Organic Food and Wine

The organic food and wine market is on the cusp of an explosion. From those immersed in an organic lifestyle to those that choose organic on occasion, options for all continue to grow. Here we’ll provide you with organic recipes and inspiration, and give you tips on how to green your shopping list and benefit from a greener diet!

Endure Winter With Waihi Bush

During winter most of us make an increased effort to stay fit and healthy in the coolest, gloomiest months of the year. If you usually stock up on loads of Vitamins in preparation for the bug-ridden season, we’d like to introduce you to Waihi Bush and its range of flax seed oils, capsules, fibre, LSA and soaps.

Waihi Bush Organic Farm flax seed oil products were created by David Musgrave, owner and founder of Waihi Bush Organic Farm, for his son Oliver who suffered from acute eczema. After researching and importing flax seed oil and witnessing the amazing health benefits for himself, David created his own flax seed range grown on the family farm. With support from his wife Lorina they’ve turned the business into a great success.

Termed as a ‘functional wholefood’, using Waihi Bush Organic Farm flax seed oil every day can assist with a range of health conditions such as eczema, asthma, ADHD, athletic recovery and performance, hormonal imbalances, metabolism, PMS and immunity.

At its most basic level, these ‘good fats’ will not only give you a healthy digestive system - it’s the essential beauty tool for strong nails, shiny hair and glowing skin!

Flax seed oil is nature’s richest source of Omega-3, 6 and 9 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). Every one of us needs these EFAs to live and be healthy - but our bodies cannot make them for us, meaning we need to source these important dietary nutrients from the foods we eat.

Waihi Bush Organic Farm flax seed is grown without chemical sprays by certified organic farmers in New Zealand. Their products have organic certification from AgriQuality and the seed from which they are made is GE Free. They pride themselves on being able to trace the flax seed used in any product back to the very paddock the seed was grown in!

Their range of capsules, LSA, fibre and oils means you can add Waihi Bush Organic Farm flax seed products to your daily diet with ease. Whether you sprinkle it on your breakfast cereal, whip it up into a delicious and nutritious smoothie, or include in your baking, Waihi Bush Organic Farm flax seed products are an essential part of your daily diet.

It’s also great to know that there are specific blends for certain health and dietary requirements - from children and vegetarians to pregnant women.

Products We Love

Flax Boost ($16)

This is recommended for anyone starting out on flax seed oil or if your body is under stress due to certain skin conditions. Made with a unique blend of cold pressed flax, blackcurrant and borage seed oils to add additional Omega-3 and 6 which boost the body’s ability to utilise EFAs.

Flax Fibre - LSA ($16)

A popular blend of flax fibre, sunflower seed and almonds. A well balanced blend of Omega-3, 6 and 9 as well as dietary fibre for liver and bowel health, protein for healthy muscles and a good source of Vitamins B and E.

For more information visit www.waihibush.co.nz. Waihi Bush Organic Farm products are stocked in selected health stores, nutritionists and organic stores nationwide.

Our Favourite Recipes

The Smoothie

Add Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flax Boost to your favorite smoothie. We love it with a blend of organic trim milk, organic yoghurt, frozen mixed berries, fresh organic bananas and honey. Yum!

Chrissie Bar

1 cup of Organic Spelt flour
1 Dstp Waihi Bush Organic Farm LSA
1 cup of organic coconut
1 cup organic rolled oats
1/3- ½ cup of organic raw sugar
110gms organic butter (4oz)
1 large tbsp of golden syrup
½ tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp organic milk

Mix together in a large bowl the 1^st 5 ingredients

Use medium pot to melt and bring to boil butter & golden syrup.

When boiling, stir in ½ tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp milk. (This causes mixture to rise and froth hence larger pot). Stir well and poor into flour mixture. Mix well. If mixture feels moist add in more rolled oats and mix well.

Turn into sponge-roll tin and smooth out evenly. Bake in moderate oven about 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes until golden brown. Cut whilst warm into pieces. Store in airtight container. Great for school lunches or an afternoon snack!