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The Fruits of Good Health
We all know that fruits are good for us, but some of them pack a greater nutritional
punch than others. Here, Ceres Organics introduces some of the \'Super Fruits\'.
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Ancient Treasures
Packed with nutrients, ancient grains are the new superstars when it comes to healthy eating and Ceres Organics is leading the harvest.
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Ceres Organics Recipes
Here are some of our featured recipes. Mouseover image to view recipe name, then click on image to download a .pdf of each recipe. Enjoy!
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Go Gluten-free with Ceres
Thousands of consumers flocked to the ASB Showgrounds last 23-24 May for the Gluten-free Foods and Allergy Show, an evidence of the growing popularity of the FREE FROM types of foods. This is the second year of this event and the number of visitors have grown. So too have the number of products on exhibit.
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Cleansing Foods
Cleansing has been a part of human health and well-being rituals for thousands of years.
It can leave you feeling light, energized and, in alternative medicine, is even believed to help alleviate allergy symptoms.
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Organic Foods: The Facts
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The Truth about Organics
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Going Gluten Free
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New Zealand’s premier certified organic distributor
Named after the Roman goddess of harvest and motherly love, Ceres Enterprises started as an organic fresh produce stall at a fair at Auckland’s Michael Park School. It was a partnership founded on a shared vision to make organic and biodynamic food available to all New Zealanders through an ecologically and socially responsible distribution chain.
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Slim down naturally with healthy food
Dieting to lose weight doesn\'t have to be going without the good stuff – it simply means eating right... from the start.
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Guilt-Free Eating
Everyday, we are faced with food choices that are categorised either as healthy or harmful diet. Most of us would find it impossible to resist that piece of mouth-watering chocolate cheese cake, that irresistible aroma of hot crispy fries or that ‘ahh’ so refreshing cola. And when appetite prevails over self-control, guilt feelings creep in. On the other hand, denying ourselves is not always the satisfactory option. Often times it results in even worse cravings for those ‘gorgeous foods’.
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Good Fats, Bad Fats
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. In fact, we actually need fats – can\'t live without them! Fats help in nutrient absorption, nerve transmission, maintaining cell membrane integrity and actually reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. They provide essential fatty acids, keep our skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins and are a great source of energizing fuel. They also help in sugar and insulin metabolism and therefore contribute to long-term weight loss and weight maintenance.
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The importance of eating right... from the start
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.
You\'ve probably heard this saying before, but have you paid any attention to it? Most likely not. And you wouldn\'t be the only one guilty of ignoring this simple adage. In today\'s \'time poor\' age of living in the fast lane and rigorous multi-tasking, it is only too easy to forget the simple, basic things in life.
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