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 Have you ever heard the term ‘super foods’ and are wondering what it is? What are super foods? Are super foods really super and why? The term is used a lot lately and it is basically a food that has a string of amazing nutrient properties. We all want extra vitamins and nutrients in our diet and eating a super food can help pack a vitamin punch quicker. With winter looming, good nutrition is even more important for fighting off viruses. There are many super foods out there but let’s learn a little more about three of them; Chia, Quinoa and Blueberries.

Chia

Adored by ancient South American civilizations for its powers of strength, chia (pronounced Chee-ah) has been grown for use as  food and medicine for thousands of years. Chia seeds have 6 times more calcium than milk, 7 times more vitamin c than oranges, 3 times more iron than spinach, a great source of vitamin B and so many more great properties. This little seed is perfect for vegans and those on strict diets as it provides many essential nutrients. There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of Chia seed but the easiest way is to sprinkle it on your cereal or on your yoghurt.

You can find Chia in the following healthy products:

Arnott’s Vita-Weat Lunch Slices Oat, Sunflower and Chia (Search 8607270)

Be Natural Four Bars Coconut Apricot & Chia (Search 7901465)

White Chia Seeds (Search 8671101)

Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is an ancient South American seed that was highly favoured by the ancient Incas who believed it was sacred. It is high in amino acids, antioxidants, insoluble dietary fibre, contains magnesium, protein and is a good source of plant derived calcium. Quinoa is beautiful in salads. Try a delicious Roast Vegetable and Quinoa Salad, you can find the recipe and add the ingredients to your cart at Coles online by searching “Roast Vegetable & Quinoa Salad”.

You can find Quinoa in these products:

Orgran Supergrains Cereal O’s Multigrain Quinoa (Search 7484040)

Helgas Bread Wholegrain with Quinoa & Flaxseed (Search 7875445)

Coles Organic White Grain Quinoa (Search 8668195)

Blueberries

Blueberries contain a high amount of antioxidants which fight free radicals in the body. Antioxidants can improve skin quality and make you feel happy. A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. Eating blueberries straight from the punnet is the best however they are only available seasonally.

You can find blueberries in these products:

Creative Gourmet Frozen Blueberries (Search 5164399)

Organic Bubs 6 Months Baby Food Blueberry, Banana & Quinoa Pouch (Search 7574289)  – A great little meal for baby and it also contains quinoa as mentioned above!

Norganic Crunchola Bar Apple Blueberry (Search 9291252)

Dairy Farmers Thick N Creamy 98% Fat Free Yoghurt Blueberry (Search 8878653)

There are lots of other highly nutritious foods that could be classed as super foods such as salmon, grapefruit, goji berries, oats and ginger just to name a few.

How do you like to get extra nutrients in your diet?

We love our mums no matter what kind of quirks they have. Right? They cared for us, cleaned our clothes, fed us, bought us treats (only on occasions), let us play with friends and make messy mud pies, fed us well, encouraged us to aim for the stars, paid for our ballet lessons and put up with our teenage mood swings, crazy hair dye jobs and boyfriends they may not have approved of (you’ve totally moved on to greener pastures now haven’t you)?

You probably should get your mother something that she will like and will make her feel special this mother’s day shouldn’t you? Yes you should. (This is your mother speaking)

Here are some things we recommend that you DON’T buy from Coles online for your mum this mother’s day. Read more…

Coles.com.au is committed to supporting our community and we are proud to run the Click for Community Program which aims to provide support to a wide range of community groups. Applications are now being accepted for our sixth round of this initiative.

Coles online is the online home delivery division of Coles Supermarkets and we have national community partnerships with Landcare, Foodbank, Cancer Council, Second Bite and Guide Dogs Australia. We support these national charitable organisations with the aim of developing healthier communities throughout Australia.

With our Click For Community program, we hope to be able to support local organisations and causes that are important to you and your community.

• Introduction
• How it works
• Eligible community groups
• How grants are awarded
• How to apply for a Click for Community grant
• Timings of grants

Introduction

In support of our community, Coles.com.au is proud to run the Click for Community Program. The program provides community groups with the chance to be awarded one of three grants to the value of $1,000 and one lucky group can receive an additional $1,500 if they receive the highest number of votes.

