hard.

And yet, despite all his challenges, he volunteers to make meals for others at a Foodbank Member Charity when he struggles himself.

We are constantly blown away by the sheer resilience of those we meet in our communities, and Mitch is the embodiment of the Aussie spirit. He is doing what Queenslanders do best – facing adversity with a determined spirit and a big heart.

Help families like Mitch’s today. Make a donation online: www.foodbank.org.au/support-us/make-a-donation/donate-funds

01/09/2023

We think this is a great social experiment, aiming to improve the health of aged care residents.

The show will see Beer and a 'team of experts' overcoming obstacles to deliver a nutritious new menu to Australian aged-care residents.

20/05/2023

Food Allergy Week runs from 21-27 May 2023. Be Aware - Show You Care!

06/05/2023

International Compost Awareness Week Australia, runs from 7-13 May, 2023. The campaign aims to improve awareness of the importance of compost, including the reduction of carbon pollution by reducing the amount of organic waste that gets put into landfill.

19/03/2023

March 20th is World Oral Health Day. If you're having trouble with your teeth, it can significantly impact your nutrition and diet. This could be a result of poorly fitted dentures, oral cavities, and pain as well. Take action and protect your smile.

08/02/2023

This is such a good idea. We are constantly looking for solutions to reduce food waste, support local, and eat healthy.

04/02/2023

Healthy Lunchbox Week runs from the 5th to 12th February 2023. It's a Nutrition Australia initiative, encouraging families to make healthy, enjoyable lunchboxes. Checkout the website for some great inspiration https://www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au.

28/11/2022

This is a good guide for balancing your meals. We try to apply similar principles when cooking a recipe too.

BUILDING A BALANCED MEAL

Building a balanced meal is all about including the major food groups in different proportions on your plate and trying to include a variety of different foods.

We recommend you:
- Fill ¼ of your plate with a source of carbohydrate which can include wholegrains such as brown rice, wholemeal pasta or wholegrain bread or starchy veggies like potato.
-Fill 1/2 plate your plate with lots of different coloured vegetables

-Fill ¼ of your plate with a source of protein. Try lean meats, chicken, fish and eggs, or plant-based sources such as tofu and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, or black beans.

-Add a portion of healthy fats. Healthy fats are found in foods like avocado, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, nuts and seeds.


A balance of foods containing protein, carbohydrate, fats, and fibre from vegetables makes for a nutrient packed meal giving you sustained energy and can help you feel fuller for longer.

20/10/2022

Interesting read, focusing on cooking unpeeled vegetables. Where we live, you're able to put vegetable scraps in the green waste bin. It's a great idea to check with your local council to see if you're able to place food scraps in the green bins, to be used for compost in order to reduce landfill and waste.

Avoid peeling your potatoes 🚫 On average one potato contains 30mg of vitamin C, which will provide over half of your daily vitamin C requirements. By peeling a potato before cooking it, you will destroy significant amounts of that vitamin C. Not only does peeling your vegetables have an immediate impact on their nutritional value but it also has an impact on the environment.

Nutrition Australia reports that Australian households account for 2.46 million tonnes of the country's food waste annually. To reduce this statistic Queenslanders need to do their part. Remember to use the whole vegetable.

For more vegetable tips read our latest blog here 👉 https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-vegetables/

16/10/2022

It's National Nutrition Week from October 16-23. "Try for 5" is a collaboration between Nutrition Australia, vegetable growers and health-focused organisations. The intention is to help you get more vegetables in your day. Go to the Try For 5 website for some great recipe ideas: https://www.tryfor5.org.au/recipes

06/10/2022

🥚🥚 Answer: You can't tell from this photo! But, there are some things you can do to prevent your risk:
❌ Never wash dirty eggs. Dirty eggs may have Salmonella bacteria on their shell and washing them allows bacteria to move from the outside of the shell to inside.
❌ Never use cracked eggs. The cracks allow Salmonella to enter the egg and grow inside 🤢

16/09/2022

Find low-calorie takeaway meals under 500 calories. Healthy homemade meals are great, but we all need a rest from cooking sometimes.

How well do you know your calories? Find the best low-calorie takeaway meals under 500 calories. We all need a rest from cooking sometimes.

15/09/2022

Eating well is essential to healthy ageing. As people age, they need to choose nutrient-dense, healthy options. Here are some helpful tips.

Eating well is essential to healthy ageing. As people age, they need to choose nutrient-dense, healthy options. Here are some helpful tips.