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From a series of recipes by Xali: Flax and Chia with Nuts, Yoghurt & Berries

<p dir="ltr">Xali is Australia’s first training, dietary and wellness program to cater to women going through biological changes with a focus on perimenopause and menopause.</p> <p dir="ltr">Created by Northern Rivers resident Naz de Bono, Xali is a daily personalised program that provides workouts, recipes, education and support to women based on the 4 pillars of Move, Eat, Learn &amp; Connect. Xali creates recommendations for women bursting with energy but also provides options for the days when they want to pull back. </p> <p dir="ltr">The flax &amp; chia is a very therapeutic mucilaginous remedy for the intestines as the soaked seeds will help to lubricate the intestines. This helps to repair the mucous membranes and reduce the symptoms of heat and inflammation in the body.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Serves:</strong> 1</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ cup chia seeds, soaked in ½ cup of water for 15 mins</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ cup flax seeds, soaked in ½ cup of water for 15 mins</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ cup blueberries</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ plant based yogurt or dairy if preferred</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 tbsp mixed nuts</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ tsp ground cinnamon</p> <p dir="ltr">● 2 whole mint leaves</p> <p dir="ltr">● 2 whole edible flowers, optional</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">1. Soak chia and flax in 1/2 cup water for about 15 mins, or use ½ cup of Mucilaginous remedy for the intestines recipe.</p> <p dir="ltr">2. In a serving bowl, add soaked chia and flax seeds, berries, yoghurt and mixed nuts.</p> <p dir="ltr">3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with mint and edible flowers if desired.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0046398a-7fff-deb5-a800-5056d867ffdd"> </span></p>

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From a series of recipes designed by Xali: Crunchy Wombok & Nut Salad

<p dir="ltr">Xali is Australia’s first training, dietary and wellness program to cater to women going through biological changes with a focus on perimenopause and menopause.</p> <p dir="ltr">Created by Northern Rivers resident Naz de Bono, Xali is a daily personalised program that provides workouts, recipes, education and support to women based on the 4 pillars of Move, Eat, Learn &amp; Connect. Xali creates recommendations for women bursting with energy but also provides options for the days when they want to pull back. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Crunchy Wombok &amp; Nut Salad</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Wombok is also known as Chinese cabbage, napa cabbage or siu choy. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as the brassica or mustard family. This is a great recipe if you have wombok on hand and you will also need to have a batch of our Cashew Cream Mayo available too.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Serves: </strong>1</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ wombok, shredded</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 whole celery stick, finely chopped</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ red capsicum, finely shredded</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 ½ tbsp cashew sauce</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 tsp black sesame seeds</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ tsp salt</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¼ tsp cracked black pepper</p> <p dir="ltr">● Edible flowers to garnish</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">1. Combine shredded wombok, celery, red capsicum, cashews and walnuts in a large bowl.</p> <p dir="ltr">2. Fold in 1 tbsp Cashew Cream Mayo and toss well.</p> <p dir="ltr">3. Smear remaining Cashew Cream Mayo onto a serving plate.</p> <p dir="ltr">4. Top with salad and sprinkle with black sesame seeds, season with salt and crackled white pepper and garnish with edible flowers.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Cashew Cream Mayo:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you have never tasted a plant-based nut sauce or cashew cream, you are in for a treat - and it's really easy too!</p> <p dir="ltr">*This recipe requires about 24 hours including soaking and fermenting time.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">● 2 cups raw cashews, soaked 1 hour minimum</p> <p dir="ltr">● ¾ cup water</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 tsp probiotics, powder from 1 capsule</p> <p dir="ltr">● ½ tsp white miso paste, or to taste</p> <p dir="ltr">● 1 tsp salt, or to taste</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">1. Soak the cashews for at least 1 hour, but no more than 4. Do not over-soak them as they can become slimy and may discolour. Drain the cashews in a colander, pat them dry with a paper towel.</p> <p dir="ltr">2. Place soaked cashews in a high-speed blender, add a little water, the probiotic powder (discard the outer capsule) and white miso paste.</p> <p dir="ltr">3. Note that if stored too long, the cashew cream may split and become watery, so I usually store for around 3 days, maybe 4!</p> <p dir="ltr">4. Blend all ingredients until silky smooth. You might need a little more or less water, just don't make it too runny. it should be the consistency of thick cream.</p> <p dir="ltr">5. Transfer to a glass bowl or jug, cover with a tea towel or cheesecloth then leave to culture for 24 hours at room temperature out of direct sunlight.</p> <p dir="ltr">6. The next day check the flavour, season with plenty of salt to flavour, you will be surprised how much salt you need, so enjoy this in moderation.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e4bc1f9f-7fff-9816-746b-9e74a6e8d810"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">7. Use immediately or transfer to a sterilsed jar, seal and chill for up to 3 days. Check the flavour each day as it will continue to ferment.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p>

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From a series of recipes designed by Xali: Sauteed silverbeet with celery and toasted pine nuts

