Jhb West - March 23

JOBURG WEST 

HEALTHY YOU, 

HEALTHY BABY 

Nutrition made simple 

for first-time moms 

A FRESH 

START! 

New season, 

new seeds 

BERNADINE 

LIGHTFOOT 

Running made easy 

WIN 

A Thule 

Voucher 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

MARCH 23

contents 

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National Group Editor and National Sales 

Kym Argo 

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Journalist Alanicka Lotriet 

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Debbie Pienaar 

debbiep@caxton.co.za 

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what’s on 

05 Markets, trail running, a paint night and a fayre are on our list 

10 Brides say ‘yes’ to wedding expo 

book club 

06 Brilliant book club reads 

WISH LIST 

08 Save water, walk the dog and kiss a frog! 

People 

12 Bernadine Lightfoot encourages couch potatoes to put on their 

shoes and run 

14 MKR couple Azraa and Waven Harper talk about their love 

for cooking 

food & wine 

18 We’re trying a plant-based diet and pairing red wine 

with chicken 

gardening 

22 We’re making sure our gardens look lovely and lively for Autumn 

beauty 

24 Beautiful beauty buys for teens 

health & Wellness 

26 Nutrition for mums-to-be 

28 Help for new parents 

travel 

30 Nature-inspired downtime activities for the whole fam 

win 

34 A Thule voucher worth R10k 

Cover look 

Personality: Bernadine Lightfoot 

Photographer: Jaco Bothma 

Details: Facebook - 

@EmpirePhotography.co.za 

Make-up artist: Heidie Fourie 


@LeChicMakeupbyHeidie 

Hair stylist: Janine Lategan 


@BeautiFlyStrandsHairSalon 27 

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A hot date! 

The weird, the wacky and the wonderful 

03 

Release your inner Picasso at a thrilling paint night hosted by 

artist Anton Liebenberg. Visitors can look forward to a night of fun, 

creativity and socialising. Remember to bring your drinks, and don’t forget 

your imagination! 6pm to 9pm at Samesyn Restaurant and Coffee Shop in 

Krugersdorp. Tickets are R350 per person. Details: 082-452-5919 

04 

The Linden Market is thrilled to once again, offer Jozi a well-deserved 

family-friendly weekend outdoors. Here you can experience some 

of the best local designers, makers and creators showcasing their products. 

March 4 and 5 from 9am to 4.30pm at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in 

Emmarentia. R40 per person from thelindenmarket.com 

04 

Need a change 

of scenery? 

The Fantasy 

Fayre 2023: 

Off Planet might just be what 

you’re looking for. Think fancy 

dress competitions, sci-fi quizzes, 

adventure quests and creating your 

own alien. There will also be loads 

of prizes to be won as well as good 

food, live music and a market. 

10am to 5pm at Rusty Hook, 

Honeydew. Tickets from R70 per 

person from quicket.co.za 

10 

You won’t want to miss this 

month’s Cedar Tree Night 

Market. Everything from fashion 

to footwear, skincare to ceramics… 

jewellery, homeware, textiles, 

woodwork, decor and so much more. 

All of this you will find under one 

(metaphorical) roof. 5pm to 9pm. You 

can also visit the market on March 

26 from 10am to 3pm at the Khosa 

Sports Club in Krugersdorp. Free entry. 

26 

Here’s your opportunity to run 

among the eagles! My Road 

Less Travelled is hosting a Walters 

Way technical running event. 

Choose between the 30km, 18km and 

12km trail that takes you through the 

rocky grasslands and koppies with 

spectacular views before descending 

towards the waterfalls. Prices from 

R100 per person. From 7am at the 

Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden. 


Book club 

March (already!) and our shelves are groaning with 

March (already!) and our shelves are groaning with 

the weight of brilliant book club reads 

Judge Julia Cummins had no obvious 

enemies. There was no forced entry 

to her apartment, where the bodies 

of her and her bodyguard are found 

brutally murdered. Her ex and her 

teenage son both have strong alibies, 

the neighbours heard nothing, and 

the killer left behind a strange calling 

card. It’s up to FBI agent Amos Decker 

to investigate ... kicking off with the 

question as to why the judge felt she 

needed a bodyguard in the first place. 

