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iGemmer

is a Johannesburg based brand that is creatively inspired by African culture and rootsiGemmer is a ginger beverage that has been present amongst Africans for many generations, traditionally consumed at family and social gatherings such as weddings and cultural milestones, iGemmer has been the constant drink that fond nostalgic memories have been built upon.

We’ve introduced a perfectly blended iGemmer concentrate that doesn’t require you to break a sweat anymore.i Gemmer is mixed with high quality ingredients that give you that “kwetsa” effect and a little something extra that gives it that lasting and refreshing taste that burst in your mouth and leaving you thirsting for more.

So what problem are we solving: We observed that people are no longer consuming iGemmer as much as when we grew up whether it be time constraints, not knowing how to cook it or not knowing where to and it.

Solution: We are taking iGemmer out of the traditional occasional consumption, i.e weddings, funerals and repackaged it into a daily consumable beverage, that is accessible and convenient.

HOW:

We produced an authentic tasting concentrate which you simply dilute with water We packaged it in a manner that makes it appealing and accessible both to young and old.

Business Information: Business Name: iGemmer Beverage Solutions Registration No: 2017/000951/07 Contact Person: Thokozani Mathenjwa Website: www.igemmer.co.za Email: info@igemmer.co.za/tmathenjwa@gmail.com Contact Number: 0842095557 Social Media: Twitter-@iGemmer_ Instagram-@iGemmer_ Facebook-@iGemmer 2

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CONTENTS HAPPY WOMENS MONTH

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ROYAL ROUGE About Us* We are lifestyle digital magazine that enables promotional & marketing experience whereby we promote and market brands, products, organizations, SME’s and individual artist. It was found in 2016 and registered in 2017, we’ve worked with variety organizations/companies locally. Royal Rouge Magazine is based in Johannesburg south (Orange farm). We are the best at what we do and we have active clients under our umbrella whom have vision and mission for greatness.

minded” entertainment Enthusiasts.

Digital Magazine

*On Rr Magazine* Royal Rouge identified the good aspects of Digital Marketing & Advertising DMA which is strategically unique and compelling to reach our clients/customers broadly. Royal Rouge also offers a wide range of variety opportunities and not only for well-established organizations, companies and businesses but as well to those who are still starting their businesses, craft and we *What We Offer?* work hard to ensure that every business/ Royal Rouge Magazine offers digital InterClients are provided with the high quality active Media and Advertising experience services delivered on time and marketed to with channel site that enables for advertises, the publicity worldwide and show case the clients and customers to reach out directly exposal of their services they offer through in effort to build a synergistic global “Media our website. & business world” #DMA. We also offer production companies/indus- *Our Vision* tries with Graphic Design Services, backOur vision is to be the most dynamic indeground artist/actors (Extras) In we Royal pendent marketing & advertising company Rouge *(RR)*. Create opportunities to prothat goes beyond corporate Organizations/ mote, market & advertise upcoming SMEs, entertainment company standard.

Organization and Individuals Artist who are active & trained in Modeling & Acting, also *Our Mission* offering an interactive To be service providers to companies, artBusiness experience, open channel site that ists, record companies, film studios and will cater to a World Wide audience of “like event organizers

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X6Bo200 photographer - Magique Photography - Sharon Lea Schulz DSC7185-2 photographer - “Rhoderic Lourens Photography” – MUA - Carla de Bouchet “BRG Photography - Brittany Rencken” – MUA – Carla de Bouchet DSC01226 - PhotoScape’s” – Shane Wilken DSC_0151 – Freek du Toit – MUA – Carla de Bouchet img-20190803 – Louwrens Koen – MUA – Carla de Bouchet Taylor_3.JPG - BRG Photography - Brittany Rencken” – MUA – Carla de Bouchet IMG-20190726 – Freek du Toit 190727 PVE – Richard’s Art – Richard Buckingham – MUA- Carla de Bouchet _X6B0021- Magique Photography - Sharon Lea Schulz DSC_0154 - Freek du Toit – MUA – Carla de Bouchet 383655795627803 - Louwrens Koen – MUA – Carla de Bouchet FB-IMG_1564672897454 – Rhoderic Lourens Photography” – MUA - Carla de Bouchet

About Us? We are lifestyle magazine that enables promotional & marketing experience whereby we promote and market brands, products, organizations and artist. It was found in 2016 and registered in 2017, we’ve worked with variety organizations/companies locally. RR is based in Johannesburg south (Orange farm) and we are a co-operative.

We are the best at what we do and we have active clients under our umbrella whom have vision and mission for greatness.

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WHAT WE OFFER

RR Offers digital Interactive media, graphic design, Marketing & advertising platform with channel site that enables for corporate companies advertises, clients and customers to reach out directly in effort to build a synergistic global “Media & business world� #DMA. Royal Rouge Magazine [RR Magazine] has compiled digital marketing and advertising strategy for any promotional & marketing purpose, we make sure that our clients, and services/product are being promoted and sourced out diversely.

ON OUR DIGITAL MAGAZINE

We have researched and identified the good aspects of Digital Marketing & Advertising DMA which is strategically

unique and compelling to reach our clients/customers broadly We also offer Graphic Design Services Specializing in professional design services for graphics design, web development, website design, portfolio design, professional small business design services and documents design, include the design of promotional literature, company brochures, corporate identity, packaging etc.

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FITNESS TIPS

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TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

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These gym tips for beginners can help you reach your health goals and gain the confidence you need to keep it going.

by Mary Lambkin New to working out? You might be wondering where to start. Follow these seven gym tips for beginners to feel stronger — physically and mentally — before and after every gym session.

1. Be Proud Before diving into the practical gym tips for beginners, remember that the most important exercise catalyst is confidence.

Whether you’re lifting 100 pounds or 1 pound, you should be proud of yourself for showing up at the gym at all! Don’t be intimidated by others or scared to ask for help.

Remember that everyone at the gym was once in your shoes. Those first few workouts, no matter how “easy” they are in terms of physical intensity, are often the most mentally challenging. Be proud, remain confident and trust that your gym skills and fitness savvy will increase over time.

2. Stay Strong Beginners often flock to the treadmills and stationary cycles because these machines are easy for all ages and ability levels. But don’t get stuck in a cardio rut — try incorporating at least two days of strength training into your weekly routine. If you aren’t feeling ready to explore the weight room, remember that bodyweight exercises can be just as effective at building strength.

Not really sure where to start? Try one of Planet Fitness’ unlimited, free fitness training sessions

offered to all members through PE@PF. These small group sessions are led by certified trainers and can teach you basic weight-training and workout movements. Additionally, most Planet Fitness locations offer a 30-minute Express Circuit training option that can guide you through a full-body workout.

3. Work Hard If you’re not sweating by the end of your workout, perhaps you aren’t pushing yourself hard enough.

Try to reach an “out of breath” state at least once during your workout by incorporating high-intensity movements like sprinting, jumping jacks, burpees or squat jumps.

4. Ask How Instead of shying away from exercises or equipment you’re unfamiliar with, ask a gym employee or fellow gym-goer for help. Utilize resources like ACE Fitness’ exercise library and the CDC’s workout videos for tips on form and technique.

Another good idea is working with a certified trainer to help familiarize yourself with the gym layout and draft a workout plan.

USDA’s recommendation of filling at least half of your plate with fruits and vegetables.

It’s a good idea to prepare before (and refuel after) every workout with highprotein snacks like nuts, yogurt, deli meat, hummus and cottage cheese. Of course, maintaining a balanced diet will help you meet your fitness goals, but it’s also realistic to enjoy an indulgence here and there!

