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Sushi Making for Japanese Cultural Day
On Sunday August 18, almost 10,000 people visited the Brisbane Botanic Gardens for Japanese Cultural Day, a celebration for Japan Week. NAQ Nutrition were excited to be part of this fabulous event, holding sushi workshops throughout the day for people to come and learn how to make their own sushi - the original Japanese street food.
The enthusiastic sushi makers were taught how to prepare sushi rice and some tasty fillings and then given a demonstration on how to roll a perfect sushi roll. Everyone got to chose from a variety of different fillings - chicken teriyaki + avocado, tuna + cucumber, and tofu + veggie. While the rolling took some practice and help from the volunteers, in the end everyone produced a fabulous sushi roll to snack on while they continued their exploration of the gardens.
Some top sushi making tips:
- Rinse rice well before cooking
- Cover your bamboo mat in plastic wrap or a beeswax wrap to keep it clean
- Keep your layer of rice on the nori sheet thin and don't over-stuff with fillings
- Have a sharp knife for chopping your sushi roll
- Practice makes perfect - if it doesn't work the first time, try again!
- Serve with wasabi or pickled ginger for extra flavour
Thanks to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens for involving us in this event, everyone who came along and participated on the day, and the wonderful volunteers who helped everyone roll their sushi!
Hot Topic
Will a vegetarian diet increase your risk of stroke?
A recent article by The Conversation discusses a UK study that made its way into the headlines last month, claiming that vegetarianism is associated with a higher risk of stroke than a meat-eating diet. The Conversation unpacks the findings, strengths and weaknesses of the study. Take a look at the full article here.
Recipe Idea
Chicken Noodle Salad
Check out our Instagram account for more food inspiration from the NAQ Nutrition team!
This chicken noodle salad is a great recipe idea to try this spring, full of both colour and flavour.
Simply mix together some cooked rice noodles, leftover shredded roast chicken, finely sliced red onion, carrot and cucumber, along with some roasted cashews and fresh coriander. Finish with a fresh chilli, ginger and lime juice dressing, to taste. This salad can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.
Change the ingredients to suit your and your family's food preferences, or to include what you have available.
National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is from the 13th - 19th October 2019 and this year’s theme is all about how to try for five serves of vegetables each day by learning to embrace your food waste!
Try for 5 is an annual campaign powered by Nutrition Australia, encouraging Australians to increase their vegetable consumption to the recommended five serves per day. Be sure to check out the Try for 5 website in the lead up to National Nutrition Week to find out more!
Online Resources
Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service
Queensland Health's Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service is a free service that aims to provide expertise and motivation to help Queenslanders reach their health goals. The Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service website has a new look, offering a range of free tools and resources, as well as five different programs that are designed to support the individual needs of its participants. Click here to find out more!
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:
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.
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.
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 coming up in December:
Cooking Christmas Flavours (50 years and over)
Friday 6th December 2019 10am - 11:30am
It’s the season to create special occasion dishes that are perfect for sharing. In this practical cooking session you will be the chef and consume the final product at the end of the session. This cooking workshop is located at the Graceville Presbyterian Church Hall (12 Bank Road, Graceville) and is $5 per person. Bookings are essential. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Wednesday 6th November.
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Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Ph: (07) 3257 4393
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