Australian Natural Health — January-February 2018

SLOW FOOD PRINCIPLES
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Seek out local farmers’ markets
or grocers that support local
producers. Farmers’ markets are
growing in popularity around the
country, so it’s likely there is one
local to you.
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Replace packaged and processed
foods with fresh ingredients
wherever possible. Take an interest
in your food – where it is from,
how it was grown or produced.
Start by reading labels and asking
questions. Support local cafés and
restaurants, which, in turn, support
local growers.
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Reduce food waste and learn how
to use more of the produce you buy.
Most of us eat just the broccoli florets
and throw away perfectly edible stems
and leaves.
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Eat the lesser-known cuts of
organic, grass-fed meat. Go beyond
the prime cuts because the cheaper
cuts will not only save some money,
but they have key nutrients in the

tough connective tissue. Slow cook

for melt-in-your-mouth texture and

out-of-this-world flavour.

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Develop simple cooking skills. To

make the most of your food, reduce

waste and cost, learn a few tricks of

the trade. And if you’ve got them

down pat then spread the love –

teach someone else to cook and how

to increase their enjoyment of food.

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Enjoy your food – sit down,

preferably with others, and really

enjoy the taste, texture and full

experience of food and eating.

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Try growing your own food. You

don’t need to move to a farm, just

a couple of pots on the windowsill

can make a big difference. Adding

nutrients to your dishes, connecting

you to the origin of food and

bringing some green pleasure to

your day.

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