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n this issue we realise that small changes can bring big results especially when the goal is to be healthier and happier.

There are so many inspirational things we can do. Just slightly modifying your diet can make a huge difference to the way you feel. Changing your work-out routine, falling asleep faster, creating harmonious relationships and moving from surviving to thriving are some of the topics covered. Alongside LIVING LIFE WELL we believe you can lead a healthy life without sacrifice or deprivation. If you can’t let go of pizza, try our raw or wheat free version. If you love coffee, have it in moderation and make sure it’s organic. It’s all about perspective and balance. We can all lose the plot sometimes and binge eat, we’re human – we cover how to get back on track afterwards. Jayshree Mannie gets us to look at how frenetic our world has become and gives us tips on how to be peaceful in such a crazy world. We also celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with products that value people and highlight eco principles. Join us in this issue filled with new information and practical tips as we head towards a healthier and happier existence.

Yours in wellness Dr. Sean Gomes Co-founder

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OUR FAVOURITE QUOTES FOR THE MONTH “As a people, we have become obsessed with Health. There is something fundamentally, radically unhealthy about all this.

We do not seem to be seeking more exuberance in living as much as staving off failure, putting off dying. We have lost all confidence in the human body.” Lewis Thomas “I am convinced that unconditional love is the most powerful known stimulant of the immune system. If I told patients to raise their blood levels of immune globulins or killer T cells, no one would know how. But if I can teach them to love themselves and others fully, the same changes happen automatically. The truth is: love heals.” Bernie Siegel

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PIZZA NIGHT - Put together a completely delicious pizza that happens to be raw, gluten free and very healthy. It uses buckwheat sprouts in the crust topped with marinated mushrooms, cashew cheese and spinach walnut pesto.

RAW NUT LOAF - Satisfy your need for texture and body with a totally raw nut loaf best served over greens. It also comes with a creamy lemon dressing.

BINGE REPAIR - If you’ve just eaten all the icecream in the freezer, a bar of chocolate and a piece of cake as well, here’s what to do to get your system back on track.

SOME LIKE IT HOT - Dr Vassen, a trained medical doctor who specialises in integrated medicine, unpacks an Ayurvedic approach to healthy eating in a way that fuels and energises the body.

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EASTER TREAT - Celebrate Easter with a raw vegan chocolate recipe that tastes just like regular chocolate but is much healthier.

GOING VEGGIE - Here’s testament to a successful vegetarian conversion. Cape Town foodie and blogger Candice Bresler tells us how she did it and shares some favourite recipes.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BANTING BLONDES Wake up a bit earlier say the Banting Blondes, and prepare a nourishing breakfast that powers up your day. Their suggestions range from smoothies to eggs, muffins and salmon and cream cheese toasties.

BODY CLEANSE - Dr Yesheen Singh looks at how to adapt the body when living in a state of change and offers a few detox tips.

NUTRITION KNOW-HOW - We speak to nutritional therapist Andrea Jenkins for some top tips on how you can optimise your nutrition and develop positive eating habits.

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HOBBY HEALTH - People who have hobbies, have happier lives. Here are some suggestions and examples of hobbies to make you enthusiastic and get you started.

FALL ASLEEP FASTER - Sleep deprivation is a growing problem worldwide and one that’s often easily fixable. Use these 5 tips to get yourself to sleep faster.

GROWING HERBS - For almost every ailment we can manifest, there is a salad of greenery available to heal it. Here are some healing herbs that are easy to grow and easy to eat.

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING - Be inspired to move way beyond your limitations and live a successful flourishing life with a few simple steps.

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HOME PRACTICE - Set up a home yoga practice. We give you everything you need to kick off a thriving stretch and exercise routine from the space you choose to the props you need and reference to online classes.

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RELATIONSHIP NEEDS - Keep your relationship healthy with key tips and therapeutic ideas. Learn to look out for negative patterns and change them into positives.

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HAIR GROWTH NATURALLY – Keep a full head of hair by encouraging natural hair growth. Addressing the root cause includes looking at issues like hormones, stress and even stomach acid.

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Editor’s Choice - Products we love Meet our supplier - The Victorian Garden

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Out & About In April 2015

Head off to one of your favourite events, April has so much to choose from.

ABSA Klein Karoo National Arts Festival 3 to 11 April 2015 Eight days of art festival showcases nearly fifty drama and musical theatre productions and countless dance, children’s shows and street theatre shows. It also offers classical music and contemporary music concerts. This is a truly South African festival for the performing and visual arts.

Tickets available at Computicket.

Yoga Nidra Course With Sri Rosemary Frith 8 April to 13 May 2015 Yoga Nidra has been described as psychic sleep, it means sleep with awareness.

It’s an ancient and sacred yogic practice, a powerful technique that leads the participant to conscious relaxation. In this state the mind is very receptive to suggestion. It leads to the stage of deep sleep where it’s said we are closest to our essential nature of divinity and oneness.

Each session includes the theory and practical experience of Yoga Nidra. For more info contact vani@anandakutir.org.za

Cool as Folk 10 & 18 April 2015 Cool as Folk parties are all about peace, love and creativity. Greenpop and Jeremy Loops are set to host the coolest party ever to celebrate the planet. Look forward to the highest quality music line-up, the wildest entertaining acts and more. Book in Jozi for the 10th or Cape Town on the 18th April. Tickets available at Quicket.

Laugh Out Loud, Smile Big Comedy Night 14 April 2015 Expect to be well entertained by three hilarious local comedians at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Charity

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Operation Smile have partnered with the Cape Town Comedy Club for an evening of entertainment. Ticket sales will benefit a programme that supports access to safe surgery for children especially in the area of correctable facial deformity.

Tickets available at Webtickets.

The Constantia Food and Wine Festival

form evolved from Kundalini yoga. It has aspects of Chi Kung, Tai Chi and various dance styles that create a spiritual fusion of flowing movement. It has many benefits and improves balance, alignment as well as developing flexibility and grace. For more info contact info@gururamdas.co.za or visit www.gururamdas.co.za.

17 to 19 April 2015

‘Addicted To Life’ Freedom Run

An abundance of culinary delights and over 40 of the finest wines and delicious food from award winning restaurants will be shared at the Constantia Food and Wine Festival. There’s entertainment planned for everyone and an open air kids play area with activities for children of all ages. Tickets available at Webtickets.

27 April 2015 Head off to Temba Stadium in Pretoria for their Freedom Run celebration. You can choose anything from a 5km fun walk to a 21 km marathon. It’s a great opportunity for the whole community to get together and celebrate 21 years of freedom.

Tickets available at Webtickets.

Sangoma Mukuru and the Dinosaurs Musical Theatre

Afrikaburn

17 to 21 March 2015

AfrikaBurn happens annually in the Tankwa Karoo in Northern Cape. It’s a gathering of wildly creative people, some of whom come weeks before to make themed camps, sculptures, effigy’s and statement art. It’s visually magnificent with mutant vehicles, colourful costumes and amazing music. Participants bring their own tents and provisions to join in the festivities. Visit www.afrikaburn.com for more information.

Tickets available at Quicket.

Go on a journey back to prehistoric times with Sangoma Mukuru where life-size dinosaurs capture the imagination in a story of mystery. This is a fascinating show for the whole family filled with story, music and dance. Tickets available at www. joburgtheatre.com

The Common Room Music Market 18 April 2015 Artists like Cito (from Wonderboom), JustAdamm, Sean Radford and many more will be performing in the Jozi suburbs in a spectacular evening of fun. Tickets available at Webtickets

Shakti Dance with Maya 24 April 2015 Join Maya for Shakti dance or ‘The yoga of dance,’ a contemporary dance

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

Make Happiness Your Choice

According to the American Happiness Association, our happiness is 40% up to us; 50% genetically determined and 10% our demographics. According to many other researchers happiness is all in the attitude and is entirely up to us regardless of circumstances or genetic predisposition.

Share a Sip Of Red

This gorgeous ruby red has a bounty of berries and intense fruit melds with white pepper flavours. It smells of dark pepper, plum and mulberry with traces of wood spice.

Although it’s recommended to pair with smoked or cured meats, sirloin, lamb, venison or blue cheese, my favourite is to have it with dark chocolate. Place in the Sun is a new range of wines by Zonnebloem. They’re registered under the Fair Label Organisation (FLO) Standards that form part of Fairtrade. Place In the Sun Shiraz R59,99

Settle Down With Some Tea

I know Pukka tea is quite pricey but they just seem to get it so right. There is nothing more satisfying than a cup of their tea. For me, that’s pure happiness.

This breakfast variety has been hand picked from the wild Nam Lanh tea plantation by the tribes’ people of the Vietnamese rainforest. It’s organic and Fairtrade. Pukka breakfast tea R85

Hydrate Your Day

Practise Gratitude

One of the best ways to add more happiness to life is the practice of gratitude. These prayer beads help you in your practice with a special meditation. Use them to acknowledge things you are grateful for or meditate on the affirmation provided. ‘Thank you for everything I have and everything I am. Thank you for my possibilities and my potential, for my awareness and love, for grace and strength, and my rich abundance. Thank you for my experiences and the ability to assimilate them with dignity.’ Prayer Beads Gratitude R260

Savour Rich Chocolate

Raw Dream handcraft the most delicious chocolate and use natural ingredients like raw cacao, Almonds, Cashew, Goji Berries, Agave, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger and Nutmeg. Raw Cacao has lots of benefits but the one I love is its mood enhancing capacity. Their chocolates are prepared below 45 degrees Celsius, which means all the valuable mineral content is kept intact. I’m crazy about the cashew and coconut cream variety. Raw dream cashew and coconut cream chocolate R28,99

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I find these tablets really useful to add to my water during the day. They dissolve into the water and make a pleasant tasting drink. They’re specially designed to hydrate and have no added sugar but are filled with vitamins and minerals. Hydration is so important to health and energy levels. In fact, dehydration is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue. Nuun also do an energy version with caffeine but if you’re sensitive to caffeine, be aware. Nuun All Day comes in 4 flavours: Grapefruit Orange, Tangerine Lime, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Grape Raspberry. NUUN all day hydration tablets R94,99

Satisfy a Snack Attack

Well done to Life Bake for making grain-free low-carb toast that tastes so satisfying! It’s the perfect snack; it doesn’t crumble and has all the credentials a healthy food is looking for. It’s free from GMO’s, sugar, yeast, preservative and has lots of fibre and Omega-3’s. Another favourite of mine is their Grain-Free Granola. It has lots of seeds like flax, pumpkin, sunflower with psyllium husk, coconut flakes, cinnamon and rock salt and is completely delicious with yoghurt. LIFEBAKE grain free granola R81,99 + grain free toast R49,99

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Gluten Free What is a gluten-free diet?

A gluten-free diet excludes a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, as well as a cross between wheat and rye called triticale.

