Strawberry Gum is from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Indigenous Australians would often chew on the leaves of the Strawberry Gum for their sweet berry flavour. They would also moisten the leaves and lay them over a fire…
Lemon Myrtle
February 19, 2018
Lemon Myrtle is a fragrant Australian shrub naturally occurring in the wetter coastal areas of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. It grows up to 3 metres high in clusters of cream feathery flowers, creating a spectacular marshmallow display….
Quandong !
January 31, 2018
The Quandong, also known as quondong is a common name for the Wild Peach species. It grows on a small desert tree up to 4 metres high that has with rough dark bark and pale green elongated hanging leaves. Quandong…
Aussie bush foods: Davidson plums
January 22, 2018
Aussie bush foods: Davidson plums There are four varieties of Davidson plum or Orray , which grow in far tropical north of Australia to northern New South Wales. Two types are commercially cultivated. They are a dark purple fruit sprouting…
Kakadu Plum: Healthier than you think
January 2, 2018
Thanks to healthywithfood.org Kakadu Plum: Health Benefits Beyond Vitamin C Kakadu plum is an edible, vitamin C rich fruit produced a small deciduous tree native to the tropical woodlands of Australia. Also known as Gubinge, Murunga, Bush Plum, and…
Do Vitamins Work
October 24, 2017
AUSTRALIANS spend billions on vitamins and supplements , which ones work and which are a waste of time? THE vitamin and supplement industry makes billions of dollars each year telling us that we’ll live longer, healthier lives by popping…
Common Food Beliefs that are bullocks
October 16, 2017
Common Food Beliefs that are bullocks thanks to LAUREN GELMAN at www.rd.com Food myth: Vitamin C can keep you from catching a cold Bullocks! Research has shown that vitamin C does not ward off colds, except among marathoners, skiers, and…
Benefits of the Kakadu Plum
April 25, 2017
Kakadu Plum: Health Benefits Beyond Vitamin C Supply (thanks to http://www.healwithfood.org ) Kakadu plum is an edible, vitamin C rich fruit produced by the Terminalia ferdinandiana tree, a small deciduous tree native to the tropical woodlands of Australia. Also known as Gubinge, Murunga, Bush…
Super food to hep you lose Weight and high in antioxidants
March 31, 2017
Super Food – Queen Garnet Plumb An antioxidant-rich plum accidentally bred by Queensland government scientists a decade ago is being hailed as a potential weapon in the fight against obesity. The manager of the country’s only Queen Garnet orchard said…
The many uses for MouthWash
March 13, 2017
The many uses for Mouth wash Due to the antiseptic properties of mouthwash, it is hence brilliant for cleaning and light medical uses. Try and use cheap or home brands. They cost less than most detergents Nail Fungus Eradicator Nail…