6. Be Realistic Losing weight, gaining strength, boosting endurance and increasing flexibility are all long-term goals — so don’t expect to reach ultimate strength in a single week. Be realistic about the goals you set for yourself. For example, see if you can add five more pounds to your shoulder press or shave ten seconds off of your mile time within a month.

7. Rest and Repeat Even the most experienced athletes appreciate the importance of rest after a hard workout. Try to get eight hours of sleep every night, take at least one rest day a week and always walk into the gym ready to repeat another solid workout.

5. Eat Up Once you get into a routine, Working out won’t yield you’ll graduate from your results if your diet isn’t “beginner” status in no time. in check, too. Replace As always, please consult unhealthy foods with with a physician prior to healthy alternatives and try beginning any exercise to cut back on sugar. A good program. See full medical place to start is following the disclaimer here.

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WOMEN ON THE MOVE

CALLENDRA Young business woman making waves Callen Danica van der Nest Our mission at calléndra is to ensure maximum satisfaction for every single woman that uses our products. We want you to – be you to the full.

We are all about self-love and spreading the love. It is vital that every woman feels completely comfortable in her own skin and by wearing calléndra will definitely give you that boost in confidence knowing that you look absolutely beautiful.

We strive to live up to this statement and at calléndra our word is our bond.

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PRODUCT INFO:

ABOUT US: All our products are made with natural ingredients. We love We love to brag about the fact that we are woman doing it for ourselves.

We are woman, for woman, creating products that all woman can relate to. We at calléndra decided to make it our mission as much as it is our passion, to create affordable make-up for every class lady to achieve that red-carpet look.

With calléndra you can – be you to the full without having to empty your purse.

animals as much as we love being beautiful, therefor all our products are cruelty free.

Our intense cover foundation and intense cover powder does exactly what it says – intense coverage.

Our foundation and powder has an extremely light weight feel and will leave your skin looking natural with a matte finish looking and feeling fresh all day.

Our foundation and powder only come in 10ml sizes.

Because we are all about going natural, we do not believe in adding any preservatives to our products to make them last longer than they initially should. Our products stay fresh for 3-6 months after being opened. And not to worry thinking that 10ml isn’t enough to last you a very long time, our formula has been specifically designed for you to use minimum to achieve the maximum. One thing we are very proud of.

Our intense powder also carries a little secret that we like to call – non transferrable. Yes, that is right, non transferrable. When using calléndra intense cover powder over calléndra intense cover foundation it makes your make-up non transferrable with a beautiful matte finish.

We also promise that once applying the calléndra intense cover foundation, you will not have to use anymore foundation to touch it up. Simply dust or dab some calléndra intense cover powder over your beautiful face and you are set for another 8hrs – You are welcome!

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HISTORY STATEMENT

whenever I got a chance. I felt that I had to look the way I wanted to.

HOW CALLÉNDRA WAS FORMED

As I grew older I started falling in love with cosmetics even more to the point where I would blow half of my salary on foundations to cover my freckles which I loved so much. I just love how you can put on some make-up and it changes the way you feel for that entire day! It really makes a woman feel empowered.

In saying that, I could never really find a foundation that was perfect for me and that lived up to their word. I’m not fussy, but if you tell me that your foundation is full coverage and lasts the 16hrs you claim, then hell you better live up to that promise! The hunt continued. promise! The hunt continued.

Until one day this statement knocked me off my feet – If you want something done right, then you have to do it yourself. I thought, damn. Am I going to create a foundation? How? Where do I even start?

“I have always been so fascinated by make-up since a very young age. My mom will probably be able to explain better on how I use to dig in her make-up since I was 6 years old.

I have some freckles that I was never really a fan of, so in school I would use my mom’s foundation to try and cover it up – looking quite pale I must add. So everyday when I got to school, it was known already that Callen was wearing make-up, I was always asked to wash my face in front of the entire school. Sometimes I’d refuse and then I would get community service in school for saying no, and sometimes I would just wash my face and quickly re-apply

It took me almost 3 months of research, reading, studying and playing around with ingredients and pigments for me to eventually get it right! I will never forget it, it was 23h30 pm on a Wednesday night that I got the formula perfect, I created a foundation for myself, one that I loved! The next step was to test it. For the next 2 weeks I wore only my foundation and my powder and was extremely pleased with the results, so much so that I kind of forced it on my friends, who later came back to me and told me they gave their very expensive foundation away as they found a better one, calléndra! Now, months down the line and we are expanding at a massive rate.”

Facebook: @Callendra Instagram: Callen_Danica OUR CONTACT DETAILS:

www.callendra.co.za beyou@callendra.co.za

065 746 5330

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Product Review

Callendra foundation's main focus and only purpose is to cover up your skins imperfections like redness, acne, pigmentation and uneven skin tone to achieve a second skin that is more healthy and glowing.

The set consists of a 10ml foundation and 10ml powder, selling at R199.

I have a very oily skin with redness on my nose. I tested the product, sleeping with it on to see if it is smudge proof and if it will keep my skin shine free, still giving it full cover.

When I awoke in the morning, not only did my skin look amazing, but the product lived up to it's standard as advertised.

This is an excellent product and I highly recommend it. The product is organic, natural and not tested on animals.

I have over the years, bought many expensive foundations and powders Don't be fooled by the small quantity, the on the market and have found that they foundation and powder goes a long way can't even compete. allowing you to just use a little bit at a time. The powder sets the foundation.

You can order this product by calling Callen Danica van der Nest on 083 857 9620 or go on to her Facebook page Callendra for more information. You can also visit her personal facebook page Callen Danica vd Nest and send her a message You can also send her an email to callenvdnest@gmail.com. She replies immediately and delivers nationwide.

Testimonial "Be you to the full "

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6 Easy steps to prepare your skin before applying makeup

By Zandile Ngozo The secret to flawless-looking makeup is a good skincare routine. It is very crucial to prepare your skin before makeup application to promote healthy skin underneath and radiant skin underneath makeup. If you are not accustomed to a skincare routine before makeup application then you better start following these 6 steps:

Step 1- Cleanse & Moisturize Before makeup application, you need to ensure that your skin Is clean. Cleansing helps remove dirt and sweat on your face. Exfoliation removes dead skin and softens skin. A clean and smooth surface/base promotes glowing skin and helps with smooth makeup application. Skipping this step could result in clogged pores which may lead to breakouts; so be sure to cleanse and exfoliate your skin before applying makeup.

Moisturizing your skin is crucial. It helps restore moisture on your face which may have been lost when cleansing, exfoliating and toning. Choosing the correct moisturizer can help you achieve a smooth base underneath your makeup.

Using pressure from your fingers when applying moisturizer will promote blood circulation and give your skin a natural glow.

Step 4- Rosewater Mist Add a mist of rosewater on your face after applying moisturizer; this will absorb with the moisturizer into your skin and add a natural glow.

Step 5- Wait for moisturizer to dry Make sure you wait 2-5 minutes for your moisturizer to dry down and absorbed into your skin.

Step6- Primer

Apply primer after your moisturizer has dried down. A primer I a base for foundation which has benefits such as: Step 2- Toning minimizing pores, mattifying skin, longer Toning helps tighten pores and cell gaps lasting makeup, etc. Regardless of your after cleansing and exfoliating. Toning skin type, using primer is crucial. your skin also helps restore your skins Following these 6 steps will have a PH balance. Makeup looks exquisite on positive impact on the outcome of your healthy looking skin that has blurred/ makeup throughout the day; these steps Warrior Look tight pores. will help you minimize touchups and Model: Marelie Roodt your skin will be happy underneath your Photographer : Ina Snymanua: Zandile Vinolia Step 3Moisturizing makeup.

