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MAKE THIS YOUR YEAR with resolutions that count

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publisher's letter The New Year brings with it the perfect opportunity for a new beginning. Its energy gives us the momentum to shed old ways, embrace new resolutions and healthy living habits. My focus is going to be on getting fit and to be more aware of what I put into my body. There are so many positive steps we can take from green living to conscious shopping to the relationships we have, the food we eat and finding the right balance. Yours might be about spending time gardening. Aside from the obvious nutrition-enhancing benefits of growing your own veggies, science has linked gardening to better mental health and stress relief – in fact, lack of access to the outdoors has a negative effect on your health and wellbeing. Evidence suggests that spending time in nature with your family will reduce stress levels, encourage creativity, enhance your wellbeing and strengthen family relationships. So, visit our store for inspiration and reap the benefits of growing your own. We have a range of heritage seeds in the Green Living shop and all sorts of exciting gardening innovations. New energy saving building regulations are now firmly in place in South Africa and will definitely contribute to helping people be more aware of their energy usage and their impact on the environment. Certainly, solar power is a no-brainer in SA with our beautiful climate. Bring in some eco-conscious changes and choices in your home and spend more time simply enjoying the peace and comfort this will bring to your life.You might want to follow the Meat Free Monday drive and go veggie once a week. This year we have decided to dedicate our covers to our suppliers and we hope to introduce you to many of them during the next twelve months. In this issue we get to grips with the scourge of genetically modified food. We offer tips on which food or supplements will give you the boost you need to achieve all your goals and aspirations. We also look at worrying ingredients in food and share our top anti-aging tips. Of course, this time of the year also sees little one’s going back to school, or going to school for the first time, so we offer you tips on how to ensure they are properly loved and nurtured through it all.

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New year REVolution

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Last year I resolved not to make any resolutions, this year I’m making lots of them and planning to double my efforts in keeping to them. Live large, a friend of mine always says, so here it goes, besides climbing the highest mountains and swimming the deepest rivers, a few body and home innovations are definitely on my list.

genetically modified (GM) produce spoiling more than just the taste of food? Can we blame GM food for a rising obesity problem? We look at both sides of the GM equation and see if any alternatives exist.

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Even if you decide to be very good and eat loads of vegetables, it might not help much if they are loaded with sprays and pesticides. Scrub your fruit and veggies with this brush to make sure residues have been removed. Chef'n Palm Brush R55. Available at Kloof & online only.

have made all sorts of resolutions on the eve of 2013, but do you have the energy to achieve them? Burst into the New Year with an extra dose of sustained energy by following our 10 fabulous tips.

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welcoming, relaxing environment that’s a haven for you and your loved ones. This year resolve to be environmentally aware and make good ‘green’ choices. Our tips and suggestions show you how.

Make more me time

Run a hot bath, light some candles and plan some me-time soaking in Bella Blossom’s Peace soak. Dissolve feelings of anxiety, frustration and conflict. Bella Blossom Peace range from R23.99. Available at Kloof, Plattekloof & online only.

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Support community projects

FAT? - Mass production of food comes

with pesticides, pollutants, chemicals and a host of ingredients scientists call obesogens that are making us fat.

It’s not difficult to support handmade community projects when they turn out such lovely products. This pure cotton hand knitted facecloth from Antjies has the perfect texture for an all-over body scrub. Antjies Cotton Facecloth R55.99. Available at Kloof, Sea Point, Cavendish & online only.

Here’s to a fantastic year, filled with energy and wellbeing.

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ON THE COVER: Fry's Family PHOTOGRAPHER: Fiona Jane from Fiona Jane Studios LOCATION: Shot on location in the Fry's Family Kitchen This mini magazine is printed on Hi-Q Matt from a certified environmentally friendly company and Chain of Custody principles as set out by the Forest Stewardship Council.

This Ayurvedic guide to herbal medicine has a detailed explanation and classification of more than 250 herbs. Many of the commonly used Western herbs are included, all of them have a profound Ayurvedic perspective. Beautiful diagrams and charts, and a detailed glossary, appendice and index make learning easy. Billy The Bee The Yoga of Herbs R130. Available at Kloof & online only.

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Back to school can be stressful. Do what you can to ease those little anxieties and ensure sustained energy and brain power throughout the day.

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I can’t believe how much rainwater runs off when I could be using it to water my plants. This water tank is a dinky size and comes flattened and folded making it easy to bring home. Water Conservation Rainwater Tank 500l R1000. Available at Green Living & online only.

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This is the most stylish bean bag I have ever seen. Vibrant colours and the feeling of comfort will add a cosy dimension to any space. Flop into it with enthusiasm and stay there as long as you like. Ashanti Beanbag Round Medium R3300. Available at Green Living & online only.

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This whole grain gluten free pizza crust is the perfect base to master a healthy pizza. I’m determined to prove healthy alternatives can taste just as nice. I’m imagining a perfect tomato base with artichokes, avo, olives, capers and sweet onions. Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust 624g R64.99. Available at all stores & online.

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did you know? The amount of carbon dioxide produced by a Fry’s Veggie burger is just over 200g while nearly 6000g are pumped into the atmosphere for one single beef burger. 6

here are so many with fabulous stories, pioneering product innovation and setting the bench mark for high standards. In bringing you the best wellness products we rely on suppliers and are grateful to those who make wonderful products available to us. In our first month of featuring suppliers we are proud to focus on the Fry’s family who are not only pioneers in the vegetarian market but have impeccable principles and from humble beginnings have achieved worldwide success.

however, only converted to vegetarianism after being commissioned to build a piggery. First hand exposure to animal slaughter and the meat industry was all it took to switch him off meat forever. “That’s the problem,” emphasises Tammy, “most people have never visited a slaughter house or abattoir and don’t see how animals are killed or the conditions in which they are reared. We are very removed from the whole process, most kids don’t know the drumstick they are eating is actually chicken, we buy our meat from supermarkets and are removed from the process.

“Twenty years ago there really wasn’t a lot of vegetarian food available”, says Tammy Fry, daughter of Wally and Debbie Fry. Tammy has been a vegetarian all her life. Her father,

Unable to eat meat, Wally wasn’t completely satisfied with platefuls of broccoli and sprouts. Tammy remembers how he would spend hours in the kitchen experimenting

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and trying out different combinations of food and spices. He wanted food that could match up to meat and make you feel as satisfied - food that was healthy and tasty to boot. All these efforts in the kitchen were solely for his family. Never did he think of creating food commercially until a friend set up a meeting for him with Pick ‘n Pay. Without any packaging or branding and with no knowledge of the commercial food industry, Wally went along with tasters. This wasn’t the way you presented to major food suppliers but when he convinced the buyers to sample his offerings he walked away stunned to have a substantial order. Tammy relays the story of how he was put on the spot when someone asked what the company was called. He simply said Fry’s Food and in retrospect that isn’t the best name at all, when fry is associated with being unhealthy. “With the new name ‘Fry’s Family’ I think people understand this is our family name and not that the products are fried.” Since those early beginnings the company has grown substantially and produces 23 products distributed to over 20 countries. The whole family is employed by the company including the three daughters. Two of the daughters are married and their husbands also work for the company. “Yes, we do talk shop at family events, this is often when we come up with our best ideas when everyone is brainstorming together. I don’t think it’s a bad thing, we are all very passionate and love what we do,” says Tammy who is the Marketing Director.