Simplifying gluten-free Switching to a gluten-free diet is a big change, and like anything new, it takes some getting used to. Wellness has a number of

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There are alternatives Wellness Warehouse has plenty of glutenfree alternatives to regular bread, flours, and popular snacks. Wellness CafĂŠ also has plenty of delicious options for gluten-free eaters. Like our Heavenly French Toast.

Gluten-free treats are just as delicious, only free from the baddies.

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Achieving a flawless complexion, like those famously had by woman in the Victorian era, is possible in today’s age. Through professional formulations and skillfull use of essential oils, our skincare products are able to rebalance skin, allowing it to regenerate and repair with long term results.

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THE VICTORIAN GARDEN The Victorian Garden has a unique history dating back to the Victorian era. This was a time when ladies hand-made their own moisturising creams, lotions and bath oils using herbs and flower extracts grown in their gardens. Many of them added beeswax from the apiaries common in middle and upper class properties. Our company uses traditional vintage recipes. Some of these were first crafted for the Tudor Queen’s of England in the 16th Century and others are traditional Victorian recipes from the 19th Century. From these recipes, we manufacture hand-crafted skin, body and hair care products.

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he Company owes its existence to Lady Frances Glover-Anderson (she is the great grandmother of the company’s founder, Lindsay Salthouse). Lady Frances was an aristocratic Victorian lady and renowned herbalist who created skincare products using beeswax, rosewater and infusions of organic herbs and flowers from essential oils and her extensive herb garden. Two meticulously kept diaries handwritten in flowing script were passed down through her family. They both give fascinating descriptions of daily life in the 1800’s and list favourite recipes for skin creams, body lotions and bath oils popular with Victorian ladies. Our vintage Rose and Pelargonium Hand Cream recipe dates to 1860 and was made especially for the Ladies in Waiting at Queen Victoria’s court.

In Victorian times, making beauty products entailed gathering and preparing fresh herbs and flower extracts. These were then infused and combined with oils, rosewater and beehive by-products like honey, beeswax and propolis. The waxes were melted and stirred over a double boiler.

After many years experimenting with Victorian recipes using old fashioned methods, we now manufacture around 200 unusual and effective skin, body, bath and hair products. All of these strictly comply with international Health and Safety standards and the new S.A. Consumer Protection Act. We are also registered with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of South Africa and are proud to be certified by international anti-cruelty organisation, Leaping Bunny.

We’re very much a 21st century company.

We care deeply about the environment, animal welfare, and the damage being done to our bodies and our planet by all the chemicals in today’s skincare products. Although we are far from being a large corporate style company, we’re passionate about our work. We remain committed to ensuring that we create and maintain exceptional quality products that are healthy, safe and a joy to use.

Most importantly, we make sure they are affordable. We are always on the lookout for new ingredients from nature to improve the quality and effectiveness of our products, using modern knowledge

and science to create the very best natural skincare products for our customers.

This year, 2015 marks the launch of our newly upgraded face creams. Our Dry Skin formulas now contain Bitter Orange extract and Maca Root for ageing skin.

Bitter Orange deeply hydrates the skin, increasing the production of Hyaluronic Acid by the cells for extensive moisturising while Maca Root enhances skin firmness by improving cohesion between the cells. These powerful new additions help maintain a firmer, plumper skin. Our formulations for normal/combination and oily/problem skins have been boosted with the addition of the highly acclaimed ‘Dragon’s Blood’, a botanical extract shown to rejuvenate the skin and prevent signs of aging. It also protects against wind, cold, dry air and pollution. Dragon’s Blood regenerates the epidermis for skin renewal.

Treats from The Victorian Garden

Exfoliating Salt Body Scrub R139,99

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We do not allow animal testing at any stage of our supply chain.

All our products are biodegradable and sustainable produced with love and respect for the earth.

We’re focused on using as near 100% certified organic and natural ingredients as possible.

We use herbal and floral extracts popular during the Victorian era as well as African plant oils and ‘heirloom’ plant extracts used in the Tudor courts.

Skincare ranges are available for Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily/Problem and Sensitive skins.

From field to face we control our entire operation; we select the highest quality ingredients and work to minimise marketing costs so we can offer a world class quality collection at affordable prices.

Cleansing Milk R89,99

Hand Cream R89

Nourishing Eye Cream R75

Green Olive Soap R42

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ake up a completely delicious pizza that also happens to be very healthy. This pizza guideline fits the category of raw, Banting and gluten free. It might seem a bit complicated at first but each component can be used on its own as a sauce, pesto or cheese spread. You can also make the crust in one sitting and do the toppings when you’re ready. You’ll need a dehydrator and extra time for soaking, marinating and sprouting. Sprouting seeds becomes part of daily life when you’re on a raw food diet. Once you set up a sprouting routine you can time your seeds so that you always have a new supply on the go.

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RAW MUSHROOM PIZZA

Serves 6 to 8 people

FIRST THE CRUST 1 CUP SPROUTED BUCKWHEAT ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL ½ CUP WALNUTS, SOAKED FOR 6 HOURS AND DRAINED 3 CARROTS, DICED FINELY 1 TSP ITALIAN SPICES

1. Sprout your buckwheat by soaking one cup overnight in water. Then drain the water and rinse the seeds. Keep them moist and rinse them about 3 times a day. Soon little tails will sprout, when they’re as long as the length of the seed, they’re ready to use. This should take about 2 days.

2. Process the buckwheat and olive oil until you have a mash.

3. Add the walnuts and keeping pulsing until they’re well blended.

4. Add the carrots, and Italian spices, and mix well.

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5. Mould into squares or circles depending on how you want your pizza to look.

Dehydrate at 60 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes. Then turn the dehydrator down to 45 degrees Celsius and dehydrate until the tops are dry. Check them and carry on dehydrating until they’re soft, not too brittle.

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Buckwheat is not a cereal grain, it’s a fruit seed related to rhubarb and sorrel. This makes it a good substitute for people sensitive to wheat, or grains with protein glutens.

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THEN THE MUSHROOMS 1 CUP SLICED MUSHROOMS 1 CUP THINLY SLICED ONIONS ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL ¼ CUP BRAGGS LIQUID AMINO’S 2 TBSP MAPLE SYRUP

1. Toss together mushrooms and onions. Place in glass container.

2. Whisk together, olive oil, Braggs Aminos and maple syrup.

3. Pour this over the mushroom and onion mix. Roll the jar around so they’re well covered. Put the jar in the fridge for at least 4 hours to marinate.

4. Take them out the fridge, drain and dehydrate for about 4 hours.

WINTER IS HERE! And we’re ready to brace the cold with our winter-inspired dishes.

MARINARA SAUCE 1 CLOVE GARLIC 1 CUP SUN-DRIED TOMATOES ¼ OLIVE OIL ¼ CUP OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE ¼ CUP RAISINS, SOAKED ½ CUP SOAKING WATER FROM RAISONS 1 TEASPOON ITALIAN SPICES

Blend all the ingredients together starting with the garlic

SPINACH WALNUT PESTO 2 CLOVES GARLIC 3 CUPS SPINACH 1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL 1/2 CUP WALNUTS, SOAKED, WELL DRAINED ¼ CUP OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE

Blend all the ingredients together into a sauce

CASHEW CHEESE ¾ CUP OF CASHEWS, SOAKED OVERNIGHT AND DRAINED 1 TSP LEMON JUICE PINCH OF HIMALAYAN SALT AND PEPPER

Blend everything together until you get a cottage cheese consistency. You may need to add a little water

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Place crust on plate. Spread a layer of the marinara sauce, then a layer of the spinach walnut pesto, some of the cashew cheese, the mushroom onion mixture and then top with more cheese and onions.

Col’Cacchio pizzeria’s new winter menu launches in April, bringing you all the hearty comfort food you can handle. From gourmet wood-fired pizzas to protein packed salads as well as an innovative banting-friendly range of salads, pizzas and even pastas - we’ve got something for everyone.

We make all our dishes to order and all our sauces and dressings are made from scratch in our kitchens.

Pop into your favourite pizzeria to get a slice of the goodness.

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his Raw Nut Loaf is just another example of how blending, mixing and combining raw food can make up a delicious and satisfying meal. Once you’ve served this over greens you can always add a sauce or drizzle some tahini over it.

Mix all the ingredients together well. The ratio of dry and moist components will give you a firm consistency that’s easy to shape into a loaf. You can serve it straight away or put it in the fridge to solidify slightly. Serve over mixed greens.

TRY THIS: Creamy Lemon Dressing Makes ¾ cup

INGREDIENTS Serves: 5 portions Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 2 CUPS HOMOGENIZED OR WELL BLENDED CARROTS ½ SMALL ONION, FINELY CHOPPED ¼ CUP PARSLEY, FINELY CHOPPED ½ CUP GROUND ALMONDS ½ CUPS GROUND CASHEWS 2 TBSP COCONUT OIL 2 TBSP VEGETABLE SEASONING

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RAW TIP When eating raw food, dressings are a key component. They make it easy to increase the amount of raw ingredients you eat daily. Choose a few different recipes and make a batch of each so you have a variety of dressings on hand for the week.

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4 TBSP LEMON JUICE 1 TBSP CASHEW NUT BUTTER ½ CUP COCONUT OIL

Combine lemon juice and cashew butter in blender. Keep blending while you add the coconut oil bit by bit. Be aware that if you keep it in the fridge the coconut oil will solidify so keep it at room temperature when you want to use it.

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Celebrate Easter with a raw vegan chocolate recipe that tastes just like regular chocolate but is much healthier

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ith so much chocolate around at Easter time temptation is rife.

Before you succumb to sugar laden goodies, make up a batch of healthy chocolate eggs and treat your body with goodness. Make extra, adorn them with decorative ribbons and give them away as Easter treats. Here’s a raw vegan Easter egg recipe so close to the real thing you’ll feel like you’ve had your fix.

Raw Vegan Chocolate Easter Eggs To make an authentic egg shape, find some oval (half egg-shaped) silicone or plastic molds. You can usually find these at a hobby or baking shop. If not, you can also use ice trays with rounded indents but then obviously your treats won’t be in the shape of an egg. This recipe has a chocolate outer layer and truffle like filling.

Prep time: 12 Minutes Makes 16-20 smallish eggs

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FOR THE FILLING

3-4 RIPE AVOCADOS ¼ TSP HIMALAYAN SALT 2 TBSP ALMOND MILK 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT 4 TBSP COCONUT BLOSSOM SUGAR 4-5 DROPS STEVIA ½ CUP RAW CACAO POWDER

FOR THE COATING 1 CUP COCONUT OIL ½ CUP RAW NATURAL COCOA ½ CUP COCONUT BLOSSOM SUGAR

1. Put your empty mold or ice tray in the freezer.

2. Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients for the filling together and set aside in a bowl.

