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Welcome to our summer 2021-2022 magazine . This edition is bursting with inspiration for delicious , simple meals , as well as tips to keep you active and healthy in the warmer months to come . As usual , we ’ ll introduce you to the produce in season this summer , and show you plenty of delicious ways to use it . We ’ ve included some salads , sweet treats and produce-inspired mains featuring grilled salmon , satay chicken and a show stopping ricotta , pea and zucchini tart . Yum !

Learn more about the nutritional benefits of herbs , using extra virgin olive oil and get inspired by our festive gifting ideas . Don ’ t forget to enter our giveaway on page 20 to win a pack of organic extra virgin olive oil for yourself ! We also have you covered with self care tips during the silly season and a refreshing look at the benefits to exercising outdoors this summer .

After what 2020 and 2021 have thrown at us , we ’ re overjoyed to be looking ahead to a fabulous festive season , reconnecting with friends and family .

We hope you enjoy summer at your local YMCA .

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SUMMER 2021-2022

3 Summer is here , what ’ s in season ? Marnie Nitschke

4 Everything you need to know about Aussie summer stone fruit Rebecca Gawthorne

5 Caramelised peach crumble cups Rebecca Gawthorne

6 Festive season gift ideas Elizabeth Radicevic 6 Mini bliss ball puddings Elizabeth Radicevic 7 Strawberry chia pudding Marnie Nitschke , 7 Banana nice cream Joel Feren

8 Finding balance in the festive season The Lifestyle Dietitian team

10 Exercising in summer – let ’ s take it outside Lauren De Nittis

12 Pride and community : expanding Y Streetball ’ s impact

14 Summer herbs – the hidden benefits of your favourite garnish Kelsey Weight

16 Grilled salmon and pearl barley salad Michelle Theodosi

16 Herb and goats cheese omelette Kelsey Weight 17 Ricotta , zucchini , pea and mint tart Joel Feren 17 Satay chicken skewers Vicki Forde

19 Extra virgin olive oil for flavour and health Marnie Nitschke

20 Subscribe and enter to win

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 the 01 December 2021 and conclude on the 28 February 2022 . 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 . 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 http :// victoria . ymca . org . au / terms / healthy-living-magazine-terms-conditions . html

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