<p dir="ltr">Xali is Australia’s first training, dietary and wellness program to cater to women going through biological changes with a focus on perimenopause and menopause.</p> <p dir="ltr">Created by Northern Rivers resident Naz de Bono, Xali is a daily personalised program that provides workouts, recipes, education and support to women based on the 4 pillars of Move, Eat, Learn &amp; Connect. Xali creates recommendations for women bursting with energy but also provides options for the days when they want to pull back.  </p> <p dir="ltr">As women experience biological changes, the way they exercise needs to be adapted. A shift in hormones means women have a higher risk of injury and Naz has created a library of workouts with this in mind.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sautéed silverbeet with celery and toasted pine nuts</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Serves:</strong> 1</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">●     1 tbsp pine nuts</p> <p dir="ltr">●     ¼ tbsp olive oil</p> <p dir="ltr">●     ¼ whole lemon</p> <p dir="ltr">●     1 ½ celery stalk, sliced diagonally</p> <p dir="ltr">●     1 cup silverbeet, trimmed</p> <p dir="ltr">●     ⅛ tsp salt</p> <p dir="ltr">●     ⅛ tsp cracked black pepper</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> Method:</strong></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d45adc42-7fff-3459-2c4c-28d4825122e1"></span></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Heat a cast iron skillet over a medium heat. Add pine nuts and dry fry to lightly toast. Remove pine nuts from heat and set aside.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Heat oil in the same skillet over a medium-high heat. Add oil and lemon, and sear lemon until coloured. Remove lemon from heat and add celery and cook for 3 minutes until almost soft. Add silverbeet and cook for another 5-7 minutes.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Return seared lemon to the pan, add lightly toasted pine nuts season and serve directly from the pan.</p> </li> </ol> <p><em>Image: Supplied</em></p>

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DO-NUT hesitate on this offer

<p dir="ltr">Today the team at Over60 are celebrating International Doughnut Day the right way - enjoying a box of fresh Original Glazed doughnuts. You could be doing the same too with participating stores around the country giving after 100,000 free doughnuts. </p> <p dir="ltr">In preparation for the big day, Krispy Kreme have been glazing 2,000 Original Glazed doughnuts per hour on its production line - that’s 33 doughnuts a minute! </p> <p dir="ltr">Fans have long been mesmerised by the glaze waterfall in stores, which luxuriously coats doughnuts with a secret glaze recipe that dates all the way back to the 1930s. </p> <p dir="ltr">Marketing Director Olivia Sutherland, at Krispy Kreme said: “National Doughnut Day is our absolute favourite day of the year. Why? Because we love to share our famous Original Glazed with our fans and thank them for their support across the year. Nothing says National Doughnut Day like a Free Krispy Kreme OG!” </p> <p dir="ltr">Still confused by this a-glaze-ing deal? Doughnut-lovers can visit any participating Krispy Kreme Australia store to grab a free doughnut today (June the 3rd) to celebrate. Dough-not hesitate on this offer though, because it's only available while stocks last. </p> <p dir="ltr">Participating Krispy Kreme Australia stores: </p> <p dir="ltr">- NSW: Auburn, Central Station (CBD), Chatswood, Liverpool, Mascot, Parramatta (Level 1), Parramatta (Level 5), Penrith, Mt Druitt, Sydney Domestic T3, Sydney Domestic T2, Blacktown </p> <p dir="ltr">- VIC: Watergardens, Melbourne Domestic T1 (Qantas), Melbourne Domestic T4, Fawkner, Collins Street (CBD), Swanston Street (CBD), Bulleen, Chadstone, Fountain Gate </p> <p dir="ltr">- QLD: Redbank Plains, Shell Nudgee, Pacific Fair, Albert St (CBD), Acacia Ridge, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Jetstar (Domestic Terminal), Gold Coast Airport, Albert Street </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-97068d6f-7fff-5f4b-2b7f-9b8950c1f15b"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">- WA: Myaree, Whitford City, Cannington and Hay St</p> <p dir="ltr">- SA: James Place, West Croydon, Adelaide Airport, Marion, Tea Tree Plaza.</p>

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Crowd goes nuts as man learns he's a dad on the big screen

<p><em>Image: Youtube</em></p> <p>A new dad-to-be has been given the surprise of his life while attending a basketball game – and as far as pregnancy announcements go – this is up there with one of the best we've seen.</p> <p>The Orlando Magic fan was happily watching the big game with his partner when the ‘kiss cam’ panned across to them during a break.</p> <p>The man and his partner looked suitably delighted at the attention – but something about the woman's behaviour was not quite right. Almost as though she knew something ELSE was about to happen.</p> <p>Sure enough, as the camera lingered on the couple, a special message appeared along the bottom of the screen: ‘Congrats James! You are you going to be a dad’.</p> <p>At first James did not notice the message – but slowly it became apparent that the rest of the crowd certainly had, as the cheering swelled to a giant crescendo.</p> <p>Then the magic moment arrived: the dad-to-be finally looked a little closer at the big screen, took a second or two to comprehend what he was reading, and was then completely overcome with shock, surprise and pure joy. His reaction will be preserved forever for the young family, and it really was a tremendous one.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNWuld3hwa8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Sadly, James’ team lost the game – going down to the Charlotte Hornets 106-99. But there's no question that he went home a happy man regardless, with a story he will be able to share for many years to come.</p>

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Could nuts in schools be making a comeback?

