Nutrition for the Spring

Nutrition Spring Clean

While not technically an event, it is a good time in the year to assess and refresh your Nutrition habits. As the weather warms up we tend to eat more light food with a salad base and seem to be more interested in exercise and health. Perhaps it is the looming thought of wearing a swimming costume or wanting to bank some credits before the Christmas season. Whatever the reason here are a few action items to consider: –

Pantry Spring Clean

Take everything out. Check all ‘Used By’ dates and discard anything not at its best. Throw out any junk food that has crept in, especially sources such as tomato sauce and BBQ sauce high in sugar or nasty breakfast cereals. Restock with herbs and spices, extra virgin olive oil, rice bran oil, tins or crushed tomatoes and legumes such as chickpeas and lentils, Uncle Toby’s traditional oats and jars of fresh nuts and seeds. Try this website for good quality cooking ingredients www.goodness.com.au. They deliver!

Try a New Recipe

We all have lots or recipe books that we don’t open. Well now is a good time! Try a new recipe once per week for a month. Here is a Thai Beef Salad to try, with an option to leave out the sugar Thai Beef Salad – taste.com.au

Try a New Sport or Exercise Activity

This is a good time to try a sport or exercise you have always wanted too. You are more likely to stick to this if you meet a friend to exercise with so find a friend. Try Pilates or Yoga or take up cycling or join a soccer team. There are also plenty of mature age sporting teams out there. I am thinking about trying the Wild Women on Top – trek training with my good friend Jackie.

Make an Appointment for an Individual Nutrition Plan

Spring is a good time to have an In body scan to assess muscle mass, fat mass and other key health markers. Once you have a base line you can create a nutrition and exercise strategy. For an appointment, contact Edwina here.