Earth and if we wish to keep it for future generations we need to ask ourselves how we can help protect the environment. The best way to offset your carbon footprint is to eat less meat. A report concluded by Jeff Anhang and Robert Goodland for World Watch found that livestock accounts for 51% of all Greenhouse Gases. That’s more than every form of transportation in the world combined. The reason for this is because two of the gases livestock produce are Methane and Nitrous Oxide – which are 20 times and 296 times, respectively, more powerful in terms of global warming potential. Besides all the green benefits, Fry’s Family Food is both delicious and healthy. All round, we give them the thumbs up for making it easier to become vegetarian and for supplying a variety of mouthwatering options.

HAVING MEAT FREE DAYS WILL HELP: • • • • • • •

Avoid excessive CO2 production Reduce methane/nitrous oxide production Save large amounts of water Avoid polluting our streams/rivers/oceans Reduce destruction of topsoil and tropical rainforest Reduce the destruction of wildlife habitats and endangered species Reduce the use of antibiotics, growth promoters and chemicals

Her husband, Richard Kelly, is the Compliance Director who ensures the highest international standards. Hayley, the middle daughter, creates delicious new vegetarian products while her husband Shaun Richardson, works on the export side of the company. The youngest daughter Stacey has also recently joined the company. The business is driven by a passion to create delicious and cruelty-free food that has as little impact on the natural environment as possible. “We measure our success in terms of how many cows we have saved, or the saving to the environment,” says Tammy. Our emphasis is to put principles over profits. To this end, Fry’s launched the Meat Free Monday campaign in South Africa. Their premise being that we only have one

Having meat free days or going vegetarian has many health benefits: REDUCE HEART DISEASE: Recent data from a Harvard University study found that replacing saturated fat-rich foods (eg. meat and full fat dairy) with foods that are rich in polyunsaturated fat (eg. vegetable oils, nuts and seeds) reduces the risk of heart disease by 19%.

FIGHT DIABETES: Research suggests that a higher consumption of red and processed meat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

CURB OBESITY: People on low-meat or vegetarian diets have significantly lower body weights and body mass indices. A recent study from Imperial College London also found that reducing overall meat consumption can prevent long-term weight gain.

LIVE LONGER: Red and processed meat consumption is associated with modest increases in total mortality, cancer mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality.

IMPROVE YOUR DIET: Consuming beans or peas results in higher intakes of fibre, protein, zinc, iron and magnesium and lower intakes of saturated fat and total fat.

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Come and experience the taste of a Meat Free Monday Join us between mid January and mid February in celebrating Meat Free Mondays at the Wellness Cafe's in Kloof street & Wembley Square where we will be serving extra special meat free dishes to show off what Fry's Family Foods can offer. By participating in Meat Free Mondays you are making a contribution to the environment.

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PROTEINS USED IN FRY’S FAMILY FOODS COME FROM LEGUMES AND GRAINS. ALL FRY’S PRODUCTS HAVE NO MEAT, EGG OR DAIRY; ARE NON GMO PRODUCTS; AND CHOLESTEROL FREE WITH NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURANTS, ADDED MSG OR ADDED PRESERVATIVES.

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an we blame GM for a rising obesity problem? We look at both sides of the GM equation and see if any alternatives exist. You may remember as a child enjoying a juicy peach, flavour that fairly exploded in your mouth, sticky juice dribbling unchecked down your chin. You may still buy peaches when they’re in season to re-experience the joy of taste and because they’re one of nature’s nutrient rich takeaways. But are they really? Genetically modified food has pervaded every area of our lives and even organically grown produce doesn’t necessarily escape. everything you need to live life well

WHY GM? There are many good reasons that genetically modified food was developed in the first place. For a start, there’s a greater need for food to feed the billions of people on the planet – so efficiency in growth is essential. Also, insects are a problem and we’ve gone down the road of becoming incensed at crop spraying and how that negatively impacts the environment.

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to include a pesticide inside the germ of the seed and it is basically cloned so that we can expect perfectly shaped fruit and vegetables on the supermarket shelf. The most common modified foods are derived from plants: soybean, corn, canola, and cotton seed oil. Most people are simply unaware how prevalent GM food is – in fact, around 75% of food you pick up at the supermarket will contain an ingredient that’s been modified. But, as with anything that’s been bred in a lab or through modification, it’s just not the same. Two things are clear: GM food doesn’t offer the same nutrient content that nature intended and it simply doesn’t taste as nice. But it’s not just about nutrients and taste, there’s a deeper issue. Studies have found that GM food could damage your digestive system. Healthy bacteria in your gut is essential for healthy living – that’s why it’s important to take priobiotics to ensure that balance is maintained. Rats fed on GM potatoes that contained lectin, a sugar-binding protein that makes plants resistant to pests, developed organ damage, thickening of the small intestine and poor brain development. It gets even more curious, though, because other rats fed on organic potatoes and lectin didn’t develop the same problem – this shows that the genetic engineering process was the culprit. Other studies have shown that GM food increases weight gain and causes digestive problems and a weakened immune system.

FOREVER FRESH? Taking peaches as an example again, a peach plucked from the tree in your grandmothers back garden would go off in a matter of days – because that’s what nature intended. But a peach bought at your local supermarket may last up to two weeks once you’ve brought it home. Something’s obviously not right. There’s an unnatural compound built into that peach that makes it last too long. Recently, scientists have discovered that insects are becoming immune to the imbedded pesticide and are once again enjoying freedom in the fields – the solution? More pesticides and more modification.

what it was in the 1950s for example. The worldwide obesity epidemic is a testament to that – too few nutrients don’t satisfy your body’s needs and so you eat more.

GET GOOD FOOD There are ways to get back to the past for better nutrition. Although organically grown produce doesn’t abide by toxic pesticide practices, it may still be genetically modified – however, not all organic produce is the same and it usually contains higher nutrient content than mass grown produce, even if its pedigree isn’t quite as thorough as you’d like. In fact, it’s easy to tell how good organic food is because it very often isn’t uniform in size and shape, and doesn’t last as long as GM food. Only buy organic and where possible, avoid food that contains common GM food ingredients. Also, you can grow your own. Start your own garden and purchase seeds that have not been genetically modified. Not only can you control what happens to the food you grow but you are cultivating a skill that will bless your entire family and subsequent generations. You don’t need a huge space to grow enough to sustain you and your family and in fact, you can even make use of grow boxes if you live in an apartment with no access to a garden. Start with the basics of a green salad – tomatoes, lettuce or rocket (rocket grows very fast), spring onions and flat beans.

TIP IF YOU WANT TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DYING FROM HEART DISEASE, GET INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE BY OPTING FOR COLOURFUL LYPOCENE AND ANTIOXIDANT RICH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT, REDUCE MEAT CONSUMPTION AND STOCK UP ON OLIVE OIL AND OMEGA-3 RICH FOOD LIKE FISH, GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES AND SOY.

NUTRIENT PACKED Whether organically grown or not, there are some foods that are nutrient-packed and should be included in your diet.

Tomatoes

form the base of the Mediterranean-style diet because they are so rich in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant and have been associated with heart health as well as prostate health. Include tomatoes in your daily menu.

Sweet peppers

contain capsinoids which boost energy utilisation and have a role in weight management.