<p>A controversial new national strategy has been released to help schools prevent anaphylaxis.</p> <p><span>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://nationalallergystrategy.org.au" target="_blank">National Allergy Strategy report</a> was released on Thursday, ands suggests removing the blanket food bans in place at schools and childcare centres. </span></p> <p><span>Rather than imposing the bans, it is recommended that further education, awareness and understanding of food allergies and anaphylaxis are the key to prevention. </span></p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">According to the report, up to one in 20 school-aged children in Australia have food allergies.</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, which can begin within minutes of a person being exposed to a product or item they are allergic to.</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">The most common food allergies in children include peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat and some types of fish. </p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">The report states that it is the school's responsibility to “communicate about anaphylaxis management with the school community to help raise awareness and provide information about current school policies”.</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">“It is NOT recommended that schools ‘ban’ food, and as such schools should not claim to be free of any allergen (eg, ‘nut-free’).</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">“An ‘allergy aware’ approach which focuses on implementing a range of appropriate risk minimisation strategies is recommended.”</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">Some risk minimisation measures include creating 'allergen-restricted zones', <span>so that kids eating messy eggs meals, grated cheese or drinking milk are not sitting close to children with allergies to those products.</span></p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020">Despite these measures, the report also outlines the importance of those with allergies "not being isolated from others".</p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020"><span>The report recommends that school peers learn what the symptoms of an allergic reaction are so they can alert staff, but also in an effort to reduce bullying of children over their food allergies.</span></p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020"><span>National Allergy Strategy co-chair Maria Said told the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-07/food-allergy-guidelines-recommend-education-not-bans/100520428" target="_blank">ABC</a> that bans in schools don't work. </span> </p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020"><span>“When people focus on a ban, it can’t be policed,” she said.</span></p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020"><span>“This is improving care for children and teens at risk of anaphylaxis, but also increasing safety for staff and people working in schools and childcare,” she said.</span></p> <p class="css-1316j2p-StyledParagraph e4e0a020"><em>Image credits: Shutterstock</em></p>

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ALDI product recall over nut allergy fears

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ALDI has asked its customers to take care after the supermarket recalled a popular product due to an “undeclared allergen”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Back to Basics Green Curry Kale Chips 60g, available at ALDI stores across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia, contain a nut allergen without any warnings on the packet.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Any consumers who have a cashew allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,” Food Standards Australia and New Zealand wrote on its website.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The company that distributes the product, DJ&amp;A Pty Ltd, said the recall was applicable to packets of kale chips with a Best Before date of 14/02/2022, 15/02/2022, and 30/03/2022.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Consumers who have a cashew allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="width: 469.6673189823874px; height:500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841781/kale-chips.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ba8f6f9e060549138c7094e656e66a18" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The popular chips are available in three flavours: Honey Mustard Kale Chips, Vegan Cheese Kale Chips, and Green Curry Kale Chips.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, the recall only applies to the Green Curry flavour.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ALDI has since removed the product from its shelves and is offering customers a refund if they return the product.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“On rare occasions, questions regarding a product’s quality, safety or errors in packaging or shipment do arise in the retail world,” the German retailer said on its website.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“ALDI has a plan to swiftly and effectively remove such products from the store.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Any product that does not meet the government’s and our own standards in any of these areas will be efficiently removed from sale and we will notify customers via a Product Recall alert.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Yahoo</span></em></p>

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Bunning shoppers go nuts for 4-metre pool

<p>Bunnings has helped Aussies stay cool ahead of a hot summer by dropping a bargain of a deal.</p> <p>The retail giant is selling a giant pool for the fraction of the price of having one built, with one fan pointing out it's perfect for summer.</p> <p>“Just wanted to appreciate this Bunnings pool for under $500,” the woman named Vikki wrote in the Bunnings Mums, Inspiration, Hacks, Tips and Tricks page, which has almost 100,000 members.</p> <p>“It is so decent and great size.</p> <p>“For any one who wants one, they are not online and there’s no click or collect.</p> <p>“Use the item number in the picture and call your stores or the Bunnings headquarters number and they will tell you who has it and you can buy off the shelf.”</p> <div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>The Bestway Rectangular Pool Set Rectangle Pool is a 4.1m x 2m above ground pool that costs $490, that comes with a power steel frame, a pump and a ladder.</p> <p>“Thank you for posting about this pool,” one person posted. “I finally tracked one down. Picking it up on the weekend.”</p> <p>“Wow, so cheap,” said another impressed Facebook user.</p> <p>Stock may vary at different Bunnings stores.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Relax with some French toast with balsamic strawberries and macadamia crumble