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Make-Overs

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DESCRIPTION OF

MAKE-UP ARTIST

ZANDILE

VINOLIA NGOZO My name is Zandile Vinolia Ngozo. I am 27 years old. I am from a small township called Tsakane which is situated in The Eastrand of Johannesburg (Brakpan). I am a self-taught Freelance makeup artist, I am very passionate about Beauty, Makeup, Fashion and Public Relations. I am currently not specializing so I offer the following makeup looks: Bridal Makeup Editorial Make Up Photoshoot Matric Dance Makeup Graduation Makeup Soft Glam Full Face Beat (Glam) My Brand name is Face to Face

with Zan; Next year I hope to go to Beauty School and be a certified makeup artist. I also want to start using social media as a marketing tool to get more clients, to inspire people and to give people tips on how they can always look their best.

You can follow my work on: Facebook: @ FacetoFacewithZan Instagram: @FacetofacewithZan Email/ whatsapp for bookings: vinolia.zandile@gmail.com 0608736135

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BEAUTY GLAMOUR

Renewal INSTITUTE Pigmentation vs Melasma Pigmentation is a condition that South African women often struggle with, due to the harshness of the African sun.

The tricky part about managing pigmentation, however, is the fact that there are different types, and before you can tackle the problem you need to know what you are dealing with.

Once you’ve identified the type of pigmentation you have, you can better understand how to manage and maintain your skin to ensure that it doesn’t reoccur once you have it under control.

The different types of pigmentation are: • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) • Pigmentation due to sun damage • Hormonal pigmentation (Melasma) • Hypopigmentation 20

Here is more information on each, along with some treatments options: Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) This type of pigmentation occurs due to injury or inflammation. For example, if you suffered from acne in the past you’re often left with brown spots where there used to be acne lesions. This is due to squeezing, picking and the inflammatory nature of the acne lesions.

Treatment Options: Luckily this type of pigmentation can be treated fairly easily through chemical peels, Limelight, Laser Genesis, Microdermabrasion and Transdermal Mesotherapy.

Pigmentation due to sun damage and sun spots Repeated sun exposure causes this type of pigmentation - the older we get, the more the sun damage from our youth rises to the surface. One bad case of sunburn can, however, also contribute to the condition.

Treatment Options: This type of pigmentation can be treated with Fraxel DUAL, Pearl Fusion, chemical peels, Limelight, Laser Genesis, carboxytherapy, microdermabrasion and Transdermal Mesotherapy.

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Hormonal Pigmentation (Melasma) Melasma is one of the most difficult types of pigmentation to treat as it has multiple internal and external triggers, including hormones, leaky gut syndrome, uncontrolled inflammation in the body, etc. Unfortunately, it’s like a disease that you will have to manage and maintain for the rest of your life as the chances of reoccurrence are high if not managed correctly.

Treatment Options: This is more challenging to treat and may require intervention by a Health Renewal doctor who can order blood tests to investigate hormonal profiles, gut health, and possible deficiencies.

Generally, hormonal pigmentation requires gut restoration, hormone balancing and a reduction in inflammation, before in-clinic treatments will work. Topical treatments are used to suppress pigmentation while targeted treatments such as Cosmelan and Dermamelan and noninflammatory treatments like Mesotherapy slowly and systematically target the pigmented areas.

Hypopigmentation Hypopigmentation is when an area/s of the skin starts to lose pigment, and you’re left with white patches or spots. Again, it’s very difficult to treat as it can have multiple causes, including injury, severe sun damage, scarring and certain diseases. In some cases, especially when related to diseases that completely destroy the pigment producing cells (melanocytes), hypopigmentation is completely irreversible.

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reatment Options: It is essential to first consult a Skin Renewal Doctor to ascertain the cause and whether there is any chance of restoring the natural pigmentation process by the melanocytes (pigment producing cells). If not, your only option is to replace the pigment artificially, using permanent makeup.

As pigmentation is not just a straightforward condition, it is advised to visit an aesthetic doctor for an individual assessment to ensure that the correct treatments are prescribed.

For more information on pigmentation, melasma and the treatment thereof, visit Skin Renewal on www. skinrenewal.co.za or contact 0861 SKIN SA (754 672).

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Ina Snyman Photographer and Graphic Designer

About https://web.facebook.com/inaimages/ Website : www.inasimages.co.za Contact details : 064 687 4340 Question : Please tell the readers about yourself?

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I also became a member of Mensa as an add on to my portfolio and that I am very proud of.

I then started working at a Publishing House - this was my first job in the corporate world and I published many tertiary textbooks.

am a very creative and artistic person and went to Pro-Arte Alphen Park high-school.

When I was 15 years old I started doing modelling work and went to Italy, Milan and New York for modelling work. It was an experience of a lifetime.

Later I worked at a Newspaper and was involved in the publishing and journalism processes.

In-between these jobs I studied HR part time and then became the HR Manager at the newspaper I was working for but I didn’t enjoy that so much., especially having to hire and fire people. I Then when I came back to South Africa, decided I wanted to actually become a I wanted to finish my matric. My mom Psychologist, so I started doing part-time put me in a Private School and I did my studying in that field. standard 8, 9 and matric in one year. This I also took a course in Philosophy as was hard work. a self enrichment purpose to better I studied Publishing and Journalism understand life and to enhance my at the University of Pretoria receiving studies in Psychology. academic Honory colors.

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I never practiced as a Psychologist due to my sensitive nature and attaching myself to clients problems on a personal basis.

After a timespan of 7 years at the newspaper, I resigned and began to work for glamour magazines. I was a project manager and/or beauty editor and during this time I published many beauty supplements. I also did a part time courses in respect of the beauty industry to help enhance my current career, but decided I wanted to be an actress and studied drama. I did a few acting performances.

I loved doing this, but my love for the media industry drove me back into that field.

The newspaper I had worked for, required a photographer, so I started taking photos for them and the bug bit me and I studied photography instead.

I started attending open days via “RateMy_Photo” which is a Facebook group and I learnt a lot of new tricks and ideas about the photography world, which enabled me to become a better photographer in my own personal capacity.

I am currently doing an advanced course in Photoshop to enhance my editing skills and after all these years of trying different career options, I have finally found my passion and would not exchange it for anything in the world.

Question : Why did you start taking photos?

When I started taking photos for the Newspaper I had worked for, the bug bit me and I’ve never looked back - it is something I have a passion about and thoroughly enjoy.

Question : Why is photography such a huge passion in your life ?

It helps me escape reality and the greatest thing about photography is that your 'best' will keep shifting because your imagination has no limits.

Question : What is the most important thing for you to do when you are taking photos?

To make sure the model is comfortable and relaxed, so that he/she can enjoy the shoot and I can live out my passion.

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The 4 Pillars

of Anti Ageing With the images of near perfection portrayed in magazines and in the movies, normal women have a distorted perception of what they’re supposed to look like, putting unhealthy and unrealistic expectations on themselves.

Society also unfortunately responds better to good-looking people, and even though we do feel more confident when we look our best, it can be damaging to strive to become someone else in the process, whereas being the best version of ourselves is a much healthier approach.

important to understand that a glowing, youthful complexion is part of a holistic approach. Being healthy on the inside will naturally show on the outside.”

She always takes time to explain to her patients that there are 4 pillars to antiageing, with all of them being equally important. of these treatments are accumulative, therefor one shouldn’t underestimate the importance of regular treatments.

A healthy looking, glowing skin is a major step to a younger looking you, and it is important to not only address the face, but to make sure that the hands and décolleté are also maintained.

Dr. Maureen Allem, founder and medical director of Skin Renewal, says: “It is

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Pillar 1

are are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments and skin needling, The first pillar to a younger you is a healthy Iifestyle. The entire system works or ideally a combination thereof. together in harmony, and no issue can The aim is to boost and stimulate colbe treated in isolation. lagen, as the natural production thereof decreases as one ages. The effect A healthy lifestyle consists of the of these treatments are accumulative, following: therefor one shouldn’t underestimate All of these factors contribute to being the importance of regular treatments. healthy, and when the body is healthy, the skin will reflect that too.

