Health boosters

There’s no denying it, fruit and vegetables are good for us. According to dietary guidelines (thanks to Healthline for the data), it is suggested we should eat two cups of fruit and two-and-a-half cups of vegetables every day to help manage our weight and reduce the risk of dread diseases.

To help make it simple, fun and easy to eat the required amount of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, we should invest in two awesome little handy health boosters – the juicer and the blender. Within seconds you can whip up a delicious glass of freshly squeezed fruit or veggies with the

TWO NIFTY APPLIANCES ARE ALL YOU NEED TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FRUIT AND VEGGIES FOR YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH

 RUSSELL HOBBS STAINLESS STEEL JUG BLENDER

We love the fact that this jug comes with a removable filter cap for easy filling. There are also five speeds and a pulse function for increased control when processing. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. HIRSCH’S CODE: 2186SUP

 DEFY JUICE EXTRACTOR

This extractor has an extra large feed chute which is awesome if you love popping in a large bunch of spinach or a fat green apple – which wouldn’t fit in your average chute. The parts are easily detached for washing purposes. Capacity: 1,5-litres; power: 800W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 466855SUP

A Super Health Kick

To tempt you even further, here are some delicious recipes from Margaret’s brand-new Vegan Cook Book – a great health lift for you and your family, with love from Hirsch’s!

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 3 bananas, peeled, quartered and frozen; 4 Tbsp (60ml) peanut butter; 1 cup (240ml) soy milk (or other non-dairy milk); 2 pitted dates

TO MAKE: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with extra peanut butter drizzled over, sliced banana and crushed peanuts on top (optional). juicer, or create a super nutritious smoothie with the blender.

Let’s explore the benefits of both juicing and blending:

Juicing: It’s easier to absorb nutrients; fresh juice has a more concentrated amount of vitamins and nutrients.

Blending: You get to consume the juice and the fibre in the fruit or vegetables – which is important for our digestive tract. Interestingly enough, according to research, blended fruit has a higher concentration of the beneficial compounds found in the fibrous membrane of the fruit.

Whether you decide to juice your fruit and veggies or blend them, we have some super products available from Hirsch’s to help you along the way. H

 NUTRIBULLET BALANCE

The Nutribullet has become a must-have item for many households. The Balance is equipped with Bluetooth Smart Tech and will pair with your Smart device to display nutritional content in real time! Power: 1200W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 68568

CLASSIC GREEN SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (125ml) spinach; 1/4 cup (60ml) soy milk, unsweetened; 1 Tbsp (15ml) peanut butter, unsalted; 1/2 cup (125ml) vegan yogurt, plain, non-fat; 1/3 cup (80ml) ice-cubes

TO MAKE: Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.

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