THE SWAG BLOG — fruits and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients but today, they are also loaded with heavy chemicals. But don’t worry, there are many ways to reduce the amount of synthetic chemicals you consume without sacrificing your favourite foods. Find out how the low-chemical fruits and vegetables found in Australia and tips to reduce your exposure to chemicals.

Ladies, gentlemen and everyone else in between, it's time to give a round of applause to the real heroes of this story: Our Swaggers! In 2022, these savvy shoppers joined forces with The Swag's produce bags to save the planet one trip to the grocery store at a time. In The Swag's 2022 Sustainable Impact Report, we showcase the jaw-dropping results of our combined efforts to reduce food waste and plastic pollution. So sit back, grab a snack (preferably one saved from the jaws of spoilage by The Swag) and get ready to laugh at the absurdity of how easy...

Are you a Yum Cha Mango Pancakes lover? Then The Swag team has the perfect recipe for you. You won’t get enough of these fluffy and sweet homemade pancakes.

As the warmer months roll on in, so do the crispy, light and fresh salads, that bring any meal together! But salads are only as good as their dressing.. We couldn’t pick just one recipe, so we’re sharing  5 of our favorite salad dressings with you!

When you say warm weather, we say hummus! This month we introduce you to a slight variation to the original chickpeas hummus recipe. You won’t believe how good this creamy and light this summer night dip is!

The fruit and veggies of Charlie’s Community garden are always incredibly abundant, vibrant and flavorful, and Judith says the secret comes down to the quality of the soil.. This month, we share some of Judith’s top tips to achieve   healthy soil - no matter if you have a garden, a balcony or a few window sill pots.

When it comes to healthy eating, salads are probably one of the first things you’ll think of. Thanks to @thenourishedchef, here’s a simple salad recipe with a delicious dressing you’ll be drooling over. 🤤

This one-pan veggie bake means we can spend more time with family and friends, while the oven does all the work. One of our favourite and simplest versions, with mixed vegetables, a little oil and black seed, this wholesome bake can be made anytime of the year, with any vegetables you have in the fridge that are in season! 

Written by Chloe & Jess @health_performance_collective The shift towards more sustainable food shopping and storage practices has been steadily gaining momentum, especially in the last few years following reports that food is the largest single source of waste in the U.S*, and global data revealing**:🍐 Approx. 1 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year.  🍐 This wastage costs the global economy around US$940 billion each year 🍐 And consumes nearly a quarter of all the water used in agricultureBut while it feels great to do our bit for the environment, did you know that the way we store food could also have a potential impact on the nutrients...

It’s no secret that, here at The Swag, we’re big advocates of a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables. However, a question many people ask is about the merits of organic fruit and vegetables in comparison to standard produce. In this article we’ll explore a little more about exactly what makes produce organic and the benefits of it: What makes fruit and vegetables organic? Fruit and vegetables which are labelled organic are considered this way because of how they’re grown. To be classified as organic, no chemical fertilisers are used nor are synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Instead natural fertilisers...