HEALTH & WELLNESS

LifeStylePlantation - On Bread.

DO YOU often feel bloated after eating bread? You are not alone, many more of us are feeling this effect.
This is happening predominately because there’s been a change in the way our bread is made—it’s a very different product to the bread of our grandparents day.
The light and fluffy texture of most store-bought breads is a result of added ‘gluten’, the ingredient that provides the elasticity and viscosity.
Unfortunately this same ingredient has a complex protein mix that is very hard to break down/digest.
Hence you are left feeling ‘weighed down’, ‘bloated’ and ‘heavy’.
The good news is that there are plenty of fantastic alternatives with gluten-free and spelt breads.
Gluten free bread stockists:
Brasserie Bread1737 Botany Roadwww.brasseriebread.com.au
Sonoma Bakery24/198-222 Young Street, Waterloowww.sonoma.com.au
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SOARING ENERGY prices make solar electricity even more of a smart investment. Yet despite being the sunniest continent on earth, Australia is falling behind the rest of the world in our use of solar panels.

Grid connect solar system
Solar panels are connected to the main electricity grid through power inverters. Solar cells (photovoltaic cells) are made of thin wafers of silicon covered by a strong glass coating, protecting these cells from the elements.
As the light falls on the panels it knocks electrons about and electricity is produced. A group of these cells make up a module which make up a solar panel.
Solar panels then absorb light (photons) and produce electricity, similar to how photosynthesis works in leaves and trees—absorbing light, making the plant grow.
A solar panel is similar as the panels of the roof absorb light to produce electricity. The panels create DC electricity, like the electricity in car batteries and is not the sort used in households.
· A small box (the inverter) converts this DC electricity into AC240vac for your home to be used straight away.
· No change is required to your power outlets for solar power to be used in your home
· You don’t always need the sun. Solar power doesn’t work on heat absorption, just light. Energy is produced even on cloudy days.
· When you are not generating solar power, like at night, you can supplement the power with electricity off your main power grid.
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SolarBrick solar paving light
A UNIQUE SOLUTION for illuminating your landscaped areas, the solar brick paving light is fantastic for the environment.
Self contained, waterproof and easy to install. The light source is a LED that turns on automatically and is able to stay on for more than 12 hours from a fully charged ultracapicator.
Available in a range of colours and sizes and has many benefits. Eg, lasts more than 10 years and UV protected and scratch resistant, no expensive wiring required, super strong polycarbonate housing. For more information visit Hotbeam
Important Footnote
According to the recent edition of Choice magazine, changes to the federal government’s rebate for solar panels are likely to increase the cost of installing a solar PV system. Week feed-in tariff schemes discourage the uptake of solar panels.

WORLD SNAP SHOT

Life Style Plantation - Discovering the Galapagos.

What is the Galapagos Islands?

The Spanish named them ‘Las Encantadas’, the Enchanted Isles.

The islands were the world’s first heritage site, claimed in 1978.

Charles Darwin made his famous visit in 1839 and while he was there came up with his theory of evolution in just six weeks.

Considered the only place on earth akin to what the world was like before the arrival of humans; the Galapagos have a completely unique and increasingly fragile eco-system.

While increased tourism is considered to be one of the islands biggest threats, approximately 2000 people visit the islands each year.

You can find more information about helping protect the biodiversity of these islands by visiting the Galapagos Conservation Trust.

Good Food Month

YUM! OCTOBER in Sydney
is Good Food Month.


That means that all the restaurants featured in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide will provide a $35 lunch menu which includes a main meal and coffee, and your choice of a glass of Brown Brothers wine, Coopers beer or a 500ml bottle of S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water.

Fofi’s choice might not be in the book but she gives it thumbs up for an ambient dinning experience.

“The Country Trader at the PYD building in Waterloo is partaking in the Good Food Month celebrations. The difference is their furniture becomes part of the experience. You get to eat at antique, French dinning table 2-3 metres long off beautiful porcelain - and using stunning cutlery. All this and you can indulge in superb French/Vietnamese influenced food”.

Details: Thursday 8 October, 7pm.

Go to Country Trader for more information.

CLIMATE CHANGE—be part of the solution

DISCUSSION ABOUNDS on climate change but the simple questions are often overlooked. What does it actually mean, how will it affect you and how can we help combat the negative effects?

Essentially observed long term change in weather patterns ranging from decades to many years, climate change may occur in an particular region or across the entire planet.

It’s effects can be seen in:
· Solar radiation
· Deviations in Earth’s orbit
· Greenhouse gas emissions
Simple earth-saving solutions for your home include:

· Install energy efficient light bulbs, LED and compact flurouscentnts
· Install a water tank
· Instead of air-conditioning implement cross-ventilation
What to know how our global government representatives, business leaders and civil society are acting on Climate Change? They will discuss how to build positive momentum for climate negotiations and how business can be part of the solution. Follow the United Nations Leadership Forum on Climate Change coming up on 22 September in New York.