Grapefruit is often seen as an old-fashioned breakfast option, but it’s once again come into the limelight when scientists found a flavanoid in grapefruit is fat-burning and helps balance blood sugar levels, which assists in preventing metabolic syndrome. It works by programming the liver to burn up excess fat rather than storing it. Do be cautious about grapefruit, however, as it’s known to negatively impact with some medications.

Quinoa

has been named the grain of the century by the United Nations and BBC Food calls it the perfect ingredient. It’s rich in nutrients and has a low allergy potential as well as being easily digestible.

Broccoli is known for its cancer-

fighting properties, it’s a great natural detoxifier, it’s got anti-inflammatory properties and may even be able to combat allergies

Asparagus

(fresh) is antiinflammatory and filled with antioxidant power. It contains a unique carbohydrate called inulin that isn’t broken down until it gets to your large intestine, where it becomes the perfect food source for the healthy bacteria in your gut

Whole grains

are an important source of fibre and whole nutrients – processed flour generally only contains the least nutritious part of the grain, so it’s all bulk and no punch.

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FILLED WITH GOODNESS Make the right food choices with a range of balanced nutrition, good taste, texture and variety. Add healing foods, green supplements and superfoods to give your body what it needs to function optimally.

Perfect snack Reach for the perfect snack with wheat free oatcakes. Eat them as they are or top with a green leaf and delicious spread.

Nairns Organic Oatcakes 250g R3999 Rough Oatcakes 291g R2799 Available at all stores & online.

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Spirulina is a blue-green algae rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids and antioxidants that help protect cells from damage.

These are truly free range eggs with chickens that are pasture reared and live in happy conditions.

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Add a teaspoon Mesquite is a Native American white carob with a natural sweetness that doesn’t require insulin to be metabolised making it safe for diabetics. It is rich in dietary fibre and protein with anxiety reducing L-Lysine. Amalaki promotes healthy digestion, is rich in Vitamin C, supports healthy liver and kidney function and an excellent treatment for hair loss, premature greying, itchy scalp and dandruff.

Good Life Organics Mesquite 200g R6999 Amalaki 200g R4799 Available at all stores & online.

Flavour rich Use seasoning made from hydrated vegetables and herbs for a tastier eating experience.

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So seedy Mix these three seeds together and throw them over salad or add to muesli, they contain high levels of essential fatty acids, the full profile of amino acids needed to form complete and digestible protein, plus vitamins A, B, C, E and more.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large chopped onions; ½ tsp salt; 2 cups dried split peas; 5 cups water; juice of 1/2 lemon (keep the zest); pinch of paprika or cayenne Medium heat olive oil in a big pot, add onions and salt and cook until soft. Add peas and water. Once it boils, turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend half the soup until pureed then add it back to the pot. Squeeze in the lemon. Add more salt if necessary. Serve drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with lemon zest and a pinch of smoked paprika.

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Apple sauce can be substituted for sugar when baking, it makes a delicious topping on fruit and an accompaniment in certain meat recipes.

Apple Cider Vinegar is often used for weight loss, detoxification, to soothe sore throats, help digestion and contribute to a balanced pH in the body.

Organic Tamari is similar to soya sauce but has a thicker texture. It is perfect for oriental dishes or to add more flavour to savoury dishes. Organic Tamari is wheat and GMO free.

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Create new variety in your cooking regime by introducing life-giving grains. Winter is an especially good time to cook up pots of these highly nutritious staples. Not only are they warming and fulfilling but they are your body’s best source of energy. As a key fuel they provide your body, brain and nervous system with a constant supply of energy. Try our challenge of introducing a new grain each week and see how exciting, not to mention healthy you can make your kitchen routine. TRY THIS: SUPER GREEN PEA SOUP

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Split pea cooking ideas: Cook peas and blend into a hummus type spread, cook it into a soup, use it to make filling veggie burger patties, squish peas into a mash with a bit of coconut milk, the possibilities are endless.

WELLNESS ORGANIC GRAINS RANGE: Wellness Warehouse own brand range of grains are sourced from the best suppliers possible and are all certified organic.

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MORE FLAVOUR Blend different flavours and food combinations together to make meals more delicious. Get into the habit of using spices, most of them have qualities that optimise digestion and boost metabolism.

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Satisfying Raw almonds should feature in every pantry. Eat a few every day for a power pack of goodness.

Besides being delicious, tea is healing as well. Start using tea more often by brewing it and cooling it down into an iced drink.

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make breakfast a no-brainer, eat them cooked, make muesli out of them, or add them to your smoothie mix.

by adding the right touch of spices. Cayenne pepper is extremely healthy: boosting circulation, balancing blood sugar and helping digestion. Keep it on the table as a staple.

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Wellness Organic Cayenne Pepper 60g R1499 Organic Ground Cumin 60g R1899 Organic Cardamon Pods 40g R4199 Organic Ground Ginger 50g R1499

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Nut butters are delicious on bread and crackers and even on fruit or frozen yoghurt. Try out almond, cashew or hazelnut for an interesting departure from peanut butter.

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Spices have a long history of romance and allure inspiring great journeys of exploration. People travelled miles along the spice route crossing seas and land to bring precious and rare spices to the world. Rich concentrated flavours and properties have been used to fuel love with perfumes and aphrodisiacs; have been invaluable as medicinal healing potions; have even steadied the mind with incense. Spices provide flavour, relish and piquancy to food. Their consuming aromas and tastes are an essential part of food preparation. Wellness Warehouse is proud to introduce a range of organic spices sourced from the very best suppliers in India and packed locally. Spices enhance and enrich food with medicinal, digestive and taste enhancing properties.

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Agave is a healthy plant derived sweetner that dissolves easily making it perfect for sweetening cold beverages.

I wonder why it has taken us so long to rediscover Quinoa, an ancient grain with a high protein content that digests so easily.

Mung beans are highly nutritious and can be sprouted or cooked with rice, into soup, dahl, curries or even dessert.

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Don’t allow your ‘get up and go’ to get up and go – stay on the fast track by keeping your energy levels sustainable.

Boogie wonderland get a daily dose of your favourite song. Pump up the volume and let it all hang out. It’ll just take three minutes but will give you a sustained energy boost for the day. If you’re stuck in a crowded environment, opt for earphones, or get everyone to boogie along with you.

Take that lunch break even if you’re overwhelmed with looming deadlines, you’ll be way more effective if you take a short break, right away from your desk and computer. Make the time to eat your midday meal outside if possible or at least in a different setting from your daily work environment. This will boost your energy and enable you to concentrate better.

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Make this YOUR year You may have made all sorts of resolutions at on the eve of 2013, but do you have the energy to achieve everything you’ve set out to do?

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urst into the New Year with an extra dose of sustained energy with these tips.

Upgrade your H20 intake you already know that drinking water is good for your health. It keeps you energised too. Go up a notch with high quality water – ozone water, reverse osmosis, spring, mineral or filtered, find one you love the taste of and drink it out of glass or a safe bottle (one that won’t leech harmful BPAs). When purchasing water, see that it has the SABS or SANWA logo and that the label has information on the source, treatment and purity, as per the Department of Health recommendations. everything you need to live life well

Tree break research consistently shows that spending time outside, surrounded by nature, will increase your energy levels. In fact, even imagining yourself in a beautiful garden, forest or natural setting can improve your vitality. As little as 20 minutes a day in a natural setting is enough to boost your energy levels.

