GRx Newsletter Sep21

INSPIRING HEALTHY and ACTIVE LIFESTYLES september 2021
In this issue...
Easy Cheesy Pizza
Virtual Support for the
Whanau
Let’s Talk
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WELCOME
Kia ora,
I hope you’re keeping safe and well.
With things changing so quickly and being back in level 4 lockdown, it feels like we’re
once again on the rollercoaster we boarded in March last year. My heart goes out to all
those who are suffering because of the pandemic, and I feel incredibly grateful for my
health & wellbeing. Having the opportunity to not only work during this time, but to be
part of a team where we can support others with their wellbeing is truly awesome.
Working with Sport Auckland and previously, Sport Waikato for a combined 10+ years,
people are often surprised to hear I don’t enjoy playing sport! Still, I love to keep active.
Being active and eating well means different things to each of us – there’s no one size fits
all.
I’ve seen our Green Prescription and Active Families programmes develop over the years
and am proud to be part of a team who deliver a flexible service, especially through
lockdown.
It’s inspiring to read what some of our participants have shared these past three weeks
and I hope you also gain lots from this newsletter.
Warm regards from my living room to yours,
Brooke Mitchell
Health and Wellness Operations Manager
Participants Appreciating our Support during Lockdown
“I have found the zoom meetings useful and surprisingly enjoyable. Just getting different
muscles working is freeing me up and taking away my pain. I feel I am making some
progress again and long may it continue. Cheers!”
“I have cut out bread and just try and limit the amount of rice I have. Actually, I’ve been
having a lot of soups lately. I’ve been trying to get more vege in the house, and had a win
last night.. I found broccoli fries in the supermarket and the 5 yr old liked them! Tonight it’s
courgette fritters! Thanks for checking in...”
“I have lost 15kg and I’m walking at least 45 mins per day. My diabetes level was down to
43. Thanks!”
“I am keeping with my healthy eating habits and daily exercise even with lockdown. It’s
actually easier for me because my husband is working from home so I have less stress
more help…”
“I am following your plate guideline with half plate of veggies, 1/4 plate healthy carb and
1/4 lean protein. I feel great and am working on keeping my stress down and getting good
sleep...”
“Obviously, lockdown makes things a little difficult. I have been working some big hours
but managing to get a short walk most days. I’ve lost about 5 kgs since we first met. Have
reduced alcohol intake. Otherwise, life continues!”
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NEWSLETTER
INSPIRING Healthy and active LIFESTYLES
EASY CHEESY TAKEAWAYS AT HOME
As Auckland remains in alert level 4, home-cooked meals are becoming the norm but are you
running out of meal ideas the whole family will enjoy? Do you miss your takeaway treat night?
Whether you are looking for something quick and easy or have time on your hands to start from
scratch, these pizza recipes and fresh ideas will be sure to receive the tick of approval throughout
your bubble.
RECIPE
IDEA
1. Choose a base - tortilla, wrap, store bought pizza base, or you could try to make a cauliflower base!
2. Choose your toppings - tomato paste, hummus or your favourite sauce, some of our ideas are below
3. Bake at 200-220C for 8-15 minutes, a thicker base may need longer
Have you DOWNLOADED THE FOODSWITCH APP?
Simply scan a barcode to get its nutrition facts and healthier alternatives.
We use it to choose our pizza base, wraps, sauces and cheese.
Mexican inspired pizza
Spread each base with
salsa and top with
grated mozzarella
cheese, canned
black beans (rinsed
and drained), sliced
capsicum, red onion,
sweet corn kernels
and jalapenos (if you
want more kick!) You
may also like to or add
cooked/left over mince
or chicken. Optional to
add chopped avocado
on top before serving.
Edam and noble cheese
are also great choices
being lower in fat.
Vege pizza
Spread pizza bases with
your choice of tomato
sauce and top with your
favourite vegetables
such as: baby spinach,
sliced mushroom,
capsicum, courgette,
red onion, diced
tomato/halved cherry
tomatoes. Sprinkle with
grated cheese.
Optional to sprinkle
sliced olives, pine nuts
or sliced almonds and
1 teaspoon dried mixed
herbs over the top.
Lamb and aioli pizza
Season and cook lamb
steaks medium or
medium-rare. Rump is
the perfect cut for this
pizza as it’s lower in fat
which also makes it easy
to eat.
Spread pizza bases with
low-fat aioli, top with
sliced lamb, thinly sliced
red onion, red capsicum
and sliced mozzarella.
Once baked, drizzle with
siracha sauce or siracha
aioli and top with lots of
fresh rocket.
Salmon and mushroom
pizza
Spread each pizza base
with tomato sauce.
Top with reduced-fat
ricotta cheese, a 210g
can salmon (drained),
sliced mushrooms,
tomatoes, sweet corn
kernels and ½ tsp dried
thyme or oregano.
Lightly sprinkle with
grated mozzarella and
parmesan cheese.
Canned salmon is much
lower in salt and price
compared to smoked.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
VIRTUAL WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR THE
WHOLE WHANAU!
Throughout Covid Alert Level 3 and 4 our Green Prescription and Active Families programmes will be delivered
entirely via phone and online.
Our live group sessions delivered on Zoom include exercise classes, nutrition and wellbeing webinars and this
week, we are excited to start an activity and cooking session for school-aged children. We encourage kids to cook
along with us – check you have all the ingredients here. Our recipe of the week will be posted on this Facebook
event and Sport Auckland website at the start of each week.
These live sessions are exclusive to you and others on our programmes so before joining for the first time, please
contact your Healthy Lifestyle Advisor for the Zoom passcode.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9.30am
10.00am
10.30am
2.00pm
5.00pm
6.30pm
7.30 pm
Exercise for all
Join here
Eating Well - FB
LIVE (Sep 14)
Join here
Exercise for all
Join here
Nutrition and
Wellbeing
Join here
Womens only
exercise
Join here
Nutrition (Sep 9 &
23)
Join here
Exercise for all
Join here
Active Families
Activities
Join here
Antenatal Exercise
Class
Join here
OUR WEBINAR TOPICS THIS month
• Wednesday 8th September – All about diabetes
• Thursday 9th September – Manage emotional, boredom and stress eating
• Wednesday 15th September – Breath better
• Wednesday 22nd September – Sleep and its importance
• Thursday 23rd September – Getting off the diet rollercoaster
If timing does not suit, we don’t want you to miss out – Please contact us to access our full library
of recorded webinars and pre-recorded workouts.
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NEWSLETTER
INSPIRING Healthy and active LIFESTYLES
let's talk –
eating well
live q&A
As those of us in Auckland remain in lockdown, staying
connected to others outside our bubble is important.
Join us for a chat on Facebook live next Tuesday
evening as we share information and encouragement
to boost your wellbeing and debunk myths you may
have heard about healthy eating.
New Zealand Registered Dietitian, Simone is leading
this conversation and we’d love you to join us
from 7.30-8.15pm. If you have questions you want
answered, please share those on our Facebook event
page.
If you have been on the programme before and
would like our support again, or you have any family
members that would like to receive health and
wellbeing support, please pass on this newsletter so
they may self-refer online or text us on 021 413 462.
Follow our Green Prescription – Sport Auckland
Facebook page to keep up-to-date with all our online
and upcoming opportunities, including future events
post-lockdown. If you would like more frequent
support via a closed support group on Facebook for
Green Prescription members who interact and remain
connected to encourage one another.
mental health foundation
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