Bright Diets' 10th Birthday!

This month Bright Diets is turning 10! And what a rollercoaster of a ride it has been! To celebrate we are hosting a Zumba Party, at 5.30pm on Friday 26th July, at Narara Eco-Village for all who wish to attend. See the invitation here and RSVP to brightdiets@gmail.com or 0413 77 44 11. 

Plastic Free July! 

Speaking of parties, we know parties are a time when we tend to over indulge and create a lot of waste.  We want everyone to be clever about their eating to look after their helath and the health of our Momther Earth. So we offer the following healthy and eco-friendly products and services:

- Partying For Our Planet E-book: $15

- Reusable Bright Party Kit Hire:  a rainbow party kit available for hire for anyone on the Central Coast for $40 plus a $50 refundable deposit. Includes a free copy of our Partying For the Planet E-Book. Return cuctomers get a discount! 

- Eco-friendly party favour fillers: 1 pack includes: a Find-a-word, Chatter boxes, Packet of seeds, Jokes. -$5 per pack plus postage and handling.

To purchase simply email us and we can provide your invoice for direct deposit and organise delivery.

Upcoming Events

- Bright Diets' 10th Zumba Party - 5.30pm Friday 26th July 

- Diets For Autism and ADHD 5.30pm Thursday 8th August

- Sustainable Futures Festival -  Saturday September 14th

- Everything IncrEDIBLE Garden Tour - Date TBA

For all the details visit our Events Facebook Page, book via Humanitix, and share with your friends. 

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

Zumba Update

No Zumba at Narar Eco-Village on July 12th and 19th and 26th at 11am. Classes back at 11am on Friday 2nd August at Narara Eco-Village.

New class commencing at Conveniently Active at Erina at 10.45am Tuesday 6th August. Contact Conveniently Active or brightdiets@gmail.com to book in.

Fee Update

As of 1st July our fees are increasing and the Medicare rebate is increasing to $60.35.

Our fees are $185 for 90 minute session, $135 for 1 hour session and $80 for 30 minute session.

Most health insurers do provide rebates for Dietitian consults depending on your cover so it is wise to check.
 
If you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement Plan from your GP (aka EPC) you can get 5 sessions subsidised sessions each year from Medicare for allied health professionals. If you do not use all your sessions for the allocated professionals these sessions will carry over to the following year. However, you are only allowed to claim for 5 sessions in total within in a calendar year. 

If you have an EPC and are a pensioner or health care card holder or are in financial hardship and can not afford your appointment fees please let your Dietitian know and we will see what we can do to help as best we can.

Prioritise your self care with Mindy, our Admin assistant who is also a Massage Therapist at The Lotus and The Moon Massage. Grab a warm drink, get cosy and warm up here. 

Stuffed Mushrooms

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese or any other cheese you like
• 4 large field mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic
• herbs of choice chopped finely: I like parsley, thyme and rosemary 
• 1 Tb choped chives
• 2 Tb olive oil
• pinch of salt
• pepper for taste
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Set over to 180 degrees Celcius
2. Drizzle olive oil onto a baking tray
3. Cut the stalk off the mushroom and chop finely.
4. Chop up the garlic and herbs finely
5. Add the cut up mushroom, cheeses, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl and stir.
6. Place the mixture onto the mushroom
7. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs
8. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown
9. Serve with a garden salad

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