Shake It Off

Hello Bright Bod!

Have you had one of those days or weeks that you have felt there has been too much on your plate? Perhaps you are in need of a holiday, or life's unexpected events have changed your comfortable routine, and you feel physically or emotionally drained or overwhelmed?

I find music really helps me in these times. When you don't feel like cooking dinner, cleaning the house, going for that walk or exercise session or even getting off the socials.

Music can really change your mood, energy levels and help you refocus on the now. And I bet a little boogie will help too. So that in 30 minutes to 1 hour's time, you will feel good about looking after yourself: eating your nutritious home cooked meal, having that post workout high and feel calmer with less mess and 'house proud' . This is one of my favs at the moment: Shake it Off

So be kind to yourself and those around you. Please share the good vibes and post your favourite pick me up songs and even your dance moves on our Bright Bods Facebook group!

What's New

April Falls Month

April is April Falls month, raising awareness of falls prevention and in our case the importance of both nutrition ond physical activity to stay strong, independant and living life your way as we age.

Being back at the Peninsula Community Centre has been great to feel like we are part of our community again. However since Central Coast Council had taken over management there is no longer a time table we can hand out which is so helpful for a lot of our older patients to help them stay socially and physically active. So we have been busy beavers creating both a timetable and list of contacts which you can download here. Please share with your community group, family and circle of friends.

Workshops

Be clever about your eating by attending one of our nutrition workshops

Our upcoming workshops include:

- Eat For Your Golden Years

- Nutrition For Immunity

- Good Foods For Good Moods

For all the details and to book your place visit our Events Facebook Page, shar with your friends and book via EventBrite.

If you would like us to host a nutrition workshop at your workplace or community group on the Central Coast, please get in touch with Carin on 0407 492 278 or dietitians@brightdiets.com.au

Bright Blogs

As it is April Falls month, Carin Clegg has written this month's Bright Blog on Building Robust Bones. Read it now.

Recipe of the Month

Traditional Baked Custard with Berry Sauce

A great high protein snack or dessert to keep you strong and on your feet.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1L Cows milk or soy milk
6 eggs
2 Tablespoons of sugar or less if desired
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups berries of your choice

Method

Set the oven to 165 degrees celcius.
In a pot whisk the eggs, then add the milk, sugar and vanilla essence.
Place the pot on medium heat and stir until warm.
When the custard is warm, pour into a ceramic oven dish in a bain- marie (an oven tray filled halfway with water).
Place the custard in teh baine-marie in the oven for 45 minutes
Blend up the berries and add 1 Tbs of water or more for your desired consistency.
When the custard is cooked. Turn the oven off and allow to cool a little before carefully taking out so as not to spill the water. Use a tea towel or oven mit to take the custard out of the bain-marie.
Heat the berry sauce in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until warm.
Serve the custard with your berry sauce.

For more healthy food ideas check out Bright Diets Facebook Albums.