3. Do the same for the coating and put in a different bowl.

4. Take your molds out the freezer and spoon half a tablespoon of the coating mixture around the mold covering the bottom and sides evenly. helping you live life well

5. Put them back in the freezer for 5 minutes.

6. After 5 minutes take the molds out the freezer and fill them with the filling mixture. Once they’ve frozen for about 2 to 3 hours you can use a bit of the coating to fix the two halves together. You’ll then have a full egg shape with a small seam. You can keep them in the fridge after that but try not to store them in too high a temperature or they’ll get a little soft.

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Regular table sugar and high fructose corn syrup have no vital nutrients and amount to ‘empty’ calories. Coconut sugar has several nutrients like Iron, Zinc, Calcium and Potassium, and short chain fatty acids, polyphenols and antioxidants.

It also has a lower glycemic index than regular table sugar.

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f you’ve just eaten all the ice-cream in the freezer, a bar of chocolate and a piece of cake as well, here’s how to get back on track.

1. Get over it, forgive yourself and move on. Often a binge creates a brand of disappointment that fuels a defeatist attitude. Cut it out and start from where you are right now.

2. Do a pantry audit – pack up all the unhealthy food and redistribute it or throw it out.

3. Avoid the temptation to swing in the other direction and starve yourself. This is just likely to set you up for another binge. Eat a small breakfast. If you’re feeling bloated have some berries or otherwise eat some protein – a boiled egg is also good.

4. Set a time period with a goal in mind. If it’s been a week of bingeing, set yourself a 3-week period to get back on track.

Make a plan. This could include adding an extra exercise day and eating a very light dinner much earlier than usual.

5. Resolve to keep a food journal for a week. Most people don’t realise how much they actually eat in between meals or informally. Logging your food intake is a proven way to eat more mindfully.

6. Make a deal with yourself that when you feel hungry, first drink a glass of water and wait five minutes. Sometimes hunger is actually thirst.

7. If you have an impulse to binge, move the impulse to your stomach and into your body and see if it’s your body talking or your mind. Our hunger cues should come from our bodies, not from our minds.

8. Don’t let yourself get too hungry, that could be a trigger to binge. Eat something small every few hours, even if it’s a green drink or a piece of fruit.

9. Brush your teeth after a meal if that helps you stop eating when you should stop.

10. Post a message to yourself on the fridge. Even if it feels a bit silly, just do it. Something like, “I have the ability to control what I eat”.

11. Eat the right food. Apparently eating monosaturated fatty acids can help fight belly fat, these are found in nuts, seeds, olive oil, high cacao chocolate and olives.

Eat them in moderation though.

12. Chew each mouthful 100 times and eat slowly. Your body will absorb more nutrients this way and you’ll get a more accurate message as to when you are full.

13. Aim to eat until you are three quarters full, not completely full.

14. Find rewards that don’t involve food but that feel nourishing – smell a great fragrance, take a bath, have a massage, read a book you love.

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You can get immediate relief after a binge by: changing into looser clothing; having a large cup of green tea or grated ginger root boiled in water; watching a comedy that makes you laugh out loud and talking a brisk walk.

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According to Ayurveda, the human form extends beyond the physical. We’re more than our minds and our bodies.

SOME LIKE IT HOT As we move into autumn, it’s normal to feel like warming, comfort foods instead of healthier choices. But did you know that, besides making you pack on the pounds and feel sluggish, some of your favourite meals may actually disagree with your body’s makeup? Dr Vassen, a medical doctor who specialises in integrated medicine, unpacks the Ayurvedic approach to healthy eating in a way that fuels and energises. It’s all about letting food be your medicine.

pitta people tend to be intense, intelligent and goal-oriented. The ‘kapha person’ is easygoing, methodical and nurturing.

IN TUNE WITH NATURE

From mid-autumn to winter, vata predominates. This means a sensation of cold, dryness and restlessness increase as our internal ‘vata’ reacts to the change in season. In the body and mind, symptoms of being out of sync with the season include joint and muscle twinges, feeling mentally or emotionally restless, an imbalanced immune system, allergies, weak digestion and absorption of food, headaches, sleep disturbances, dry airways and dry skin.

Our bodies change with the seasons. In Ayurveda, each season has its own element and this can be more or less compatible with your body, dependent on your unique dosha (makeup). The more suited you are to your season, the better you’ll feel at the time.

The elements are known in Sanskrit as ‘vata’ (wind), ‘pitta’ (fire) and ‘kapha’ (earth). Each person has a combination of these elements but one or two tend to be dominant. If you’re a ‘vata person’ for example, you’re likely to be thin, light, enthusiastic and flexible. Predominantly

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According to Ayurveda, the human form extends beyond the physical. We’re more than our minds and our bodies. This ancient form of medicine is truly holistic, and believes in balancing the body with its environment – which is, in a sense, an ‘extended body’.

to get enough sleep – every night. If you’re not feeling well, avoiding cold drinks and foods is recommended, as is eating more healthy fats. Cold-pressed organic oils like coconut, olive, and nut oils help keep the body in balance. Eat healthy carbohydrates and, if you can eat grains, include them in your diet. Start every day with a cup of ginger tea and use more herbs and spices that help with digestion.

WINTER BLUES

SWITCH THINGS UP The secret to wellness every season, in the Ayurvedic tradition, lies in routine. In the vata seasons, in particular, it’s important

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Herbs like ginger, cumin, fennel, coriander, black pepper and cayenne pepper can help regulate your appetite and ease digestion.

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Vegetables are low in calories and fats but have ample vitamins and minerals. Eat vegetables and you can expect rich amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, and vitamin K.

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ape Town foodie and blogger Candice Bresler believes in finding the balance between ‘healthy’ and ‘delicious’. After a recent lifestyle change, which included becoming vegetarian and starting a running regime, Candice has restyled her already beautiful blog and started focusing on living, eating, moving, drinking, and loving better. By the looks of things – as you’ll see in the easy and super yummy dishes she shares here – she’s getting it right.

On becoming vegetarian Learn to understand food – understand why you are eating each and every food component. You are your body’s own personal chemist and can feed it whatever it needs at that given moment.

A very personal decision The transition to vegetarianism is a big move, which Candice says happened after a ‘lightbulb moment’. She sees herself as being on a very personal journey towards wellness that suits her own body and her own beliefs. At the same time, she doesn’t believe in being prescriptive. Candice offers us a glimpse into her kitchen with recipes that are as good for banters, paleos and LFHC eaters as they are for vegans and vegetarians. Her chia breakfast pudding as well as her courgette, pea, feta and mint fritters fit all the above eating plans.

Chia Breakfast Pudding This breakfast is so delicious Candice calls it a pudding. It’s also vegan and grain-free.

Serves 2 - 4, depending on portion size

INGREDIENTS 6 LEVEL TBSP CHIA SEEDS 1 X 340ML TIN LIGHT COCONUT MILK (CAN ALSO USE NUT OR ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE ‘MILK DRINK’)

1. Place the chia and milk in a glass jar with a fitted lid, and stir until the chia seeds are evenly mixed into the milk (clumps may form).

2. Seal tightly and place in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning topped with a selection of fruit, nuts and seeds – it’s also delicious with a sprinkling of coconut blossom sugar.

1. Place a frying pan on a medium-high heat and add a tbsp of coconut oil.

2. Slice the courgettes into ribbons with a vegetable peeler, and cook until just softened.

3. To make the batter, put the coconut flour and eggs into a bowl. Start stirring with a wooden spoon, adding the milk slowly until a smooth batter forms.

4. Add the peas, courgettes, feta, mint and spring onion to the batter.

5. Place the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil in the same frying pan.

6. Put a heaped tablespoon of the batter in the frying pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.

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Because chia is a seed, not a grain, it’s naturally free from gluten.

Courgette, pea, feta and mint fritters These more-ish fritters are a great way to get little ones to eat their veggies. They’re a huge hit with grownups. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.

Makes 16 fritters

INGREDIENTS 2 CUPS PEAS (FROZEN, THAWED) 4 COURGETTES 2 TBSP COCONUT OIL 200G FETA, CRUMBLED 1 TBSP FINELY CHOPPED MINT LEAVES 3 SPRING ONIONS, FINELY SLICED 2/3 CUP COCONUT FLOUR 2 FREE RANGE EGGS 1/2 CUP MILK

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Coconut oil is very high in a fatty acid called lauric acid, believed to have many health benefits that extend to both skin and heart health.

Candice Bresler is a lifestyle blogger from Cape Town. She’s obsessed with vanilla, good wine and wandering down the aisles of Wellness Warehouse. Follow her journey at www.agorgeouslife.co.za or @ AGorgeousLifeSA

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our journey to being a healthier and happier you starts from the moment you wake up – wake up a bit earlier say the Banting Blondes, and prepare a nourishing breakfast that powers up your day. Here’s how.

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Remember this: Breakfast should be the biggest meal of your day.

When you change over to Banting you’ll find you only need two meals a day. Eating this way increases the body’s response to insulin, which regulates blood sugar and helps control hunger, food cravings and slows down fat production.

If you need an afternoon snack, have a high fat one (like a bulletproof coffee for energy) or, even better, a high nutrient green veggie juice. If your body is experiencing cravings, it is usually because it wants nutrients, a green

juice helps curb cravings. So swap your chocolate bar for some kale.

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Eat breakfast as soon as you wake up. Don’t wait too long. This gives you boundless energy and sets you up for your day.

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Fat is key. It keeps you sustained and feeling full for longer.

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Micronutrients are also highly important.

Your body stays fuller for longer on a micronutrient-rich breakfast from green leafy vegetables. So yes, eat the fat, but have steamed spinach, broccoli or avocado on the side.

PRESSED FOR TIME? Here are some super quick and easy ideas, you can find recipes for all these items on www.facebook.com/thebantingblondes.

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Yoghurt Granola Full fat Greek yoghurt (never low fat it’s high in carbohydrates and sugars) with some blueberries (never dried berries) and super delicious Banting granola.

Make a batch to last and store it in a jar or tupperware. Include raw nuts, seeds and coconut shavings – they’re tasty and full of nutrients. Keep cashews and chestnuts to a minimum.

Salmon & Cream Cheese Make some Banting Blondes bread and top with full-fat cream cheese, smoked salmon (read the label to make sure there is no added sugar) and avocado (high in nutrients and fibre). Or select any other Banting friendly topping, that’s unprocessed and unrefined. Make sure it’s filling and has the awesome micronutrients and fat we love so much.

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Smoothie Whip up a smoothie with full-fat yoghurt, a small banana (this counts for your carbohydrate allowance for the day), raw organic cocoa powder, seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chia) and nut butter (not peanut butter). Add xylitol for sweetness.

Green Eggs This is our favourite. Boil two eggs. While they’re boiling, steam some spinach.

