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We are so very pleased with our March/April edition of Mom's Notes. It marks our first anniversary! How time flies when you're having fun. We would like to thank every mom who has taken the time to get to know us over our first years' editions. Our anniversary also coincides with our growing network of distribution. Look out for our stands at selected Spar stores in the Lowveld. In this happy edition we welcome a local educational psychologist, Cora Breytenbach, who unpacks the benefits of team sports. Our Mom's Notes dietician, Natalie Grobler, offers some insight on those little nutritional gems called eggs. Look out for the first instalment of Liberty Life's series on financial planning, like nest eggs. We also share some ideas on how to keep the kids entertained over Easter, including some ideas on where and how you might take a moment to relax with a well deserved cup of coffee. Wishing you Happy, Fun and Healthy Easter! Alison & Tabita IET H&D HEALT ter s a E t uns en ross B Eggcell o f H t C et Eiers o y r Histo heid m se wys Ouma

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TEAM SPORTS | MORE THAN GOOD FUN Article wrtten for Mom's Notes by Educational Psychologist Cora Breytenbach

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EGGCELLENT EASTER Eggs are basically synonymous with Easter – but they are versatile and can be used to create a perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert any time of the year. Here are a couple of good reasons to include eggs in your diet daily: THE TOP 10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF EGGS: 1. Protein is required by the body for the

growth, maintenance and repair of all cells. Eggs are valuable sources of high quality protein.

2. Eggs are inexpensive and therefore can be

used as an economical source of nutrition for all of us.

3. Eggs can help with weight loss or weight

maintenance due to its high protein content which is associated with increased satiety, making you feel fuller for longer. They also provide substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals but relatively few calories which can contribute to weight loss if taken as part of a calorie controlled eating pattern.

4. An egg for breakfast every morning has

shown to increase concentration for school children.

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7. Eggs are low in saturated fat. Fats that are high in Saturated Fatty Acids (including meat fats, milk fat, butter, etc.) are considered to be less healthy than fats with a lower portion of saturated fatty acids. A high intake of saturated fatty acids might affect blood cholesterol levels negatively. 8. They are a good source of iron. Iron is needed in our bodies for numerous complex processes, incl. the transportation of oxygen around the body. The iron in egg yolk is easy absorbable by our bodies. 9. Eggs help to prevent cataracts and to protect eye

sight. Eggs are a good source of antioxidants that helps to keep our eyes healthy.

10. Eggs can help to protect our bones. They are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, our sunshine vitamin.Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and for maintaining optimum bone health. So I would say we all need an egg a day! We have now seen that eggs are good for your health. It is, however, very important to ensure that they are prepared in a healthy way. Here are a few low fat recipes for preparing healthy, enjoyable and interesting egg dishes:

LOW-FAT BAKED CUSTARD Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 Eggs 1 egg White 10ml Vanilla Essence 80ml Castor Sugar 500ml Fat Free Milk Ground Nutmeg

Method: Combine the eggs, egg white, vanilla and castor sugar in a bowl and beat until well combined. Heat the milk in a saucepan until just boiling and, while beating, pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. Strain the custard into a jug and divide the mixture between ramekins. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the ramekins into a roasting pan and pour in hot water to come half way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake at 160°C for 40-50 minutes until set. Remove and serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

LHZ[LY Dr. Seuss's GREEN EGGS & HAM Serves 4 Ingredients: 10ml Olive Oil 2-3 Leeks, sliced 5ml Chopped Garlic 150g Baby Spinach, washed 100g Lean ham, diced 8 Eggs, beaten Salt and pepper 60ml Chopped Parsley 180ml Low Fat Cheese, grated

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TOMATO BAKED EGGS Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes Salt 60ml Basil Pesto 120ml Grated Parmesan Cheese 4 Eggs

Egg in a Boat Method: Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the centres. Sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 15 minutes upside down on a paper towel. Put the tomatoes in an ovenproof baking dish. Add 15ml of pesto to each tomato, then top with 30ml of the Parmesan cheese. Carefully break an egg into each tomato and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Replace the tops on each tomato and bake at 180°C for 20-30 minutes until cooked to your liking. Remove and serve immediately.

Article written for Mom's Notes by: NATALIE GROBLER PRIVATE DIETICIAN 071 246 0357

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