FEBRUARY 2010

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KOANGA GARDENS 2010 FRUIT TREE CATALOGUE

The Fruit Tree Catalogue is available now. Email Romi:

info@koanga.co.nz to request a copy and it will be emailed to you in a pdf format.

Hard copies are also available for $4.00 = 50c to post.

CHIA—AZTEC SUPERFOOD
Last year we had Chia plants for sale. The best time to grow Chia is from early spring as they require a long growing season. Once the plant reaches maturity the seeds can be harvested and eaten in a variety of ways.
We now have the seeds for sale in 250g bags. Some of the seed can be saved for growing later in the year.
I have been mixing the seed with warm water (about 1:9) and waiting for about 10—15 minutes. The water becomes gelatinous and it is easy to drink/chew the cupful. Prepared this way they can be added to smoothies or vegetable juice. We have been making smoothies with banana, Spirulina, Whey Powder, raw eggs, milk and the Chia once it has been soaked for 10 minutes.

It is delicious with the addition of a teaspoon of Maple Syrup and yoghurt. There is a lot of good information and serving suggestions on the internet, and the nutritional properties are amazing:
Nutritional information & Properties:
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) contain oil amounts varying between 32-39%, with the oil offering the highest known natural percentage of alpha-linolenic fatty acid (60-63%). Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid acting in the human body as a substratum for the transformation into EPA and DHA through the action of desaturation and elongation enzymes. These seeds also contain some omega-6 essential fatty acids and exhibit a favourable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 3:2. Modern diets contain too few omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds possess 19-23% protein and the amino acids of Chia protein have no limiting factors in the adult diet (i.e., they are a complete protein source having all of the essential amino acids in an appropriate balance). Chia seeds are also a good source of B vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, potassium, boron, and copper. They also have demonstrated strong antioxidant activity. The most important antioxidants they provide are caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and flavanol glycosides. Since oxidation is significantly delayed, Chia has great potential within the food industry when compared to other alpha-linolenic acid sources, such as flax seeds, which show rapid decomposition due to a lack of antioxidants.
The human body easily digests Chia seeds. The seed's outer layer is rich in mucilloid soluble fibre (Chia possesses 5% soluble fibre) and absorbs more than seven times its weight in water. When mixed with water or stomach juices, the seeds form a gel that creates a physical barrier between the carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down. The carbohydrates thereby are digested and converted into glucose (blood sugar) at a slow, uniform rate. There is no insulin surge or spike needed to lower the blood sugar level and electrolyte balance. Their water absorption will also help you keep hydrated during sporting activity/physical exercise.

Matakana SuperFoodsCHIA SEEDS:

250g for $12.90 from Koanga Gardens

GOOD DIGESTION TIPS
Fruit is an important food, but for the most nutritional and digestive benefit, it’s best to eat all fruit on an empty stomach, not after a meal. If you eat fruit like that, it will help detoxify your system, supplying you with energy. If you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit, the slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.
You may have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, or when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
It is also not true that some fruits, like orange and lemon are more acidic. All fruits become alkaline in our body according to the research of Dr. Herbert Shelton. He says that If you follow the correct way of eating fruit, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
In the same article by Dr Stephen Mak, (and this is also a recommendation in Chinese Medicine), he advises us not drink cold water after you have eaten. The cold water will
solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
Good digestion is one of the key factors in maintaining optimal health.
CHIAGOOD DIGESTION TIPS
MONTY'S SURPRISE THRIVES IN AUCKLAND

wwHE ruit is GOOD DIGESTION When I visited my friend Crea at her place in Point Chevalier in the new year, I was very pleased to see the Monty’s Surprise that she had bought from Koanga Gardens in 2008 doing really well. The tree had grown very quickly and was laden with apples. Even though they are planted on the lawn she has grown comfrey around the base.
The original Monty’s Surprise was found in Wanganui, so it is good to know that this variety will thrive in Auckland and Northland.
contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to .ALPINE STRAWBERRIES AVAILABLE NOW:

Yellow or Red: $5.90 each

The Alpine Strawberry is a cousin of the wild strawberry and is one of the most aromatic and flavoursome strawberries.

Although it is smaller than standard strawberries it has an intensely delicious flavour.

It crops in mid summer and early autumn. The plants areannuals but seed freely. They do well in dappled shade and are good for garden edges and can be grown in containers

GALANGAL PLANTS: $12 each

t a bana I feel like running to the toilet. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty sto

Galangal is used in Indochina, Malaysia and Indonesia as a food flavouring and spice.

Galangal is a ‘de-fisher’ so often appears in fish and shellfish recipes with garlic, chilli and

lemon.

Resembling ginger in its effects, Galangal is an aromatic stimulant. It is used to help

against nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, rheumatism and catarrh. It also possesses tonic

and antibacterial qualities and is used for these properties in veterinary and natural

medicine.