Serve with half an avocado and a sprinkle of omega seeds. Add cottage cheese and Banting bread if you like. It only takes 6 mins to make.

Protein Muffins The Banting Blondes protein packed breakfast muffins are irressistable. Make a large batch on Sunday and eat them for three mornings in a row. They’re great straight from the oven, but also delicious cold from fridge. Here’s the recipe.

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Micronutrients are different from macronutrients like fat, protein and carbohydrates. Micronutrients have minerals and vitamins not found in macronutrients. They help your body function properly – from bone growth to beautiful skin. A lack can cause serious health issues.

The Banting Blondes Protein Breakfast Muffins Makes 2 portions

INGREDIENTS GRASS-FED BUTTER YOUR FAVOURITE BITS (WE LOVE ONION, BACON, ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPERS) 4 FREE-RANGE, ORGANIC EGGS 1 CUP FULL-FAT GREEK YOGHURT 100G FETA CHEESE (ABOUT 1 ½ WHEELS) PINK HIMALAYAN SALT PEPPER TO TASTE

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. Grease a muffin pan with butter.

3. Rinse and chop the zucchini and red peppers along with the onion and bacon.

4. In a frying pan, sauté your favourite bits until cooked and slightly browned. Set aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs on high speed. Blend in yoghurt.

6. Fill the bottom of your muffin pan about 2cm with the sautéed ingredients and crumbled feta. Pour the egg mixture over until the muffin pan is almost full.

7. Bake for 15 mins or until golden brown.

8. Season with salt and pepper.

TOP TIPS • • • • •

Don’t skip breakfast Eat something filling and sustaining Include healthy fats in your morning meal Eat some form of vegetable with your breakfast Preparation is key

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Just by being alive today we have collected a greater toxic burden than our forefathers.

LIVING IN A STATE OF CHANGE

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appiness is not a static state. We are constantly challenged by life but through adapting and growing we can learn to make different choices that return us to a space of happiness.

Good health follows a similar dance.

the quality of our food has morphed into unknown territory as the soil and plants get interfered with through chemical and hormonal manipulation. Just by being alive today we have collected a greater toxic burden than our forefathers.

Typically, we are motivated to make healthier lifestyle choices when faced with a health crisis. It takes the diagnosis of a disease or a measurable imbalance to get us to pay attention to a symptom collection that’s probably been present for some time. We change our diet, increase our levels of activity and follow whatever advice our chosen health care practitioner has given us. When faced with a measurable or quantifiable health challenge, we take steps to return our balance.

A body exposed to toxic triggers for a long period has to find some way to recreate balance. For every action there has to be an equal reaction. Dietary and environmental triggers lead to inflammation and a range of diseases from autoimmune disorders to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancer.

Step 1: Remove or reduce your collection of dietary and environmental triggers. The less you collect the less you have to get rid of. Clean up your diet, be conscious of your air, water and food quality and stop stress and anxiety-inducing, pro inflammatory thoughts and emotions.

Step 2: Deal with what you have already picked up - enter a process to gently get rid of or detox your body, mind and spirit of the toxic triggers already present. There are as many ways to cleanse as there are practitioners. Find one that works for you and engage it in a gentle manner - slow and steady wins the detox race.

By virtue of living in an industrialised society we are exposed to many more dietary and environmental triggers that cause imbalance than our great-grandparents.

The quality of our air deteriorates with every new car added to the roads, the quality of our water drops as more people tap into the water system, and

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So even though we may not feel ill or off balance, it’s still advisable to regularly clear out the toxic burden we collect simply by living life. This will remove the need for our bodies to react with inflammation and disease.

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Preventative actions that help us notice low-grade imbalances, and take proactive steps before disease sets in, are a lot more beneficial to our bodies and our wallet.

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Step 3: Help your body thrive. It needs to both recover from whatever cleansing process you choose, as well as manage the ongoing toxin trigger collection. This latter role is very taxing on your immune system, gut and liver, and the organs doing all the work need love, so give it to them by helping them detox.

Fore more information about Dr Yesheen Singh log onto www.healthnation.co.za

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Expand your world with books that inspire creativity, hook you up with a hobby, teach you to be abundant and get you cooking low-carb meals.

To the Islands - A Creative Writing Workbook by Anne Schuster with Erica Coetzee

This inspirational workbook encourages writing as a daily habit and writing with abandon to allow you to explore the palettes and scenery of your creative universe. An interesting approach sets out five imaginary islands set in a sea of creativity for the reader to visit. Each one has an itinerary that leads you on writing adventures. On the Island of Wu-Wei, writing is effortless. On the Island of Wuzhi you follow your creative intuition and in Ziran you write spontaneously. Visit the Island of Xin to write from the body and explore creative tension on the Island of Yin-Yang.

Twenty-five excursions in poetry and prose help you discover your own islands and learn to cultivate a writing habit. Writing tips and quotes from teachers and authors keep you focused and inspired.

How much is enough? Maximising Wealth and Well-being by Andrew Bradley, Arun Abey & Andrew Ford (Zebra Press) Through a series of case studies and individual examples, the authors examine the optimal relationship between time, money and happiness to achieve both financial security and wellbeing. They

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also tell you how to plan and invest to achieve personal goals and aspirations and become happier and avoid wealthdestroying behavior to improve on investment returns. They look at helping kids assume financial responsibility and security. Stories of key figures like Warren Buffett, Desmond Tutu, Raymond Ackerman, Bill Gates and Patrice Motsepe add context and perspective. This is a must-read for anyone looking for financial wealth combined with personal well-being.

500 Crochet Blocks - the only compendium of crochet blocks you’ll ever need by Hannah Elgie & Kath Webber (Struik Lifestyle)

Low Carb is Lekker by Ine Reynierse (Struik Lifestyle) This truly South African low carb recipe book features a share of traditional recipes and new innovations. From Pumpkin gnocchi with bacon and sage cream to fig-stuffed cheese balls with pecan-caramel sauce to breads, sauces and desserts, you will find ample mouthwatering options. Moroccan chicken and almond pastilla is a low carb version of a dish usually made with phyllo pastry. It has a cinnamon and nutty flavour and one you are guaranteed to savour.

Then you’ve got things like Krummelpap, Creamy Porridge, Pap en Wors, Biltong, Mushroom and Cauli Casserole as well as Muffins, Meatloaf and a variety of different salads. Each recipe clearly marks the yield and the amount of carbs per serving. everything you need to live life well

Crocheting is a hobby proven to have a calming and relaxing effect on the mind.

Besides that, it’s very satisfying and practical as well. This little compendium features designs from traditional to contemporary.

Easy step-by-step instructions and illustrations cover basic stitches like slip knots, chains, single and double stitches and more. You can use this book to make home projects, wearables with flair and fanciful and fun decorations.

An abundance of photographs offer realistic ideas of the kind of effect you get from different stitches.

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Keep your blood clean with vegetables, fruit and chlorophyll. Your green vegetables are your alkalising core and act as nature’s relaxant. They will enhance vitality and life.

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utrition and eating patterns can dramatically change the way you feel and certainly the way you look.

When you begin to truly nourish your body as opposed to simply feeding it, you will begin to nourish your life. We speak to nutritional therapist Andrea Jenkins for some top tips on how you can optimise your nutrition and develop positive eating habits. With knowledge you can make food choices that create a level of health and happiness you may not have anticipated. From happy food to knowing your body and making allowances for lifestyle she gives us a holistic view of optimising nutrition.

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1. Learn to understand food – understand why you are eating each and every food component. You are your body’s own personal chemist and can feed it whatever it needs at that given moment.

2. There are certainly chemical or processed food products that should without doubt be avoided but try not label yourself and impose rules on the body – life happens and evolves – with activity and stress, requirements change and diet and lifestyle must be able to respond to the body’s changing demands.

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3. Don’t be a creature of habit – change it up and keep it fluid. Each food gives you a different array of minerals, enzymes and vitamins. Variety increases the likelihood that your body will receive a range of life sustaining nutrients and all the locks will be attended to.

4. Nourish the body. You only have one – make sure you feed it everything it needs to ensure it takes you to a ripe old age. Mind sets have changed – its all about making the body as strong as it can be – working every muscle and giving the cartilage, skin, organs everything needed to function optimally.

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Remember no quick fixes, your body is an investment – we are in it for the journey.

5. Ensure you have enough protein and amino acids – these will build up lean muscle mass and keep organs from breaking down in times of stress and illness. Look for lean wild organic meats, eggs, cottage cheese and fish to provide essential building blocks.

6. Feed the brain – it’s your means to success and stability – it needs to be worked and protected - don’t starve it or abuse its value - avoid denatured sugars, poor quality fats and be sure to feed it essential cold pressed oils e.g. walnuts, avocado, fish oils and good quality protein for neurotransmitters to work properly.

7. Eat food you recognise – read labels not for the kilojoule content but base your decision on the quality of ingredients it contains.

8. Avoid preservatives and chemicals – e.g diet coke, sweeteners, nitrates, sulphurs – the body cannot recognise them. They also tend to have an affinity for fat so will nestle in fat stores, which makes it just that much harder to detoxify.

9. Keep your blood clean with vegetables, fruit and chlorophyll. Your green vegetables are your alkalising core and act as nature’s relaxant. They will enhance vitality and life.

10. Master your blood sugar by preventing high and low swings. That means eating slow release carbohydrates and avoiding sugars that spike your blood sugar level.

11. Keep tabs of your cravings – cravings identify nutritionally deficient or struggling areas that need attention.

12. Get cues from your body for signs of deficiencies – look at things like your acid/alkaline balance, how your weight is distributed in your body, your sleep cycle, stress responses, skin inflammations – all these factors identify areas that can and should be addressed. By examining and taking corrective measures you are sure to protect your body from more serious manifestations in the future.

13. The body cleanses itself in a few ways – through the bladder, through the bowels and through the skin. Make sure all these pathways are clear and working as they should. The liver has a big job – it cannot manage to indefinitely compensate where there is a malfunction in other areas the body uses to detox.

14. Understand your digestive system – work out what makes you feel alive and light and what makes you feel stagnant and heavy. Your digestive system is your second brain from which your happiness is produced. It is also where your immunity is created.

15. Water – need I say more – why is it so hard to drink water? Remember, the body’s cry for food can be disguised as dehydration.

16. Keep active and moving – breathe in fresh oxygen for your soul and brain – be observant - dance, love, be graceful and you will attract happiness and health in all areas of your life.

17. Eat happy foods: watermelon, bananas, chilli, pumpkin seeds, chocolate, blue green algae, fish, avocado, turkey.

Andrea Jenkins dip (ION) practices in Cape Town and is available to devise specific individual advice on eating plans, attitudes and modifications that suit your particular lifestyle and preferences. She also does online consultations. Contact Andrea on andrea@ andreajenkins.co.za

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Soon after eating, our bodies start to break down glycogen (molecules that store energy) to produce glucose (an important carbohydrate that fuels cells).

