australia - Forum - The Frugivore Diet

Melbourne Fruitarians!

2020-10-05T14:51:20.000Z

Hello!

I am looking for fellow fruitarians in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. There seems not to be a local community here... where are you all?

And where do you get your cheap, bulk, organic fruit?!

Fruits and Veggies Make Us Happier

2016-07-12T17:45:49.000Z

The happiness we've all known and attest to on our high fruit diet has now been proven with science.

http://sciencenewsjournal.com/eat-fruit-veggies-happy/

TLDR:

New research, involving 12,385 randomly sampled Australian adults, shows that people can experience an increase in life satisfaction to the same degree as moving from unemployment to employment, simply by going from eating almost no fruit and vegetables at all to up to 8 portions per day.

Australian Morning Show Makes Fun of Vegans for not eating Baby lambs

2016-01-11T07:22:10.000Z

looking for au pair work in Australia or hawaii ASAP :)

2015-04-11T04:53:49.000Z

Hi! I'm Laura, I'm 23 & from England. I have experience with children and am also a raw chef! I'm currently backpacking in Australia and working as head chef in a vegan cafe/juice bar but looking for something new. I would love the chance to meet more people interested in veganism and health and work with another vegan family! <3

please get in touch!! Xxx

Travel to rare fruit farms in Australia.

2015-04-02T05:36:49.000Z

I have a car and I live in Australia. I am looking for a travel partner interested to find and visit rare tropical fruit farms and vegan-organic farms in Australia. About me age 61 wanting to grow high protein fruits for wild animals to evolve new ecosystems and for for a non-seed fruitarian diet.

I am Ahimsa Fruitarian on Facebook. My website: www.tropical.farm Phone / text me in Australia on 0427 493 954

Best spots to buy fruit in Australia?

2015-03-05T08:01:20.000Z

Hi all,

I'm doing a tour in Australia in April, and I would be greatful if anyone could give me the names of some places to find some deals on fruits. I've been there twice before on tour, but not since going fruitarian. I'll be hitting these cities:

MELBOURNE

ADELAIDE

CANBERRA

SYDNEY

BRISBANE

GRAFTON

NEWCASTLE

I'm happy to hear about vegan and raw restaurants, smoothie/juice bars etc, but I'll be traveling with an Australia vegan in the know, so that's not so much of a concern as is trying to find a place that just sells quality and/or cheap produce.

Thanks,

Ktrü

Au-Pair is looking for a host family! :)

2015-01-30T17:18:48.000Z

Hey.
My name is Naomi and I'm a 19 year old girl from Germany. I'm looking for a vegan host family!

I'm a high carb vegan, but I would love to go more raw. But however you choose to eat, as long as you're a vegan, I would be happy to join and support you.
I'll finish my A-levels in summer 2015, so I plan to work as an au pair right after that (for about 6-9 months).
My biggest wish is to go to New Zealand or Australia!!
I have lots of child-experiences since I've worked in a kindergarden for over a year besides going to school.
Furthermore I just love kids (and animals as well).
Also I want to improve my English and learn more about different countries!
If you are interested or know other people who might be, please message me!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you,
Naomi!

Fruit Picking Job Australia

2014-11-08T13:01:30.000Z

Does anyone know of a good place to go fruit picking in australia?

Someone else thinking about doing this in the next months?

Red Dacca/Banana Australia.

2014-04-30T06:34:02.000Z

Sup ya'll.
Has anyone in Melbourne VIC seen this variety of banana for sale at any store or farmers market? Because i'm keen to have a taste but i've never seen them anywhere ever!

Thank'n you.
:)

20 mangos for $20 Robina GC.

2013-12-07T01:56:19.000Z

Just got back from a little outing at Robina and the little fruit stall outside of the Woolworths and Coles entrance has trays of mangos for $20. Some trays have 18 mangos and other have 20 all varying in ripeness. I grabbed a tray of 20 of the ripest ones I could find :)

Organic fruit wholesale in Sydney, Australia

2013-09-23T15:55:53.000Z

Hello everyone!

I arrived to Sydney 2 days ago and I would really love to know if there is a place where I could buy cheap organic fruits and vegetables in big quantities. Can anyone help me out? :)

Anyone in for traveling Australia / South East Asia?