<p>Start your morning with this delectable French toast recipe topped with a delicious crumble and an oh-so-tempting strawberry sauce.</p> <p><strong>Serves: </strong>4</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <div class="article-body"> <p><strong>Macadamia crumble</strong></p> <ul> <li>35g (¼ cup) plain flour</li> <li>2 tablespoons caster sugar</li> <li>50g chilled unsalted butter, chopped</li> <li>40g (½ cup) shredded coconut</li> <li>40g (¼ cup) crushed macadamia nuts</li> </ul> <p><strong>Balsamic strawberries</strong></p> <ul> <li>55g (¼ cup) caster sugar</li> <li>1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar</li> <li>300g strawberries, hulled</li> </ul> <p><strong>French toast</strong></p> <ul> <li>4 free-range eggs</li> <li>80ml (⅓ cup) milk</li> <li>80ml (⅓ cup) thin (pouring) cream</li> <li>30g unsalted butter</li> <li>1 brioche loaf, about 400g, cut into 8 slices about 2cm thick</li> </ul> <p><strong>Directions</strong></p> <ol> <li>To make the macadamia crumble, preheat the oven to 180°C. Put the flour and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the butter and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture. Stir in the coconut and macadamias.</li> <li>Spread on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. The crumble can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.</li> <li>To make the Balsamic Strawberries, put the sugar, balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the strawberries and increase the heat to high. Bring to the boil and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool, then refrigerate until needed.</li> <li>To make the French Toast, whisk together the eggs, milk and cream in a wide bowl. Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Dip four slices of bread, one at a time, in the egg mixture until soaked, then drain off the excess.</li> <li>Fry the bread for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep warm while you cook the remainder of the slices.</li> <li>Serve topped with the strawberries and crumble.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Tips</strong></p> <ul> <li>Start this recipe the day before, so your crumble and strawberries are ready to go, and all that needs to be done in the morning is to cook the French toast.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Serve this with ice-cream, even for breakfast, so look for the best vanilla ice-cream you can find or have a go at making some yourself. Alternatively, serve with vanilla yoghurt or mascarpone.</li> </ul> <p><em>Image and recipe from </em><a rel="noopener" href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/185116/69171/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fall-day-cafe-stuart-mckenzie%2Fprod9781743368404.html" target="_blank">All Day Café</a><em><a rel="noopener" href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/185116/69171/1880?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booktopia.com.au%2Fall-day-cafe-stuart-mckenzie%2Fprod9781743368404.html" target="_blank"> by Stuart McKenzie</a> (Murdoch Books RRP $39.99). Photography: © Armelle Habib 2017.</em></p> </div> <div class="social-media-column"> <div class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" data-url="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/french-toast-with-balsamic-strawberries-and-macadamia-crumble.aspx" data-title="French toast with balsamic strawberries and macadamia crumble | WYZA Australia " data-description="Start your morning with this delectable French toast recipe topped with a delicious crumble and an oh so tempting strawberry sauce. | wyza.com.au "> <div id="atstbx3" class="at-share-tbx-element addthis-smartlayers addthis-animated at4-show" aria-labelledby="at-edac2ffe-731f-44bc-aaa5-ab0be52335b6"><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/french-toast-with-balsamic-strawberries-and-macadamia-crumble.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></div> </div> </div>

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Enjoy a tasty cherry tomato, macadamia, walnut & silverbeet pasta

<p>Up your nut intake with this easy and simple recipe.</p> <p><strong>Preparation</strong> <strong>time</strong>:<span style="font-weight: 400;"> 5 mins</span></p> <p><strong>Cooking</strong> <strong>time</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">: 15 mins </span></p> <p><strong>Serves</strong>:<span style="font-weight: 400;"> 4 </span></p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Tbsp olive oil </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 cloves garlic, crushed </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped (60g) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 cup raw, unsalted macadamias, roughly chopped (70g) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 cup fresh breadcrumbs </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">400g dry spaghetti </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">500g cherry tomatoes, halved </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 bunch silverbeet or kale leaves, torn </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">zest of 1 lemon </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/4 cup chopped parsley </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">sea salt and fresh cracked pepper </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Warm half the olive oil and half the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add all the breadcrumbs, and half the walnuts and macadamias. Cook, stirring regularly for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and toasted. Tip into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and set aside. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook spaghetti according to packet directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">While pasta cooks, return the large skillet to medium-high heat and drizzle in remaining olive oil. Add cherry tomatoes and remaining garlic. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, until tomatoes begin to break down. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add reserved pasta cooking water, silverbeet, and remaining walnuts and macadamias to pan with tomatoes. Cook for a minute or two, until greens are just wilted. Remove from heat and stir through lemon zest. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add parsley to cooled breadcrumb mixture. Serve pasta with generous spoonfuls of sauce, and plenty of nutty breadcrumbs on top. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> </ol> <p><strong>Tips</strong> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can find fresh breadcrumbs at good grocery stores, or make your own by pulsing a slice or two of day-old sourdough in a food processor. </span></p> <p>Recipe and images by Jennifer Jenner for <a href="https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/">Nuts for Life</a> </p>

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The number of nuts you should eat every day

<p>Did you know that what many of us refer to as “nuts” aren’t actually nuts at all?</p> <p>Most people know that peanuts are imposters. There just a savoury snack making us thirst and dehydrated since the dawn of time.</p> <p>But turns out almonds, cashews, coconuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamias and walnuts aren’t actually nuts either – they’re drupe seeds.</p> <p>But despite the change in name, it still proven that they’re great for our health, with one study proving that those who ate a handful of nuts everyday are likely to live longer than those who didn’t.</p> <p>However, it’s important to manage and moderate. So take a look below on how many nuts you should be consuming per day.</p> <p>According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, a daily serving of nuts equates to 30g. This is how many individual nuts equal to that amount.</p> <ul> <li>Almonds: 20-30</li> <li>Brazil nuts: 10</li> <li>Cashews: 15</li> <li>Hazelnuts: 20</li> <li>Macadamias: 15</li> <li>Peanuts: 40</li> <li>Pecans: 15</li> <li>Pine nuts: Two tablespoons</li> <li>Pistachios: 30</li> <li>Walnuts: 10 (whole or 20 walnut halves)</li> </ul>

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Health check: Will eating nuts make you gain weight?