When we’re eating normally, we use glucose as our primary fuel source; all is well, we’re happy, and in storage mode. Glucose is put into our liver and muscles, and the fatty acids are stored in the body for future use.

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RED & WHITE QUINOA This mixture of white and red quinoa has a slightly crunchy texture and mild, earthy flavour when cooked. It provides an appealing colour and delicious taste when used hot or cold.

BUTTERNUT & QUINOA SALAD 1 cup HCW Red & White Quinoa (uncooked) 1 ½ cups roasted butternut (cubes) 1 cup HCW Cranberries 1 cup pecan nuts, chopped 125 g HCW Ultimate Seed Mix (toasted) Salt & pepper to taste Fresh coriander (garnish) 1. Bring 1 cup quinoa to the boil with 2 cups water.

Cover and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes.

2. Allow to cool completely, and then combine with the rest of the ingredients.

3. Season to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander.

4. Can also be served warm.

(Serves 4 - 6)

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ccording to researchers hobbies are an incredibly effective way of staving off stress. Besides that, they increase self-esteem, creativity, and can boost passion, pleasure and a sense of accomplishment. They’re even reported to decrease depression.

Most people can spend hours doing the hobby they love without feeling the need for a break. “It’s completely relaxing because it is creativity with no strings attached,” said a decoupage artist. If you don’t already have a hobby, see if there’s one you might like to explore.

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Learning the lyrics to some of your favourite songs and singing at the top of your voice is a fabulous way to generate happy vibes.

It’s an outward expression that releases a lot of emotion and energy. A couple of songs sung out loud will change your mood substantially. Make a special singing playlist or start a karaoke evening.

Finding creative ways to frame scenes is a pursuit that’s enjoyable and satisfying. It’s a way of engaging with the outside world.

You may want to collect photographs in a certain theme like people with hats, red doors or curled up cats, whatever it is it will take you on interesting journeys and provide perspective to your world.

GARDENING Gardening is particularly good at providing stress relief. Grow flowers or a veggie garden or try your hand at Bonsai.

Communing with nature is rewarding and healing. A recent study in the Netherlands found lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in those who spent time gardening.

LOSE TRACK OF TIME Don’t be afraid to lose track of time. Losing track of time doesn’t mean you’ve ‘wasted’ time. It’s common for happy effective people to immerse themselves and get involved in activities that challenge and stimulate them in a meaningful way. That ‘get lost’ feeling is often called flow. Studies have shown that ‘highflow’ people who spend more time on active leisure have higher engagement; higher self-esteem; and greater long-term happiness.

PLAYING MUSIC Picking up a drum, strumming a guitar or playing the piano can be calming and energizing. Join a drum circle, take professional lessons or teach yourself the instrument you feel most connected to.

Creating music is a soothing place you can escape to.

WRITING PAINTING Writing is an excellent way to de-stress.

You can scribble anything you like, pen down fabulous memories from the past, dump feelings that make you miserable or write yourself into a fantasy story. Writing as a hobby gives the mind a sense of calm and eases tension. Collect some nice notebooks and start a daily journal.

Even if you’re painting abstract blocks of colour, painting is beneficial. It’s one hobby that tends to fully engage you and puts your mind into soft gear. If you love painting you may want to get hold of an easel and different sized canvases. Pencil sketching, doodling, watercolours, acrylics or oils are all options.

DANCING Whether you take a class or simply dance freely in your living room, this is an energizing way of lifting your spirits. You can try out a few youtube classes, get hold of a dancing DVD or let your body free flow. It’s also a great fitness option. According to health experts, dancing occupies your body in a way that lets your mind flow and generates creative emotional expression.

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There are so many hobbies you can choose, from raising silkworms to bookbinding, candle-making, model airplanes, stamp collecting, cubing, storm chasing, birdwatching, it’s all up to you to find something that fascinate or placates you.

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Gardening can help soothe your senses, playing a musical instrument releases stress from the body, photography can destress both mind and body, and dancing makes you happy.

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Switch off all worries and concerns at night knowing that tomorrow is another day to deal with life challenges

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leep is such a fundamental part of feeling okay and being able to operate at optimum capacity, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re getting enough. Here are 5 tips to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

3) USE LAVENDER OIL Lavender has calming and relaxing properties. Add it to your bath, drop some on your pillow and bedding, dab a few drops on your temples or use a burner to diffuse it through your bedroom. It’s a safe oil that most people can use without caution.

1) DEVELOP A ROUTINE Your body gets used to signals and triggers that sets off certain behavior patterns.

Although we have strict bedtime routines for kids, we seldom stick to a programme ourselves. But by creating regular rituals before bedtime you send signals to your body to start winding down and get ready for sleep. Find a routine that works for you like switching to low lighting an hour beforehand; taking a warm bath; reading in bed, or doing a meditation. An important factor is to sleep at a similar time every night and wake up at the same time. When you have erratic sleeping patterns it’s more difficult to train your brain to fall asleep faster.

Most people don’t think too much about their choice of pillow unless they sleep badly or suffer from pain (usually neck or back pain), but the right pillow can make a big impact on your quality of sleep, your health and your well-­‐being. The right pillow should provide both comfort and support for your neck and spine -­‐ alleviating or preventing many common forms of back and neck pain.

Spine Align has over many years worked together with numerous healthcare practitioners to develop and provide a range of quality yet affordable memory foam pillows.

Our range of pillows includes:

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2) TAKE MAGNESIUM Magnesium is immensely helpful for people with sleep issues. Besides helping you feel relaxed, Magnesium plays a role in biochemical reactions like muscle function, electrolyte balance and cellular energy. You get magnesium from dark leafy greens, sea vegetables and nuts but most people don’t get enough magnesium from their diet, and prefer to take a supplement. An Epsom salt bath can also be helpful as it contains magnesium sulfate. It’s best to take magnesium about thirty minutes before bedtime.

A scientific study showed little difference in cognitive function between participants with total sleep deprivation and moderate sleep deprivation. Groups that were chronically sleep restricted having about 4 to 5 hours a night performed just as poorly as subjects who stayed awake for 48 hours straight..

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4) DIM THE LIGHTS When the sun goes down and light is restricted our bodies produce melatonin. This hormone is responsible for helping bring on sleep. When we have lots of artificial light around us, we don’t get the extra help that melatonin brings. The best sleep happens in complete darkness. Take care not to use backlit electronic devices with wavelengths that mimic sunlight; this disrupts our melatonin production.

If you must look at your screen at night wear orange lens glasses to block the blue light coming from your screen. Switch off electronic devices with light sources, like digital alarm clocks and block out light from outside. Rather use candles or a salt lamp as a soft light source in the hour leading up to bedtime.

5) WIND DOWN Stress produces cortisol that makes it hard to relax enough to sleep. Switch off all worries and concerns at night knowing that tomorrow is another day to deal with life challenges.

Vigorous work-outs late in the evening, action packed movies with adrenalin producing content, caffeine and alcohol are all stimulants that can make it difficult to fall asleep. What’s more helpful is gentle yoga stretching, deep breathing or meditation.

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For almost every ailment we can manifest, there is a salad of greenery available to heal it.

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resh herbs aren’t always readily available yet they add so much value both in terms of taste and health.

Growing your own is the perfect solution that saves on shopping trips and is also extremely rewarding. Start off growing herbs with healing qualities you need, and get yourself into the habit of adding herbs to whatever you’re preparing in the kitchen.

ALWAYS TIRED,

mix in some coriander

The carboxylic acid in coriander leaves has the ability to bind to heavy metals in the blood, like mercury, and carry them out the body.

This expels toxin build up that contributes to chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression. Eat coriander with foods like avocados, quinoa, corn, seafood and black beans.

GROWING TIP Coriander is a fragrant annual herb and will grow to up to half a metre in height.

It doesn’t really like to be transplanted so sow the seeds where you want it to stay.

Weed the soil before you plant.

FEELING DOWN, add basil Our happy feel-good chemicals, dopamine and serotonin are boosted by components found in basil called eugenol and rosmarinic acid. Eat basil daily for up to 5 days and you will already feel the difference. Basil is good with cold meat slices, tomatoes, olives, melon and strawberries. Put a basil leaf on any savoury sandwich.

GROWING TIP Basil is fairly easy to grow it just needs good light, warm temperatures and effective drainage. Sow in moist soil.

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BLOATED, eat parsley Parsley is filled with chlorophyll and green goodness. It also has apiol and myristicin, that act as a diuretic and relieves water retention.

Rather than use it as garnish, chop it up and eat it with grains, chickpeas, salads, onions, parmesan cheese and potatoes.

GROWING TIP Parsley is a biennial herb with a germination period of 3 to 4 weeks. It likes to be warm so grow it where it’s not going to get cold, or plant it in pots inside.

Weed regularly and trim often if you want a lush looking bush.

GET DIGESTIVE RELIEF,

with peppermint

There’s a reason why peppermints are used as after dinner mints. Peppermint has the ability to soothe digestion and help upset stomachs. Simply add a few crushed mint leaves into spring water, hot or cold. You can also put the fresh mint leaves in soups, fruit salad or gazpacho. Peppermint in oil form is used for irritable bowel syndrome, colonic spasms and gas relief.

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NEED A GOOD SLEEP,

sip on some lemon balm tea Lemon balm belongs to the mint family and it’s been used for centuries to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, indigestion and wounds.

Make the leaves into a tea by boiling them in hot water. Drink a big cup an hour before bed. Boil the leaves for 20 minutes for a concentrated mixture that acts as a skin balm solution. For severe insomnia add other herbs like chamomile and hops.

Peppermint grows very easily and should be planted away from other plants as it tends to take over. It loves a deep, rich and moist ground.

GROWING TIP Lemon balm grows in clumps and can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. Be careful as it spreads easily and can take over your garden.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY, with oregano

Oregano is an anti-inflammatory and helps with weight loss, digestion and sinus. You can sprinkle it on bean dishes or chop it into veggies and cook with chicken and meat.

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Although detoxification regimes have been very popular over the last decade, many believe they’re short-term solutions that simply equate to deprivation.

‘Clean eating’ has become a more popular trend. This means eliminating processed or packaged food as well as artificial ingredients. Eating more naturally, and even better, growing your own is the way to go.

GROWING TIP Oregano only needs a moderately fertile soil to thrive, but appreciates good drainage.

Starke Ayres Garden Centre supply plants, gardening products and landscaping services. They have a range of flowers and seed, and expert advice to help you with growing.

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WIN WIN WIN

Both the Rosebank or West Coast branch of Starke Ayres Garden Centre will be issuing a prize of a R250 gift voucher. All you have to do is attach your purchase slip with your name, phone number and email address into the in-store competition box. Note that this applies to all purchases over R200 and is valid for the month of April 2015.