And while he investigates, he’s also 

dealing with personal baggage ... the 

suicide of a close friend, the receipt 

of a letter concerning a personal, 

and possibly life-changing, issue, 

and a new partner. Long Shadows is 

another superb American detective 

tale from David Baldacci. Macmillan, 

available at Exclusive Books 

Paserene is a small Franschhoek estate with an impressive portfolio of awardwinning 

wines in three high-end luxury ranges – The Elements, The Paserene 

and The Shiner – each with their own unique features. At this March Book Club 

we’re serving Bright 2021 from the Elements range - the drawing of a swing 

on the label perfectly representing Paserene’s playful side. The ideal mid-week, 

easy-drinking wine, it’s made from 100 per cent Chardonnay grapes, with fresh 

citrus-centric aromas, which carry through to the palate, this lighter styled 

Chardonnay is lovely on its own or with a light seasonal salad, any type of 

poultry dish or with fresh tuna and salmon. Available directly from the Tasting 

Lounge at R190 per bottle. Details: paserene.com 

06 Get It Magazine March 2023

Kyla Zhao wrote The Fraud Squad at the height of the 

pandemic, while studying in California. Set in Singapore, it’s the story 

of Samantha, a working class girl who dreams of having her own 

byline in a high-society magazine. Instead, she works at a drab PR 

firm and lives vicariously through her socialite co-worker Anya, and 

her new friend, Timothy, the disillusioned son of one of Singapore’s 

elite families. With the help of both, she infiltrates high society and 

her dreams all start to come true. Until the arrival of a reporter on 

the prowl for high-society gossip, which could see her exposed! Kyla 

started writing in secret, not confident she’d finish the book ... then it 

was snapped up in a six-figure deal. Love it! Headline 

Aeons and Ancients. Outcasts and 

crazies. Witches back from the afterlife. 

Suzanne Wright’s The Wicked In Me isn’t 

for the fainthearted. Piatkus • Legends 

and Lattes from Travis Baldree is all high 

fantasy, ancient magic, delicious pastries 

... and a perfect cup of coffee. Macmillan 

• There are two sides to every story. 

And then there’s the truth. In Sandie 

Jones’ The Blame Game, a psychologist 

specialising in domestic abuse - and 

who finds it hard to not become overly 

invested in her clients’ lives - helps a 

middle-aged man make the decision to 

leave his wife. But she may have gone 

too far. Macmillan • The dynamics are 

simple in the Wolf family. Kill or be killed. 

The owner of a business empire has 

been found dead ... his daughter finds 

herself the new head ... but her brothers 

are trying to take over. All of them 

have reason, and motive, to kill. Murder 

runs in the family of House of Wolves 

by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. 

Century • A mother disappears from a 

busy festival, leaving her baby alone in a 

pram, never to return. Full of suspense, 

mystery and twists, Exiles by Jane 

Harper is a rip-roaring read. Macmillan 

• From local author Ron Irwin, My Side 

of the Ocean revolves around an 

American artist and a surfer who meet 

when the two are tracked by a great 

white shark in the ocean, leaving them 

deeply traumatised. An affair follows ... 

does the artist stay with the man who’s 

reawakened her passion for art, or return 

to New York with her wealthy husband? 

Macmillan All these titles available at 

Exclusive Books. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Wish list 

Save water, walk the dog and kiss a frog! 

(and other fun things to do this March) 

If your taste is a little offbeat, you’re going to love Shnook ... who describe 

themselves as the site which is a safe space to allow your weird tastes to 

run wild. Fabulously fun cushions, totes and quirky vinyl stickers ... like 

this Queen Frog (for those looking for a fairy tale, there’s 

a King Frog too, worth kissing). The I’m a Pansy tote bag 

is made from slightly stretchy fabric, to fit everything you 

could imagine! Bags R180, stickers from R10 each from 

shnookthebrand.com 

08 Get It Magazine March 2023 

Getting your vitamins and minerals 

is now as easy as popping a 

translucent sticker onto your wrist. 

Vitamin patches, also known as 

transdermal patches or vitamin 

skin patches, are an easy way to 

deliver a dose of vitamins, minerals 

or even medication, through your 

skin and into your bloodstream. 

The Patch Brand has options 

of Sleep, Immunity, Stress Relief, 

Energy and Focus. R230 each from 

thebeautybag.co.za and Dis-Chem.

Our dogs are all wagging tails and strutting their stuff on their 

daily walks since they’ve been boasting these Clifton 1st 

beaded collars and leads from Chommies. Delicately beaded, 

but not delicate, they’re brightly coloured, hand beaded by 

Zulu beaders (each collar takes more than a day to make, 

with leads taking two) and for those of you who like to play 

matchy-matchy with your pooch, there are key rings and 

bracelet cuffs to complete the walkies ensemble! Find them on 

chommies.com, follow on Instagram @chommiescom 

The little big solution 

to your water needs 

Besides being climate friendly and 

helping cut costs, water tanks are 

becoming almost as important as 

inverters, with water outages striking 

hard. Harvesting and storing may, 

in our future, be essential ... there’s 

already an increasing demand from 

buyers and renters for off-the-grid 

and back-up solutions. But generally 

it’s only larger homes that have space 

for big tanks, with smaller properties 

and townhouses losing out. So ... a 

small solution for a big problem. The 

new Slimline tanks from JoJo are 

ideal for limited spaces. Smallest of 

the range is the 1000-litre SuperSlim 

tank ... perfect for city living, where 

limited space requires a snug fit into 

corners and down narrow walkways. 