A healthy looking, glowing skin is a major step to a younger looking you, and it Pillar 2 is important to not only address the face, The second pillar is the correct usage of but to make sure that the hands and injectables, such as Botox, Dermal fillers décolleté are also maintained. and Threads.

These treatments address the formation of wrinkles, loss of volume and sagging skin and even though wrinkles and volume loss can be reversed, it is always better to prevent these before they set in.

Pillar 4 The fourth pillar is to ensure a good home care regime. Being disciplined at home with a routine in the morning and evening will show the results.

Botox show excellent results in the removal of lines and wrinkles, whereas fillers allow for subtle contouring of the profile and threads tightens the skin without cutting.

It is best to invest in products suitable for your skin type. Your doctor would know the condition of your skin and would therefor be able to recommend products best suited to your skin type.

Even though these treatments have now been around for well over a decade, it is still associated with a frozen expression. This is a misconception, which only appears in extreme cases. It is therefor important to visit a doctor that regularly does these treatments, with lots of experience for these treatments.

Products with active ingredients that penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin are best, and are typically found in medical skin care ranges.

To find out more about maintaining a youthful appearance with the 4 pillars, visit the Skin Renewal website on www. skinrenewal.co.za or contact 0861 754

Pillar 3 The third pillar is addressing the condition of one’s skin. This includes a smooth and even texture, reduced pore size and a glowing complexion.

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EDICAL GRADE VERSUS OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCTS

There is often a question around whether or not medical skin care products are really any better than products that can be bought over the counter.

To clarify what the difference between the two are – medical skin care products are prescribed and dispensed by doctors, whereas over the counter products are available in pharmacies, department stores, salons and anywhere that products are for sale without being prescribed by a medical doctor.

indicative of how good a product is. Even though they are more widely available at a larger supplier of stockists, as there are many over the counter products that are expensive too.

There are three very simple reasons why there is a remarkable difference between the two.

Usage of active ingredients Active ingredients are formulated to address particular conditions, but with over the counter products being formulated for everyone, the use of active ingredients is very limited in these products. This includes both the number of ingredients used, as well as the percentages or dosages.

Over the counter products are sometimes sold with advise from a sales person, but often times consumers are left to their own devises, making their selection based on the packaging or claims that are made in an advertising The active ingredients campaign. in medical products are much higher – both Price is not necessarily the number of active 26

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ingredients used, as well as the percentages thereof. These products can only be prescribed are by medical doctors, which will ensure that a specific condition is addressed and best results are achieved.

Penetration into the skin Secondly, with limited or no active ingredients, the over the counter products can’t break through the surface to reach the deeper levels of the skin.

The active ingredients are formulated to reach the deeper layers of the dermis. It is at this level of the skin where collagen is restored, elastin is affected and new skin cells are produced.

For anyone who is serious about anti-ageing, it is essential to use products that reach the deeper layer where the skin is actually transformed.

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The active ingredients in medical products are much higher – both the number of active ingredients used, as well as the percentages thereof.

These products can only be prescribed are by medical doctors, which will ensure that a specific condition is addressed and best results are achieved.

ucts actually give results and improve the skin.

Due to the fact that the active ingredients are able to reach a deeper layer of the dermis where all the important transformative functions are being performed, medical products are the only products that can in fact change the skin.

Penetration into the skin Secondly, with limited or no active ingredients, the over the counter products can’t break through the surface to reach the deeper levels of the skin.

The active ingredients are formulated to reach the deeper layers of the dermis. It is at this level of the skin where collagen is restored, elastin is affected and new skin cells are produced.

For anyone who is serious about anti-ageing, it is essential to use products that reach the deeper layer where the skin is actually transformed.

Scientific backup Over the counter products often claim to deliver certain results on the pretty packaging and expensive advertising campaigns. It is, however, scientifically proven that medical prod-

For a one stop solution to medical skin care products, visit Skin Renewal’s online store, visit store. skinrenewal.co.za or contact 076 671 2256.

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otics are prescribed than ever before, yet people constantly remain sick.

Instead of treating disease, would it not make much more sense to cultivate wellness? So instead of waiting to get sick, rather think of ways to stay healthy and in the process build up a strong immune system. Dr. Maureen Allem, founder and medical director at the Renewal Institute shares this advise: “Prevent, prevent, prevent.

Don’t wait for disease to set in. If you don’t make time for wellness today, you will have to make time for illness tomorrow.”

It is important to understand that everything

Health Renewal Wellness versus Illness As we’re nearing the end of winter, many of us have been fighting some ailment and in many cases took prescribed medication and antibiotics.

The truth is that even though the medication we take to get back on track may work for a period of time, it’s not a long-term solution. More broad-spectrum antibi-

we do affects our health.

Nothing stands in isolation. So the impact of late nights, stress and a bad diet can’t be under-estimated.

Here are a few lifestyle choices to kick-start your journey to wellness: • Eat a well-balanced diet, consisting mostly of unprocessed, raw food.

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it’s so processed that you can’t tell what’s in it, it’s likely your body can’t either.

• Avoid sugar – it’s been dubbed the most addictive drug in the world for a reason. Our bodies aren’t designed to cope with as much sugar and because it’s so addictive, we just want more and more.

• Get enough deep, restorative sleep – really look into the habits you’ve created and make changes if necessary.

Avoid all screens before bedtime and create a quiet, dark environment conducive to good sleep.

clinics with a holistic approach, such as Health Renewal, to get to the bottom of potential disease: • For those not getting a good night’s rest, get tested for sleep apnea.

• If symptoms like acne show up, understand that the skin is the dashboard of the body, indicating that something is not functioning well from within. Gut health is the start to most diseases and can be tested for and restored through correct treatments.

• When the body is drained and not getting all the vitamins and minerals required, getting a blood test done • Exercise regularly – keep the blood can assist the doctor in prescribing the flowing and the muscles strong, but be correct supplements that you may be careful not to over-train. Really start to short of. listen to the body, as it will tell you when it needs a rest.

• To keep you at optimum health, especially during the winter months, an • Reduce your stress levels – create IV infusion will boost the system. a reasonable schedule for your workday and make time to do things that are All of these treatments are specific to the meaningful to you. In addition, practices individual though, and therefor a onesuch as meditation and yoga have a size fit all approach can’t work. If a friend proven track record in managing stress. gets amazing results with a particular supplement for example, it’s not • Be still – there is no way of necessarily what you need, therefor it’s knowing how you’re really doing if important to be individually assessed by you don’t make time to find out, which a health care professional with a holistic requires time to shut down the constant approach. stimulation around us and be quiet to go within.

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aylor Jade Miller. I’ve always been interested and passionate about the Arts like modelling, acting and singing. If you want to succeed in this industry you not only must be blessed with the physical qualities and features required, you also need to work very hard. I have been an extra in a few TV ads, have been in two short films and have 2 IMDb Credits. I went for an Audition in Johannesburg and got accepted into the New York Film Academy with a tuition based discount which I hope to attend after my studies in New Zealand at Toi Whakaari.

I started modelling when I was younger. My Mom got my brother and I into modelling doing TV commercials. I did part time work for 2 years at a trampoline park which allowed me to interact with allot of children as I really love kids. I enjoy spending time with my friends as their friendship means allot to me. Other things I enjoy are ice skating, drawing and singing. I come from a very sporty family, but I decided to focus on the Arts.

I was born in Midrand and have lived here my whole life. I studied through Cambridge and I’m currently in the process of moving to Wellington New Zealand. I want to focus on my studies there and continue with my acting and modelling career.