Starke Ayres Garden Centre will contact the winner telephonically.

Starke Ayres Rosebank, 21 Liesbeek Parkway, Rosebank, Cape Town Tel: 021 685 4120 Starke Ayres West Coast Garden Centre, West Coast Village Shopping Centre, Sunningdale, Cape Town Tel: 021 554 8450

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From Surviving to Thriving

by Jayshree Mannie

As a human race, we are losing the balance of deep rest and rejuvenation. We live on speed dial.

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e live in a world that’s changing at break-neck speed. Research conducted by leading scientists has estimated that the ‘resting’ vibrational frequency of the earth, called the Schumann Resonance, is now close to 12Hz, from 7.8Hz. The impact of this shift in our life, cannot go unnoticed.

Look around you – there is so much happening in all sorts of ways for so many people. Global conflict, personal tragedies, escalating climate concerns, disruption of work-life balance, economic pressure and health concerns. The resonance shift is telling us something very important. This acceleration is pointing to the perturbing fact, that as a human race, we are losing the balance of deep rest and rejuvenation. We live on speed dial. And every day is about survival and making it to the next.

This is certainly not the way to live. Yet for most people, trudging along through the day, doing the same old same old, has become a way of life. The spark and ‘joie de vivre’ of life has lost its lustre. When people are asked ‘’Why are you in a job?’’

A resounding 83% of respondents say, “To pay the bills.’’ This is an indictment on our personal freedom.

Enough said. How do we shift our goal posts in this dynamic world without compromising our well-being? How do we begin to move from survive to thrive?

Follow these simple steps to reconnect with your primal impulse of thriving:

Spend time in nature – take

Choose to be with happy people – specialised cells in our brain called mirror neurons, actually ‘mirror’ the emotional states of others. Remember that ‘buzzy’ feeling of having a cuppa and a natter with your besties, that’s the mirror neurons doing their awesome job of elevating your happiness quotient.

Be Still – for at least 5 minutes during the day and 15 minutes before bed time, just relax and be present. Breathe deeply and consciously. Imagine your breath as prana, chi (energy) fuelling you effortlessly and with love. Close your eyes, shut off from all external stimuli and connect with the breath of life.

Do a digital detox – we are the most wired generation ever. Research about the health hazards of electromagnetic frequencies cannot be ignored. Choose one day a week to disconnect from all devices for at least three hours. Stay away from phones, laptops, tablets, play stations, television and gaming consoles.

Studies indicate that your body begins to ease into a space of cellular coherence and this has a profound impact on the immune system.

Get more sleep – get at least 30 minutes more sleep at night. We lead electronic lifestyles and zoning out in front of the television or plugging away at the keyboard til late at night, robs us of rejuvenating sleep. A sleep-deprived body is not a happy and healthy body.

Seven to 8 hours of deep refreshing sleep is bound to help your body and mind flourish.

yourself off to the ocean, the park, the mountains – a place where you can hear birdsong, babbling water, rustling leaves, and drink in these pure sounds. Research shows that spending at least 15 minutes in nature has the potential to calm down the parasympathetic nervous system. You literally take the foot off the accelerator.

Reconnect with your heart – exercise this love muscle. Go inwards and touch base with your heart. Let it become your Touchstone. Radiate your divinity from within, uncover the masterpiece that you are. Let your heart entrain your brain and feel how your cells respond in exuberance.

Move your body – walk, stretch, dance, jog, jump – movement recalibrates your body’s energy levels. The release of neurochemicals during exercise has been documented to show that it uplifts your moods and wires you positively. You go from speed dial to a big smile on your dial.

Keep a gratitude diary – every

things. There’s a way in which gratitude magnetises more into manifestation. It is a powerful co-creative force.

Share an act of kindness – no matter how small, no act of kindness goes unnoticed by the universe. So grow your ‘Kindness Bank Balance’. Invest in acts of kindness and compassion. Reach out to a stranger, join a charity, offer ‘seva’ (selfless service), adopt a pet, be kind to yourself – become part of the collective through unifying acts of kindness.

These simple steps will help you flourish and thrive. Do them gently and with soft intent, have fun and be playfull. You’ll begin to notice subtle changes in your energy, health and relationships. You will be carried in the arms of life, living the fullest expression of who you are – a radiant, magnificent thriving being.

Jayshree Mannie holds workshops on ‘From Surviving to Thriving’ and also gives individual consultations. If you would like any further information log onto her website www. kreativityatwork.co.za or email Jayshree on kreativewellbeing@gmail.com

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If you want to make someone feel amazing practice transformational listening with them, that’s when you slow down, focus and listen deeply to someone without being distracted, thinking about other things, or having an agenda. It’s a rare phenomenon in a world where everyone is distracted and will make your subject feel understood and honoured.

night jot down all the gifts that came your way – a smile from a stranger, a caress from your child, a bird nesting in your garden, the car guard greeting you, the wind through your hair – be thankful even for the seemingly insignificant

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In the evening when the sun goes down, the mountains turn velvety soft and a sense of peace and tranquility permeates the valley.

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range Grove Farm is about two hours from Cape Town, in the heart of the Robertson’s valley of wine and roses. It’s a working wine and olive farm with neatly arranged rows of grapes and verdant trees pulsing with olives.

Surrounding the farm, the Langeberg Mountains circle the valley in storybook splendor showing off magnificent stone formations and rocky outcrops.

Orange Grove has a gentle pervasive energy destined to restore jaded city souls. Imagine over 830 hectares with a further 2400 hectares of mountain offering abundant streams, waterfalls, rock pools and magnificent flora perfect for hiking and mountain biking.

Wilderness trails are bountiful, from easy 2km strolls to challenging 12km routes with rock climbing and scrambling. They take you through dry riverbeds, rock pools with exquisite mountain water you can swim in, waterfalls, a forested area, and a panoramic view of the Langeberg, from Robertson all the way to Worcester.

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Owner Carlos Araujo, after spending most of his life looking for diamonds, found his real gem when he discovered Orange Grove. It was love at first sight and he didn’t hesitate to take on an extensive project restoring the 200 year old Manor house, surrounding buildings and upgrading farm roads. He also spends his time keeping the grape vines and olive groves well nurtured and in working order. Luckily for us, he decided to share his passion and has five cottages available for visiting guests. The biggest accommodates six people and the smallest houses two. All of them are situated far apart from each other in their own private setting.

Getting there is easy, it’s the perfect driving time for a weekend away. Nature guide Stefan Badenhorst showed us to the Longlands Cottage, which has its own overflow pool and beautiful balcony with sweeping mountain views.

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In the 1790’s the farm Orange Grove, was leased to Messrs J.H Cloete and P.J du Plessis. More than 50 years later, the nearby town of Robertson was founded.

Orange Grove Manor House is the oldest house in the area and dates back to 1812. Before the vines came into being it had a flour mill turned by the passing mountain stream that supplied wheat flour to the nearby farmers. Later, vines were introduced and a storeroom with underground wine tanks was built to supply wine to KWV.

you would ever need. You can bring your own supplies and self cater or ask for a breakfast, picnic or sundowner basket to be delivered to your cottage or even to your picnic site.

The food is all prepared in their 200 year old kitchen and includes a fusion of traditional South African dishes and Portuguese treats.

Each cottage has a fabulous braai area complete with wood and firelighters. If the mountain walks didn’t have such a strong call, it would be tempting to laze at the cottage all weekend. Spa treatments are available, with therapists that come to the cottage offering an extensive Spa menu that include revitalizing and relaxing options as well as anti-ageing treatments and even soft laser.

Besides olive oil and wine the farm also produces a bodycare range incorporating products from the farm like grape seed oil, grape seed extract, olive oil and Fynbos.

Carlos Araujo put his own personal stamp on the range by using diamond dust as a shimmering agent in the body lotion. The range is 92% organic and has no Parabens, Formaldehyde, Mineral Oil, Synthetic colours,

Synthetically derived emulsifiers or animal byproducts. It is hypo-allergenic and available to purchase from the farm.

There’s a lovely energy amongst the staff who willingly share their stories of farm life.

The farm is covered with aromatic Fynbos, Proteas and Renosterveld. In times gone by the fresh mountain streams and abundant food sources housed Black Rhino, Leopard, Lion and Quaggas alongside numerous antelope, including tiny Steenbok, Springbok, Grysbok, Duiker and Eland. You might also spot their resident breeding pair of Black Eagles, Jackal Buzzards, Duiker, Grysbok and if you are lucky enough, the resident Caracal.

If hiking or cycling isn’t your thing ask one of the guides to take you on a nature drive to look for Cape Mountain Leopard, Honey Badger, Caracal, Bat Eared Fox and, of course, a variety of antelope.

Birdwatching is another treat with more than 200 bird species. Besides a healthy raptor population, on some evenings, you

will see the Spotted Eagle Owl and BlackCrowned Night-Heron. During the day look out for Jackal Buzzard, Steppe Buzzard and perhaps even the Peregrine Falcon and Black Harrier. Over full moon, nothing beats watching an incredible sunset while the full moon rises.

Orange Grove Farm’s whole operation is based on sound environmental and conservation practices. They’re serious about water quality, soil erosion, vegetation cover and a minimal carbon footprint. They’re constantly working at removing aliens (like Pine, Eucalyptus and Golden Wattle) from the watercourses and other sensitive areas.

“We believe all businesses can take less and give more, and we seek to do this through our daily actions, big and small, and we all consciously seek ways to leave a positive legacy for the earth.”

To make a booking or for more information log on to www.orangegrovefarm.co.za

Lady Guinevere’s Royal Countryside Escape

Set in the charming historic Valley of Tulbagh Whether you’re organising a retreat, planning a family reunion or just want a fun time with your friends... we have the perfect spot.

• House accommodates 32 people • Large well equipped kitchen • Entertainment room with swimming pool • Nature walks with abundant fauna and flora • Tranquil setting on 95 hectare farm, perfect for unwinding and relaxation.

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A combination of natural splendour and exclusivity lends itself to create the perfect environment in which to relax and unwind.

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lways on the look out for effective therapies to try out, this month we chose Stress Release Therapy at the Lila Health and Wellbeing studio.

We sent one of our journalists who happened to have back pain to try it out. Sue reports.

To me, my recent back and neck pain were clear symptoms of stress, so I was delighted to try out a body alignment and stress release therapy session. My appointment was with Nicole Panzer from Lila Health and Wellbeing. Stepping in to her light, peaceful and nurturing studio gave me the sense I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Alongside body alignment and stress release Nicole uses a variety of other treatments that work together to create alignment and relaxation. To begin with, she took down a detailed history of symptoms and past conditions. She then began using the Dorn method. This is a gentle hands-on therapy developed in Germany 40 years ago. It’s safe and doesn’t click or

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crunch your joints but meticulously adjusts your body. After carefully measuring me, my leg length, spinal curvature and other dimensions I was amazed to learn there were many variations in my symmetry.

