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Latest News and Research
Self Sufficient Me
Recently, Nutrition Australia Qld’s Committee of Management and Executive Team had the pleasure of meeting Mark from Self Sufficient Me. Self Sufficient Me is a blog about self-sustainment by growing our own produce (plant/animal), and self-fulfilment by looking after our health (physical/mental) through exercise and slowing life down a little.
The Qld team were lucky enough to have a tour of his farm and orchard and to try some of the beautiful fresh produce though a delicious morning tea of bruschetta and freshly squeezed orange juice.
What Mark has achieved is truly inspiring and we encourage everyone to have a go at growing some fresh produce - you could start with herbs, tomatoes or snow peas. The possibilities are endless! Stay tuned for more updates on this fantastic new partnership.
Soy, oat, almond, rice, coconut, dairy: which ‘milk’ is best for our health?
A recent article in The Conversation discussed the wide variety of milk and 'milk' alternative options that are now available in the supermarket.
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Leah Dowling, breaks down each of these options in detail to highlight the pros, cons and what you need to consider when choosing a milk or 'milk' alternative.
Click here to read the article.
Recipe Idea
Couscous Stuffed Capsicums
Ingredients
1/3 cup wholemeal couscous
2 large capsicums
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 zucchini, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
50g chickpeas (canned)
1/2 ripe tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
100g feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper, to season
Method
1. Preheat an oven to 180°C.
2. Cook the wholemeal couscous according to packet instructions. Once cooked, use a fork to fluff up the grains and allow to cool.
3. Slice capsicums in half, scoop out the seeds and membranes. Simmer capsicums in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add grated zucchini and crushed garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in lemon juice and remove from the heat.
6. Add cooked and cooled wholemeal couscous, chickpeas, diced tomato, dried cranberries, dried oregano, parsley and 75g of the feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Fill each capsicum half with the couscous mixture and sprinkle the remaining 25g of feta cheese over the top of each.
8. Place upright onto a shallow baking dish and cover with aluminium foil. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for a further 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Serves 4.
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
GOLD Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition provides 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. The workshops are an excellent opportunity to add skills to your cooking repertoire in a relaxed and social environment. People with all levels of cooking skills are welcome, as the workshops are a chance to develop new skills and confidence. Check out the following GOLD session coming up this month:
Christmas Flavours (50 years and over)
Friday 11th December 2020 10am - 11:30am
Brighton Wellness Hub - Corner Nineteenth Ave, Brighton
‘Tis the season to create special occasion dishes that are perfect for sharing. Our hands on workshop will have you creating festive meals to impress your friends and family this Christmas. Click here for more information and to register.
KRANK Teens School Holiday Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition also hosts cooking workshops as part of the Logan City Council’s KRANK Teens School Holiday program. These cooking workshops are open to people living in the Logan City Council area, aged 12 - 17 years, and are $3 per participant. 2021 workshops are as follows:
Street Food (KRANK Teens 12 -17 years)
Thursday 14th January 2021 10am - 11:30am
Loganlea Community Centre - 28-32 Timms Street, Loganlea
Super fun to make and eat! Come along and create some fresh and healthy street food dishes in this hands-on workshop. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Wednesday 16th December at 10am.
Chillout School Holiday Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition provides cooking workshops for school aged children as part of the Brisbane City Council's Chillout program. These cooking workshops are open to people living in the Brisbane City Council area, aged 8 - 17 years, and are $5 per participant. 2021 workshops are as follows:
Family Favourites (8 - 17 years)
Friday 15th January 2021 10am - 11:30am
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Learn how to make healthy traditional family meals from scratch. Gain valuable cooking skills to impress your family. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Wednesday 16th December at 10am.
Mexican Fiesta (8 - 17 years)
Monday 18th January 2021 10am - 11:30am
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Mexican food is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Enjoy making fresh and healthy Mexican dishes in this hands on cooking workshop. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Wednesday 16th December at 10am.
Cooking with Australian Flavours (8 - 17 years)
Friday 22nd January 2021 10am - 11:30am
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Join us for a hands on cooking workshop where we will prepare some healthy meals and treats using Australian flavours. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Wednesday 16th December at 10am.
Food Safety Supervisor Course
Through COVID-19 we continue to offer food safety supervisor courses. Our 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 4th February 2021 9am - 4pm
Pendicup Community Centre - 365 Samsonvale Road, Warner
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 18th March 2021 9am - 4pm
Grange Community Hall - 187 Wilston Road, Newmarket
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 29th April 2021 9am - 4pm
Northgate Hall - 71 Scott St, Northgate
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 10th June 2021 9am - 4pm
Old Inala Hall - Corner of Abelia and Rosemary Streets, Inala
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 22nd July 2021 9am - 4pm
Ormeau Community Centre - 3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau
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.
The team at NAQ Nutrition wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our office will close on Tuesday 22nd December 2020 and will
reopen on Monday 11th January 2021.
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
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