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New Zealand is well known for the following movies which were filmed there: Lord of the rings - The trilogy (2001 -2003), The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014), Wolverine (2009), The last Samurai (2003) just to name a few..

I’ve studied acting for a year at SAFTA and had amazing mentors like Nicho Barnard and Liesl Ahlers who is also well known in the Acting Scenery Internationally and locally. I have learnt allot from them . I was top student in 2018.

Being in this Industry you get to meet people from all walks of life. I have made allot of new friends from make-up artists, models, photographers and many more.

I used to lack self-confidence but since I started Acting and Modelling I’ve grown a lot and come out of my shell. It has helped me find myself and I love everything about it. Being in front of the camera makes me feel happy and confident. It is definitely something I want to pursue in my life . It is not an easy industry to get into. You get discouraged but what matters is how you pick yourself up and never give up. Your big break could be around the corner. I am a very humble person and I believe in being kind to people as you do not know what struggles they might have. I will continue to be positive and never give up. Modelling is important to me as it has helped me with my self-confidence which benefits my everyday life.

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by Steve Isaacs This is a process of creating a plan to spend your money and is generally called a budget. Creating this spending plan allows you to determine in advance whether you will have enough money to do the things you need to do or would like to do.

Budgeting is simply balancing your expenses with your income.

A budget is a plan that helps you prioritize your spending, so you then focus your money on the things that are most important to you. It may be getting out of debt, saving up for a home or working on starting your own business.

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7 Steps to a Budget Made Easy Step 1: Set realistic goals.

Step 2: Identify your income and expenses.

Step 3: Separate your needs from your wants.

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Step 7: Plan ahead and revise/adjust your budget during the process.

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Rub the garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, salt, coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper into the chicken thighs. Place in the fridge to marinate for 20 minutes.

Heat a large pan or shallow casserole over high heat and add the onion, celery, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, chilli, cardamom and cinnamon. Drizzle in some extra virgin olive oil and season with salt. Stir to coat in the oil and sweat off for a few minutes until softened.

Add the rendang curry paste and marinated chicken and stir thoroughly to coat.

Add the coconut milk, chicken stock, potatoes and coriander, stir well, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let cook for about 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, make a salsa by mixing together the capsicum, spring onion, cucumber and lime juice with a little olive oil. Set aside.

Cut the loaf of bread in half and hollow out each half, reserving the dough from each.

Fill the hollowed out bread with the curry, sprinkle with the salsa, and serve with the reserved dough.

Bunny Chow Serves 4

Time 1 hour Ingredients 4 chicken thigh fillets, diced 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 large white onion, finely diced 1 stick celery, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 bay leaves 2 kaffir lime leaves 1 long red chilli, finely sliced 2 dried cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil -cup rendang curry paste 1 cup coconut milk 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups potatoes, cubed -cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped -red capsicum, finely diced 2 spring onion, finely sliced 1 cucumber, finely diced Juice of ½ lime 1 unsliced loaf of white bread ROYAL ROUGE MAGAZINE | 2019 | WWW.ROYALROUGE.CO.ZA

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KITCHEN CORNER Bunny chow – well, it has nothing to do with bunnies as the name suggests. As far as history is concerned, Bunny chow originated from Indian workers working in South Africa’s sugar plantations. The workers would use their bread as a bowl and scoop out the inside of the bread to stuff them with various types of food items – curries, chicken, vegetables or mashed potatoes. This was a famous dish amongst the Indian laborers in those days. However, as the years progressed, the dish with its Indian origins, lost its existence in India – the land of diverse cuisines. The irony!

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09 APRICOT

Health and Nutrition Benefits of

Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) are stone fruits also known as Armenian plums.

Round and yellow, they look like a smaller version of a peach but share the tartness of purple plums.

They’re extremely nutritious and have many health benefits, such as improved digestion and eye health.

Here are 9 health and nutrition benefits of apricots.

1. Very nutritious and low in calories Apricots are very nutritious and contain many essential vitamins and minerals.

Just 2 fresh apricots (70 grams) provide (1): • • • • • • • • •

Calories: 34 Carbs: 8 grams Protein: 1 gram Fat: 0.27 grams Fiber: 1.5 grams Vitamin A: 8% of the Daily Value (DV) Vitamin C: 8% of the DV Vitamin E: 4% of the DV Potassium: 4% of the DV

Furthermore, this fruit is a decent source of beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, all of which are potent antioxidants that help fight free radicals in your body (2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source, 4Trusted Source).

It’s best to enjoy apricots whole and unpeeled, as the skin boasts large amounts of fiber and nutrients. Be sure to discard the stone, as it’s inedible.

Summary Apricots are low in calories and fat while also an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

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2. High in antioxidants Apricots are a great source of many antioxidants, including beta carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. What’s more, they’re high in a group of polyphenol antioxidants called flavonoids, which have been shown to protect against illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease (5, 6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source).

The main flavonoids in apricots are chlorogenic acids, catechins, and quercetin (5).

These compounds work to neutralize free radicals, which are harmful compounds that damage your cells and cause oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is linked to obesity and many chronic diseases, such as heart disease (8Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source, 10Trusted Source).

In one study in 2,375 people, researchers developed a scoring system to measure changes in levels of inflammatory markers.

They found that high flavonoid and anthocyanin intakes were associated with a 42% and 73% lower inflammation score, respectively. High flavonoid intake was also tied to a 56% lower oxidative stress score (11Trusted Source).

Summary Apricots contain numerous antioxidants, most notably flavonoids.

They help protect your body from oxidative stress, which is linked to many chronic diseases.

3. May promote eye health Apricots boast multiple compounds that are essential for eye health, including vitamins A and E (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source).

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night blindness, a disorder caused by lack of light pigments in your eyes, while vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that enters your eyes directly to protect them from free radical damage (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source).

Meanwhile, beta carotene — which gives apricots their yellow-orange color — serves as a precursor to vitamin A, meaning that your body can convert it into this vitamin (14Trusted Source).

Other important apricot carotenoids include lutein and zeaxanthin. Found in the lenses and retinas of your eyes, they safeguard against oxidative stress (5, 8Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source).

Summary Apricots are an excellent source of beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins C and E. These nutrients protect your eyes against damage.

4. May boost skin health Eating apricots may benefit your skin.

The main causes of wrinkles and skin damage are environmental factors, such as the sun, pollution, and cigarette smoke (15Trusted Source, 16Trusted Source).

What’s more, research indicates a direct link between ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, sunburns, and your risk of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer (17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source).

Notably, you can fight some of this skin damage through a healthy diet full of antioxidants, which apricots provide.

Vitamins C and E, both found in this fruit, may aid your skin. In particular, vitamin C protects against UV damage and environmental pollutants by neutralizing free radicals (19Trusted Source).

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collagen, which gives your skin strength and elasticity. Eating a diet high in vitamin C can help your skin heal from UV damage and prevent wrinkles (19Trusted Source).

Beta carotene, another apricot nutrient, may protect against sunburns. In a 10week study, supplementing with beta carotene reduced sunburn risk by 20% (20Trusted Source).

While you should still use sunscreen, munching on apricots may offer additional protection.

Summary Apricots are naturally high in antioxidants, which guard against environmental damage from sunlight, pollution, and cigarette smoke. These compounds may benefit your skin by lowering your risk of wrinkles and sunburn.

5. May promote gut health Apricots may promote gut health.

One cup (165 grams) of sliced apricots provides 3.3 grams of fiber, which is 8.6% and 13.2% of the DV for men and women, respectively (1).