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a quick 10-15 minute power nap at lunchtime will revitalise you for the rest of the day. Try not to sleep much longer than that, or you’ll feel even more tired once you wake.

Inhale research has shown that peppermint, lavender and lemon scent increases alertness, so keep a bottle of essential oil close by for a quick pick me up.

Take it slow slow release, low GI food will help make sure you don’t suffer from energy lags after you’ve eaten. Keep away from quick energy boosters like energy drinks, processed food and sugar-filled snacks.

Streamline Harvard Health says that one of the main reasons for fatigue is overwork. They advise that you streamline your to-do list and set priorities, asking for help when necessary.

Playtime just a short session of online Scrabble or a few minutes of inane gossip at the water cooler will reduce your stress levels and give you more energy. So, sneak onto the net, or grab a friend for a much needed dose of brain downtime. visit wellnesswarehouse.com for a comprehensive guide to health

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Supplements can be divided into two categories, stimulants that boost your metabolism and substances that affect the way your cells get energy from nutrients. Stimulants include caffeine, capsaicin, ginseng and bitter orange, while supplements that help your metabolism and work more efficiently include coenzyme Q10, B vitamin and amino acids such as taurine.

Other supplements that boost energy: Asian ginseng is an adaptogen, helping you build resistance to stress and boosting energy.

Guarana contains twice the amount of caffeine per gram compared to coffee beans – but use this wisely as you don’t want to end up feeling jittery and unable to sleep. Rhodiola has been used for many years to combat depression, fatigue and sexual dysfunction. It’s also good for boosting the immune system, enhancing athletic performance and assisting weight loss.

Kelp is considered a superfood because it’s so nutrient rich. It is high in B vitamins, essential for energy production.

Liquorice root stimulates adrenaline production, and helps regulate your blood sugar content ensuring a steady flow of energy production. Use this carefully, however, as your body can adapt to its effects.

Turmeric targets the digestive system, promoting the efficient break down and utilisation of food.

Gotu Kola is an adaptogen, helping you build resistance to stress and boosting energy.

Ashwagandha is known for its inflammatory effect, as well as increasing endurance and sexual stamina. Astralgalus has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can support your immune system, combat fatigue and boost energy.

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BIG CHANGES 2013 By Glenn-Douglas Haig

The common assumption that people fear change is erroneous – we do not fear change at all, what we actually fear is the loss that change might bring. If you knew that this year would bring you big changes - but for the better - you would naturally welcome them. Imagine then, how great you would feel if you initiated the positive change in your life yourself! We are strange and unusual creatures… We have the amazing ability to fool ourselves at every turn. One of our most common self-deceptions is that we convince ourselves that we are powerless about the things we actually DO have power over, while pretending that we have power over things we don’t! The following statements lead to personal suffering and relationship friction: we say things like, “I can’t change jobs – my family depends on me!” or “If he really loved me, he would….” In the former, we pretend we are powerless to change jobs and in the latter we pretend we actually do have power over other people… in your experience of life, do you think this is true? Of course not! The trick is to take the time to become aware of what you don’t have power over, and let it go, while working out what you DO have power over and taking small steps to making that happen. We are often overwhelmed by great change, or regard it as impossible to achieve, but in my 12 years of working with people and coaching them, I’ve discovered that our greatest gift is… that we CAN. Do yourself the honour of choosing something you’d like to change this year, and experiment with tiny steps to making it happen. You’ll soon become the change you want to see. Happy 2013 everyone – The Mayan’s might have ran out of stone for their calendar, but we’re still here so we must be doing something right!

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HE GUEST HOUSE: Majeka is an owner run suburban sanctuary and stylish escape that feels blissfully private and shut away from the world. Guests at Majeka House can choose among 300 thread-count linens in any one of the 22 rooms and enjoy in-room breakfast on their private outdoor decks. Flat screen television, free Wi-Fi access, a Lavazza coffee machine and Moya products are some of the amenities.

HE SPA: The Spa overlooks an indoor heated pool with inset Jacuzzi and sky roof. Adjacent is a steam room and sauna. One of the features unique to Majeka house and a first in South Africa is the Himalayan Salt Crystal Treatment. This is a bed of salt crystals surrounded by light colour therapy that provides deep relaxation, combats insomnia and treats a number of dermalogical ailments like eczema and psoriasis. It is also detoxifying, toning and slimming. A menu of other options including body treatments and grooming are also available. Fluffy white gowns, excellent treatments and friendly staff complete the experience.

HE RESTAURANT: Philippe Starck signature furnishings are not the only features of the Makaron restaurant nominated for the EatOut Top 10 restaurants in SA in 2012. Local specialities are cooked with fresh ingredients, some picked from the on-site organic garden. Organic, free range, home grown, pasture raised and biodynamic options are all on the menu. Food is served on the terrace during the summer months, and by a fireplace in winter. Head Chef Tanja Kruger was part of the team that went to Germany for the IKA Culinary Olympics last year and everything you need to live life well

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The dynamic appeal of colour and light has an effect on mood and state of mind.

To create a green home, you don’t have to spend a fortune and start renovating with a vengeance – in fact, that goes against the whole principle of green. Make changes as and when necessary by replacing blown light bulbs with energy saver or LED lights. Recycle as much as you can and create a compost heap with discarded fruit and veg matter. Grow your own veggies, too so you can be sure of the nutritional values of the fresh produce you serve up. Another relatively painless change to make is to go solar for your water heating. Some types of geysers can be converted to solar quite easily, and Eskom offers rebates for this conversion. Solar in South Africa is imminently sensible, so there’s certainly no excuse for not using the power of the sun. Consol has recently launched their solar jars, which give light for six hours after being charged by the sun. There are also numerous fairy light or lantern options that work on solar available all over SA.

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Make your home a welcoming, relaxing environment that’s a haven for you and your loved ones. This year resolve to be environmentally aware and make good ‘green’ choices.

did you know? Da Vinci predicted a solar industrialization as far back as 1447 and in one hour, more sunlight falls on the earth than is used by the entire population in one year.

he words green and sustainable are ubiquitous these days, but what does that actually mean? In the 1987 Brundtland report sustainable development was defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” But just how do you live environmentally aware? Well, one buzz word that’s currently trendy is ‘up-cycling’. It’s not enough anymore to recycle your plastic bags or old clothes, now you need to hang onto them and recreate their usefulness. For example, everything you need to live life well

a rag-tied carpet made from discarded plastic bags makes a very effective bath mat. Also, remember that old dress that’s sitting in your cupboard that you just can’t bear to throw out? Well, with up-cycling, you can turn it into a cushion cover or simply update it by sewing on the beads from that necklace you never wear anymore. It’s just about living aware – being more conscious of how not to be a constant consumer.

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As just about anyone in the building industry will tell you, one of the easiest and cheapest ways to conserve energy and create a comfortable home environment is to install insulation – it’s incredibly effective and can be retro-fitted. This will go a long way to creating what’s known as a passive house – in which a comfortable interior climate can be maintained without active heating and cooling systems.