How it works

1 – Community groups apply for a grant
2 - Coles online select three finalists that each win $1,000
3 – The three finalists are put to a public vote to decide who should win an extra $1,500
4 – Winner of the additional grant is announced

Eligible Community Groups

Coles online focuses on supporting communities throughout Australia. In particular, we are focused on providing our support to:

• Organisations aiding children and babies
• Mother’s groups and support services
• Sports clubs; for example, football and netball clubs
• Disability support services and organisations
• Aged care
• Welfare groups
• Organisations focused on health and wellbeing

Please note that we also accept applications from groups outside of these areas, these are just a guide.

We cannot provide financial support for the following groups:

• Individuals
• Political groups or activist organisations
• Local councils
• Endowment and trust funds
• Fundraising for overseas appeal, charities and travel
• Groups which are discriminatory in nature
• Companies fundraising on behalf of charity groups and organisations

How grants are awarded

Coles online offers three grants to the value of $1,000. The three finalists are selected by Coles online and our decision is final.

The three finalists of each grant round will appear on blog.colesonline.com.au for public voting and each will win $1,000. The community group which receives the largest amount of customer votes will be awarded an additional grant of $1,500 meaning that they will receive $2,500 in total.

How to apply for a Click for Community grant

Tell us about your group and how you work in the community by filling in the application form below and submit it.

Timings of grants

Application period for this round of grants is Now - 27th May 2012

The three finalists as judged by coles.com.au will be contacted and their stories will be put up on the official Coles online blog on 4th June.

Readers will be able to vote for which group will receive the additional $1,500 grant between 4th- 17th June 2012.

The People’s Choice grant recipient will be announced after within 1 week of the end of the voting period.

View our past winners of Click for community here.

Applications are now open and need to be received no later than 27th May 2012.

Application Form:

If you would like more information, either ask via the comments below, Twitter, Facebook or email here.

Have you ever seen someone with beautiful hair and wondered how they manage to make their hair so beautiful, glossy and smooth? Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Zoey Deschanel, Taylor Swift and Natalie Gruzlewski all have arguably the most beautiful locks in the public eye. Flowing, shiny, nourished and beautifully styled. Yes they all have personal stylists to help make their hair perfect every day (raise your hand if you’d love one of those at your house everyday) but it’s not as tricky as you think to have your hair look  just as radiant. It’s all about using the right products to tame your hair.

Try these five products for beautiful hair:  Read more…

Coles Online is the easiest way to buy your fresh food, groceries and liquor online and have them delivered to your home, business or office at a time that suits you. You even have the option of  Click and Collecting your groceries from one of our many locations when it is convenient for you.

Our Online Exclusive Specials:

Shopping online with Coles, you can:

• Browse through a delightful selection of recipes all year round. Simply add all the ingredients to your trolley in one click.
• Find an item easily by typing its name into the search or by entering your shopping list into Express Shop and we can do the searching for you.
• Browse the aisles and save your favourite products, or products you buy regularly in My Orders & Lists, ready for your next order.
• Shop from previous orders. Simply go to My Orders & Lists for a record of all you previous orders.
• Keep track of spending with a running subtotal of what’s in your Shopping Trolley.
• Make shopping easier, with Quick Lists. We have created a list of products, which will help you make your choice of items a little easier, like all the items for a family BBQ or reordering stationery for your office.
• See products ranked according to your particular specifications. Eg. Price, Size, Brand.
• Check out this easy step by step guide to placing your first order with us.

Coles Online is currently available in the following areas of Australia:

• VIC, Melbourne, Geelong, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Rutherglen, Bendigo, Ballarat, Bagshot, Ravenswood, Longlea, Leichardt, Torquay, Bacchus Marsh and down the Bellarine Peninsula.
• NSW, Sydney, Wollongong & Illawarra, Newcastle, Central Coast, Ballina, Murwillumbah, Byron Bay, Lismore, Albury, Coffs Harbour, Wagga Wagga.
• ACT, Canberra, Queenbeyan and surrounding suburbs
• SA, Adelaide from Gawler to Noarlunga
• WA, Perth, Bunbury, from Clarkson to Mandurah and Mundaring
• QLD, Brisbane, The Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Whitsunday Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Mackay
• NT, Darwin and Palmerston, Alice Springs and remote deliveries to the The Top End.
• TAS, Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Tamar Valley and Bridport

You can check if we deliver to your area by entering your post code at www.colesonline.com.au