FEEL UPLIFTED WITH ZESPRI™ SUNGOLD™ KIWIFRUIT

Did You Know

According to a recent nationwide survey, a majority (81%) of Australians agree that a healthy lifestyle is crucial to feeling good and lifting their mood. Despite understanding the benefits, less than half of Australians (46.3%) choose to participate in physical activity to lift their mood, with sedentary entertainment activities (68.4%) like watching TV and gaming revealed to be the most popular mood-boosting activity options.

Interestingly, almost 70% of Aussies said they were ready and willing to make changes to their routine to improve their health. Of course, this is easier said than done and many people face barriers like lack of time, or falling too easily into unhealthy habits when trying to incorporate more healthy habits, or they struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle due to work and family commitments.

Find Your Uplifting Routine

Sports presenter, Erin Holland is proving that finding ways to feel good inside and out doesn’t have to be time consuming. Her uplifting routine involves dancing and a healthy snack - and it takes less than 10 minutes.

“I love to dance. It’s such a great pick me up whenever I need that little boost and it always puts a smile on my face. I’ll bust out a few dance moves, add in a healthy snack like a Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit and that’s literally it. It’s super quick and something I can do at any time of the day.”

“Being healthy and having fun don’t have to be mutually exclusive. I love dancing because it puts a smile on my face… and as a bonus, I really feel like it helps me both mentally and physically! I would love to see people find some time to bust out a couple of moves and see how it makes them feel for the rest of the day.”

Small, simple changes can make an impact

Nutritionist and dietitian Leanne Ward encouraged Australians to consume a nutritious, balanced diet as a way to feel uplifted and stay healthy, emphasising that adding in small, simple changes could have a big impact long-term.

“I try to keep my fruit bowl full so I’ve always got a healthy snack to grab at any time. As we approach Winter, it’s all about staying healthy to help our bodies during the cold and flu season. Vitamin C is important for normal and healthy immune system function and foods like a Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit can provide 100% of your daily Vitamin C needs.”

Top tips for adding in healthy food options:

Leanne shares some of her top tips for adding in healthy food options:

Eat the rainbow – Include as many differently-coloured fruits and vegetables in your diet as possible to keep your plate looking great and give your body different vitamins and minerals
Keep snacks visible - Keep healthy snacks in visible locations so that you and your family always have easy access to healthy and nutritious options
Plan ahead - Take 5 minutes to write out your shopping list ahead of time so you don’t fall into the trap of buying unhealthy or low nutrient food options