Latest research, recipe idea, supporting local farmers, online resources, events and more. No Images? Click here Bringing you the latest nutrition research and food ideas to help boost your health and wellbeing. Latest ResearchDeterminants of eating behaviours in Australian university studentsThe results of a cross-sectional analysis have been published in the Nutrition & Dietetics: Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia. This study (1) aimed to explore clustering among individual eating behaviours in a sample of Australian university students, and to explore associations between clustered eating behaviours and demographic characteristics. In this study, the six eating behaviour factors identified were: energy‐dense nutrient poor (EDNP) snack foods, meat and takeaway foods, fruit and vegetables, sugary drinks, breakfast, and breads and cereals. Key Findings
How can NAQ Nutrition help? We have a range of resources available on our website that emphasise the importance of nutrient-rich foods. These resources may be of benefit for not only university students, but also for adults and families, by providing some great ideas to aid in making healthy food choices. Click on the following links to find out more:
Reference: 1. Whatnall MC, Patterson AJ, Chiu S, Oldmeadow C, Hutchesson MJ. Determinants of eating behaviours in Australian university students: A cross‐sectional analysis. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2019; 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12584 Recipe IdeaGrilled Vegetable Sandwich Check out our Instagram account for more food inspiration from the NAQ Nutrition team! Looking for ways to increase your daily vegetable intake? This grilled vegetable sandwich is a great lunch idea that's packed with different vegetables, each varying in colour and nutrients! To make this sandwich, simply slice any vegetables into strips and grill in a frypan or roast in an oven with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until cooked to your liking. Meanwhile, toast two slices of bread. All that's left to do is to assemble the sandwich - here we've used zucchini, capsicum, pumpkin and eggplant, and added some fresh mozzarella cheese! Change the ingredients to suit your and your family's food preferences, or to include what you have available. Supporting Local FarmersBarenuts macadamias are multi award-winning gourmet macadamia nut products that were born from a love of using totally bare ingredients to create delicious whole foods that everyone can enjoy. All products are handmade at the Barenuts Macadamia Nut Farm, located on the Fraser Coast in South East Queensland. Click on the link below to find out more and for some delicious macadamia nut recipes such as vegan friendly macadamia milk and cheese! Online Resources 7 ways to avoid food poisoning (and no, the sniff test isn’t one of them) A recent article by Queensland Health provides some great tips to keep in mind when it comes to safely preparing, storing and transporting food. Food poisoning can be very serious, with many Australians suffering from foodborne illnesses after eating contaminated food each year. Prevention is the best approach - click here to find out more! EventsChillout School Holiday Cooking Workshops NAQ Nutrition provides cooking workshops for school aged children as part of the Brisbane City Council's Chillout program. These workshops provide children with a chance to develop new skills and confidence in the kitchen, whilst having fun and preparing a meal they can taste. These cooking workshops are $5 per participant. Click here for more information and to register for the following sessions: Pizza Perfection (8 - 17 years) Makings of a Masterchef (8 - 17 years) The team at NAQ Nutrition wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Do you have a question for the Healthy at Home team?You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org Have you visited our |