Baking… an anxiety reliever?
This year has been a crazy one – I think we can all agree on that! With a global pandemic changing how we live our lives, anxiety is a common feeling among a lot of us. It’s important to...
Small Steps Towards Better Nutrition
Healthy eating is something we hear about and talk about often, however for many of us beginning our journey down the path of healthier eating, it can be quite overwhelming. Luckily there are plenty of small and simple ways...
What to Eat Pre and Post-Workout
Whether you’re going for a long-distance run, relaxing with a yoga session or lifting weights, it’s important to eat the right types of food pre and post-workout to aid in energy production and muscle recovery. Unsure where to start when...
What and How Much Should I Be Eating?
Eating a balanced diet across all the major food groups including fruit and veg, protein and carbohydrates is vital for our general health and wellbeing. However, knowing exactly what foods to eat and how much you should be consuming...
The Importance of Shopping Local
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact our lives, shopping local and eating locally grown produce has never been more important. With many restaurants and cafes closing up shop to adhere to the government’s regulations, more Australians are cooking...
Eating Fruit and Veg is Good for Your Mental Health
We all know that fruit and vegetables are great fuel for our bodies, but did you know that they’re also great for our mental health as well? From reducing depression and anxiety to enhancing our memory and cognitive function, the...
Fresh Produce Is Safe
During the current health crisis, eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables has never been more important. Thankfully, research by the European Food Safety Authority has shown that eating fresh fruit and vegetables is a safe food choice as...
COVID-19 Update
A myriad of significant and unprecedented events including bushfires, drought conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic have created a challenging start to 2020, testing the fresh produce industry like never before. These events have had a major impact on the supply...
How to Have a Healthy Easter
The Easter long weekend is nearly here and while we love to feast on delicious chocolate Easter eggs with our family, it doesn’t mean your health kick has to go completely out the window! Unsure how to stay healthy this...
Health Benefits of Carrots
Carrots are definitely a favourite vegetable. Being quite versatile, you can eat them in many ways. On burgers, in salads, roasted and even in your favourite meals like stir-fries and pastas. In celebration of International Carrot Day, we are...
The Benefits of Beetroot
Beetroots are everyone’s favourite red-staining veg! Not only do they complement your favourite meals (think burgers, salads and roast veg) but they are also FILLED with health benefits! Need more convincing? Here are some of the many reasons why...
A Guide to Picking the Best Produce at Your Green Grocer
Each produce item is different and it’s hard to tell if they’re ripe or ready! Some should be firm, some should be soft and some should even feel heavy! We have put together a guide for some of the...