2013-09-19T07:33:49.000Z

Hi folks,

Im in Darwin, Northern Territory of Australia right now. I got 4 months left on my visa for Australia. Soon I want to make a trip down the westcoast to Perth and visit all the beautiful places along. =)

After that I'd like to fly to Bangkok and start my South East Asia trip from there.

No particular plan for Asia so far but enjoying nature, having fun and of course munching a lot of delicious fruit.

I also love all kinds of activities, sports and music (Bought a guitar here ;) )

If anyone wants to join me on a part of my journey, I would be very happy!

Anyone here from Adelaide (or Australia in general?)

2013-07-03T06:05:45.000Z

Hey! So I'm currently trying to find people in my area who are high carb low fat vegans. So far no luck :(I'm so keen to travel - I've been to Thailand before (when I was eating a SAD diet) and I loved it! But I feel like I missed out on so much! I wish I could go back and experience it through a HCLF life! I only ate a few fruits while there (mangos, lychee) but i wish I tried more variety. I wish I experienced more of the culture and less of the resort me and my partner stayed in.Anyways. So yeh, anyone here from Adelaide or Australia in general?

Calling All Washington/Oregon/California Fruities...Any Couch-Surf / House Sitting Gigs?

2013-05-23T21:25:44.000Z

hi FAMILY!!!

I am travelling through Washington (Spokane) to Oregon (Portland) to California very soon in the coming month. I am making my way down to the tip of San Diego and eventually on route over to Australia BY my birthday in September! If you have any couch-space available or short stint house sitting gigs in those states/cities kindly let me know.

Let's connect and share ideas/tips and laughter/love :)

Family-SuperNova LOVE For Life,

Corey

Fruit in Darwin, Australia any advice?

2013-04-25T01:59:30.000Z

Hi, I will be spending the next 4 months in Darwin and was wondering if anyone is living in Darwin or has spent some time there and could provide some advice on where to source good quality fruit? .......... I've noticed there are a few weekly markets in the area plus a few fruit shops around the city but I would be really keen to get details of some fruit growers who sell straight off the farm.........Also anyone know if there is anywhere in Darwin that sells frozen durian? .........Any tips and advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Heading to Perth tonight!! :D

2013-03-06T03:55:50.000Z

Hi all! I am in Brisbane and am soo sick of our weather (I crave sun like a lizard) so have just booked a flight to PERTH! For tonight! For an unspecified amount of time. Random, last minute and crazy I know!
But if any of you live there/know the city well (I have never been) and could reccomend places to eat, things to do and see..
Or if anyone wants to have a fruity picnic with me :)
Please contact me Im excited but nervous because I am going by myself and no nothing about the place haha :)
Brittany xx

morning! just joined, looking for a buddy and mentor.

2013-03-03T22:33:27.000Z

Hi guys,

I've just joined this awesome community. Would love to become friends with someone who is also just beginning so we can support each other. And would really love a mentor to ask questions along the way and get some guidance.
I have been educating myself on the vegan diet for some time and have just discovered 801010. Finally the time is right to get started and never look back. X

I'm in Queensland, Australia if you are too, please add me. :)

cheers

Best places in Queensland Australia for fruit?

2012-11-24T05:21:30.000Z

Hi fellow fruit-munchers,

I will soon be travelling to Queensland and staying around the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. So excited and can't wait to eat all the fruit there!

Does anyone recommend particular markets or anything for produce quality/taste/value for money/organic options?

Would really appreciate your advice!

Thanks,

Amy

Animals Australia - Make It Possible Campaign. Stop Factory Farming

2012-10-25T00:19:34.000Z

Make sure you all make your way down to http://www.makeitpossible.com/ and pledge to either "Go Meat-Free" or Donate. Donatation are as little as $18 and can be a one-off transaction, or monthly.

Share with your friends.

Especially important if you are living in Australia - get on it!

Farm Work in Australia for a Year as a German Citizen?

2012-09-21T03:12:58.000Z

Hi everyone,

my best friend and I have decided (since a working holiday visa is more than likely impossible - at least for me - as it requires you pay about 3,000 € plus the flight tickets) we want to do a year of farm work in Australia. Of course I have a good bit of questions.

1) Is anyone familiar with/does anyone know if it is possible for German citizens to do farm work (and get paid) in Australia in the same place for a year without having to pay a ridiculous amount of money for the programme?

2) Is anyone familiar with 80/10/10-friendly/vegan-friendly farms in Australia where such farm work is possible?