BE SENSE-IBLE Your level of comfort in your home will directly affect how much time you want to spend there and although some aspects of design can be intangible, there is some wisdom in appealing to the senses.

creatively stimulating). Natural light is far healthier than man-made light, so keep windows uncovered for much of the day and consider installing skylights. Smell A stuffy home with no air isn’t at all inviting, however, a room filled with air freshener can also be stifling, not to mention toxic. Nothing beats fresh air, even when it’s cold outside, so keep windows open to allow a free flow or use an ioniser or salt lamp. Hear Sounds can bring about a number of different reactions, from comfort to fear. Glazing is a great way to block out external sounds, but when the windows are open, it becomes null and void. Trickling water is known to be soothing, and music can affect your mood intrinsically.

DOING IT TOGETHER Now that you’ve got your home looking and feeling great, your family will probably want to spend more time there. But how do you keep the peace at all times? Good communication is essential – and that begins with listening and acknowledging everyone’s opinions and needs equally. That’s not to say everyone can do exactly as they please, but nobody likes being taken for granted or ignored. Ensure everyone is aware of expectations – if you expect your partner to always take out the dustbin when its full, but have never said so, it may not happen. You’ll end up feeling angry and your partner won’t understand why. Set up a roster so everyone gets to share in household chores like feeding the dog or setting the table.

Touch Textures and coverings are all important to feeling good. Choosing soft textures for a bedroom, for example, will ensure a feeling of nurture, while hard surfaces for a workroom may encourage efficiency. A thick carpet can give a feeling of luxury, and a wooden floor could offer natural warmth.

Sharing family meals together is a great time to discuss the issues of the day and to communicate what’s going on in your lives at the moment. This will allow you to be sensitive to each other’s moods and state of mind, creating a more peaceful, loving and understanding environment. Keep the TV off during meal times and rather enjoy each other’s conversation – insert a little background music and allow everyone to share their current favourite song.

See The dynamic appeal of colour and light has an effect on mood and state of mind – allowing you step into the activities required in each room (for example, reds encourage appetite, while orange is

Encourage ‘me time’ for every member of the family – allow your children time to simply be by themselves (not in front of the TV) and teach everyone to respect boundaries and personal spaces.

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As the New Year brings fresh hope, it’s a time for us to create new energy, rethink how we have been living our lives and focus on what we want to change in our lives, which ultimately will help affect change in the world. Here are some green resolution ideas to get you ‘rethinking’ and redoing. By Nicole Sherwin

1. Bike, Carpool or Walk to Work: Want to lose weight and help the environment? Then get your buns in gear and start walking or riding your bike to work. Another option is to invest in an electric scooter, or carpool with others from the office. Oil is peaking, and the price of gas will continue to go up. Start the transition of using your vehicle less today to get ready for the future.

2. Reuse Shopping Bags: Take your own earth-friendly bags with you to the shops. It’s a simple step that helps reduce the gallons of bags that are filling up our landfills. Remember to always put the bags back in your car after you unload.

3. Simplify Your Life: Simplify your life. How much stuff do you have in your home that you do not use? How much do you buy that you rarely use? As conscious consumers, we have to begin recognizing that resources are starting to become limited, and we need to do our part to consume less by using everything we buy.

4. Use Earth-Friendly Cleaners: Replace chemical laden cleaning supplies with eco friendly alternatives. The harmful chemicals will affect your air quality and potentially harm you and your family. These days, it’s easy to find eco-friendly cleaning supplies.

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Brought to you by Nicole Sherwin Editor of Simply Green Magazine Simply Green is South Africa's premier bi-monthly green lifestyle magazine, providing positive and practical steps to cleaner living for people who want to make a difference but don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

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WARM & FUZZY You are sure to feel heart warmed and cosy in a house full of special décor items especially if many of them have been made by hand or are one-off individual pieces. It could take some time but collect things you love and your house will turn into a home that reflects your personality and taste.

Bowled over Punctuate your home with endearing ceramics like this bowl with an Africa emblem or bird motif.

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Divide & separate Recycled chic You’ve got to admit, showing off this recycled bag makes a fabulous green fashion statement.

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Make trash separation easy with demarcated boxes, choose a different colour for each different trash segment. Yellow could be your paper items with green for glass.

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Who can resist Make a space in your home roar with colour in the form of this funky looking Hooligans lion.

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The Wellness Warehouse Green Living range of natural cleaning products is kind to the environment and safe for humans. All cleaning products are biodegradable and perfect for grey water use. No synthetic colours or fragrances are used and they are paraben free with no harmful chemicals. Citrus fruit acids are the effective active agents used for cleaning and freshening.

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Use this lovely cylinder in the bathroom for rolled up towels, at the front door to collect shoes, for socks, newspapers, toys or anything you might need to contain.

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Mass production of food comes with pesticides, pollutants, chemicals and a host of ingredients that are making us fat.

Are chemicals in our food making us fat? Working out with Noeleen Bridle, motivator and trainer besides the steady physical instruction, is a real education.

uring stints on the treadmill, while counting lunges, stomach crunches and weight training she imparts a multitude of tips on eating, food and why we are fat.

“Exercise is there to control the mind and make you feel good. Sure, building muscles and burning calories is a help but if you want to lose weight and embrace health you have to address food issues,” she says. Countless women flock to Noeleen for the revolutionary results she gets, her programme not only gets the weight off but changes the shape of bodies. Skinny legs and fat tummies on some diet and exercise programmes mean skinnier legs and

slightly less fat tummies. With Noeleen, the fat disappears from places it shouldn’t be. Regular sms’s and emails keep her students inspired and on track. Harsh truths and firm persuasion make it difficult to ignore the changes necessary to shape up. But just what is it that makes her philosophy so successful? Noeleen is outspoken on the dangers of modern food. She speaks about how, unwittingly, all of us consume a huge amount of chemicals even in a ‘so called’ healthy diet. “It’s the chemicals that are making us fat”, she says. In particular she worries about children who, once their fat cells have been set, will most likely always struggle to keep their weight down. Where years ago most children were more on the skinny side, kids these days are much fatter. We often put this down to TV time and sedentary lifestyles but a 12 year study which began in 2000 at a Plymouth hospital everything you need to live life well

measured children's physical activity and found it the same as 50 years ago. So if it’s not the exercise, could it be the food? More alarming research shows that food these days is not the same as it used to be. Mass production of food comes with pesticides, pollutants, chemicals and a host of ingredients that are making us fat. We wonder why, two generations ago, people used to eat dessert as a standard after dinner and these days, no one seems to get away with eating any type of dessert without it showing. Statistics show that, in Britain, the average weight is 20kg heavier now than it was in 1960. Looking at the

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difference between then and now we see some of the culprits blamed for the extra fat we are carrying. According to Stephen Perrine, author of "New American Diet," we have all sorts of chemicals in our foods, pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, and plastic pollutants, to name a few. He says they aren't good for the environment, they aren't good for our bodies, and they also cause you to be overweight. Felix Grün and Bruce Blumberg from the University of California aptly coined the word Obesogens to describe these chemicals. They disrupt the function of hormonal systems, they can cause heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol and are found in many of the most popular foods we eat. We ingest them through artificial hormones fed to animals which we then eat, plastic pollutants from some types of food packaging; chemicals added to processed foods, and pesticides. They are also found in medication. Perrine points out that only recently the American Medical Association has come out in support of the idea that these obesogens play a significant role in the national obesity crisis. Test subjects who eliminated obesogens from food showed weight loss results of up to 6 kilos in two weeks.

