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• Mandarins
• 5 Reasons to Go Organic
• D'Lish Soups

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What's Fresh?

June is Mandarin season. We have Imperial Mandarins right now, and will get other varieties as we get further into the growing season. 

Imperial mandarins have a fine, smooth, glossy skin with sweet, orange coloured flesh and a few seeds.

Mandarins originated in China and were so highly regarded they were named after the officials of the Imperial Court, the mandarins. 

Mandarins make a great snack.   They are high in Vitamin C with around 46mg per 100g, so two  Mandarins will give you 35% of the recommended daily allowance.  They are also a good source of dietary fibre and low in natural sugars.

Also being easy to peel makes them an easy addition to school lunch boxes.  No need to worry about extra packaging to keep them fresh.

Just in case kids need encouraging to eat this yummy fruit, here is a recipe just for them. 

Q&A - 5 Reasons to Go Organic 

Perhaps you've heard that organic food is better for you and better for the planet but you're a bit short on specifics.  Over the next few issues, we're going to cover a few reasons why going organic is a wise choice.

1. Reduce Amount of Potentially Harmful Additives Switching from non-organic food to organic produce means you can avoid eating up to 2kgs of food additives each year.  Food additives have been linked with symptoms like allergic reactions, rashes, headaches, asthma, growth retardation and hyperactivity in children.
2. If Breastfeeding Reduce Risk to Infants
   Pesticides from non-organic food not only affect you but if you are breastfeeding then they are likely affecting your child as well.  A 1995 Victorian study of breastmilk found that infants are regularly exposed to several pesticides at levels greater than the 'acceptable daily intake' (Quinsey, et al 1995).
3. Become More Healthy the Easy Way
   You can still eat the same products but switch to organic versions of those products and you've found an easy way to boost your health.  An analysis of 40 studies comparing organic and conventional food found organic plant based food is, on average, more nutritious.  Organic food was found to have up to 25% more polyphenols, antioxidants and phytonutrients - plant compounds that help combat cancer (Organic Center State of Science Review 2008).
4. Reduce Developmental Problems in Children
   It has been reported that neurodevelopment adnormalities in children can be caused or intensifed by prenatal/early exposure to pesticides and chemicals in food. (Guillette, et al, 1998).
5. Reduce Exposure to Potentially Harmful Insecticides
   By eating organic produce you can eliminate your dietary exposure to insecticides.  Some insecticides are known to be developmental neurotoxins (chemicals that injure cells in the nervous system).
    

Supplier Spotlight - D'Lish Soups 

D'Lish are becoming well known for their interesting and tasty dips, pizzas and gourmet meals and now they have added organic soups to their range. 

We've got some of their yummy soups in stock for those cool winter nights when you want something quick, tasty and healthy but can't find the energy to cook.  Add some tasty bread and you're all set.

All the soups come in 600g sealed pouches - enough for 2 people, well, depending on how hungry you are!. 

You can choose from:

Organic Butternut Pumpkin Soup

Organic Minestrone Soup (GF, V)*

Organic Potato, Bacon and Roasted Garlic Soup (GF)*

 Organic Tomato, Chilli and Basil Soup (GF, V)*

For the full range of soups click here.

*V = vegetarian
*GF = gluten free

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Samantha &  Johan

Samantha, Johan & the HomeFresh Team.