Ed’s note Alison Raymond VITALISE EDITOR
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recently attended the South African Publication Forum awards ceremony and I was very proud to accept four merit awards on behalf of Vitalise. This competition is not only an opportunity for corporate publications to shine, but also provides invaluable feedback from the expert judges. There is one comment from the judges that really lingers in my mind: “[Vitalise] ... gives a glimpse of what Vital [Health Foods] is about; caring for the community, up-to-date happenings [and] enlightening readers on the significance of leading a healthy and well-balanced life.” I couldn’t have summed it up better myself. I am thrilled that the judges identified the key messages Vitalise tries to communicate with every issue; especially about the reference to “caring for the community”. Earlier this year we launched the Vital Foundation, an organisation focused on stopping abuse against women and children. It is still early days for the Vital Foundation, but the groundwork is being laid to create an organisation that will make a real difference in the lives of women and children in abusive situations. The ultimate goal of the Vital Foundation is to help facilitate the re-building of healthy families and healthy homes – we believe there is nothing more important than this, which is why it is the theme of this issue. Please turn to page four to read more about the Vital Foundation as well as the 16 Days of Activism campaign; the time to stand up and be an activist against violence and abuse is now. As the year draws to a close, our minds start to drift to our year-end plans, which can include beach holidays, quality time with family and plenty of year-end parties and braais. With the frivolity, fun and food associated with the festive season, we can all be guilty of falling into the trap of overindulgence. It is difficult to remember to stay focused and to keep our health goals in mind when there is so much temptation put before us. Thankfully our nutritional expert, Andrea du Plessis, helps strengthen our will on page ten. She outlines some simple yet useful advice on how to snack healthily through the festive season. Our Vital Feast recipes will also come in handy as they are tasty, tantalising and healthy alternatives to the usual spread you find at Christmas parties. As it is our mission to keep all our readers active and healthy, our Lifestyle spread on page 12 is dedicated to helping you stay on track with all your weight management goals. These great practical tips will help you get it done. If the festive season brings stress of another kind, turn to page 20 for some key coping strategies for when the quality family times start to get a bit tiring. We are very proud to have Amy Kleinhans-Curd and her family feature on our last cover for 2013; they are a strong and healthy family who are great role models. Please read our cover story to find out what Amy is up to as well as her secrets to building a happy and healthy family. I would also like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy festive season. Take care,
Alison
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CORNER To enter any of the competitions in this issue of Vitalise, please send your name, address and membership number to Vitalise Competitions, PO Box 830, Kuils River, 7579 or e-mail vitalisecompetitions@vhf.co.za RULES 1. Only one entry per person per competition is permitted. 2. Only Vital Club members are allowed to enter. 3. Clearly indicate the competition name in all correspondence. 4. All competitions close 3 February 2014.
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