INSPO Fitness Journal July 2017

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LESS MEAT, MORE VEG More than 50 percent of Kiwis say they are eating less meat, and a quarter expect to be mostly meat-free by 2025, as they focus on their health and budget according to the results of a new survey. It seems the days of a nightly meal of meat and two veg may soon be a thing of the past, with one in five (21%) saying they choose to have a meat-free dinner for more than half of the week. The Bean Supreme survey which investigated the eating habits of more than 1000 New Zealanders found that one in four (24%) expect to be mostly meat-free within the next seven years. Health played a key role in their selection of a vegetarian meal choice with four in 10 (42%) respondents giving this reason. This was followed by cost (28%) and concerns for animal welfare or the environment (14%). Only two percent of those surveyed said they did not eat meat due to religious considerations. Around 14% of Kiwi women and 13% of Kiwi men do not eat red meat, with health a primary driver for males (44% versus 41% females) and cost more relevant to women (30% - men 25%). The survey also found that Kiwis were more likely to reduce their meat consumption and instead, opt for vegetarian meals as they aged. According to the results, one in five (21%) 18-24-year-olds (compared with half aged 65 plus) selected ‘health concerns’ as the main reason for choosing a meat-free meal. Millennials aged 18-24 were the most common age group to believe they would follow a diet that was mainly meat-free over the coming decade. When it came to special dietary requirements it was Aucklanders who said they were most likely to follow vegan or vegetarian nutritional plans with those in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty regions less keen on embracing this trend. Wellingtonians and Otago/Southland residents were most open to adopting a flexitarian/ semi-vegetarian approach to dining - with nine in ten (88%) going without meat at least once a week. The survey also revealed that vegetarians and vegans were most frequently found to be female, aged 25-54, and live in Auckland or Canterbury. While more than eight in ten (81%) Kiwis include red meat in their Vege burgers diet, a seventh (14%) excluded red meat with 1% identifying as vegan, 2% vegetarian and almost one in 10 (9%) saying they ate poultry or fish but not red meat. Liz O’Meara from Bean Supreme says it was interesting to see that a similar proportion of men and women chose not to eat meat but men were more likely to choose vegetarian meals for health reasons and women more likely to choose vegetarian options for lower cost. “Kiwis’ developing interest in a ‘flexitarian’ diet has led to the introduction of more products which fit this lifestyle option. “According to new industry data, NZ sales of products made from plant-based ingredients such as vegetarian burgers, sausages, tofu and falafel increased by more than 20% in the last year alone,” she says. (*The research was commissioned by Bean Supreme and conducted online among more than 1007 New Zealanders by an independent market research agency. The data was collected in July 2017). 44 INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL JULY 2017
GROW your own food Whether you enjoy fresh flowers, luscious fruit or tasty vegetables you know are good quality, it’s time to turn your attention to your garden. Dust off the gloves. Dig out the spade. Get ready to get your hands dirty. National Gardening Week is coming up from October 6-13. National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature. This year’s National Gardening Week is about getting everyone into the garden, whether experienced, passionate gardeners or those just starting out. During the week people are encouraged to help out in their community garden, lend a hand in a neighbour’s garden or get stuck in to their own. Not quite sure where to start? Seek out a local knowledgeable gardener and learn. Kiwis love their gardens – whether it’s a quarter acre or a few pots on the deck – everyone can experience the joy of gardening. It’s good for the soul! To kick off National Gardening Week, from October 6-13, Yates will be giving a free packet of seeds to everyone who registers online at www.yates.co.nz/nationalgardeningweek 10 things to do during National Gardening Week 1. Begin a bee-friendly garden - blue, purple and yellow-flowering plants are their favourites 2. Brighten up the garden with a hanging basket of flowers – or fill with strawberry plants 3. Plant microgreens for the kitchen window sill 4. Feed your plants to get them ready for the spring growth spurt 5. Start a compost bin or worm bin to convert kitchen scraps into a valuable plant food 6. Volunteer for a local replanting programme 7. Join your local garden club 8. Lend a hand in your community gardens 9. Help a neighbour in need – offer to weed their garden 10. Visit a botanical garden or local park and stop and smell the roses GET INTO GEAR – HOLDEN GEAR 51-57 Alexandra Street. Hamilton, New Zealand email: parts@ebbett.co.nz Ph 07 839 4832 www.ebbett.co.nz INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL JUNE 2017 45
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