Earlier this month, at an employee wellbeing forum we spoke with Steph Prem, former Australian Snowboardcross Champion and health and fitness advocate.
During her presentation, Steph offered some strategies for maintaining health and wellness during the holiday season while undertaking a cooking demonstration.
Steph’s approach for healthy eating is to find balance and, where possible, healthy substitutions. She said that eating healthily shouldn’t be about avoiding certain foods but finding ways to make old favourites lighter and cleaner – and still just as yummy!
Some suggestions Steph shared include swapping soft drinks for soda water, fruit syrups for fresh fruit, chocolate powder for raw cacao, or buying organic and natural products where you can.
When asked how to find the motivation to prioritise health and wellbeing, Steph encouraged employees to start small by introducing daily habits and not being too hard on themselves about previous choices they have made.
If you are feeling inspired to try something new, you can read Steph’s recipes or watch her cooking demonstration here.
For tips to help you stay balanced and make healthy choices during the festive season, you can read the latest edition of the Flourish eMagazine or watch the healthy guide to festive eating webinar by Nutrition Australia.
If you are looking to review your health insurance options, Medibank are offering a new member corporate discount. For more information read the Medibank offer flyer.
For additional resources and advice on health and wellbeing, visit the Monash Health COVID-19 employee website.
Approved by Karen Lowe.