Eat Well Issue #41 2022

I have an Italian friend. We have known each other for many years and have a strong friendship, even though my Anglo-Celtic and his Latin background often scrape up against each other. I’m not a great gardener, but I do enjoy dirtying the hands and nurturing the odd bulb to the extent that wherever I have lived, I have always sought to do a little something with whatever greenspace I have available. My friend, however, let’s call him Paolo, sees a patch of grass or a hopeful shrub and invariably says something to the effect of, “Just pave it, mate.” It is as though it is in his DNA to want to recreate the Roman Forum wherever possible. When it comes to sport, Paolo and I are as far apart as an…

Lee Holmes Lee Holmes’ food philosophy is all about S.O.L.E. food: sustainable, organic, local and ethical. Her main goal is to alter the perception that cooking fresh, wholesome, nutrient-rich meals is difficult, complicated and time-consuming. Lee says, “The best feeling I get is when I create a recipe using interesting, nourishing ingredients and it knocks my socks off. Then I can’t wait to share it with my community and hear their experiences.” After being diagnosed with a crippling autoimmune disease in 2006, Lee travelled the world discovering foods that could be used to heal her body at a cellular level. After finding many nutrient-rich and anti-inflammatory foods and changing her diet, Lee recovered. Her mind alive with ideas for new recipes, she wanted to share her creations with the world, so superchargedfood.com was…

The apple tree (species Malus domestica belonging to the Rose family) is one of the most widely grown domesticated trees. It is believed to have originated in western Asia but there are now more than 7500 cultivars of this deciduous tree grown around the world and more than 69 million tons of apples are produced every year. In Australia, there are approximately 12 million apple trees, each one producing about 27kg of apples per season. Some common varieties are Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Jonathan, gala and Fuji. All apples make a delicious and healthy snack, but each variety adds something a little different to your cooking. A variety of apples There are 15 apple varieties grown in Australia and each has its own character. Some of the more popular…

One of the best ways to set yourself up for the day and boost your energy levels and productivity at work is to pack an abundance of healthy snacks. Having these nutritious snack options on hand at work will help curb mid-morning sugar and coffee cravings and prevent energy dips and the afternoon munchies. Bringing your own wholesome snacks to work will also make it easier to enjoy nutritious food choices during the day without giving in to cravings and stress eating, or the temptation of the work cookie jar and vending machine, which is usually full of processed snack foods and soft drinks high in sugars and unhealthy fats. Healthy snacks between meals can also help sustain your concentration and brain function at work and will keep you more satisfied…

Healthy Fried Rice Traybake Recipe / Lisa Guy This quick and easy meal is a healthy twist on fried rice. This dish is loaded with dietary fibre to support digestive and bowel health, and protein to help keep blood sugar levels balanced and cravings at bay. Eggs are a great source of the amino acid tryptophan. This essential amino is used by the body to produce serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter responsible for making us feel happy and content. Serves: 3 1½ cups brown rice2 cloves garlic, mincedPinch chilli flakes2½ cups boiling water2 tsp tamari1 cup frozen peas1 bunch asparagus, cut into thirds, woody ends removed3 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to garnish3 organic eggs1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or hemp seeds 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Place the rice, garlic and chilli flakes…

Galette is a type of thin, large pancake that originated in the French regions of Normandy and Brittany. The pancake is made from varying quantities of buckwheat flour, butter, sugar and eggs. Once the pastry is prepared, flavours such as pineapples and almonds can be added. The pancake is folded to keep whatever filling that is used intact and then can be served with a wide variety of foods. Apple slices and berries are a popular sweet option. For a more savoury meal, cheese, meat or even fish can be added. Perhaps the most popular version is the Galette Complète, which sees the pancake served with Emmental cheese, sliced ham and egg. Another popular style comes from the Rennes region and is known as Galette Saucisse, featuring a hot sausage…