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CHEESE OF THE MONTH Beaufort d ’ Alpage
Beaufort is a French Alpine cheese , which means it should be famous , but is often overshadowed by its better-known cousins Gruyère and Comté . Named after the town of Beaufort , in the province of Savoie in the Rhône-Alpes Region of France , this cheese is one of the finest Alpine cheeses in the world and is distinguished by its concave sides and size . Beaufort d ’ Alpage is the smallest production of all Beaufort and is made in small quantities , each by a single cheesemaker , exclusively from early June to end of September using milk from a single herd that has been feeding on the lush alpine pastures over 1,500m high . Each wheel , which traditionally weighs 45kg requires about 130 gallons ( or around 490 Litres ) of milk to make , and the final form is about 30 inches ( 76cm ) in diameter , and 6 to 7 inches ( 15-17cm ) tall . Traditional methods of production are still used and , once the cheese has reached a certain level of maturity , it is smeared with a mixture called morge ( a mixture of brine , old cheese scrapings , and whey ), which produces its flavour and pale-yellow rind . It is then matured further in a cool mountain cellar until it reaches its full rich and complex potential . Beaufort d ’ Alpage has a dense , pliable texture with bold flavours that range from toasted cream and hazelnuts to cooked onions and hay . The close , concentrated creamy texture and nutty , slightly sweet lingering flavours are typical of this rare cheese which also has excellent melting qualities .
FRUIT & VEGE THAT HELP BOOST IMMUNITY
While our first instinct may be to race to the chemist to stock up on products which claim to fight infection and reduce the severity and duration of a cold or flu , we may be better visiting our local greengrocer to stock up on fruits and veggies which helps to boost the immune system and fight off viruses before they take hold . Stress , lack of sleep , poor hand hygiene and getting too close to an infected person when they cough or sneeze is enough for a virus to attach itself to the nasal passages , however , there are foods with anti-viral properties which can help boost the immune system . If you want to stay well this season , a trip to your local greengrocer is a great place to start .
CITRUS AFTER STRESS
Vitamin C is an extremely important immune boosting nutrient . During stress , or after a particularly stressful time , our adrenal glands use up about 80 % of the body ’ s Vitamin C supply which leaves little for the immune system to draw on to defend the system from an attack of a cold or flu virus . Vitamin C does not store for long in the body and it ’ s important to eat a good supply of vitamin C rich foods each day . Citrus fruits such as lemon , grapefruit , tangelo , and mandarins are all excellent sources of vitamin C . Other great Vitamin C foods include red chilli , guava , red capsicum , Brussels sprouts , papaya , kale , parsley , Asian greens , kiwi fruit , blackcurrants , mango , cabbage , broccoli , strawberries , spinach and tomatoes .
GARLIC GUARDS AGAINST COLDS
Ancient folklore suggests the use of garlic to prevent colds and flu . More recent studies confirm that people who take a daily dose of garlic have fewer colds than those who took a placebo , and , when the garlic eaters did come down with a cold , the duration of illness was shorter . The garlic must be fresh and crushed in order to activate garlic ’ s antiviral properties derived from the natural sulphur compound , allicin , which gives garlic its characteristic smell . The ideal prescription is one or two raw cloves , crushed a day . If that seems unpalatable , you may prefer to add the garlic to dips , dressings , mashed potato , and fresh juices . Eat it quickly though because the volatile compounds are lost about one hour after crushing . Other natural sulphurous vegetables include onions and leeks .
THE MAGIC OF MUSHROOMS
Have you ever wondered why some people are always catching colds and others do not ? Emerging research suggests this may be due to a Vitamin D deficiency and those who repeatedly catch colds have a vitamin D deficiency . Vitamin D is a nutrient which the body can make easily when exposed to sunlight , however during the colder months when colds and flu are rife we ’ re less likely to bare our bodies outside . Vitamin D can be obtained from seafood , however , one of the best , and most inexpensive , sources of this valuable nutrient , is from mushrooms . Mushrooms , given an extra blast of UV light after harvesting quickly produce vitamin D . Our body needs between 5 – 15 mcg vitamin D a day which is easily achieved by eating 3 small button mushrooms . Shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally in Asian cultures for hundreds of years , but Western scientists can now confirm that regular consumption of shiitake mushrooms also enhances the immune system and reduces inflammation .
CRAZY FOR KIMCHI
Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made by fermenting vegetables with probiotic lactic acid bacteria . This vegetable probiotic food has the similar gut and immune health benefits as yoghurt plus additional health benefits from the many nutrients found in cabbage , garlic , ginger and ingredients used in it . It ’ s easy and inexpensive to make , keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator and , the added bonus , and is delicious served as a healthy accompaniment to most savoury dishes .
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* Senior ’ s Card Discount is valid on Tuesday and Wednesdays with presentation of a valid Senior ’ s Card . Discount applies to full price Fruit and vegetables only .
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