Apricots contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble kind dissolves in water and includes pectin, gums, and long chains of sugar called polysaccharides, while the insoluble kind doesn’t dissolve in water and includes cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin (21Trusted Source).

Apricots are particularly high in soluble fiber, which is important for maintaining healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels (21Trusted Source, 22Trusted Source). Furthermore, fiber delays the movement of food through your digestive tract and feeds your beneficial gut bacteria. A healthier gut microbiome is linked to a lower risk of obesity

(23Trusted Source).

While a single apricot (35 grams) holds only 0.7 grams of fiber, it’s easy to eat a few in one sitting (1).

Summary Apricots are a good source of soluble fiber, which feeds your healthy gut bacteria and may boost digestive health.

6. High in potassium Apricots are high in potassium, a mineral that also serves as an electrolyte. In your body, it’s responsible for sending nerve signals and regulating muscle contractions and fluid balance (24, 25Trusted Source).Two apricots (70 grams) provide 181 mg of this mineral, which is 4% of the DV. As potassium works closely with sodium to maintain fluid balance, adequate intake may help prevent bloating and maintain healthy blood pressure (24).

One analysis of 33 studies found that a diet rich in potassium significantly reduced blood pressure and resulted in a 24% lower risk of stroke (26Trusted Source). Summary Potassium aids nerve signaling, muscle contractions, and fluid balance. Eating potassium-rich foods, such as apricots, may help prevent high blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke.

7. Very hydrating Like most fruits, apricots are naturally high in water, which can help regulate blood pressure, body temperature, joint health, and heart rate (27, 28Trusted Source, 29Trusted Source).

One cup (165 grams) of sliced, fresh apricots provides almost 2/3 cup (142 ml) of water (1).

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As most people don’t drink enough water, eating fresh fruit can help you reach your daily needs. If you’re dehydrated, your blood volume drops, forcing your heart to work harder to pump blood.

Furthermore, staying hydrated allows your blood to circulate waste products and nutrients throughout your body (27, 30Trusted Source).What’s more, eating apricots can be an easy way to replenish both water and electrolyte loss after exercise, as this fruit offers good amounts of water and potassium (1, 27, 30Trusted Source). Summary Apricots are naturally high in water, which is important for staying hydrated. Proper hydration is vital for several aspects of health, including blood pressure and heart rate.

8. May protect your liver Some data suggests that apricots may help protect your liver from oxidative stress (31Trusted Source, 32Trusted Source). In two animal studies, rats fed alcohol and apricots had lower levels of liver enzymes and markers of inflammation than rats given alcohol but no apricots (31Trusted Source, 32Trusted Source).This research suggests that apricots may help prevent liver damage because of their naturally high antioxidant content. That said, it’s hard to know whether this fruit provides the same benefit in humans. More research is necessary. Summary In two rat studies, apricots were found to protect the liver from oxidative stress caused by the ingestion 50

of alcohol. Yet, human studies are needed.

9. Easy to add to your diet Both fresh and dried apricots make for a quick, delicious snack or an easy addition to your favorite meal. You can add them to your diet in a variety of ways, including: • stirred into trail mix or granola • eaten fresh as a snack • sliced and added to yogurt or salad • used in jams, preserves, and salsas • stewed in a slow-cooker with meat, such as chicken or beef • added to desserts like pies, cakes, and pastries As they’re sweet and tart, apricots can be used as a replacement for peaches or plums in most recipes.

Summary Both fresh and dried apricots are widely available. You can eat them on their own or add them to your favorite dishes, sides, or desserts.

The bottom line

Apricots are a delicious fruit packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. They have multiple benefits, including improved eye, skin, and gut health.

Fresh or dried, apricots are easy to add to yogurt, salads, and main meals.

If you’re used to eating peaches and plums, apricots can be a great way to change up your routine.

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STEPS YOU

CAN TAKE TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET STARTING TODAY.

Do you think eating healthy means you have to radically change your diet and give up all your favorite foods? Think again. Improving your health could be as easy as switching from white to whole-wheat bread, adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your afternoon yogurt, or ordering your favorite coffee drink with skim milk instead of whole. Making little changes to your diet can add up to BIG health benefits.

Here are 11 steps you can take to improve your diet starting today.

Do them all if you can.

Healthy Eating Tip No. 1: Switch to 100% whole-wheat or whole-grain bread.

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Just switching to whole grains from refined grain products benefits your body about 10 different ways, from lengthening your life span to helping control weight to reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Every sandwich made with 100% whole wheat bread instead of white bread, for example, adds about 4 grams of fiber along with an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. you might like Healthy Eating Tip No. 2: Use mustard on sandwiches instead of mayo.

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Mayonnaise or mayo-based spreads are one of the worst condiment choices because they’re usually high in calories, fat grams, and omega-6 fatty acids.

Every sandwich made with a teaspoon of mustard instead of a tablespoon of mayonnaise, for example, trims 100 calories, 11 grams of fat, 1.5 grams saturated fat, and 7.2 grams omega-6 fatty acids from your daily total.

Healthy Eating Tip No. 3: Make your oatmeal with skim or 1% milk instead of water.

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Whether you prefer instant or regular oatmeal, this simple step will boost the protein and calcium in your breakfast.

Using 2/3 cup of skim milk instead of water adds 6 grams of quality protein, 255 milligrams (mg) potassium, 205 mg calcium, 14% of the Recommended Dietary Intake for vitamin B-12, and 67 international units (IU) of vitamin D.

leaves has 20 milligrams of omega-3s, 9800 IU vitamin A, 5,890 micrograms (mcg) of beta-carotene, 260 mg potassium, 26 mg Vitamin C, 150 mcg folic acid, 2 mg vitamin E, and 68 mg calcium more than the same-size serving of iceberg lettuce.

Healthy Eating Tip No. 6: Drink unsweetened tea instead of sweetened tea or soda.

A serving of bottled or canned sweetened tea, sweetened Healthy Eating Tip No. 4: tea from a restaurant, or Add a little ground flaxseed to soda has about 140 calories yogurt and smoothies. and 32 grams of sugar per 12-ounce serving. Switching Do this every time you reach for to unsweetened tea can a yogurt or order a smoothie. save 7,840 calories and 448 Adding 2 tablespoons of teaspoons of sugar per month flaxseed adds 4 grams of fiber, if you drink about 2 servings of 2.4 grams of healthy plant soda or sweetened tea a day. omega-3s fatty acids, and some healthy phytoestrogens Healthy Eating Tip No. 7: (lignans) to your snack.

Order broiled or grilled fish instead of steak when dining out. If the fish replaces a steak, Healthy Eating Tip No. 5: you’ll also be dramatically Use spinach leaves instead of reducing the amount of iceberg lettuce in salads. saturated fat in the meal.

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The typical 8-ounce T-bone steak served at a restaurant (with 1/8-inch trim) has 635 calories, 17 grams saturated fat, and 140 mg of cholesterol – not including any fat added during cooking or as a garnish. The typical 4-ounce broiled salmon filet served at a restaurant has 206 calories, 9 grams fat, 1.4 grams saturated fat, 80 mg of cholesterol and 2.5 grams of omega-3s. Switching to fish trims 16 grams of saturated fat while adding 2.5 grams of omega-3s.

typically come with many of our favorite restaurant entrees.

But most of the time you can substitute a side of fruit or fresh vegetables for the fries; you just have to ask for it.

Each time you order a side of fruit or vegetables instead of French fries, you shave around 350 calories and 18 grams fat (5 or more of which are saturated).

You’ll also add 3 grams of fiber and an assortment of antioxidants.

Healthy Eating Tip No. 10: Order coffee drinks with skim Healthy Eating Tip No. 8: Have milk – and skip the whip. pasta with tomato-based sauce instead of white sauce.

