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Medicinal Properties of Burdock (sourced from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/burdock-000227.htm)

Burdock has been traditionally usedas a "blood purifier" to clear the bloodstream of toxins, as a diuretic(helping rid the body of excess water by increasing urine output), andas a topical remedy for skin problems such as eczema, acne, andpsoriasis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, burdock is often used withother herbs for sore throat and colds. Extracts of burdock root arefound in a variety of herbal preparations as well as homeopathicremedies. In Japan andsome parts of Europe, burdock is eaten as vegetable. Burdock containsinulin, a natural dietary fiber, and has also been used traditionallyto improve digestion. In fact, recent studies confirm that burdock hasprebiotic properties that could improve health.

Pickled burdock available in Vegans Choice Grocery store in Newtown. Suitable as an additional topping to asian noodle salads, vietnamese rice paper rolls, sushi and other fresh summer salads.

Anna from Wollongong writes:

Dear all at Green Gourmet,
I took 2 friends to dinner at Green Gourmet (Newtown) last Saturdaynight. It is my 2nd dining experience in a vegan restaurant, and I wasvery impressed! Being vegan usually means very limited and dull rangeof foods in ordinary restaurants. The extensive menu, the quality offood, the atmosphere and service were all outstanding. A warm,friendly atmosphere. Affordably priced too. Even my 2 non-vegan friendsenjoyed the food. I have been recommending your restaurants to all myfamily and friends (and on the internet too). As a result, you willhave a few more eager eaters coming in soon.

Thanks again, and I will be frequenting it soon; even though I live in Wollongong!

Kind regards, Anna

Yerba Mate Teabages

Yerba Maté has been used as a base for herbal medicines in South America going back centuries and has been buzzing with attention world wide for it's nutritional, antioxidant & stimulating qualities. We now stock this unique drink in teabag form. For more information visit www.naturesgreengold.com

Blackboard Menu Special - Newtown Restaurant

We stock a range of specialty vegan raw or baked sweets in our Vegan's Choice shop: (For cake ordering, please contact 0405 030 555)

Vegan Cakes :

- Green Gourmet home-made vegan cakes selection:

Raw cheesecakes include: Lemon & Bluebery cheesecake, Mixed Berries cheesecake, Banana cream pie,

Chia & Chai cheesecake, Jaffa cheesecake & Chocolate & Raspberry cheesecake etc.

Baked cheesecakes include: Passionfruit cheesecake, Caramel cheesecake, Mocha cheesecake,

Green Tea & Lime Twist cheesecake etc.

Baked Flour cakes include: Black Forest cake, Caramel Mud cake, Carrot cake,

gluten-free Lemon & Cocount cake etc.

Vegan Cupcakes - Green Gourmet home-made cupcakes

- Viva cupcakes

Other Green Gourmet home-made vegan sweets include Brownies (gluten-free), Lamington, Apple Pies (gluten-free) etc.

Pies - Funky Pies

We also supply variety of our home-made kitchen products:

- Yum Cha Dim Sims;

- Cooking Sauces include Green Gourmet home-made cooking sauces

- gluten-free Tofu Ice-cream;

- Vegan Cakes & Cupcakes (gluten-free) etc.

Sun Herald Lift-out - 4 Oct 2009

Top 5 Vegetarian Restaurants by Scott Bolles

Green Gourmet 'Recapturing the classics'

Citysearch Awards

Vote "Green Gourmet" for the "Best Vegie Fare" at www.citysearch.com.au/awards

SMH Good Living Review - 28 Aug 2009

Green Gourmet St Leonards scores 12.5 on Sydney Morning Herlad Good Living Review

"This vegetarian Chinese will win over a few carnivores with itscolourful, filling dishes, also good for people with allergies and intolerances."

Monthly Vegetarian Cooking Classes @ St Leonards Green Gourmet

Held on Sundays 10:30am - 2pm. Different menu options available, $20/person. Bookings call Chantal 0438 266 582