<p>The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend we eat <a href="http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/frequently-asked-questions/general-nutrition/nuts-and-health">30g of nuts</a> – a small handful – each day. But many of us know nuts are high in calories and fat.</p> <p>So, should we be eating nuts, or will they make us gain weight?</p> <p>In short, the answer is yes, we should eat them, and no, they won’t make us gain weight if eaten in moderate amounts. The fats in nuts are mostly the “good” fats. And aside from that, our bodies don’t actually absorb all the fat found in nuts. But we do absorb the nutrients they provide.</p> <p><strong>Dietary fat: friend or foe?</strong></p> <p>Nuts do contain fat, and the amount of fat varies between nut types. For example, a 30g serving of raw cashews or pistachios contains around <a href="http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/monitoringnutrients/afcd/Pages/foodsbyfoodgroupsearch.aspx?foodGroupID=19&amp;subFoodGroupID=80">15g of fat</a>, whereas the same amount of raw macadamias contains around <a href="http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/monitoringnutrients/afcd/Pages/foodsbyfoodgroupsearch.aspx?foodGroupID=19&amp;subFoodGroupID=80">22g of fat</a>.</p> <p>There are different kinds of fats in our diet and some are better for us than others. Nuts contain mainly <a href="http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/monitoringnutrients/afcd/Pages/foodsbyfoodgroupsearch.aspx?foodGroupID=19&amp;subFoodGroupID=80">monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats</a>. These types of fats are known as “good fats”. They can help lower cholesterol when we eat them <a href="https://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/nutrientrequirements/sfa_systematic_review/en/">in place of saturated fats</a>.</p> <p>The type of fats present <a href="http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/monitoringnutrients/afcd/Pages/foodsbyfoodgroupsearch.aspx?foodGroupID=19&amp;subFoodGroupID=80">varies between nuts</a>. For example, walnuts are rich in polyunsaturated fats, whereas other types of nuts such as hazelnuts and macadamias have more monounsaturated fat.</p> <p><strong>What the evidence says</strong></p> <p>Even if the type of fat in nuts is good for us, they are still high in fat and calories. But this doesn’t mean we should be avoiding them to manage our weight.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24898229">Studies</a> that looked at people’s eating habits and body weight over a long period have found people who regularly eat nuts tend to gain less weight over time than people who don’t.</p> <p>We see a similar pattern in clinical studies that asked people to include nuts in their diets and then looked at the effects on body weight.</p> <p>A review of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23595878">more than 30 studies</a> examined the effects of eating nuts on body weight. It did not find people who ate nuts had increased their body weight, body mass index (BMI), or waist circumference, compared to a control group of people who did not eat nuts.</p> <p>In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27807041">one study</a> found that when people ate a pattern of food aimed at weight loss, the group of people who ate nuts lost more body fat than those who didn’t eat nuts.</p> <p><strong>Let’s nut this out</strong></p> <p>There are several possible explanations for why eating nuts doesn’t seem to lead to weight gain.</p> <p><strong>1. We don’t absorb all of the fat in nuts:</strong> The fat in nuts is stored in the nut’s cell walls, which <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25351860">don’t easily break down</a> during digestion. As a result, when we eat nuts, we don’t absorb all of the fat. Some of the fat instead is <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15321799">passed out in our faeces</a>. The amount of calories we absorb from eating nuts might be between <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21733319">5%</a> and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26581681">30%</a> less that what we had previously thought.</p> <p><strong>2. Nuts increase the amount of calories we burn:</strong> Not only do we not absorb all the calories in nuts, but eating nuts may also <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19010571">increase the amount</a> of energy and fat we burn. It’s thought this may partially be explained by the protein and unsaturated fats in nuts, although we don’t yet know exactly how this occurs. Increases in the number of calories burnt can help us maintain or lose weight.</p> <p><strong>3. Nuts help us feel full for longer:</strong> As well as fat, nuts are rich in protein and fibre. So, nuts help to keep us <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25182142">feeling full</a> after we eat them, meaning we’re likely to eat less at later meals. Recent studies have also suggested providing people with nuts helps <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26688734">improve the overall quality</a> of the types of foods they eat. This may be because nuts replace “junk foods” as snacks.</p> <p><strong>4. People who eat nuts have healthier lifestyles in general:</strong> We can’t rule out the idea that eating nuts is just a sign of a healthier lifestyle. However, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25182142">randomised controlled trials</a>, which can control for lifestyle factors like eating habits, still find no negative effect on body weight when people eat nuts. This means the favourable effects of nuts are not just the result of nut eaters having healthier lifestyles – the nuts themselves play a role.</p> <p>Overall, the evidence suggests nuts are a healthy snack that can provide us with many of the nutrients our bodies need. We can confidently include the recommended 30g of nuts a day in a healthy diet, without worrying about the effect they will have on our waistlines.</p> <p><em>Written by Elizabeth Neale, Sze-Yen Tan and Yasmine Probst. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/health-check-will-eating-nuts-make-you-gain-weight-108491">The Conversation</a>.</em></p>