Obesogens are found in: NON ORGANIC FRESH PRODUCE Non organic peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots and pears. PLASTIC & CANNED CONTAINERS In plastic compounds (in particular BPA), in the lining of canned foods (tuna, soup, beans and tomatoes) and beverages (energy drinks and baby formula) as well as sports drinks bottles. MEAT & DAIRY WITH ARTIFICIAL HORMONES - Ten researchers from ten different Universities including Yale University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University found the use of steroid hormones in meat production and on conventional dairy farms could be a possible contributor to the obesity epidemic.

FACTORY RAISED BEEF, CHICKEN & FISH - Unsustainable fish: farm-raised salmon and corn/soy-fed beef and chicken. PESTICIDES – On average every day we are exposed to 10 to 13 different pesticides through food, beverages and drinking water. The majority of these pesticides have an effect on the endocrine system linked to weight gain. Another scary effect pesticides chemicals have on our bodies is that they mimic estrogen; which compromises our ability to build lean muscle and promotes fat storage. GETTING IT RIGHT - According to a recent study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, eating the right fruits and vegetables and avoiding the most contaminated ones, for just five days can reduce circulating pesticide-based obesogens to undetectable or near undetectable levels.

SUGAR RUSH

Another fairly modern innovation is the use of high fructose corn sugar in most of the processed foods we see on the shelf. With a boom in corn farming everything from cereals, to biscuits and flour found new uses for corn including the development of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It was two thirds the price of sugar. Corn syrup started being used in all types of processed food from pizzas, coleslaw and meat, to bread, cakes and soft drinks. It made everything sweeter, and extended shelf life from days to years. Without true public awareness, a huge amount of sugar was being pumped into food, each processed food was sweetened to appeal to taste. When the lowfat revolution happened, food with no fat was a bit tasteless and high fructose corn syrup was often used to compensate. Check the labels in low fat yoghurt, spreads, desserts and biscuits. In the mid-80s, Professor Phillip James, worldrenowned health expert noticed that people were getting fatter, even those eating low fat products and exercising. In Britain in 1966 the proportion of people with a BMI of over 30 (classified as obese) was just 1.2% for men and 1.8% for women. By 1989 the figures had risen to 10.6% for men and 14.0% for women. Two things were happening. Food was full of sugar and the more sugar we ate the more we wanted. At New York University, Professor Anthony Sclafani, a nutritionist studying appetite and weight gain, noticed when lab rats ate rat food, they put on weight normally. When they ate processed food from a supermarket, they ballooned in a matter of days. Their appetite for sugary foods was insatiable: they just carried on eating.

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Noeleen obviously walks her talk, no body fat and perfect proportion makes her programme entirely believable. Noeleen has authored a book on the subject, “It Works for Me!” and trains people at the Zone Fitness Woman’s gym in the Lifestyle Centre in Gardens. She will be giving a workshop for parents and kids on foods to eat and foods to avoid. For more details email: noeleen@eastcoast.co.za Noeleen has many tips and guidance to get on the right track, here are 10 truths to get you started: 1. 2.

Poor nutrition can cause illness. Water retention (puffiness) is caused by high levels of toxicity. First cut down and then eliminate foods that contain toxins. This means all artificial foods and sweets, including fat-free and sugar-free, sweeteners, lite or 98% fat-free products and processed snacks. 3. Excessive sugar, alcohol and fat (even the right type) will lead to puffiness and your body being waterlogged. Avoid stimulants and artificial foods. 4. Don’t be fooled into believing that stimulants can help you control weight. Chocolate, tea, coffee, cigarettes and more will all have the opposite effect. 5. Alcohol makes you fat. Highly toxic and empty in nutrients, it requires a lot of energy from your system to expel it from your body. Establish a quota per week, for example four units, and stick to it. 6. Obesity, diabetes, drug addiction and the consumption of stimulants are frequent companions. This applies even to excessive use of painkillers like aspirin. 7. Restock your kitchen. Get rid of as many processed foods as possible and replace them with chemical free food. This is a great way to avoid temptation. 8. Grow your self control by seeing if you can eat perfectly for a day. It’s not that difficult and practise makes it easier. 9. Although everyone is likely to divert from their eating plan, there are clever ways to cheat that will satisfy your taste and keep your weight balanced. 10. Daily awareness is needed to ‘shrink’ or ‘empty’ your fat cells. Remember the scale can show a reduction in actual weight, but keep in mind that an overload of carbohydrates, proteins and/or fats will be stored in your cells only to show in body fat in months to come.

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PACE YOURSELF Even if you just do a bit of stretching, make sure you incorporate some type of exercise in your day. Doing cardio for 30 minutes a day will show maximum results. This, combined with some yoga postures will connect you with your body in a way that makes you feel fabulous.

Body blitz Five easy 20 minute workouts on DVD by top instructors make working out easy. Just push play for an all over body blitz.

Essential Ultimate Body Blitz DVD R99 Available at Kloof & online only.

Step out Make a green statement with casual comfort from Havianas, the flops you can wear anywhere.

Non-slip easy traction

Havianas Brazil Amazonia 35-46 R190 Available at Kloof & online only.

For a fulfilling yoga routine, use Yogitoes to keep you from slipping. Your asanas will be so much easier helping you to master difficult postures.

Billy The Bee Yogitoes Skidless Green R550

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Well spiked Use this spike mat to stimulate your nervous system and activate circulation. A few minutes lying on this mat gives you gentle but effective stimulation.

Empty your mind

Swedish Spike Mat Classic Mat R349 Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online only.

Sit comfortably on this meditation cushion, empty your mind, let your thoughts float past and enter into bliss.

Billy The Bee Buckwheat Hulls Zafu Green Meditation Cushion R350 Available at Kloof & online only.

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Incredible nutritional value The reason we add Superfoods to our diet is for their incredible nutritional value. A diet high in nutrition will give you more energy and vitality. Superfoods added to cereals, fruit salad, snack packs, smoothies or in baking, gives you the assurance of better nutrition. Much of the food available today doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the nutritional value it could have. Growing methods, processing and transporting can contribute to denaturing food. Adding superfoods to your diet gives you the assurance of better nutrition, anti-oxidant benefits and it can boost energy and immunity.

Put out your mat Unroll your mat and do your sun salutations as a daily habit. Your body will feel energised and it will help you cultivate a state of mind ready to take on anything. Ease into postures with the perfect prop. Use it to help you reach your potential and to stretch further without the risk of damaging your muscles.

WELLNESS ORGANIC SUPERFOODS RANGE: Raw Agave Cacao Paste Goji Berries Raw Cacao Powder Raw Cacoa Nibs

Wellnes 6mm Yoga Mat in a carry bag R225 Yoga Block R8999 Available at Kloof & online only.

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Raw Chia Seeds Raw Hemp Powder Raw Maca Powder Spirulina Powder Turkish Mullberies

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eco mom & baby

First time

Set up a daily schedule that allows your child a good balance of time to relax, play, work, nourish and rest after school.

New shoes & nervousness

It’s that time of the year again when children head off to school.

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ometimes it’s back to a well-known routine, but for others it’s a new and frightening experience. Do what you can to ease those little anxieties and ensure sustained energy and brain power throughout the day.

