We’re The Healthy Hawker

“Did you know, the vitamin and mineral content of foods deteriorate the longer they have been picked and stored? Slow cooking and storing vegetables can reduce their vitamin A and C content by up to 40%! MISSCHU’s salads and wok’d to order meals use the freshest ingredients and minimal cooking times to retain maximal nutrients”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

Each MISSCHU tuckshop receives daily supplies of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and poultry. We believe in cooking proteins fresh and we always W.T.O. (Wok To Order) to ensure the flavor of your food is at its best. Our beef is naturally grass fed, hormone and chemical free. Our omega-3 rich salmon is fresh (not frozen) sashimi grade. We care about your tiny tastebuds.

“Pure Olive Oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fat which provides many health benefits, particularly in improving cholesterol levels and helping to keep your heart healthy. Try the Crisp Slaw Salads, Vermicelli Salads and Red Rice, Organic Quinoa & Asian Greens for a healthy dose of Pure Olive oil”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

Oils ain’t oils, folks! We use Pure Olive Oil in our woks and marinades. It’s free of trans fats, rich in healthy fats and antioxidants and has a high smoke point making it great for our hot wok action. In our fryers we use an Australian made non-GM Canola Oil which is low in saturated fat and virtually trans fat free (less than 0.5%).

“Wholegrains such as red rice and quinoa contain important fibre and prebiotics that help to keep your bowel healthy. Prebiotics are food for your gut bacteria (or microbiota). For our gut bacteria to help us, we have to help them. So to nurture a loving relationship with our gut bugs, we must feed them a variety of prebiotics including wholegrains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruit and veggies.”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

We use a really delicious and aromatic Berry Rice, which is a mix of wholegrain Riceberry and premium quality Jasmine rice. It is rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene, folic acid, tannin, Vitamin E, iron, including Anthocyanin and zinc. It is organically grown and pesticide-free.

“Whether you eat meat or not, we could all benefit from eating more plant based foods. If you think plant based options sound boring, think again! My favourite plant based dish on the menu is the vermicelli noodle salad with shitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms. It’s packed full of fibre, antioxidants and B vitamins and is seriously delicious!”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

We don’t believe that vegetarians and vegans should ever suffer from ‘Menu Envy’. We have so many options on the menu, just ask us for our recommendations. Gluten Free diet? Easy! About half our menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free upon request. Just look for the ‘GF’ next to the gluten free items on our menu. Nearly all of our menu is dairy and lactose free. Just ask if you‘re unsure and we’ll be happy to help.

“Low carb diets can be a great way for people to maintain a healthy weight and manage their blood sugar levels. If this style of eating works for you, there are plenty of options to choose from! If you’re a carb lover, there are loads of healthy, low GI carb options too! Remember, both low carb and high carb diets can be healthy, it depends on your body and your individual situation.”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

For those of you cutting back on carbs we offer Low Carb Rice Paper Rolls, Slaw Salads and Shirataki Noodles as a replacement in our noodle salads, soups and curries. These healthy plant based noodles have only 6 calories and 3 grams of carbs per 100g serve. That’s lower than low. They’re also vegan and gluten free.

“You can get a dose of gut healthy bacteria in any dishes that have pickled vegetables or kimchi. The spicy beef brisket & kimchi spring roll salad and the pickled carrot & duck rice paper rolls are perfect love-your-gut options.”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

If you associate bacteria with disease and poor hygiene, think again! Probiotics are the good guys. They are the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut and may help to strengthen your immune system, contribute to good mental health, prevent disease and improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

“Free radicals are molecules in that body that cause damage to cells. This may lead to inflammation, certain types of cancer and accelerated ageing. Thankfully, antioxidants found in food can neutralize these pesky free radicals and help protect us against disease.”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

While our priority is serving up delicious food, we also care about your health! Our salads and rice dishes include a heap of colourful vegetables, olive oil and wholegrains that are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. Chinese broccoli, bok choy, red rice, quinoa and fresh herbs are just some examples of ingredients on our menu that are packed full of antioxidants.

“While we shouldn’t overdo our sugar consumption, there is no evidence to show that including a small amount of sugar in our diet is harmful to our health. Consuming food that tastes delicious is more satisfying, meaning we will be less likely to crave a treat afterwards.”

- Emily Commerford, APD, AN
Accredited Sports Dietitian / MISSCHU nutritionist

You’re sweet already, right? To balance flavours we sometimes need to add a little sweetness. We mostly use an unrefined, low GI, paleo coconut palm sugar. If you want to take it down another notch we’ll give you your dressing on the side and you can add it as you like. PS. Palm Sugar is not to be confused with Palm Oil. It’s sustainable and doesn’t harm any beautiful wildlife.

“We are always looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Our packaging is chosen for its environmental qualities. Please help us by recycling your containers and waste thoughtfully.”