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Why people are going nuts over ALDI's imitation of popular ice cream

<p>It’s an iconic ice cream that’s been an Australian favourite for decades, but it turns out there’s been an imposter lurking for some time now, and people are lapping it up.</p> <p>Could you ever top Streets’ Golden Gaytime? It turns out, maybe you can. ALDI has been selling the Milfina “Summer Delight” since 2015 according to <em><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2015/12/07/aldi-launches-new-private-label-ice-cream-for-summer.html" target="_blank">Australian Food News</a></em>.</p> <p>It looks very similar to the original with the very familiar caramel and vanilla ice cream, covered in chocolate and biscuit pieces.</p> <p>Big supermarket chains like Coles and Woolworths also imitate popular product lines, using similar package designs but with more  generic names, but the Milfina “Summer Delight” seems to have been a sleeper hit according to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/aldi-specials-golden-gaytime-dupe/" target="_blank">MamaMia</a></em>.</p> <p>On the ALDI Mum Facebook page, a review of the six-pack ALDI version of Golden Gaytimes has garnered over 100 comments with many praising the product and saying they prefer it over the real thing.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faldimum%2Fposts%2F1105064149539591&amp;width=500" width="500" height="595" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>“Yummy and personally I like them a little better than the actual Streets brand!! Good old ALDI have done it again,” commented one person.</p> <p>“They are amazing! Better than Golden Gaytimes by far,” said another.</p> <p>“Had to stop buying them as I eat a box in one night lol,” admitted another ALDI Mum member.</p> <p>And a key attraction is the price. A pack of four Golden Gaytimes at Coles and Woolworths currently costs $8.50, while <em>MamaMia</em> reports you can pick up a pack of ALDI's Milfina Summer Delights for $3.99 for six.</p> <p>Some on the ALDI Mum page said that they couldn’t actually tell the difference between ALDI’s Milfina “Summer Delights” and Golden Gaytimes</p> <p>“Amazing. Can’t tell the difference between this and a Gaytime. Oh sorry there is one difference. ...the price! Go Aldi!”</p> <p>But other people weren’t so impressed, with some saying the original is always best.</p> <p>“Great value and taste nice, but still not as good as a Gaytime,” said one person’s lukewarm review.</p> <p>Although another commenter dissed the ALDI version, they said they were still a fan of the discount supermarket chain's other ice cream lines</p> <p>“I was disappointed in my purchase – the crunch on the outside was very soggy and not overly pleasant,” they wrote. “I much prefer other Aldi ice creams.”</p> <p>And another could see the benefits of an imitation Golden Gaytime.</p> <p>“Pretty close but not the real deal… bit sweet but they still good for the price,” they said.</p> <p>It comes as Streets has introduced several limited editions of Golden Gaytimes, and other variations like ice cream sandwiches in a competitive market</p> <p>Have you tried the ALDI version of the Golden Gaytime? Let us know in the comment section below.</p>

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Edge of the world: The Tassie escape you need to add to your bucket list

