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NEVER MISS AN ISSUE! You can subscribe to receive this magazine simply by sending your name and email address to [email protected] PLUS when you subscribe (for free) you will also go into the draw to win one of two Foost prize packs! See page 20 for full details. W elcome to our Autumn edition, which focuses on the much- talked about subject of sugar. In this issue you’ll learn about artificial sweeteners from Diabetes Victoria, Diabetes NSW demystifies the glycaemic index, and Kate from Foost teaches us how to help your kids go bananas for Brussels sprouts! There are also plenty of easy recipes and snacks to help satisfy the afternoon sugar cravings whilst packing a nutritional punch!  For me the biggest lesson from this edition is that sugar should not be feared. Sugar is found in so many foods and, like everything, it’s all about moderation, learning to read and understand the sugar content on packaging, and making informed choices. I am pleased I can continue to enjoy an ice cream at the movies with my wife, as this is a treat we don’t do everyday. So take a read and I’d love to hear what your key takeouts are from this sugar edition or send through any feedback via the email address below. CONTENTS 3 Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables Marnie Nitschke 4 Demystifying the Glycaemic Index Lexie Jin 6 Your Personal Success Plan Amie Higgs 7 Halloumi Shakshouka Joel Feren 7 Overnight Oats with Walnuts & Seasonal Fruit Marnie Nitschke 8 Healthy Snacking For Home, Work & Play Marnie Nitschke 9 Brussels Sprout Crisps Lyndi Cohen 9 Goji Choc Oat Slice Kate Freeman 10 Banana & Blueberry Bread Emily Commerford 10 Power Balls Lorna Garden 11 Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip) Anna Reeves 11 Beetroot and Chive Dip Nutrition Australia & Dairy Australia 12 Natural Sweetener Alternatives Shannon McDonough 13 Top Tips for Sticking to Swimming J anelle Falkingham   14 Change & Mindfulness Fiona Kriaris 15 The Benefits of Drinking Tea Charlotte Miller 16 A Guide to Stretching Kurt Fittler 18 Reduce Food Waste & Make Magic with Leftovers Foost 19 Help Kids Go Bananas for Brussels Sprouts Kate Wengier 20 WIN 1 of 2 Foost prize packs RICHARD QUAIL YMCA Nutrition Program Sponsor [email protected] TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE... Email: [email protected] YMCA HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY: n4 food and health The nutrition experts delivering innovative nutrition solutions to improve the health of Australians. Web: www.n4foodandhealth.com Email: [email protected] HEALTH & FITNESS CAMPING CHILDCARE YOUTH The information contained in this publication is intended only to serve as a general overview. It is not intended to be comprehensive, nor does it constitute advice in any way. As the reader it is your responsibility to safely determine what does or does not work for you and we strongly recommend that you carry out your own research and/or seek your own advice from a suitably qualified physician or fitness professional as appropriate before acting on or relying on any of the information contained in this publication. All prices stated are the recommended retail prices in Australian currency and may be subject to change. We attempt to ensure that the content in this publication is current and accurate but we do not guarantee this, and all parties associated with the production and publishing of this magazine accept no responsibility for the currency and accuracy of any content. The copyright responsibility of all articles and content lies with individual contributors. Opinions expressed by the authors in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or any of its production or publishing team. No material in this magazine may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher. Copyright ©2019 All rights reserved. COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Unless otherwise specified, all competitions/ giveaways contained in this issue commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 2 May 2019. Each competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be selected by YMCA Nutrition Program Sponsor, at 582 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield VIC 3078 and will be notified by email no later than 1 March 2019. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue, unless otherwise stated. Full terms and conditions can be obtained by writing to YMCA Nutrition Program Sponsor, at Unit 502, 990 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia, or by visiting www.monash.ymca.org.au/about/competition-terms-and-conditions.html Proudly printed by M&M Printworks www.mmprintworks.com.au