3) I've heard of Cariad Farm for example, which would be great. But farms that exclusively focus on fruit-picking or any sort of vegan-friendly assignments would be good.

I am much appreciative for any feedback. :)

Many thanks in advance!

Helping a friend with an Australian CV: Tips please. :)

2012-08-25T07:40:57.000Z

Hi everyone,

I'm at a friend's house this weekend, who leaves soon for Australia for a working holiday (for a year). He needs help translating his CV in English as well as in Australian format.

For those of you in Australia, if you could send me any examples or give me any tips, I would really appreciate it. :)

Many thanks in advance!

Buying dates in Australia: has anyone bought them through goodness.com.au?

2012-06-26T08:13:21.000Z

Hey everyone! (First post, yay!)

Buying (good quality, non oil-laden) dates seems to be a challenge faced by most 30badders residing in Australia (unless money is not your problem!).

I've read people talking about buying dates through Santos and Dates Australia -- they seem to be the most popular sources.

My question: has anyone purchased dates through goodness.com.au?

Whilst their Organic Medjool dates are rather pricey, pitted dates (Iranian) are about $31 for 10kg. Although I understand that organic ones are superior, these seem like a good option for me since I cannot dish out ~$100 for a 5kg box (I haven't checked but I am assuming no preservatives are added in these pitted dates).

http://www.goodness.com.au/store/Dried-Fruits/c46/p344/Dates-Pitted-10KG/product_info.html?CDpath=1

If I soak and blend them to make datorade, the dryness (judging from the picture) shouldn't be a problem, right?

Looking forward to any advice/insight!

Snakes, Spiders, and other cute but poisonous/dangerous critters in Australia

2012-06-17T07:41:35.000Z

Hi everyone,

I've been talking with a few people about Australia. One of the people is also interested in Australia, but is afraid of spiders, snakes, and other animals that are poisonous/dangerous.

For those of you who live in Australia, especially in an area where such animals are common, how do you protect yourselves/live safely without harming the animals?

What parts of Australia would you consider the safest in terms of such animals?

^^Sorry if the questions sound dumb the way I formulated it, but I'm just curious to know (as someone who neither lives nor has been to Australia - though I do want to experience it).

Best city in Australia for the cheapest fruits and vegetables?

2012-06-17T07:32:46.000Z

Hi everyone,

especially for those of you who live in Australia, I would love to have some feedback.

Which city/cities in Australia can you buy the cheapest fruits and vegetables and/or grow/find yourself?

Many thanks in advance.

PS: Any other personal experiences are welcome and appreciated.

GOLD COAST MEET UP - EASTER SUNDAY!

2012-04-03T07:58:29.000Z

So everyone!! What are your ideas??

I'm thinking somewhere near the beach in a picnic area for a 12:30 lunch. Bring fruit, fruit and more fruit! Enough so we can share the fruity goodness with strangers!

Myself and a couple others are stying in southport. (See this thread for more info... http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/gold-coast-hcrv-s/forum/topics/easter-long-weekend). I know of a couple others that will be coming... lets get this thread going and make sure everyone in the area knows this is going to be the best easter ever!!

I can't wait!

:) Janna

Blood test in Australia?

2012-03-21T02:50:44.000Z

Hi,

I'm new to the forums and the lifestyle, loving it!

After seeing durianriders great results I wanted to get my blood tested to see how I'm going.

Main question, what kind of blood test do I need to ask for? Is it a referral or can a normal GP do it?

Thanks

Meet the Coconut Boys. Hot stuff.

2012-01-14T11:21:41.000Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6f9XHolucQ&feature=plcp&context=C35f748bUDOEgsToPDskK_oMuDPe2tUng9ITtoz4gd

This is a youtube vid interview I did with the Coconut Boys in Cairns in tropical north queensland, Australia. Check it out! Soon they'll have a raw vegan restaurant up and running in cairns. They're awesome and inspiring. They came from Germany and started their own business selling coconuts. they climb the trees themselves, pick the coconuts, and sell them--young and old. They also have sprouted coconuts (sooo yum)

If you're ever in cairns, hit them up at Rusty's market, where their current stand is friday-sunday. And when their restaurant opens, check it out! Some of their menu items are shown in the video. Absolutely beautiful, delicious, artwork food.

