Local, delicious, and easy to grow in pots, gardens, even verges; the health properties of Bush Foods are increasingly acknowledged by researchers.

Find out more about the health properties of bush foods, and how to prepare and enjoy them with Michael Watkins, Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health at the University of South Australia.

Mr Michael Watkins

Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia

Michael is a Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health within the Department of Rural Health. His teaching focuses on enhancing the cultural capabilities of Nursing and Allied Health students, with research exploring the cultural benefits of engaging with bush foods and traditional knowledge. 

With a background in rural and remote health, higher education, and nutrition and food sciences, Michael is passionate about developing Aboriginal health curricula and creating placement opportunities in Aboriginal health settings. 

Michael serves as Chair of the Aboriginal Strategy Group, working across the Allied Health and Human Performance and Clinical Health Sciences academic units to advance Aboriginal health initiatives and strategies. 

Academic Profile: https://people.unisa.edu.au/Michael.Watkins

Latest relevant article: https://educationdaily.au/parents/aboriginal-bush-foods-garden-growing-culture-from-the-roots-up-7616/

Local, delicious, and easy to grow in pots, gardens, even verges; the health properties of Bush Foods are increasingly acknowledged by researchers.
Find out more about the health properties of bush foods, and how to prepare and enjoy them with Michael Watkins, Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health at the University of South Australia.
Mr Michael Watkins
Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
Michael is a Lecturer in Aboriginal Allied Health within the Department of Rural Health. His teaching focuses on enhancing the cultural capabilities of Nursing and Allied Health students, with research exploring the cultural benefits of engaging with bush foods and traditional knowledge.&nbsp;
With a background in rural and remote health, higher education, and nutrition and food sciences, Michael is passionate about developing Aboriginal health curricula and creating placement opportunities in Aboriginal health settings.&nbsp;
Michael serves as Chair of the Aboriginal Strategy Group, working across the Allied Health and Human Performance and Clinical Health Sciences academic units to advance Aboriginal health initiatives and strategies.&nbsp;
Academic Profile: <a href="https://people.unisa.edu.au/Michael.Watkins">https://people.unisa.edu.au/Michael.Watkins</a>
Latest relevant article: <a href="https://educationdaily.au/parents/aboriginal-bush-foods-garden-growing-culture-from-the-roots-up-7616/">https://educationdaily.au/parents/aboriginal-bush-foods-garden-growing-culture-from-the-roots-up-7616/</a>

Food, it’s much more than just fuel.

It’s a major contributor to our health, and wellbeing, at all stages of life.

So, if you’re a shift-worker; feeding a toddler; organising school lunchboxes; wanting to learn about bush foods; live to 100, and/or save the planet – this Podcast Series is for you.

It shares the latest findings from the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre (ARENA) at the University of South Australia, as well as research colleagues across Australia. The series is produced by Dr Christina Hagger at Radio Adelaide with ARENA.

Start eating well, for your body, and your brain!

Food, it&rsquo;s much more than just fuel.
It&rsquo;s a major contributor to our health, and wellbeing, at all stages of life.
So, if you&rsquo;re a shift-worker; feeding a toddler; organising school lunchboxes; wanting to learn about bush foods; live to 100, and/or save the planet &ndash; this Podcast Series is for you.
It shares the latest findings from the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre (ARENA) at the University of South Australia, as well as research colleagues across Australia. The series is produced by Dr Christina Hagger at Radio Adelaide with ARENA.
Start eating well, for your body, and your brain!

What to eat when - research advice for you!

Food, it much more than just fuel.

It's a major contributor to our health, and wellbeing, at all stages of life. 

So, if you're a shift-worker, feeding a toddler, organising school lunchboxes, wanting to learn about bush foods, live to 100 and/or save the planet - this podcast series, recorded on Kaurna Land is for you. 

It’s all from UniSA’s Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre

The series is produced by Dr Christina Hagger at Radio Adelaide with ARENA. 

Start eating well for your body and your brain!

Food, it much more than just fuel.
It's a major contributor to our health, and wellbeing, at all stages of life.&nbsp;
So, if you're a shift-worker, feeding a toddler, organising school lunchboxes, wanting to learn about bush foods, live to 100 and/or save the planet - this podcast series, recorded on Kaurna Land is for you.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s all from <a href="https://unisa.edu.au/research/arena/">UniSA&rsquo;s Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre</a>
The series is produced by Dr Christina Hagger at Radio Adelaide with ARENA.&nbsp;
Start eating well for your body and your brain!

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