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Hot Topic
These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health...
A recent article by The Conversation talks about some common health claims and whether or not they are actually achievable.
Take a look at the full article here.
Recipe Idea
Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs
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Making kebabs is a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
Simply soak some bamboo skewers in water to ensure they don’t burn during the cooking process. Next, add a range of raw chopped vegetables and lean meat of your choice to each skewer. Brush with a little extra virgin olive oil and if you like, sprinkle with herbs and/or spices of your choice. Finally, grill the kebabs until they are cooked through, or to your liking.
Here we’ve used chicken, red onion, red capsicum, zucchini and yellow capsicum.
Change the ingredients to suit your and your family's food preferences, or to include what you have available.
Let's Talk About Food Waste
Unfortunately, food waste is a major issue that occurs on a global scale. Approximately one third of the food produced world wide is either lost or wasted. In Australia, around $20 billion worth of food is thrown out each year. Along with food wasted, the resources that went into producing that food are also wasted - such as energy, water and transport.
It is incredibly important to consider how we can all minimise our own food waste, in order to protect the environment for many years to come. Brisbane City Council's Love Food Hate Waste campaign aims to raise awareness about reducing the volume of food waste going to Brisbane landfill each year. A few strategies to reduce food waste could be to ensure we are more mindful when purchasing food and planning meals, to store our food in appropriate conditions, and to make the most of using leftovers.
Also, click here to check out a great article by the Brisbane City Council for some great tips on how you can turn your vegetable scraps into your own food.
Events
NEW!
COOKING WORKSHOPS IN THE LOGAN CITY COUNCIL REGION
Live Well Logan Cooking Workshops
NAQ Nutrition now hosts cooking workshops as part of the Logan City Council’s Live Well Logan program. The cooking workshops are open to people living in the Logan City Council area, aged 18 years and over, and are $5 per participant. Click here for more information. Upcoming workshops are as follows:
Re-inventing Leftovers (18 years and over)
Thursday 11th July 2019 10am - 11:30am
Learn how to reinvent your leftovers with this hands on cooking class. Save money, prevent food waste and have fun. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 13th June at 10am.
Cooking for One or Two (18 years and over)
Thursday 8th August 2019 10am - 11:30am
Learn how to create delicious, healthy meals for one or two people in this hands on group workshop. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 11th July at 10am.
Cooking for the Whole Family (18 years and over)
Thursday 12th September 2019 10am - 11:30am
Join this hands on cooking workshop and learn how to feed the whole family on a budget. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 15th August at 10am.
Fast, Fresh and Fabulous (18 years and over)
Thursday 10th October 2019 10am - 11:30am
Learn some quick, healthy meal ideas using fresh produce at this fun cooking workshop. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 12th September at 10am.
Cooking with Herbs and Spices (18 years and over)
Thursday 14th November 2019 10am - 11:30am
Not sure when to use herbs and spices with certain foods? This workshop will give you the tips and tricks needed to use herbs and spices in your cooking. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 17th October at 10am.
GOLD Cooking Workshop
NAQ Nutrition provides cooking workshops as part of the Brisbane City Council 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:
Grow It, Cook It, Compost It
Thursday 13th June 2019 9:30am - 1pm
Learn how to produce a sustainable backyard garden and cook nutritious meals from seasonal produce. Combined composting, sustainable gardening and fresh produce cooking workshops. Enjoy the food prepared together at the end of the session. This cooking workshop is located at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha and is a free event. Bookings are essential. Click here for more information and to register.
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 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)
Monday 1st July 2019 10am - 11:30am
Take your tastebuds on a journey through Italy and learn how to prepare delicious and healthy pizzas. This cooking workshop is located at the Kitchen in the Gardens in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha. Click here for more information. Bookings open today the 4th June at 10am.
Street Food (8 - 17 years)
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 10am - 11:30am
Enjoy making fresh and healthy street food dishes in this hands-on workshop.This cooking workshop is located at the Kitchen in the Gardens in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha. Click here for more information. Bookings open today the 4th June at 10am.
Sushi Making (8 - 17 years)
Monday 8th July 2019 10am - 11:30am
Learn the art of preparing delicious healthy sushi in this hands on workshop.This cooking workshop is located at the Kitchen in the Gardens in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha. Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 12th June at 10am.
Best Ever Burgers (8 - 17 years)
Wednesday 10th July 2019 10am - 11:30am
Join us for a fun morning where we will be whipping up the best ever burgers and healthy sides. This cooking workshop is located at the Graceville Presbyterian Church, 12 Bank Road, Graceville. Click here for more information. Bookings open on the 12th June at 10am.
Food Safety Supervisor Courses
We offer face-to-face 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, with no take home assignments.
Click on the following links for more information on the venue, cost and to register for the following courses:
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings
Monday 29th July 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 5th September 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Aged Care Settings
Monday 29th July 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 5th September 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
Do you have a question for the Healthy at Home team?
You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org
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NAQ Nutrition
12/212 Curtin Avenue West
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Ph: (07) 3257 4393
www.naqld.org
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