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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 a copy of Nurturing Your New Life by Heidi Sze. See page 20 for details. W e made it! Do you also feel like it took a long time to get here? Yes, I’m talking about the warmth and joy that comes with summer. It’s always an exciting time for our community, and we love seeing members using the pools and getting active. This summer edition of the Healthy Living Magazine, is designed to support you in achieving your health goals, both now and in the future. Fiona Kriaris helps you develop a morning ritual to set you up for the day ahead; we look at how food can affect your mood; and tips to stay well hydrated in these warmer months. You’ll also find some wonderful seasonal recipes using tomatoes, basil and fennel, plus Jodie Arnot shares her tips on how to feel good in your own skin this summer. Enjoy all this and lots more, and don’t forget to reach out and let us know what you’d love to read about in future editions. 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 CONTENTS 4 Seasonal Eating in Summer Marnie Nitschke 5 The Benefits of Berries Kim Menzies 6 Mindful Mornings Fiona Kriaris 8 Food and Mood Jackson Barnard 10 Keeping Active and Hydrated in Summer Simone Austin 11 Summer Lunchbox Tips Alicia Holmquest and Bree Anne-Pagonis 12 Keeping Your Nutrition on track During The Festive Season Anna Howard 13 Recipe: Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Frittatas Heidi Sze 13 Recipe: Almond Butter Smoothie Alicia Holmquest and Bree Anne-Pagonis 14 Looking After Yourself During The Festive Season Dr Sally Shaw 16 Recipe: Fennel and Tomato Salad Heidi Sze 16 Recipe: Lamb and Pinenut Koftas Nuts for Life 17 Recipe: Asian Chicken Fried Rice and Veggies Sports Dietitians Australia 17 Recipe: Easy Rainbow Poke Bowl Rebecca Gawthorne 18 Summer Sleep Tips The Sleep Health Foundation 19 Maintaining a Body Positive Approach to Exercise During Summer Jodie Arnot 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 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 or 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 competition/giveaways contained in this issue commence on 1 December 2019 and conclude on 3 February 2020. 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 Unit 502, 990 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia and will be notified by email no later than 31 November 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