The ‘Living Healthy in the Gwydir’ campaign is a youth developed program run by the youth of the Gwydir Shire. This project has been funded by G.S.C YAPA (Youth Action and Policy Association) and is encouraging the message of living a healthy lifestyle throughout the Gwydir community and beyond.

You’ll find the ‘Living Healthy in the Gwydir’ stall at the Warialda Honey Festival.  You will also find us dressed as an Apple, Orange, Banana and Grape characters walking around the street handing out free fruit and promoting healthy living at the Warialda Honey festival, be sure to grab a balloon and some free fresh fruit. Then make your way over to our stall for a complimentary healthy lifestyles booklet or to buy a healthy smoothie or salad and show your support for this fantastic YAPA Funded Youth Campaign.  

If you can’t wait for the Honey Festival you can try this recipe for a healthy snack.

Pink Flamingo Smoothie

1 frozen banana

1/2 cup fresh strawberries

3/4 cup pineapple juice

Method: Place all ingredients in a blender/food processor and combine until smooth. 

Garnish with a strawberry and serve. Makes 1 cup

or for a healthy meal try this recipe...

Meatballs with a Twist

500 g minced beef

1 large zucchini, roughly chopped

1 large carrot, finely chopped

1 small onion, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon basil leaves, fresh

1 1/2 cups plain wholemeal flour

Method: Preheat oven to 180˚C. 

Place zucchini, carrot, onion and basil into a food processor. 

Process for 2 minutes or until smooth. 

Place mixture in large bowl. 

Mix in the minced beef. 

Beat in a small amount of flour at a time with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and thick. Shape teaspoons of mixture into small balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. 

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Serve with fresh tomato sauce or relish by themselves or on a bed of rice.