Central Coast Home and Lifestyle Spring 2022

C entral Coast is set to fly its Rainbow Flag again with the much anticipated Annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival. After a 2-year absence from lockdowns the festival is back with more surprises, vibrancy and fun and some of the biggest headliners to date! Set across 7 days and nights 27th Sept – 3rd Oct come join us this Oct long weekend! As the festival continues to grow, so does the programming and activations. Proudly funded by NSW Government the Festival this year has been able to amass some real star power including Global headliner making their way to the Central Coast for the 1st time, Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields who famously combine modern electric-soul music with ancient indigenous culture and direct from RuPaul's Drag Race Down under Etcetera Etcetera, even internationally acclaimed puppetry innovators “Erth” making an appearance in the festival. The list continues with one of Australia’s most significant DJs Jonny Seymour, International Circus Icon Empress Stah, Melbourne’s Burlesque Baddie Ruby Slippers & a Comedy showcase by Kweens of Comedy plus there will also be more local & national LGBTIQA+ Performing Artists & Musicians than you can throw shade over this Oct long weekend!” Coastal Twist Festival has also expanded on its community programs benefiting LGBTQ youth, Seniors and all abilities with Auslan across events in accessible spaces, the festival continues to authentically promote inclusion through variety with a wide range of fun and innovative content with Festival Highlights The Love Club Cabaret, The Futurismo Surrealist Dance Party, The Rainbow Youth teens Dance party, Comedy show& of course our biggest Community, free, family friendly events, the beach party picnic “Life’s a Beach” with a day in the sands of Umina Beach with DJs, entertainment & the Coastal Twist Festival centrepiece “Coastie Carnie Fair Day”, the biggest & most colourful event of the Festival with all day entertainment, Markets, Curated Food & Bar area, Rainbow Family area, Drag Storytime & a Teen zone & the Pupparazzi Pooch Parade. Full schedule of events that take place during the week as well as RSVP for free events and ticket purchases, giveaways, prizes, raffles, and opportunities. www.coastaltwist.org.au

I nflammation refers to your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, like infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system. Acute inflammation often causes noticeable symptoms, like pain, redness, or swelling. But Chronic inflammation symptoms are usually much more subtle. This makes them easy to overlook. When you’re living with chronic inflammation, your body’s inflammatory response can eventually start damaging healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Over time, this can lead to DNA damage, tissue death, and internal scarring. An anti-inflammatory diet involves eating nutrient-rich, whole foods that reduce inflammation in the body. It contains plenty of fibre, antioxidants, and omega-3s. This means a diet rich in vegetables, whole fruit, whole grains, legumes, and fatty fish – that is as unprocessed as possible. Include these anti-inflammatory foods: • Fresh vegetables (all kinds) – Aim for a variety of types and colours (a rainbow of veggies provides phytonutrients) with a minimum of four to five servings per day – especially dark, leafy greens (spinach, kale, Asian greens) broccoli and cauliflower, brussel sprouts, beetroot. • Whole pieces of fruit (not juice that strips them of fibre) – three to four servings per day is a good amount for most people, especially berries and cherries. • Fatty fish – such as salmon, trout, sardines, mackerel & tuna. • Herbs & spices -turmeric, ginger, basil, oregano, thyme, cinnamon etc., • Healthy fats – extra virgin olive oil is the best option, avocado oil and the fats found in seeds, nuts, fish. • Nuts/seeds – such as walnuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, flaxseeds, chia, hemp. • Whole grains – brown rice, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa. • Legumes/beans – especiallyblackbeans, black-eyedpeas, chickpeas, lentils, red kidney. • Drinks – water, green tea and organic coffee in moderation. The Mediterranean Diet is considered one of the healthiest diets and is also a good go-to for an anti-inflammatory diet. It also includes dairy such as yoghurt and cheese, good for calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis. Avoid these inflammatory / processed foods • Processed meats – sausages and cold cut meats – ham, salami, bacon. • Refined sugars – found in soft drinks, cookies, cake, lollies, ice cream, some breakfast cereals. • Trans fats – found in deep fried foods, fast foods, commercially baked goods. Reduce inflammation naturally

• Processed snack foods – such as chips and crackers. • Gluten, white bread & pasta & too many carbohydrates.

18 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Spring 2022 • Soybean oil and vegetable oil • Alcohol in excessive quantities Arthritis Infoline 1800 011 041