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Latest News and Research
How to actually fix a lost voice, according to science (hint: lemon and honey doesn’t work)
With the winter flu season just around the corner, The Conversation recently discussed the efficacy of various home remedies available online to help with a lost voice, including ginger, lemon, salt water gargles and tea with honey. But do these really help? Click here to read the article by The Conversation.
Food boxes and meal prep kits are growing in popularity, but are they worth it?
Meal kits, also known as food boxes, have soared in popularity over the last few years. A recent article by ABC Everyday breaks down the appeal that these services offer to consumers. Click here to read the article by ABC Everyday.
Common questions and answers about growing fruit and veggies
Being in lockdown inspired many Australians to start creating veggie patches last year. To help build confidence and knowledge in this space, the team from Gardening Australia has answered some common questions about growing fruit and vegetables over on the ABC Everyday website. Click here to read the article by ABC Everyday.
Recipe Idea
Greek Tzatziki + Pita Chips
Ingredients
200g Greek yoghurt
1 Lebanese cucumber, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 large pita/Lebanese bread
Spray olive oil
Ground paprika
Dried oregano
Method
1. To make the Greek tzatziki, place the Greek yoghurt in a small mixing bowl.
2. Squeeze out and discard any liquid from the grated cucumber.
3. Add the cucumber to the bowl, along with the crushed garlic, lemon juice and finely chopped dill.
4. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. To make the pita chips, first preheat oven to 160°C. Line a large tray with baking paper.
6. Cut the pita/Lebanese bread into triangles or wedges. Place onto the prepared baking tray and spray with oil.
7. Sprinkle with ground paprika and dried oregano. Press the seasonings into the bread to help it stick.
8. Bake for 10 minutes or until crunchy.
9. Serve the cooked pita chips with the prepared Greek tzatziki.
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Online Resources
Boost your Healthy
The Boost your Healthy digital hub has been developed by Health and Wellbeing Queensland to provide support, inspiration and ideas to help Queenslanders stay healthy and active during COVID-19.
It features content from a wide range of Health and Wellbeing Queensland Alliance Partners who have played a valuable role in supporting the creation of the site. It also offers a platform for people to showcase how they are staying healthy through #BoostCampQld, and the Big Boost will feature a series of challenges to motivate and encourage people to stay healthy at this difficult time.
Events and Opportunities
Live Well Logan Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition hosts cooking workshops as part of the Logan City Council’s Live Well Logan program. These cooking workshops are open to people living in the Logan City Council area, aged 18 years and over, and are $3 per participant. Check out the following Live Well Logan session coming up this month:
Mood Foods (18 years and over)
Saturday 15th May 10am - 11:30am
Bethania Community Centre - 88 - 118 Station Rd, Bethania
Learn what foods can make you feel your best. Join our hands on workshop where you will get to test delicious recipes and enjoy the meals at the end. Click here for more information and to register.
GOLD Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition hosts cooking workshops as part of the Brisbane City Council's GOLD (Growing Older and Living Dangerously) program. The program is for people living in the Brisbane City Council area, aged 50 years and over, and are $5 per participant. Check out the following GOLD session coming up next month:
Cooking for a Healthy Gut (50
years and over)
Thursday 17th June 10am - 11:30am
Brighton Wellness Hub - Corner Nineteenth Ave, Brighton
Did you know that eating 3 serves of wholegrains a day can reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 17%? Our dietitian will show you easy and healthy high fibre recipes to keep your gut healthy. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Monday 17th May at 10am.
First Foods for Infants Nutrition Education Sessions
NAQ Nutrition hosts nutrition education sessions as part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Healthy and Active program. These sessions are open to people living in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. Check out the following sessions coming up this month:
First Foods for Infants
Thursday 13th May 10:30am - 12pm
Caboolture Library - 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Click here for more information and to register for this session.
First Foods for Infants
Tuesday 25th May 10am - 11:30am
Redcliffe Library - 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe
Click here for more information and to register for this session.
These free casual information sessions will provide information for families and carers on feeding their infants, including first foods. Workshops will discuss the importance of infants and children experiencing food texture appropriate to their age and stage of development, which will assist a child’s speech development, oral health and motor skill development. Sessions will also include practical tips on how to make food for infants.
Food Safety Supervisor Course
Our food safety supervisor courses include industry specific content and are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Our Food Safety Supervisor course:
- Meets the requirements of nationally recognised training
- Prepares food safety supervisors to supervise and oversee day to day operations and to prevent and recognise food safety hazards
- Early years and aged care courses are specifically designed for those working with vulnerable populations
We provide opportunities for students to complete the course and all assessment in one day at face-to-face training.
Click on the following links for more information on the venue, cost and to register for our 2021 courses:
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 10th June 2021 9am - 4pm
Thursday 22nd July 2021 9am - 4pm
We also offer this course remotely during COVID-19. If you would like to know more about how you can complete the course remotely please email training@naqld.org.
Do you have a question for the Healthy at Home team?
You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org
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Nutrition information for all ages
NAQ Nutrition
12/212 Curtin Avenue West
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Ph: (07) 3257 4393
www.naqld.org