You can email them at mccoco@ausi.com

Just wanted to share this with everyone! xxx

Australian Raw Foodists wanted! (info, please)

2012-01-03T09:15:50.000Z

Hi :-)

I'm new to this site.. and well, completely new to the raw food diet, but want to start off right.

I'd like to get myself whatever tool it is you lot are using to my those zucchini noodles- what is it?? And more importantly, where can I buy it in Australia. I found a saladucci and another brand one on two different websites, but neither will send to Australia!! I've looked in all the local 'home' stores which have all those kitchen gadgets with no luck (the closest I've found was a gadget to making potato curly fries so too thick for what I want). Can anyone help?

The the other thing I'm wanting is an australian website to buy bulk lots of raw almonds (among other things)- anyone got themselves a dealer they can hook me up with? lol

Hmm.. there was something I wannted to ask, too.. but I can't remember now :-/

Anyway, your knowledge would be appreciated! :-)

Need some help and advice for traveling in Australia

2011-12-20T01:52:53.000Z

I’m a girl from Denmark who is currently in Melbourne. I’m trying to figure out what my next move is going to be. I don’t have a lot of money, so I wanna travel in a cheap way. I don’t have anything for traveling (like tent etc.), so I’ll need to buy stuff if I need it. I hope I can get a really cheap (anyone have anything to say about buying a used car?) I’m only gonna need it for a couple of months, but I can’t see how I can make my way around Australia without a vehicle……

I’m very open to any suggestions experienced travelers or people who have something they would be willing to lend out for a period of time!

I have thought about the housesitting idea as well, anyone with experience to share in that area?

Thank you for your time!

New National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines

2011-12-13T10:42:15.000Z

Harley, could you please do video response to this?

Reported from the ABC News website:

(Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The dietary guidelines outlining what foods Australians should be eating have been updated for the first time in eight years.

New draft advice from the National Health and Medical Research Council gives more detail about what kinds of food help reduce chronic diseases.

The council says the rising incidence of obesity and diabetes shows Australians need to re-assess their diets.

The draft also outlines the dietary needs of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and babies from as young as seven months old for the first time.

Review committee chairwoman Doctor Amanda Lee says the new advice is based on a comprehensive review of the latest scientific evidence.

"What we have now is greater differentiation between different types of food; for example for the vegetable group we now know that we need to eat a variety of different types and colours to decrease our risk of various kinds of cancer," she said.

"[Also] there's stronger evidence supporting the benefits of fruit, particularly for cardiovascular disease."

Dr Lee says the review confirms the basic dietary patterns of the previous guidelines.

"For some foods the evidence has strengthened, for example, there's increasing evidence that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks is associated with increased risk of weight gain," she said.

"There's good evidence now that consumption of milk is associated with decreased risk of heart disease in some cases.

"There's really good evidence now about the association of whole grain products and decreased risk of heart disease, excessive weight gain and also decreased risk of type-2 diabetes."

For the first time, the guidelines recommend what children should eat from the age of seven months to two years.

Dr Lee says by the time children go to pre-school in Australia, 20 per cent of them are already overweight or obese.

Not heeding advice

The guidelines may have not changed too much, but Dr Lee says the latest data shows people are still not listening to the advice.

"We need to eat double the amount of vegetables and fruits, double the amount of wholegrain cereals, much more milk, yoghurt and low-fat cheese, and increasing our lean poultry and fish," she said.

"We're all going to get fatter unless we think very seriously about the foods we need to eat less of."

Dr Lee says too many Australians underestimate just how much exercise they need to do to work off junk food.

Nutritionist Nicole Senior, who was not involved in the review, says she is pleased the new guidelines distinguish between good fats, like oils and nuts, and bad fats, like those in sausages and fast food.

"We're now encouraged to include small amounts of food that contain unsaturated fats. Because we do need to eat those foods and I think they've been sort of tarnished a bit," she said.

The head of the nutrition department at La Trobe University, Catherine Itsiopoulos, says the new guidelines are not biased to any particular type of food.

"They cover a range of cultural eating patterns as well," she said.

"Equally all key sources of dairy foods are represented, including non-dairy sources of calcium, like soy products."

Professor Itsiopoulos says the next step is to devise easily accessible eating plans and recipes so people can put these guidelines into practice.

What does everyone think?

If you would like to provide feedback on the draft Australian Dietary Guidelines they have opened it up for "public consultation" here http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

This is my first post so Hi to everyone and look forward to many more conversations in the future.