{"id":9801,"date":"2022-10-14T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T22:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.myfoodbag.co.nz\/?p=9801"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:35:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T00:35:20","slug":"from-the-wellness-panel-5-things-nutritionist-sam-is-loving-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2022\/10\/14\/from-the-wellness-panel-5-things-nutritionist-sam-is-loving-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Wellness Panel: 5 Things Nutritionist Sam is Loving this Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9829\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-1024x574.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-300x168.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-768x430.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-1536x861.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-480x269.jpg 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-1080x605.jpg 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-1280x717.jpg 1280w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3-980x549.jpg 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wellness-panel-blog-week-3.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring has finally sprung and with the change in season often comes changes in behaviours \u2013 whether that\u2019s what we\u2019re eating, how we\u2019re exercising, and so much more. Throughout the 6 Week Kickstart we\u2019ll be sitting down with each of our Wellness Panel to get a little insight into what they\u2019re loving this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As well as being a registered nutritionist and tester in our<\/em> <em>Development Kitchen, Sam has also represented NZ at the Olympics in hockey! With a huge passion for food and nutrition, she&#8217;s spent the<\/em> <em>better part of 10 years learning and understanding how to fuel her<\/em> <em>body to get the best out of it for her sport.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s 5 things she&#8217;s is loving this Spring!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SALAD SEASON BABY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Salad season is back! I know that salads to many can seem like a boring &#8216;necessity&#8217; on the side of our plate, but I love to be creative and make it the hero! I try to keep things interesting by packing it full of ingredients that provide lots of flavour and texture &#8211; e.g. nuts, seeds, herbs, pickles like kimchi &amp; sauerkraut. I always make sure I pair it with some good quality protein to keep me feeling full.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>BBQ WEATHER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While we are on the topic of foods, the other thing I am loving about spring is getting the BBQ out again! Meat always seems like the obvious choice for a BBQ, but I love grilling summer veg like courgettes, capsicums and asparagus &#8211; they pick up so much flavour!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RECONNECTING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Winter can be a tough time to foster social connections &#8211; when it&#8217;s dark and cold we often don&#8217;t feel like making the effort after work or on the weekend to get out there and catch up with friends. But spring always seems to breathe a new bit of life into our social lives! With warmer weather and longer evenings, I find there are lots more ways to get out there and connect with my friends. I always enjoy sharing a picnic meal on the beach or going for a walk in the park after work!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MOVEMENT OUTSIDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I tend to use the gym a lot more during winter, but as soon as the weather perks up, get me outside! I find I can be a lot more creative with my movement during the spring and summer months, whether it&#8217;s simply moving my mat outside and doing my pilates session outdoors or finding a new track or trail to explore on the weekend. I definitely feel an added boost to my exercise endorphins when I combine movement &amp; nature!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>READING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I&#8217;m not always consistent when it comes to reading books, but when I do get stuck into one it&#8217;s something that I absolutely love. The spring weather always reminds me of holidays spent reading and inspires me to get back on the wagon! It feels like such a break away from whatever is going on in my day, and it\u2019s always nice to distract the mind with something that isn&#8217;t a screen. I just finished Dirt Town- highly recommend if you are into an easy read that grips you!<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has finally sprung and with the change in season often comes changes in behaviours \u2013 whether that\u2019s what we\u2019re eating, how we\u2019re exercising, and so much more. Throughout the 6 Week Kickstart we\u2019ll be sitting down with each of our Wellness Panel to get a little insight into what they\u2019re loving this spring. 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