<p>Dominated by ‘the Nut’, a volcanic plug on the edge of town, Stanley is impossible to miss on a journey to Tasmania’s north-west. The Nut rises 152 metres with almost vertical cliffs on three sides plunging into Bass Strait, and at its base is the historic village just begging to be explored.</p> <p>George Bass and Matthew Flinders discovered the unique formation in 1798, naming it ‘Circular Head’; the region’s municipality is still called this. It was settled from 1826 after the Van Diemen’s Land Company was granted land in the north-west, including the Stanley area, and employees from England arrived in the region.</p> <p>The township was named in 1842 after Lord Stanley – who went on to serve three terms as the British prime minister – and the village eventually became a thriving and bustling centre built around farming. These days, tourism and fishing are its major drawcards, with people flocking to see the incredible views both of and from the Nut. Surrounded by beautiful coastline, and with heritage buildings and terraced streets, this ‘edge of the world’ town with its mix of natural and historical wonder is certainly worth a visit.</p> <p>“This beautiful historical fishing village is a place everyone should see. A lazy little town set under the Nut, this place has so much history, it will take you back to the early settler days. Gorgeous beaches to boot, and lots of restaurants to tickle your tastebuds.”<strong> - Jenny Barnes, Launceston, Tasmania</strong></p> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Climb the Nut or if, the challenge is too great, take the chairlift for incredible views over the north-west coastline and Stanley.</li> <li>Explore the historical township, which has a number of heritage buildings that have not changed over the years, including the Van Diemen’s Land Company store.</li> <li>Join a penguin tour or hop aboard a seal cruise to encounter some of the region’s local residents.</li> </ul> <p>“You can see why Stanley is often referred to as ‘the edge of the world’, perched as it is next to the Nut, a little piece of land that drops off into Bass Strait. Our first port of call, like most travellers I would say, was a chairlift ride to the top of the Nut. We were lucky enough to be joined by a fifth-generation local man, Graham, who runs a B&amp;B in town. To meet someone with such a long family history in Australia is quite rare, but it’s a common occurrence in Stanley. Home to some of the freshest air in the world, the breeze from the top of the Nut certainly blows out any cobwebs, and the views of the beaches on all sides are breathtaking.</p> <p>The town itself is charming, with its lovingly restored buildings that house cafes, art and craft shops, and B&amp;Bs. Many of the original English settler buildings have been preserved, and a drive around town is fascinating. There’s Highfield, a historic house built in 1841 that’s regarded as the birthplace of the European settlement of Tasmania’s northwest, and you can even see the former home of Joseph Lyons, Australia’s tenth prime minister, who took office in 1923. But it’s not just the town and the Nut that are beautiful. We took a scenic helicopter flight out to the nearby Tarkine wilderness area, a huge expanse of cool temperate rainforest that contains Aboriginal archaeological sites – it really is a stunning place.”<strong> - Jen and Clint</strong></p> <p><img width="142" height="174" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7817348/australia-s-ultimate-bucket-list_142x174.jpg" alt="Australia -s -ultimate -bucket -list" style="float: right;"/></p> <p><em>This is an edited extract from </em>Australia’s Ultimate Bucket List<em> by Jennifer Adams &amp; Clint Bizzell published by Hardie Grant Books RRP $29.99 and is available in stores nationally.</em></p>

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Sydney woman finds something revolting in bag of Woolies cashews

<p>Protein is an important part of any diet, but only when you’re expecting it. A Sydney woman almost inadvertently had an extra dose in the most unwelcome way, when she noticed a worm in a bag of cashews nut from her local Woolies.  </p> <p>The woman, who received the bag from her local Woolworths supermarket after making the purchase online, filmed a video showing her shocking discovery.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DyEBiJk_WDU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>“I opened a packet of Woolworth’s brand roasted cashew nuts only to find worms inside. They weren’t to expire until next year,” she told <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/" target="_blank">Daily Mail Australia</a></strong></em></span>. </p> <p>“I contacted the company about it and all they offered was a full refund of 4 dollars which I found almost equally as shocking.”</p> <p>The Sydney shopper claims she was lucky she was eating the bag herself, and not sharing it with her children.</p> <p>Woolies has reportedly offered her a refund.</p> <p>What are your thoughts? Have you ever encountered anything like this shopping at a major supermarket? Let us know in the comments section. </p> <p><em>Hero image credit: YouTube / US NEWS</em></p>

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Maggie Beer’s chocolate cloud cake with nut cream and rose petals

<p>“As the name implies, this cake should be as light as air. It’s a total chocolate fix, having so little else to keep it afloat … unless you count the 10 eggs of course. And if the chocolate element isn’t indulgent enough, consider the filling of nut butter and whipped cream. There are many lovely nut butters out there, but my favourite for this would have to be macadamia butter, to really push us over the edge! Luckily, life always seems to offer up plenty of reasons to celebrate,” writes Maggie Beer in her new book <em>Maggie’s Recipes for Life.</em></p> <p>Based on the latest scientific research and with the help of one of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s researchers Professor Ralph Martins, Maggie has created more than 200 recipes that help provide the nutrients we need for optimum brain health. The proceeds from the cookbook will be shared between the Maggie Beer Foundation and the Lions Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span>:</strong> 10 – 12</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>350 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces</li> <li>50 g unsalted butter</li> <li>2 tablespoons raw honey</li> <li>10 free-range eggs, at room temperature, separated</li> <li>Pinch of sea salt flakes</li> <li>Organic fresh rose petals, to decorate (optional)</li> </ul> <p><em>For the nut cream</em></p> <ul> <li>200 ml whipping cream</li> <li>½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped</li> <li>100 g pure nut butter</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 150˚C fan-forced. Grease and line 2 x 20 cm spring form tins.</p> <p>2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of just-simmering water (don’t let the bottom of the bowl touch the water). Remove from the heat, stir in the honey and set aside.</p> <p>3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.</p> <p>4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until thick and pale. Slowly whisk in the chocolate mixture until just combined. Fold in one third of the egg whites, then ever so lightly, fold in the remaining whisked whites. (It is important to work quickly and not let the chocolate butter mixture get cold or it will set.)</p> <p>5. Divide the batter between the prepared tins. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer withdraws clean. Remove from the oven and stand on a wire rack until completely cooled.</p> <p>6. To make the nut cream, beat the cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, combine the mint, nut butter and a small amount of the whipped cream. Gently fold in the remaining cream.</p> <p>7. To assemble, place one of the cakes on a serving plate and spread half the nut cream over the top, leaving a 2cm border. Place the remaining cake on top and spread with the remaining cream. Scatter with rose petals, if using.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The good news is that dark chocolate is rich in polyphenol antioxidants, particularly catechins and procyanidins, and these have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your blood vessels. Chocolate also provides some iron, manganese and magnesium.</p> <p><img width="123" height="164" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/44276/1_123x164.jpg" alt="1 (36)" style="float: right;"/></p> <p><em>This is an extract from </em>Maggie’s Recipe for Life<em> by Maggie Beer with Professor Ralph Martins, published by Simon &amp; Schuster Australia, RRP $39.99. Photo credit: Dragan Radocaj</em></p>