After gently manipulating my spine, Nicole used trigger point therapy. This involves applying pressure to specific points on the muscles. This releases tension the body tends to hold onto.

Proper breathing and release through the breath is also important. The whole process of identifying my mis-alignment and then adjusting it by using pressure wasn’t comfortable but it was counter balanced with a Breus massage. This is a gentle relaxing spinal massage that safely stretches, nourishes, aligns and energises the back. My treatment was finished off with the wonderful healing energy of Reiki.

After an hour and a half treatment time I was left blissfully re-aligned, relaxed and centred.

If you would like to try out this treatment or find out more information log onto www.lila-healthandwellbeing.com

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Meet our Wellness Ambassador Leilah Kirsten “I help women feel fitter, healthier and more beautiful through movement and inspire a balanced lifestyle that works for each individual”

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eilah Kirsten is one of the Wellness Warehouse ambassadors. She is a woman only Personal Trainer and Pilates Teacher based in Cape Town. We asked her for some of her principles and practices to Living Life Well. She reports.

Health and happiness has not always been a part of my journey on this planet. Although blessed to live my passion since a young age and make a career of it, being a dancer came with its struggles - one of which was a panic attack just days away from an important performance. Today I can confidently say I am a healthier and happier human and would love to share what’s working for me.

FIND PURPOSE Firstly, it is important to live your purpose. For most this is a tough one - sometimes it takes years to discover purpose and meaning. My advice? Be patient and keep listening to your gut. I thought my purpose was to be an artist and move people through dance. As it turns out, I’ve discovered my strength as a teacher, healer and ‘fairy of feel-goodness’ using my knowledge of how the body moves and what it can physically achieve. It feels like I’m finally realising my real purpose, and it’s awesome.

HAVE A SALT BATH Secondly, I strongly believe salt water is extremely cleansing. Growing up in the Eastern Cape, the warm Indian Ocean water played a large role in my childhood. I have vivid memories of frolicking in the waves and feeling completely free and at peace. Even if I don’t have time to go to the beach I try and have a salt bath every night, it’s especially helpful when spending time helping people. It definitely adds to my sense of wellbeing.

USE KINESIOLOGY Kinesiology is a new found love that helps me manage stress and break through stubborn walls. It seeks the cause of any physical or emotional imbalances and then puts the body on a path of healing. My Kinesiologist helped me clear what I thought were dance injuries I would have for life. From immeasurable back pain to a knee injury that not even a top knee surgeon could identify, Kinesiology has worked.

Kinesiology and physical movement is a huge part of my life.

I train with a Personal Trainer and Pilates teacher regularly and enjoy walking and swimming. When I’m not moving, I’m not happy.

TAKE OWNERSHIP Something that’s fast-tracking my sense of health and happiness is owning my talents, capabilities, potential and my right to my personal story. I suppose you could call it self-love but it feels much greater than that. Choosing to start my own business in the health and wellness industry has been one of the scariest and eyeopening experiences of my life so far and forced me to discover who I really am, what I really want, what I’m capable of and how much I value myself. What I really mean is: love yourself wholeheartedly as soon as you can. Only now am I starting to realise how powerful this is.

I was delighted to be able to contribute to this month’s magazine as the theme fits my role as a Personal Trainer and Pilates Teacher so well.

You can join me on a path to health and happiness, by signing up for my first ever free eBook ‘The Happy and Healthy 4 Week Challenge’.

It is a simple guide to living a happier and healthier life. Simply log onto my website. www.leilahkirsten.com helping you live life well

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void traffic, parking, class fees and stress by developing a home practice. Although you may not have the benefit of communing with fellow yogis, you can do a class anytime you please and you get to choose the length of class, the teacher and style. Here are some tips to support a home practice.

1. FIND A PEACEFUL SPACE

Choose a place where you’re not likely to be interrupted. You’ll need space for your mat with height enough to stretch your arms. It’s a good idea not to feel cramped so try and avoid being in between pieces of furniture. If you’re choosing an outside spot and planning to follow a class online make sure it’s in the shade so there’s not too much glare on the screen. Switch your phone off.

4. PRE-SELECT CLASSES YOU LOVE

There are many different yoga classes you can subscribe to. Try yogaglo.com; myyogaonline.com; yogaanytime.com or download an app like Yogify or Yoga Studio.

Go onto YouTube and get free classes from yogis like Lesley Fightmaster, Sadie Nardini or Tara Stiles. You will soon find a favourite teacher. You can search for as many different styles as you want from Kundalini to Yin, Flow, Hatha, Power, Ashtanga – they’re all available. You also get long or shorter classes, highly active one’s or more gentle variations. See what your body is calling for and choose accordingly. Note that if you want more time in a certain pose you can always push pause until you’re satisfied with your stretch then resume the class. Subscriptions like yogaglo allow you to schedule a class at a certain time and it will start playing automatically for you.

5. CREATE A REGULAR TIME SLOT

Although life often gets in the way of routine, keeping a standard time for your yoga creates discipline. You might feel stiff in the morning and prefer evening classes but you also might find if you do a class in the morning you are more likely to stick to it. Either way, make it a regular part of your day.

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2. KEEP YOUR PROPS NEARBY

On your checklist you might want to include a water bottle, towel, bolster, mat, a block and strap. You may also want a timer and a blanket. If you have space available to set aside a permanent spot add some incense, a candle and whatever else you feel will sanctify your practice zone.

“True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied.”

Aadil Palkhivala

3. MAKE A PLAY LIST

If you’re following a known routine, make a playlist to accompany your asanas.

Putamayo has a CD called Yoga with relaxing melodies. If you’re doing a power class you may want to use something more upbeat. Have fun putting together all your favourite tunes to keep you going through a class, and select a very chilled track for your last five minutes.

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his month we celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight which runs from 10 March to 12 April 2015 in a campaign dedicated to spreading awareness of Fairtrade producers, products and suppliers.

Fairtrade is a worldwide movement promoting sustainable farming that doesn’t harm people or the planet. Look out for the Fairtrade mark at Wellness; you’ll spot it on a range of coffees, teas, chocolates, wines, and Scheckter’s Organic Energy Drink.

Leonie Engelbrecht, Crèche Supervisor and Office Assistant at Bergendal Farm tells us the story of how Fairtrade has influenced her life.

Soon after matriculating in 2000, Leonie started working as a citrus picker on a neighbouring farm in Citrusdal, a lush village in the Olifant’s Valley River - the Western Cape’s premier citrus growing region.

She moved to Bergendal, a Fairtrade farm close by, in 2007. Working on a Fairtrade farm that’s committed to ‘partnership,

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change, potential, equity, dignity and sustainability’, gave Leonie the opportunity to further her education with the support of the Fairtrade Development Premium.

She was exposed to various computer and self-development courses. Having always dreamt of being a teacher, Leonie asked if she could stand in for a teacher at the Fairtrade crèche who was about to go on maternity leave.

She thrived in the role and has been working at the crèche and in the aftercare programme ever since. In 2009, Leonie cemented her independence by getting her driver’s license, also funded through the Fairtrade Premium. She now drives herself to evening classes at the West Coast College to study teaching part-time.

Leonie’s future plans are to sit for the level 5 Teaching Certificate exams in 2015 and finish Level 6 in 2016. “Fairtrade gave me an opportunity that lasts a lifetime. I enjoy what I do and I am very proud of the success I have achieved,” says Leonie.

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Why we love Leonie’s story: What makes Leonie’s story so inspiring is her approach to life and her determination to empower herself. Her good fortune is the mix of a fantastic attitude, great timing and opportunities as a result of her employer being Fairtrade certified.

Bergendal produces wine grapes for The Six Hats wines from Citrusdal, which are proudly supported by Wellness Warehouse. Find them in our Wine Library at Wellness Warehouse on Kloof or online at wellnesswarehouse.com.

Visit Fairtrade South Africa’s Facebook page to find out more about the campaign and the awesome competition they are running.

For more, visit www.Fairtrade.org.za.

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Meeting Relationship Needs

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healthy relationship can help you feel much better about yourself, boost your self-esteem and generate more happiness and fulfillment.

Many of the couples I see complain about communication problems – some describe bouts of conflict, other feel as though they’re not being heard but most often they have a general feeling of not being fulfilled yet unsure why.

Communication involves an attempt to express something to another.

A clear coherent message like ‘I love you’ shouldn’t be difficult to interpret. But, at times communication creates conflict with participants unable to make sense of the meaning or the situation. Arguments are often symptoms of a deeper root cause.

Couples end up saying things they don’t really mean and create confusion around the source of the actual problem.

Often conflict comes from emotional needs not being met. Many people aren’t directly in touch with what their emotional needs are and have little idea how to get them met by their partner.

Without clearly communicating these needs, negative patterns can spring up. This can make the dynamics of the relationship feel stifled or stuck and make it difficult for couples to make sense of what’s actually happening. I often see couples in this dilemma. They love each other, but can’t work out why they argue about the ‘same silly things’ all the time.

This is where relationship skills can really help. Healthy and fulfilling relationships don’t always come easily, they require working together on issues and applying relationship intelligence.

Key tips to building Relationship Intelligence •

Stand back from your relationship and have reflective conversations with your partner, like ‘what are your emotional needs and how can they best be met?’ Revisit these – they can change over time.

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Know when your emotional needs aren’t being met and how this flows through to conflict. Take ownership of your needs.

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Explore the positive relationship patterns; the time that things work really well and

take note of what is nourishing them in these times.

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How easy is it to meet your partner’s needs? Is there anything that gets in the way that you need to work through and understand?

Remember that generally people act with good intent. Remember too that you’ve created your relationship together and you need to work as a team to make sense of the individual dynamics and the areas that can be changed. Often couples become isolated from each other to protect themselves, or because they feel angry, upset or frustrated with the other. Sometimes a complete change of viewpoint is needed.

Take time to understand yourself. Ask yourself why you feel so strongly about certain things. How does it connect to your childhood and previous relationship experiences? When we start making sense of these connections we have the conscious ability to retain the same context or make a shift and look at things differently. This often requires challenging your set ideals.

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Often couples treat and talk to each other in a manner they wouldn’t use with anyone else. It’s an ineffective communication trap that perpetuates. If you recognize this in your relationship try pretending your partner is someone else and speak to him or her as you would speak to a friend.

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Studies have found that Omega 3 is just as beneficial in pet health as in humans. Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory properties that help resist disease and vulnerability to chronic conditions. It also helps improve skin conditions, allergies and arthritis. Many people give it to puppies and kittens to help with brain development.

Most pet food is largely grain-based with an imbalance of Omega 3 versus Omega 6. This means pets become susceptible to inflammation and the onset of disease.

Omega 3 comes from flaxseed oil but according to nutritionist Sally Ann Creed, the preferred source is from natural fish oils.

