Who are Your Role Models?
What better way to get inspired to make some healthy habits than to look up to someone and want to be more like them. Who are these people for you?
We all have role models that help us achieve all kinds of things, from family and friends to workmates and teachers and even people on the public scene. Have a good look around your social circles and think about who could inspire you to eat healthier or move your body more. Aim to spend more time with those people who motivate, inspire you and make you feel great.
My little alter ego, Bright Spark, originated from Dr Who, as he always believes people (no matter how ordinary they think they are) are extraordinary and clever, they just needed to believe it for themselves. I want to be the spark that helps people to make positive change in their life to achive great things, whether it is about food choices, body movement or midset change.
To get inspired and inspire others join our Facebook group Bright Bods and become a Bright Bod today and invite your friends!
What's New
Pierre Learns To Eat A Rainbow Hard copy!
I have finally printed Pierre Learns to Eat A Rainbow! A story about how kids learn to eat new foods to get families through that fussy eating phase in life. Available at my clinic at Central Coast Family Psychology, my Zumba Classes, garden tours and workshops, the Bright Diets stall at the Sustainable Future Festival and online at The Bright Shop along with webinars and other resources to help your whole family make healthy choices easy choices.
End Of Year Rebates
As it is nearing the end of the year, you may want to check if you have Dietitian consultation rebates from your private health insurance or perhaps your GP's EPC/ health care plan. Having a consultation at this time of year can be the quite timely to help you learn how to better manage and trouble shoot your eating during the festive time. Call 0413 77 44 11 to book in.
Upcoming Events
- Nutrition Therapy For Autism and ADHD: 10am, Thursday 5th November at Central Coast Family Psychology
Recording available for purchase here!
- Sustainable Future Festival: Stage Talk: Eat Like An Eco-Warrior, Pop by the Bright Diets Stall to say hi and purchase plants, seeds, Pierre Learns to Eat ARainbow and clever nutrition resources from the Bright Shop. Please bring cash! Cash is King! But can do direct deposit too.
- Zumba Kids Holiday Classes: 10am Friday 18th December, at Narara Ecovillage in School holidays before Zumba Gold
- Bright Bods Eco- Kids School Holiday Program: 11am, Monday 21st December at Narara Ecovillage- We will be making Christmas Crackers so save up those toilet rolls and papers!
All events are on Facebook for you to share and invite your friends.
If you would like us to host a nutrition workshop or Zumba Class at your workplace or community group on the Central Coast, please get in touch with Carin on 0413 77 44 11 11 or brightdiets@gmail.com.
Zumba Love
Zumba is all about lifting each other up and being part of a community. Here is what some of our Zumbreros have to say:
“Zumba is my happy place. Your smile and enthusiasm are what makes you different to other instructors’ - Conrad
'You radiate joy everytime I come' - Peter
'The only dance class you are smiling the whole time' - Chris
- Monday 9am Gosford 50 + Leisure and Learning Centre - school term only
- Wednesday 11.15am Gosford 50 + Leisure and Learning Centre - school term only.
- Friday, 11am at Narara Ecovillage
Unfortunately, due to family committments I am no longer holding Monday evening classes.
Further class details are here including 4 free online dances and a free 30 minute class. See you on the dance floor!
Gift vouchers and 10 class pass available!
Zumba Gold classes are run all over the Central Coast by other instructors so if you need help finding a class near you please get in touch. Email or contact us on 0413 774 411.
Zumba Kids
Next class is 10am, Friday 19th December at Narara Eco Village. Janurary 2027 holiday class dates TBA.
Zumba Kids is a space kids can:
- express their personality
- explore their creativity and imagination
- learn respect, leadership and teamwork
- build pride and self-esteme
- improve their co-ordination and confidence
With no uniform or performance pressures we will travel the world, learn about different dances and cultures and have some fun dance games too.
Book here or contact me on 0413 77 44 11 or email brightdiets@gmail.com if interested. Please share the flier here.
Next year in Term 1, classes will be on Mondays at 11am at Gosford (Roundabout Circus) during school term only for 4-6 year olds. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Bright Bods Eco- Kids Holiday Program
We have a Christmas themed Eco-Kids holiday program on Monday 21st December at Narara Ecovillage at 11am-1pm. We will be dancing to Christmas songs, make Christmas crackers and have anutritious lunch.
Creative and Active Kids Vouchers are accepted too! Bookings here or get in touch at brightdiets@gmail.com or 0413 77 44 11.
Bright Blogs
I have 2 blogs for you this month! Try something new with Roundabout Circus and in Bright Blog Family Foods Are Go. You can also check out my articles with On the Coast mags.
Grow It Know It
Cape Goosberry
Cape goosberries or (Peruvian groundberries) are easy to grow. I know, I say that for every plant! They are hardy and thrive in poor soilm growing 60cm-2m tall. Once you have them in your garden they will self seed easily for many new plants that you can give away to gour friends.
They can be suceptible to bugs that camoflage to the colour of their flowers, but a little diversity in the garden will tackle that problem.
You know when they are ripe to pick when the outside lantern shell is brown and dry. It is like opening a little present each time you have one.They can be a bit acidic but there is a sweetness if you get a good one. So keep up the water for more sweetness.
Cape goosberries are high in vitamin C (for immunity), Vitamin A (for eye health), antioxidants (fighting inflammation), B group vitamins ( to unlock energy) and fibre (to keep you regular, support immune system and mood.
SImply eat them on their own or as part of a fruit salad.
Recipe of the Month
Cape Gooseberry Bean Salad
This is a super easy salad, due to the acidity of the cape gooseberries and oily goodness of the avocado extra dressing is not necessary.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 x 400g cans of 4 bean mix
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 shallots
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup cape gooseberries
- 4 sprigs coriander
Method
- Chop up all the ingredients into small 1cm pieces
- Drain and rinse the 4 bean mix.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Serve as a meal or side dish.
For more bright food ideas check out Bright Diets Facebook Albums.