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Roasted cauliflower and macadamia salad

<p>Roasted cauliflower and macadamias make a great combination, each bringing their own qualities to the party. The salty crunch of the nuts complements the soft tenderness of the cauliflower. This salad is great served alongside rare roasted beef and crispy potatoes.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <p><em>Salad dressing</em></p> <ul> <li>2-3 anchovy fillets (or to taste)</li> <li>1 egg yolk</li> <li>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard</li> <li>¼ cup macadamia oil</li> <li>¼ cup light olive oil</li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)</li> <li>salt and black pepper to taste</li> </ul> <p><em>Cauliflower and macadamias</em></p> <ul> <li>1 cauliflower, cut into bite size florets</li> <li>1 tablespoon macadamia oil</li> <li>1 teaspoon salt</li> <li>¾ cup macadamias, roughly chopped in halves</li> </ul> <p><em>Salad</em></p> <ul> <li>100g small green beans, blanched</li> <li>2-3 cups baby kale leaves</li> <li>½ cup basil leaves</li> <li>1 punnet micro sprouts</li> <li>2 teaspoons lemon juice</li> <li>1-2 teaspoons macadamia oil</li> <li>1 teaspoon salt flakes</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. For the dressing, place the anchovies in a bowl and crush to a paste with the back of a spoon. Add the egg yolk and mustard and whisk until egg yolk appears pale. Gradually whisk in combined oils until the mixture thickens and emulsifies. Whisk in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.</p> <p>2. For the cauliflower and macadamias, preheat oven to 180°C. Place the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with half the salt and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and just starting to caramelize. Remove from the oven and place on a serving tray. Meanwhile, place the macadamias on tray, sprinkle with remaining salt and roast for 10 minutes, until golden. Remove and cool slightly before adding to the tray with the cauliflower.</p> <p>3. For the salad, combine the beans, kale, basil and micro sprouts in a bowl and toss lightly with lemon juice, macadamia oil and salt flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Toss together gently with the roasted cauliflower and macadamias and serve drizzled with the dressing.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Australian Macadamias</span></strong></a>. </em></p>

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Green smoothie bowl with cereal, fruit and nuts

<p>This green smoothie breakfast with cereal, berries, passionfruit and toasted walnuts is like a vitamin pill in a bowl.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves:</strong></span> 2</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <p><em>For the smoothie</em></p> <ul> <li>1 cup frozen strawberries</li> <li>½ avocado</li> <li>1 small banana</li> <li>120g (2 handfuls) spinach</li> <li>1 tbsp. chia seeds</li> <li>1 cup low fat milk</li> </ul> <p><em>For the topping</em></p> <ul> <li>200g strawberries, quartered</li> <li>1 passionfruit</li> <li>1 ½ cups corn flakes or bran cereal</li> <li>½ cup (30g) walnuts, roughly chopped</li> <li>¼ cup (20g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol start="1"> <li>To make the smoothie add the strawberries, avocado, banana, spinach, chia seeds and milk to a blender and blitz until smooth.</li> <li>In a small bowl, add strawberries and the passion fruit. Stir to combine.</li> <li>In a dry pan on a med-high heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool briefly.</li> <li>To assemble the dish, split the smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls and garnish one side of each bowl with strawberries and passionfruit, breakfast cereal, cranberries and walnuts. Serve immediately.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Will and Steve, The Gourmet Pommies, for <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="mailto:https://www.uncletobys.com.au" target="_blank">UNCLE TOBYS Oats</a></strong></span>.</em></p>

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Easy fruit and nut oat slice

<p>There are many ways, both sweet and savoury, to enjoy the goodness of rolled oats – and not just for breakfast. This fruit and nut oat slice proves it!</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 cup rolled oats</li> <li>1 cup plain flour</li> <li>1 cup white sugar</li> <li>1 tsp. baking powder</li> <li>½ cup desiccated coconut</li> <li>½ cup dates, chopped</li> <li>½ cup dried apricots, chopped</li> <li>½ cup walnuts, chopped</li> <li>Ground ginger</li> <li>125g butter</li> <li>1 egg</li> <li>Vanilla extract</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol start="1"> <li>In a bowl combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, desiccated coconut, dates, dried apricots and walnuts.</li> <li>Add a good pinch of ground ginger. Melt the butter, cool and whisk in the egg and a splash of vanilla extract.</li> <li>Fold this through the dry ingredients.</li> <li>Press mixture into an 18 x 20cm lined slice tin and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.</li> <li>Slice and serve immediately or store in a sealed container.</li> </ol> <p><em>Written by Bernadette Hogg. First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>. Image credit: Manja Wachsmuth.</em></p>

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