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Make sure your child is prepared for the big day by regularly talking through everything that will happen. Explain that you’ll wake them up at a certain time; they’ll put on their new uniform and then have breakfast. You’ll take them to the school, find out which class they’ll be in and leave them there. After that, they’ll meet their teacher and a whole bunch of new friends. Explain that there will be break times, when they can dip into their packed lunch and play. If you’re going to fetch your child straight after school, make sure you’re precisely on time. If aftercare is necessary, talk them though what they’ll need to do once the school bell has rung the end of the day. Chat through every minute detail of what they can expect on their first day – and take a trip to the school so your little one can look around and familiarise herself with the layout. All this will go a long way in helping to ease first day jitters.

Discuss a routine

As many parents are aware, a last minute rush in the morning, searching for clean socks or a missing school tie, puts everyone’s nerves on end. Set up a schoolnight routine where your child packs her bag the night before and puts her uniform out, complete with socks and undies before she goes to bed. Take time each evening before dinner to talk about homework that needs to be done or any messages the teacher or school has sent. Set up a daily schedule that allows your child a good balance of time to relax, play, work, nourish and rest after school.

Listen

Little anxieties may seem small to you (such as a certain boy being mean, or a lost pencil), but all these intricacies of your child’s day loom large in her heart and mind. Take time to listen to every aspect of their day and talk through their problems (perceived or real). Also take the time to meet your child’s teachers – this makes such a difference to the teacher’s ability to relate to your child and helps you to picture all the issues and joys your child will discuss with you.

Power pack

Probably one of the most common staples in any child’s lunch box is a peanut butter sandwich. But, even such a delicacy can get a bit boring after a while. The trick is to ensure your child gets a decent helping of all the important ingredients to keep them going all day. To do this, include fruit and veg, grains, protein and dairy. The ubiquitous peanut butter sandwich covers two of those: grains and protein. A side snack of carrot sticks, a slice of cheese or tub of natural yoghurt and an apple will cover the others. Stick to that basic formulation, but mix it up a bit with variations like a cheese and rocket sandwich or whole wheat wrap or pita bread filled with shredded lettuce, humus, tomato and baked chicken strips. But, to ensure you give your child actual nutrition instead of just an appearance of it, stick to low GI whole grain bread, organically grown fruit and veg, and unsweetened food with no additives. Also help your child stay hydrated throughout the day with no-sugar added juice or water.

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NUTRITIOUS NIBBLES Add variety to the lunch box mix with these densely nutritious treats: •

Walnuts – filled with antioxidants and a great source of omega-3

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Pomegranate seeds – sweetly delicious and a fantastic antioxidant, known to have cancer protective properties

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Pistachios – these fun to eat nuts help control weight and are packed with tocopheral (antioxidant), copper, manganese and phosphorus as well as all important dietary fibre

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Apples – an apple a day does indeed keep the doctor away. Apples help to balance the microbiology of the digestive tract and are excellent for heart health

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Whole grain mini muffins – you can easily make a batch of muffins once a week, filled with antioxidant-rich cranberries and nuts or organic chocolate chips.

A GOOD START A healthy breakfast kick starts the body’s metabolism and helps regulate ghrelin, the hormone that increases hunger. Try to stay away from sugar-packed cereals, though, even if they are vitamin and mineral fortified – they won’t keep your little one full for very long and may cause an energy dip soon after. Rather serve up whole grain cereal or porridge and include fresh fruit and honey for added sweetness, or make a boiled egg with low GI whole grain toast.

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NUTRITION & NURTURE Look after your kids with a range of products that serve nutritional and nurturing needs. Keep busy minds occupied with fun games, reassure little one’s with soft toy comfort and provide for active bodies with vitamins and goodness.

Cute comfort

Bag of fun

These lovely soft toys make best friends for kids. Pop one in a school bag to add a sense of comfort during first days at school.

Similar to scrabble, but without the board, this wonderful game is mind stimulating and addictive recommended for anyone over the age of eight. Play solo or with up to 6 others.

Dandelion Pink Rabbit Soft Toy Blanket R149 Bear Soft Toy Blanket R149 Available at Kloof & online only.

Bananagrams Word Game Set R16999

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Fruity fare Pure fruit in a handy pouch has no preservatives or colourants making it easy for kids to get their fruit quota. Different flavours add variety and a screw top means you can save it for later.

Lice buster Get rid of head lice effectively with this specialised product range including a comb, buster shampoo and hair hygiene application.

Contralice Lice Comb R6999 Lice Buster R6999 Hair Hygiene 60ml R10999 Available at Kloof & online only.

Chewable goodness

Bug free Use the Wellness own brand insect balm with natural ingredients that keep babies safely insect free.

Chewable delicious vitamins offer customized immune system support, specially designed for kids' delicate nutritional needs. Vitamins A, C, E and zinc combined with whole foods, green tea and olive leaf plus Acidophilus supports peak immune system function while promoting a balanced digestive environment and optimal nutrient absorption.

Wellness Baby Insect Balm 125g R6999

Nature's Plus Kids Immune Booster 90 chewable animals R172

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Funky car stickers

Fruity tea

Kid’s on Board car stickers come in a variety of guises from baby rock stars to yoga guru.

Make up a tasty fruit tea your kids will love to drink. Prepare it cooled down or warm and add honey for taste.

Cargo Kids Double Trouble On Board Sticker

R3499

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Pure Squish Pears & Berries R799 Bananas & Strawberries R799 Tropical R799 Available at Kloof & online only.

Sidroga Fruit Tea for Children 20 double chambered tea bags

R4299

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Animal Parade is the No 1 selling US range of kids vitamin and mineral supplements. Winners of 7 prestigious American awards for quality and innovation this quality range is now available exclusively at Wellness Warehouse.

Help your kids stay healthy in the holiday and start the new school year right with the Animal Parade GOLD MultiVitamin and DHA! Animal Parade® DHA delivers: • • • •

40 mg of the essential omega-3 fatty acid DHA, linked to improving concentration Vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E in levels precisely calibrated for children’s delicate nutritional needs. Each serving of DHA is supercharged with EFAsorb™ EFA Absorption Complex for optimal activity. Great all-natural cherry flavoured animal shaped chewables

Animal Parade® GOLD Multi Vitamin:

The award-winning taste continues in an irresistibly delicious sugar-free formula, bursting with natural cherry, orange and grape flavors! Animal Parade GOLD is the new gold standard in children's supplementation. This delicious, unique and highly effective supplement features: • Vitamin D3 (500IU) for optimal bone support and immune system health • Vitamin K2 for superior immune, blood and bone health • Over 20 certified organic whole foods for synergistic health-promoting activity • All essential vitamins and minerals • Complete intestinal, oral and dental probiotics • Lutein for eye and skin protection • Live enzymes and bioflavonoids for unmatched absorption and activity! • Delicious cherry, orange and grape flavors! • Fun animal shapes! • Xylitol, which may reduce the risk of tooth decay With so many outstanding features, Animal Parade GOLD is the most comprehensive, health-boosting investment a parent can make.

Other products in the Animal Parade range include:

Immune Booster, Omega 3/6/9, DHA, Baby Plex, Kidz Greenz, Vitamin C, Calcium, Zinc, Acidophikidz, Tooth Fairy, Super Fruits and more.