Many people treat themselves to a daily frothy coffee drink in Butter or cream-based white the fall and winter, and when pasta sauce (like Alfredo) the days turn warmer, they is loaded with saturated fat trade in their lattes in for an and calories. Tomato-based iced or blended coffee drinks. sauce (like marinara) is Ordering your daily coffee generally lower-fat and also treat with skim milk instead adds antioxidants and healthy of whole lets you keep what’s phytochemicals. nutritionally great about milk Healthy Eating Tip No. 9: (good-quality protein, calcium Order your sandwich or entrée and vitamin B-12) while cutting with fruit or fresh veggies calories and fat grams. Skip instead of fries or chips. the “whip” the baristas squirt generously on top, and you’ll French fries or potato chips save even more calories and fat.

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A typical 16-ounce mocha latte contains about 360 calories and 19 grams fat, 10 of which are saturated fat. Order it with skim milk and no whip and it’s down to about 220 calories, 2.5 grams fat and .5 grams saturated fat.

Healthy Eating Tip No. 11: Switch your sugary breakfast cereal to a whole grain, lowersugar type.

week, choosing a cereal like Post Grape-Nuts Flakes (3.4 grams of fiber and 19% calories from sugar) or Quaker Oatmeal Squares (5 grams of fiber and 19% calories from sugar) instead of a sugary cereal like Froot Loops will give you 17 extra grams of fiber while cutting more than 6 teaspoons of sugar each week.

(Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, is the If you routinely eat cereal for “Recipe Doctor” for WebMD breakfast, switching to a higher- and the author of numerous fiber, lower-sugar variety could books on nutrition and health. have a huge effect on your Her opinions and conclusions health. are her own.)

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4 RELATIONSHIP

WAYS YOU CAN

STRENGTHEN YOUR

RELATIONSHIP.

Eli J. Finkel, a professor at Northwestern University and the author of “The All-or-Nothing Marriage,” explains three different ways you can strengthen your relationship. We have arrived at a moment in history where the best marriages are better than the best marriages of earlier eras, while at the same time, the average marriages are getting a little bit worse. Historians divide marriage in America into three different eras. There’s sort of, from the Colonial Era until about 1850, when we industrialized, the second era is from about 1850 to 1965 or so, and then we are currently in this third era. Have you ever heard someone tell you 50% of all marriages end in divorce? That most of the marriages which do survive are unhappy? And that the divorce rate within the church is no better than the divorce rate in the world? Well, I have good news for you. None of those statements are true!

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study in this post at Western Journalism from a couple years back.

Another article by Dr. David Stoop cites an even more shocking statistic: the divorce rate among couples who pray together on a daily basis is less than one per thousand.

That makes prayer an almost fool-proof way to secure your marriage! Unfortunately, he cites another statistic: only 4% of Christian couples actually do pray...

How to Get Started Here’s a few tips to help you get your partner to join with you in this vitally important practice: 1. Be hopeful. Don’t use guilt to motivate your partner to pray with you. Rather, be positive and optimistic. Invite them with a smile. If they are unwilling at first, stay cheerful.

Begin praying privately that God will work in their heart, and invite them again another time.

eight year study on marriage and divorce. According to Feldhahn: The divorce rate of first time marriages is around 20-25%, and has actually been declining for decades.

Most couples are happy. In fact, 80% of those who have been married for 5 years or more report being happy.

The divorce rate among couples who attend church regularly is as much as 50% lower than those who don’t.

You can read more about her

2. Start with a challenge. Join with your church in doing a 30-day marriage challenge or something similar. Making a commitment to do something everyday for the rest of your life can seem overwhelming.

A shorter goal may be more appealing. And if your partner enjoys the experience, they may just want to continue.

3. Keep it short. People are busy these days, and trying to squeeze in an extra hour a day for prayer can be tough.

So instead, ease into it, even if that means keeping it to 5 minutes a day or less. Refuse to hold your spouse hostage to long prayers. As prayer

RELATIONSHIP becomes a more regular part of your lives, the time may gradually increase, but let it happen naturally.

4. Be flexible. While it is best to schedule a regular time for prayer, and skipping days now and then is a sure fire way to break a good habit, stuff happens. Be flexible when your spouse can’t meet with you, or wants to postpone/ reschedule. A failure to be gracious in such situations will turn your prayer time together into a duty or obligation. Don’t let that happen!

What Do We Pray About?

Some people feel uncomfortable praying with their partner, because their partner’s prayers seem more directed at them than God. One way to avoid that is to learn how to focus on praying blessings.

Don’t whisper a word that might make your partner feel judged or condemned. If issues need to be addressed, find a different time to discuss them. Keep your prayer time as loving and supportive as possible.

Don’t pour out your heartaches and anxieties. Your spouse may not know how to deal with that kind of pressure.

Save those for your private time with God. He can handle any burdens.

Don’t come with a long laundry list of personal requests. If there are one or two urgent matters that are important to both of you, don’t ignore them. But don’t make these your focus.

Rather, learn to pray blessings.

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Are You Suffering From Acne?

At some point in our lives many of us experience the horrors of Acne. For some it will be in their teens, which, as we know, can already be a tough time. For others this will come a little later in life, when you think it is safe, adulthood! Whatever age you are, it will affect your self-esteem, your self-confidence and we all know how important it is to feel happy and comfortable in your own skin!

RégimA has helped so many people with every skin condition, be it pigmentation, scarring, anti-ageing, but also many, many people suffering with the dreaded terror of acne.

Here is some advice on products that helped RégimA clients, perhaps it can help you too, ask your RégimA Therapist about these products and become one of those whom RégimA Has Changed Their Lives: The RegimA Double Whammy In-Salon Treatment is designed to treat All skin types, Male, Female, Asian, Black, Caucasian, especially devitalised, stubborn, mature, acne, hyper-pigmented, scarred, sun damaged and deep lined skins, with the Bonus of special plants to help normalise the hormones in the skin! Introducing a Rapid WOW Effect for Adults and Teens!

HOMECARE: - Acne Attack Rescue Serum - Helps alleviate the difficulties associated with a problematic skin. An abundance of plants, most importantly normalises the hormones within the skin, help control oil production, visibly reducing pore size and minimising the appearance of blackheads and spots for a more refined appearance. Helps attack the problems associated with an acne prone skin. Serum dries quickly leaving a smoother matte finish.

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3 LUXURY FA MILY HOTELS Treat your family to a getaway at one of the UK’s finest foodie hotels. Whether travelling with babies, teens or in-laws, there’s something to suit everyone.

Lympstone Manor, Devon Best for… tweens

From the chauffeured arrival to the hot towels waiting at the grand entrance of this GradeII listed Georgian manor, it’s clear that this is a deliciously grown-up getaway. The hotel was recently revamped at the inimitable hand of chef Michael Caines, fresh from his 21-year tenure at Gidleigh Park in Devon.

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exemplary pre-dinner R&R. For bolder bathers, the little picket-fenced terraces of Lympstone Manor’s 12 garden suites come with showpiece outdoor tubs. Beyond, 28 acres of manicured gardens slope to the Exe Estuary (watch this space for a vineyard). Its colours – muted greys, sage greens, silty blues – inform guest-room decor, each of which is named after a wetland bird. In the main house, those birds perch prettily up along the central stairwell on handpainted wallpaper, and in the lobby beyond, swinging

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birdcage chairs are supremely selfie-worthy.

In the estuary-view bar, a made-to-order virgin peach lychini, classic champagne cocktails and truly artful amuse-bouche entertain all ages while menus are poured over.

The eight-course Signature Tasting Menu (£140) can be adapted to include dishes from à la carte, estuary (fish/veggie) and kid’s menus; bespoke treatment encouraging adventurous young diners.