WEBSITES WE LIKE:

WEBSITES WE LIKE:

www.truefoodnow.org                                      www.truefood.org.au

www.organicconsumers.org                           www.mercola.com

All have a place to sign up to receive regular email updates, if

you want to keep up with the latest information on food and

food / health politics.

ch. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
It is also not true that some fruits, like orange and lemon are more acidic. All fruits become alkaline in our body according to the research of Dr. Herbert Shelton. He says that If you follow the correct way of eating fruit, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
In the same article by Dr Stephen Mak, (and this is also a
recommendation in Chinese Medicine), he advises us not drink cold water after you have eaten. The cold water will
solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
Good digestion is one of the key factors in maintaining optimal health.

an important food, but for the most nutritional and
digestive benefit, it’s best to eat all fruit on an empty stomach, not after a meal. If you eat fruit like that, it will help detoxify your system, supplying you with energy. If you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit, the slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.
You may have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, or when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
It is also not true that some fruits, like orange and lemon are more acidic. All fruits become alkaline in our body according to the research of Dr. Herbert Shelton. He says that If you follow the correct way of eating fruit, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
In the same article by Dr Stephen Mak, (and this is also a
recommendation in Chinese Medicine), he advises us not drink cold water after you have eaten. The cold water will
solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
Good digestion is one of the key factors in maintaining optimal health.

—AZTEC SUPERFOOD
Last year we had Chia plants for sale. The best time to grow Chia is from early spring as they require a long growing
season. Once the plant reaches maturity the seeds can be harvested and eaten in a variety of ways.
We now have the seeds for sale in 250g bags. Some of the seed can be saved for growing later in the year.
I have been mixing the seed with warm water (about 1:9) and waiting for about 10—15 minutes. The water becomes gelatinous and it is easy to drink/chew the cupful. Prepared this way they can be added to smoothies or vegetable juice. It is delicious with the addition of a teaspoon of Maple Syrup and yoghurt. There is a lot of good information and serving
suggestions on the internet, and the nutritional properties are amazing:
Nutritional information & Properties:
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) contain oil amounts varying between 32-39%, with the oil offering the highest known natural percentage of alpha-linolenic fatty acid (60-63%). Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid acting in the human body as a substratum for the transformation into EPA and DHA through the action of desaturation and elongation enzymes. These seeds also contain some omega-6 essential fatty acids and exhibit a favourable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 3:2. Modern diets contain too few omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds possess 19-23% protein and the amino acids of Chia protein have no limiting factors in the adult diet (i.e., they are a complete protein source having all of the essential amino acids in an appropriate balance). Chia seeds are also a good source of B vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, potassium, boron, and copper. They also have demonstrated strong antioxidant activity. The most important antioxidants they provide are caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and flavanol glycosides. Since oxidation is significantly delayed, Chia has great potential within the food industry when compared to other alpha-linolenic acid sources, such as flax seeds, which show rapid decomposition due to a lack of antioxidants.
The human body easily digests Chia seeds. The seed's outer layer is rich in mucilloid soluble fibre (Chia possesses 5% soluble fibre) and absorbs more than seven times its weight in water. When mixed with water or stomach juices, the seeds form a gel that creates a physical barrier between the carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down. The carbohydrates thereby are digested and converted into glucose (blood sugar) at a slow, uniform rate. There is no insulin surge or spike needed to lower the blood sugar level and electrolyte balance. Their water absorption will also help you keep hydrated during sporting activity/physical exercise.

into the draw to win
3 GRAPE PLANTS AND 2 FIG TREES OF
YOUR CHOICE + a NIWASHI WEEDER.
If you wish to send in more than one contact, we will enter you once for each name and email address that we receive from you.
It’s important to us that you check with each contact first, before you send their details.
The competition will be drawn at the end of
December and the prize sent
out in the New Year.
The total prize is worth $145.00
Email or post in your entries and be sure to give your name, phone, email and address.

TKEEP YOUR FINGER ON THIS PULSE
Two draconian US Farm Bills being sponsored by Monsanto, Cargill, ABN and Tyson would make organic farming and growing heirloom seeds illegal!!
Google FARM BILLS HR875 and S425.
The bills are being pushed through so that there is now less than two weeks for any debate.

wo draconian US Farm Bills being sponsored by Monsanto, Cargill, ABN and Tyson would make organic farming and growing heirloom seeds illegal!!
Google FARM BILLS HR875 and S425.
The bills are being pushed through so that there is now less than two weeks for any debate.

KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THIS PULSE
TwKEEP YOUR FINGER ON THIS PULSE
Two draconian US Farm Bills being sponsored by Monsanto, Cargill, ABN ason would make organic farming and growing heirloom seeds illegal!!
Google FARM BILLS HR875 and S425.
The bills are being pushed through so that there is now less than two weeks for any debate.

o draconian US Farm Bills being sponsored by Monsanto, Cargill, ABN and Tyson would make organic farming and growing heirloom seeds illegal!!
Google FARM BILLS HR875 and S425.
The bill any debate.