“Although flaxseed oil is often touted, even by some doctors, as a substitute for fish oil, new studies show it’s not a reliable alternative. The conversion of flaxseed oil’s short-chain omega-3 to long-chain omega-3 found in fish is unreliable and inefficient, say new tests. This is especially true for the ‘brain booster’ DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), credited with giving baby brains higher IQs and protecting aging brains from memory loss and Alzheimer’s”.

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Help maintain healthy cell membranes Slows the growth of common yeast infections Aid in the proper development of the retina and visual cortex; improving eyesight and eye health.

Helps prevent heart problems by maintaining healthy blood pressure, decreasing triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.

Slows the development and spread of certain pet cancers Enhances mood by encouraging cell membrane sensitivity to neurotransmitters receptors like serotonin and dopamine.

Vondis OM3 OMEGA contains a balance of omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids which supports healthy cell membranes, or healthy healthy membrane function. Some fish oils sold as Omega 3’s have ethyl alcohol added to convert them to Ethyl esters and are sold as Omega 3. OM3 Omega fish oil does not contain these artificially synthesised esters.

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Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles in the skin. Healthy hair has a cycle of growth and loss.

On average most people shed about 100- 200 strands a day.

stomach acid, that’s not the case. About ninety percent of people have too little stomach acid. Too much stress and too little nutrients can slow the production of gastric juice. This causes food to stay in the tummy too long and creates digestive stress.

Healthy digestive enzymes are a good thing all round, they break down protein, fats and carbs too. Maximize digestion and assimilation of essential nutrients by taking appropriate digestive enzymes.

Eating the right food combinations, sipping peppermint or ginger tea, and avoiding fruit after meals will also help.

KEEP HORMONES IN CHECK ·····································

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eep a full head of hair by encouraging natural hair growth.

Addressing the root cause includes looking at issues like hormones, stress and even stomach acid.

UP YOUR NUTRITION ····································· Eat a diet rich in nutrient dense, chemical free, locally grown foods. Protein is most important; it’s a building block for hair growth and repair. If you need nutrient help, here are some helpful supplements: •

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B-complex vitamins like B6 (Pyridoxine) and B7 (Biotin) are important to synthesise protein.

Iron and Zinc help hair follicles grow and regulate hormones associated with hair growth.

Vitamin D boosts hair growth.

Essential Fatty Acids hydrate hair and keep it shiny.

Vitamins A and C are used to make sebum, the substance that coats the outside of hair follicles.

BOOST DIGESTION ····································· Good digestion seems a strange prerequisite as a factor for hair growth but consider that hair is made up of keratin, which is protein, and we need proper protein intake and assimilation for healthy hair. Adequate stomach acid helps protein break down into amino acids. When food is properly digested, it provides supportive building blocks for hair to grow.

Although most people think heartburn and indigestion are caused by too much

Healthy hair also depends on hormone balance. This means keeping stress at bay, avoiding toxins, regularly checking your thyroid and boosting your nutrition.

Cortisol is a stress hormone that spikes in response to chronic and acute stress. Ongoing stress that keeps cortisol levels high will affect metabolic function and in turn, impede hair growth.

Estrogen dominance is a common hormone imbalance in women and men of all ages. Toxins in our environment, like pesticides and BPA, act like estrogen in the body while foods like soy throw estrogen out of balance. Elevated levels of estrogen can significantly contribute to hair loss.

See if you need to regulate your estrogen balance and look for ways to naturally reverse estrogen dominance.

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism. Low thyroid function can cause hair loss, which often manifests in patches, like the outer third of the eyebrow. If you’re losing a lot of hair and it seems more coarse than usual, you may have low thyroid function. Good nutrition is a factor in improving hormone balance. It may be that a grain free diet is necessary.

WATCH YOUR ADRENAL FUNCTION ····································· It’s fairly easy to exhaust your adrenals, especially when living a city life. Stimulants like sugar, too much caffeine, fast burning carbohydrates, alcohol, traffic and stress will over stimulate the nervous system and contribute to burn-out. Hair loss from

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Remove all food allergens and foods you are sensitive to and most importantly, slow down.

oils your hair needs to stay healthy. There are many natural products with ingredients that don’t alter the pH of the hair or dry out the scalp. Choose body products free from ingredients that can cause hormone imbalance. This means free from sodium laryl or laureth sulfate, parbens, propylene glycol and silicone.

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DO CARDIO EXERCISE ····································· LEAVE STEROIDS OUT ····································· Exercise is crucial for healthy hair. Hair follicles get nutrients from the blood and when exercise causes the blood to pump it makes the nutrients more available.

Cardiovascular exercise is known to improve hair health and accelerate hair growth.

GET QUALITY SLEEP ····································· Make sure you sleep 7-8 hours a night in a dark room without electronic devices near your bed. Charge your phone in another room and avoid foods that spike your blood sugar in the hours before you sleep.

BE CALMER ····································· Keep your nervous system balanced and functioning properly. That means getting out of the habit of worrying or thinking too much; learning to meditate; and speaking and thinking positively.

TAKE A SAUNA ····································· Have a sauna once a week, not only will it detox you but it will increase blood flow to the surface of the skin, and this means stimulating hair follicles. When there’s more blood flow more nutrients are able to get to the blood and this translates into better hair growth.

MASSAGE YOUR SCALP ····································· Get someone in the family to do a scalp massage once a week. Use Macadamia, Morroccan or coconut oil and work it into both scalp and hair. It’s best to keep it on overnight (watch your pillow though – you may want to cover it with a towel). All these oils are deeply conditioning.

BAN BAD CHEMICALS ····································· Harsh chemicals in shampoos and hair products can be damaging to the natural

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Male pattern baldness is caused by the conversion of testosterone into di-hydro testosterone that inhibits hair growth on the head. Avoid steroid use. Men genetically predisposed to baldness will go bald more quickly if they also use steroids.

Besides, steroids are far more damaging to health than they are beneficial to athletic performance.

SUPPLEMENT WITH COLLAGEN ····································· High-quality collagen has a unique profile of amino acids that provide building blocks for healthy hair, skin and nails. Although there aren’t conclusive studies showing that supplementing will make your hair grow, there are studies proving that it improves skin elasticity and moisture. It’s a popular folk remedy for weak fingernails because of its collagen and mineral content.

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Gelatin helps with digestion as it naturally binds to water and helps food move more easily through the digestive tract. It’s been shown to alleviate asthma, fatigue, Crohn’s disease and colitis. Studies show that eating gelatin rich food helps maintain a more youthful appearance. Gelatin helps the body absorb nutrients and will optimise the value of any meal.

Make sure you are taking gelatin that comes from a 100% grass fed source.

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NURTURE YOUR BEING

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he first principle of Nurturing Your Being refers to your physiological state. It asks you, day-by-day, and moment by moment to look after yourself.

Maintaining your energy, sense of inner peace, optimism and social bonds gives you the willpower and courage to take better action and break old patterns. It puts you in a space to be your best, a place of positive possibility and opportunity.

If you allow your being to get low: hungry, angry, lonely or tired (think of the acronym HALT), your willpower fades and you’ll tend to revert to old patterns of avoiding pain and seeking pleasure. Your behaviour is likely to be reactive and negative and the choices and decisions you make from that state will not be the highest expression of you.

Use these 4 daily habits to nurture your being.

1. Maintain your Energy levels by prioritising restful sleep, good nutrition and daily healthy activity. These offer structure and maintenance to your day. Make them nonnegotiable priorities, not an afterthought.

Schedule them in your diary if that helps.

At first you may feel like you don’t have the time to attend to each of them everyday, but soon you will see how much quality time and energy they create.

2. In your Attitude and Emotions, strive to keep yourself centred, relaxed and focused. Do this not just at work, but also in your relationships and personal wellbeing.

Find daily practices and habits that help you maintain and restore your inner sense of calm and balance.

3. We are social beings. Connection to others feeds and nourishes us. We find ourselves in the reflections and messages they bring to us. Even if it’s connecting with your pet, make sure you have companionship in your day.

If your day is fast paced, and overfill with people and demands, find balance in something slower, with more alone time and fewer rules. If your work is solitary and has a certain habitual routine, consider activities with variety and social connection.

4. Maintain your self-complexity, that means having interests outside of work and a daily routine that adds new dimensions your life.

By doing so, when one area of life proves stressful, spending time in the others can restore the balance.

A satisfied, energised, relaxed, and optimistic you is a great start to achieving amazing things in your life. So don’t wait until your best parts are used up. Start now.

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HOW CAN I USE THIS CONCEPT? 1. Take a piece of paper divided in 2 columns 2. Label each column THEN and NOW 3. Take each item below from ‘a to f’ and under the THEN title write how you operated previously and under NOW, how you plan to make things better. a. Sleep and Rest b. Nutrition c. Exercise and Activity d. Time Management e. Focus and Attention f. Social and Relationships 4. Consider if each was an asset or liability to your wellbeing, and how that could be better.

5. Make some commitments, then take action.

6. Put all your commitments on your fridge door as a constant reminder.

Dr Mark Vella is Director of the School of Lifestyle Medicine. www.lifestylemedicine. co.za, Email: mark@lifestylemedicine.co.za Cell: 082 940 7465 In our January issue, we featured 9 Lifestyle Medicine principles to create your best year yet. The article above elaborates on the first principle. For an online copy of the January issue log onto www.wellnesswarehouse.com or go to www.lifestylemedicine.co.za/blog

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Happiness is up to you

Did you know that your genes and family upbringing account for only half your happiness levels? Although debate continues, many researchers believe only 10% of happiness comes from external circumstances. The good news? Your outlook on life, and the choices you make account for 40% of your happiness. Bottom line? You’re in control of the way you feel.

Think positively

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While your environment and life choices play a big role in your levels of happiness, food and supplements can also boost your mood. It’s believed a lack of vitamin D can contribute to depression. B vitamins, especially B12, B6 and folate, also support the nervous system. Consider supplementing.

Stable blood sugar, stable mood

Researchers call the tendency to see the cup half full ‘dispositional optimism’. This innate optimism is considered a health asset. Optimistic people are healthier and live longer than their less optimistic friends. So think positively – it’s good for you.

Fluctuations in your blood sugar can cause changes in mood and energy. This is one of the many reasons it’s important to eat foods that keep blood sugar levels stable.

Avoid added sugar and snack smart on nuts and seeds. Experiment with banting-friendly kale chips and alternatives to sweet treats.

Stretch it out

Compared to walking as a form or exercise, yoga has a better impact on boosting mood and lowering anxiety.

This is because the brain responds to yoga by creating more GABA, a chemical responsible for regulating nerve activity. People with mood and anxiety disorders may produce lower levels of GABA. Why not try yoga if you’re feeling low or stressed? Grab a mat and get stretching.

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