If you are participating in the Push-Up Challenge this week, then you are already on your way to making a difference to your mental and physical health. Why not enhance your health even more by stocking up on a plethora of nutritional, fresh, Australian-grown produce sourced from the Brisbane Markets at your local, independent A better choice! retailer.
Our pick of the week is Cavendish Bananas from Wide Bay and North Queensland. This bright and bendy fruit is of super value, with the supply excellent and the quality outstanding. Bananas are a nutrient-rich powerhouse, containing vitamin B6, which supports brain function and helps your body produce feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. Incorporate a couple of Cavendish Bananas into your breakfast by adding them to Porridge with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Or try this quick and easy Banana Choc Chip Mug Cake; it only requires ONE mug! No mess, no fuss.
Looking for a juicy way to stay sharp? Vitamin C-packed Naval Oranges will help keep your immune system strong and your mind clear—ideal for those days when you are not at your best. Snack on them fresh, juice them in the morning, or slice them into a crisp salad for a zesty twist. Navel Oranges from New South Wales are in great supply right now, and they are excellent value for those on a budget.
Dragon Fruit from Maryborough is sweet, juicy, and full of flavour. Packed with antioxidants, collagen, and loads of calcium to help strengthen bones, Dragon Fruit is best when eaten fresh, but if you love the flavour, why not blend it into a smoothie, whip up some sorbet, or even add it to your acai bowl.
With the cool weather around, it is a great time to whip up a curry, and there is no better curry filler than the Sweet Potato. Whether it is a quick katsu or a slow-cooked massaman curry, this vegetable is the perfect way to add lots of nutrients to your dish. Bundaberg is continuing to provide us with plenty of Gold Sweet Potatoes this winter, and the quality is great. Sweet Potatoes are packed with vitamins B6 and A to help the eyes and skin, as well as folate that keeps the red blood cells circulating around your body.
The cool weather also calls for some hearty stir-fries and soups, and Wombok is the perfect ingredient for both these dishes. There is an abundance of this crunchy staple coming from the Lockyer Valley, so it is time to start making use of this versatile vegetable in your kitchen. Full of vitamins C and K and potassium, a good amount of Wombok in your diet helps support your immune system and aids heart and bone health. Keep fuelling your body with all the nutrients it needs to get through the cold winter days and nights by shopping at your local, independent A better choice! store, where produce is sourced from the Brisbane Markets.
About Brisbane Markets
As Queensland’s only central fruit and vegetable market, the Brisbane Markets is the state’s most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. It records an annual trade of over 700 million kilograms of produce valued at more than $2 billion.
An important economic and employment hub, more than 4,500 people work or do business at the markets each day through over 170 businesses. This includes over 45 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from over 7,000 growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