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Accessible standouts that wowed all were velvety roast Brixham scallop, luxuriant Cornish salt cod with chorizo, and an ingenious white chocolate candle – edible, all but the wick.

The classic breakfast – kippers, full English – is executed with restraint, so you’re not too full for a trip along the Exe Estuary Trail on the hotel’s fleet of elegant-if-bone-shaking Pashley bikes.

Just a 15-minute ride to Exmouth offers kitesurfing – or at least the reliably breathtaking sight of locals who are at it – then lunch at Mitch

Tonks’ Rockfish. Or, head north to the village of Lympstone and beyond for a string of great pubs and nature reserves.

How to do it

Book doubles at Lympstone Manor from £305 per night including breakfast; £60 extra for a child’s bed. High tea available from 5-6.30pm for younger guests. Babysitting available on request.

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TRAVELLING Acres of frosted fields surround this red-bricked Georgian mansion house hotel where ponies roam and children are greeted on arrival with a treasure chest of toys. If you’re lucky, the estate’s Labrador, Oliver Beckington, will make an appearance, and if this isn’t a sweet enough welcome, personalised cookies await in your room. Spacious with beautiful garden views, rooms have vast beds, cots at no extra charge, Nespresso coffee machines and biscuits, a basket with baby bubbles, creams, nappies and miniature bath robes.

Venture outside to discover a pink-painted cottage devoted to kids’ games (air hockey, PlayStations); the HQ for the complimentary Children’s Programme, where children aged 3-10 can try everything from treasure hunts to kite-flying, crafts and movies. This leaves parents plenty of time to enjoy the spa’s adult-only pool area, or a quiet drink in the library where you can order soothing cocktails. Try the Garden – Silent Pool gin, crème de violette, lemon and homegrown lavender. With children in tow, the main swimming pool is warm enough for the youngest of babies with plenty of armbands and toys to hand.

Food here is equally well thought out. Babies up to 18-months have their own complimentary menu, which offers a variety of meals from tiny pasta cooked in chicken broth to vegetable and fruit purées. The breakfast buffet has a dedicated children’s section while Book double rooms at The Four Sunday’s ‘From the Market’ lunch Seasons from £300 per night; sees under-fives eat free and older complimentary rollaway beds or children enjoying a generous cribs can be added; suites (sleepbuffet of favourites for £15. Adults ing four-five) £600, both include can indulge in a glass of chambreakfast. Paid activities include pagne, beautifully-cooked local horseriding lessons, treetop admeats carved to order, plus endless venture trail and zip line. sides, starters and desserts for £70 Review by Lily Barclay per person.

How to do it

Cowley Manor, Cotswolds Best for… new parents

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Cape Point Peninsula and Cape Point National Park

No trip to South Africa is complete without a road trip around Cape Point Peninsula, which is part of the Cape Floral Region – so famous for its biodiversity that in 2004 it was inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These is, quite simply, one of the unmissable places to visit in South Africa.

The drive around Cape Point Peninsula is among the most scenic ones in the world. One of the nicest stops along the way include Hout Bay, a lovely suburb of Cape Town which has a beautiful sandy beach and a nice harbor from where it is possible to go on a boat tour to admire marine life (mostly seals). Up the hill outside of Hout Bay there is also a view point with breathtaking views of the bay.

Must Visit Places In South Africa to Add to Your Itinerary South Africa is a phantasmagorical display of alluring landscapes, an amicable atmosphere and a melting pot of diversity. One cannot fathom to scrape the surface of the natural beauty and splendor of this resilient country which offers a plethora of activities and attractions to create an enviable travel itinerary. Become a local jet setter or uncover the undeniable charm of this country with the list of top 25 places to visit in South Africa.

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2. Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve, Eastern Cape

zebras and much more. The evening brings forths a tapestry of red, purple and yellow hues providing a perfectly instagrammable moment.

Take a hike into the scenic beauty of Van Stadens Nature Reserve which offers trails tailored to your level of experience.

The various paths introduce hikers to the diverse and lush flora of South Africa from the old-growth native trees of the thick forest to the colourful blooms of the Step back in history and uncover the stories at the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields proteas. Along the way, there are picnic Route which is home to 82 battlefields, spots among the serenity of nature. old fortifications and museums. During the 19th century, the site was where the historic battles occurred between the British, Boers and Zulus and are the As the warm African sun touches the largest concentration of war-related sites plain of the national park, the sandstone in South Africa. cliffs come alive in glowing shades of gold giving the park its appropriate name. Wildlife is in abundance including the black wildebeest, eland oribi,

4. The KwaZulu Natal Battlefields Routes

3. Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State

5. Kalk Bay Harbour, Western Cape

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Visit the quirky seaside village of Kalk Bay which is an eccentric mix of bohemian boutique stores, vintage book rooms, cobblestoned streets, antique galleries, quaint cafes and historic buildings.

The Kalk Bay Harbour is a bustling landmark which is rich in history and teeming with character and charm offering a myriad of attractions. Be captivated by the sunset views from the pier, catch glimpses of the resident seals or tuck into an authentic fish and chips meal at Kalky’s.

6. Mac Mac Falls, Mpumalanga We know the band, TLC adviced not to chase waterfalls, but waterfall hunting in South Africa opens the door for unforgettable off the beaten track road

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trips uncovering hidden gems, much like Mac Mac Falls. Mac Mac has two falls which plunge into a picturesque gorge offering a picture postcard ready scenery. The falls are also home to a selection of pools where visitors can take a dip in the refreshing water or opt to have a braai at one of the picnic spots.

7. Stellenbosch, Western Cape

In search of the perfect road trip? Take a drive to the quaint town of Stellenbosch which is one of the oldest European settlements in the Western Cape. Stellenbosh is characterised by cobbled streets lined by Cape Dutch-style houses capturing the old-world charm

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of the past while offering a selection of modern amenities and attractions.

8. Thompson’s Bay Beach, KwaZulu Natal

Nestled between Ballito and Chakas Rock you will find the hidden cove of Thompson’s Bay Beach which offers travellers a brief respite from the busyness of the city life.

Relax along the soft sandy beaches while listening to the rhythmic crashed of the waves or take a refreshing dip in the inviting waters of the tidal pool while soaking in the views over the ocean. A visit to Thompson’s Bay Beach is fun for the whole family.

9. West Coast National Park, Western Cape

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Looking for a truly authentic outdoor experience of the Western Cape? Uncover the surreal beauty of West Coast National Park which is an enchanting display of secret beaches, spellbindingly beautiful landscapes and braai spots. The sceneries form the perfect backdrop for endless hours of outdoor and watersport activities. During the months of spring, the terrain is blanketed in a kaleidoscope of wildflowers turning the place into a natural oasis

of splendour.

10. Ushaka Marine World, KwaZulu Natal

Ushaka Marine World is a hub of fun-filled familyfriendly entertainments and introduces travellers to the diverse and colourful marine life of the Indian Ocean. The open Ocean exhibit transports guests into an underwater paradise gazing upon the likes of tuna, Dorado and ray. Tackle the exhilarating water slides of Wet ‘n Wild or go snorkelling through the technicolour reefs.

11. Franschhoek, Western Cape

The Franschhoek Valley is an amazing wine region back dropped by majestic mountains and lush vineyards. Meander through the streets of the town and uncover the rich history of European influence which is prevalent in buildings and houses which pepper the town.

1 2 . P a t e r n o s t e r, Western Cape Ease into the relaxed pace and uninterrupted beauty of the old fishing village of Paternoster. The local restaurant specialises in serving up tantalising seafood cuisine as the sea is the lifeblood of the village. Travellers can sunbathe along the seemingly endless stretch of undisturbed coastline while soaking in the paradisiacal views.

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