Please visit Wellness Warehouse’s Kloof and Cavendish Square branches to see the full range and claim your FREE SAMPLE! For more information please contact Earth Links (Pty) Ltd., exclusive importers and distributors of the Nature’s Plus products in SA. T: +27 12 653 5173 F: +27 12 653 5168 C: +27 72 469 6699 E: info@earthlinks.co.za

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here’s more to living longer than just stretching time, health is essential so you can enjoy those extra years. There are numerous ways to keep the spring in your step and a sparkle in your eye, here are our ten top tips.

1. Fight the good fight Protect your body against free radicals, the atomic fragments that cause cellular destruction and metabolic waste, by supplementing with antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E, and selenium.

2. Keep fibre in mind Fibre soaks up fat and eating a high fibre diet can help improve your digestion, reduce your risk of bowel cancer, varicose veins, piles, hernia, gallstones and diabetes. Combine both insoluble fibre (found in whole grains, seeds, the skin of many fruits and vegetables, cereals, wheat and bran), and soluble fibre, which you can find in barley, citrus fruit, oats, dried beans and potatoes.

3. Be well scrubbed

FOREVER YOUNG Aging is inevitable, but don’t let the passing years slow you down.

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6. Don’t let people spot your age Age spots are common as you get older. Be sure they are harmless, though, before trying to get rid of them (be wary of possible melanomas by regularly checking spots with your health care professional). Three treatments that are effective are: hydroquinone which is an antioxidant that helps to break down and prevent the accumulation of browned pigment cells; kojic acid is made from mushrooms and soy and is effective in fighting against age spots; and glycurrhiza glabra is a herb that’s known to break up the clumps of brown skin cells so they are shed by the body’s natural exfoliation process.

For dry skin, try this DIY face mask: blend five ripe strawberries, two tablespoons of cream and two teaspoons of organic honey. Apply to a clean face and leave for around 10-15 minutes. Gently remove and rinse with warm water.

7. Smooth those edges To remove rough skin that builds up from an accumulation of dead skin cells, use a loofah before your bath or shower. Rub the loofah in circular motions vigorously and pay extra attention to elbows, knees, back and thighs – this will also stimulate your circulation, offering better blood flow and encouraging glowing skin.

Up until around age 14, your skin naturally exfoliates every two weeks. Your skin naturally renews itself, giving you that young glow. As you age, this rate of natural exfoliation declines, resulting in a build up of dead skin cells, which leaves your skin looking a little dull. For your daily cleansing and moisturising routine, choose skin products that contain alpha and beta hydroxyl acids – these help promote the natural process of exfoliation.

8. Keep it slick

4. Water works Keep your skin hydrated by drinking a glass of distilled or purified water every 1-2 hours that you’re awake. Add a pinch of Himalayan salt to assist in flushing out toxins from your body – this helps to keep your skin hydrated, and young looking.

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your skin (and your overall health) as it depletes your skins levels of collagen and elastin, and the repeated facial movements when dragging on a cigarette also contribute to deepened lines around the mouth and chin.

5. Run from the sun

10. Breathe and relax

Keep yourself well covered at all times when you’re out and about in the sun, especially during 10am and 3pm when the sun’s rays are harshest. Wear a sunscreen with at least a 15SPF, and if you’re wearing base, opt for a brand that offers a sun protection factor. Also, get yourself some cool shades with at least 99% UVA and UVB blocking ability to product your eyes from sun damage.

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM

Don’t spend hours in a hot bath or shower as this can deplete your skins natural oil stores – rather bathe in warm water and pat yourself dry instead o rubbing so you can retain some moisture. Also, make an effort to always moisturise with a cream that suits your skin type.

9. Don’t let your youth go up in smoke

Take time out eat day to reduce your stress levels with a session of meditation or relaxation. High levels of stress play havoc on your skin and your body’s ability to function optimally.

did you know?

Sugar is considered one of the main causes of premature aging. Excess consumption of sugar can, over time, cause what’s known as glycation, which is when a sugar molecule damages a protein molecule by sticking to it, forming a new molecule known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These molecules damage collagen, cartilage, ligaments and cause a loss of elasticity.

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EXTRA TOUCH Go one step further and add a little extra to your beauty routine. Spend time in the shower or bath, do some exfoliating with a good quality mitt, do your own pedi, get a beautiful tan and add a touch of gold shimmer oil.

Brighten, lighten & tighten

As natural as can be

Juice Beauty is an organic range of superior products including specialist items like the Green Apple Peel . This is packed with fruit acids from apples, grape seeds and lemons and makes a huge difference to skin, both smoothing and brightening it. Juice Beauty Range from R179.99. Available at Kloof & online only.

This pure olive oil soap has a purity that takes you back in time. There is something about pure olive oil soap that is soothing and feels so natural on your skin. Antjies Handmade

Jasmine journey

Immerse yourself in a flower-powered jasmine journey with Maromas candle and diffuser. Burning this fragrance will transport you into a world of dreams and desires. Maroma

Olive Soap with essential oils R31.99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online only.

Jasmine Diffuser R325.99, Maroma Luminary Candle Small Jasmine R225. Available at Kloof & online only.

So sexy

Add a touch of glamour with this gold shimmer oil. Simply rub on any exposed body part for an irresistible glow. Couleur Caramel Golden Shimmering Oil R204.99. Available at Kloof & online only.

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Pure cotton

Rub your whole body with this pure cotton shower mitt. Removing all the dead cells from your body is an excellent practice for skin conditioning. Antjies Cotton Shower Mitt R61.99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish, Gardens & online only.

Body treat

Omega body buff is an extremely gentle blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Chamomile, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E with micro-ground pumice; it is kind but very effective, removing dead skin cells and encouraging cell renewal, all in 3 minutes flat. Lucky Legs is a mini spa treatment that glides on to instantly cool and ease weary limbs from knees to tip toes. Mama Mio O-Mega Body Buff R394.99, Mama Mio Lucky Legs R354.99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish, Plattekloof and online only.

Flame of passion These extra special sensual gift candles come in a beautiful ‘his and hers’ variant. Soybean wax means when the candle melts you can use it to massage into your skin. Soy proteins moisturize your skin, improve its tone and texture and make you glow.

Too much tan

Having a tan makes anyone feel healthy and attractive but if you overdid it with the self tan bottle, don’t worry, use the St. Tropez Tan Detox. This is a home treatment to remove unwanted self tan build-up. St Topez Tan Detox Set R450.99. Available at Kloof & online only.

Presented in attractive boxes, the heavenly scented candles are a ‘green friendly’ absolutely natural product with more than just ambient appeal. Soy is a longer burning alternative to standard wax that excludes paraffin oil and harmful chemicals. As a by-product of soybean agriculture it also has renewable and green-friendly qualities.

WELLNESS ESSENCE SOY CANDLES: 100% natural soybean wax, essential aromatherapy oils, Vitamin E and Lecithin. This candle is chemical free, lead free and biodegradable with a 100% cotton wick. Burn for 4 hours at a time, extinguish by dipping the wick into the melted wax, keep wick trimmed to 5mm. Never leave unattended or near the reach of children.

FUN SUMMER COLOURS

Dare to go green

Be daring and paint up a storm with any of these gorgeous green tones. Once it’s on, you won’t feel like wearing any other colour. OPI Did It On 'em R134.99, Jade Is The New Black R134.99, Stranger Tides R134.99. Available at Kloof, Cavendish & online only.

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