BEETROOT, BEAN AND FETA SALAD

400G ORGANIC beans

400g beetroot

1 organic red onion

300g organic (or best quality ) Feta

80ml extra virgin organic olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Blanch beans in boiling water for 2 mins. Steam chopped beetroot till tender (around 20 mins). Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 halved and sliced medium red onion and crumbled feta.

In a small bowl, combine 80ml olive oil and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, mix, then serve.

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Whats in Season

Berries

Melons

apricots

nectarines

Plums

Peaches

Passionfruit

Beans

Capsicums

Celery

Cucumber

Lettuce

Peas

Corn

Tomato

Zucchini

Garlic

Herbs

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Salt

Salt is a necessary part of the diet, which is essential for the maintenance of correct volume of circulating blood and tissue in the body. Currently though the majority of people over consume salt, which causes many health problems, including high blood pressure... so how do you make sure you are getting enough salt and not too much , the aim is to make sure that you take in no more than 4g a day ( if you are engaging in vigorous exercise this amount increases). This is approximately 1.5 teaspoons of salt, but humans can survive on 1g of salt a day.
The majority of salt that is consumed in Australia is via processed foods, where it is used to enhance flavour and preserve foods. So what can we do, use Himalayan Sea Salt ($8.99) with over 87 trace minerals, stay away from processed foods, eat lots of fresh foods high in potassium and drink lots of water to help flush your body!

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Summer Organic Fruit Skewers

2 organic bananas

2 sustainably grown peaches

1/4 organic rock melon, peeled, deseeded

8 organic strawberries

1 tbs organic honey

35g (1/2 cup) shredded coconut

Thick organic fruit yoghurt and extra honey, to serve

Chop all the fruits into large chunk, thread onto a skewer, and drizzle with honey. Roll in coconut; serve with yoghurt and extra honey.

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from all our us to you, from the farmers, to the staff at the Organic Empire, we are so grateful for your support throughout 2010 and look forward to a bigger and better 2011.

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SUSTAINABLE TABLE

Hello everyone, I would love to introduce a fantastic non for profit group called Yaubula. Yaubula is a group of amazing individuals that are commited to sustainable and healthy future of the earth and its inhabitants. They channel the funds to support sustainable development projects globally. They have combined with some amazing individuals from around Victoria, notable chefs, farmers, producers, winemakers, gardeners and everyday people who are tackling environmental issues through to create The Sustainable Table. This is a fabulous addition to any kitchen, packed with inspiration, great recipes, advice and ways to be a conscious foodie including seasonal charts, foods to avoid and so much more. It even has a entry from our own Angela Gioffre, from the Organic Empire. Check out the promo here.

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This the best CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER, its the gift that keeps on giving. Want a buy a copy for delivery before christmas. Email us tastesbetter@organicempire.com.au and the book is yours for only $39.95, wrapped in brown paper with a gift tag....so easy to be healthy and green. 100% of all profits goes back into supporting YAUBULA.

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