It attaches to a wall to keep it secure 

and is supplied with the basics 

required for installation. Designed for 

ease of use, it has various connection 

options to ensure seamless 

installation into your setup, can be 

installed with some simple DIY, and if 

you’re a renter or selling up, you can 

remove it and take it with you. Jolly 

nifty ... and available in a couple of 

colours, too. Details: jojo.co.za 

Compiled by : KYM ARGO 


Yoliswa Ncwana, Buthiwe Ncwana 

Marthin Ungerer, Carien Otto 

Here come 

the brides! 

The wedding bells are ringing, once again, at the 

Bridal Expo hosted at Oakfield Farm and we were 

absolutely delighted to be a part of it. The dazzling 

two-day event offered everything you need for the 

big ‘I do’ – from caterers and venues to bakers and 

wedding dresses, and everything in between. It’s safe 

to say that this expo is the place for bridal dreams to 

come true. Details: bridalexpo.co.za 

Elaine Boshoff, Antoinette de Beer 

Brinlee Bontekoning, Tarryn Endacott, Tyler Gossayn, Faren Gossayn, Kaylan Webb 


Charlotte Olivier, Chelsea le Roux 

Dominique Oosthuizen, Jody Burgers 

Sianne Casey, Estelle Hutchinson 

Athi Sokutu, Oratile Rakhudu, Orapeleng Makwela 

Sue, Larissa and Shannon Mclean 

Mia Hattingh 

Compiled by: Alanicka Lotriet 


Just 

keep 

going! 

Having seen life through the lens of 

an overweight teen, author Bernadine 

Lightfoot wishes she could tell her 

younger self everything she knows now. 

Realising she won’t quite be able to do 

that, she wrote a book instead. 

You’ll find ‘Hol!’ 

(published 

by Naledi 

Publishers) at 

bookstores and 

naledi.co.za for 

around R200. 


As a youngster Bernadine Lightfoot had little selfconfidence, 

always lacked energy and was constantly 

yo-yo dieting, which only made her feel worse in the long 

run. It was only in her 20s that she discovered the benefits 

of running and gained knowledge on a proper diet which 

turned her life around. 

“I was a very chubby teen and goodness knows, it was 

not because I was lazy or lacked self-control. I was simply 

clueless. If someone had written something similar to 

my book, ‘Hol!’ (Run!) back then, I believe it would’ve 

changed my life. 

“Not only would I have been much healthier, but I 

would’ve had so much more fun. It’s such a killjoy always 

being on a diet, starving yourself and going to the beach 

in long pants because you are ashamed of your body.” 

It was during her years of teaching that Bernadine noticed 

how unhealthy body weight is still negatively affecting 

teens and their mental state. She asked herself ‘How can 

we at least try to curb this trend?’. The answer? A running 

guide disguised as a gripping teen romance novel. 

‘Hol!’ tells the story of an overweight teen who falls in love 

with the school heartthrob – until she meets his older 

brother. Let’s just say things get very messy and life takes

I believe the book holds the potential to change the reader’s entire 

life. The fears, misconceptions and confusion about becoming a 

runner will be laid to rest once you put the book down. 

a few interesting turns. The book not only consists of an 

unpredictable love story with lots of romance, mystery 

and humour but also includes easy recipes and a 

running program. It’s ultimately aimed at equipping the 

young reader with all the knowledge they need to go 

from couch potato to – dare we say it – marathoner. 

“I believe the book holds the potential to change 

the reader’s entire life. The fears, misconceptions and 

confusion about becoming a runner will be laid to rest 

once you put the book down. I guess the main thing 

that sets it apart is the fact that while it entertains, it also 

empowers and informs.” 

If you’re going to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the 

walk, right? It comes as no surprise that Bernadine just 

loves living a lifestyle that contributes to her overall 

well-being. In wanting her 11-year-old son, Jedd – who 

also loves running - to share in the benefits of healthy 

living, he has been taught to read food labels and 

distinguish between the good and bad ingredients. This 

way, he is in charge of his own health and knows what’s 

beneficial for his well-being, and what is best to avoid. 

Although Bernadine might not always say no to a slice of 

chocolate cake, she tries to make smart food choices most 

of the time. Luckily, she enjoys running just as much as she 

enjoys something sweet from time to time. Because that’s 

when she dreams up new stories, connects with herself 

and nature, and cures a worried mind. 

“One thing I would encourage everyone to try – 

especially with their family – is the local parkrun. Beg 

or bribe your hubby and children if you must, but just 

try it. You might get hooked. Never heard of it? Well, if 

you’ve ever driven past a colourful-looking group of 

people on a Saturday morning, and wondered what 

this medley of young, old, thick, thin, walkers, runners 

and pets have in common – then you’ve most likely 

witnessed a parkrun. 

“I absolutely love running, it keeps me fit and sane. 

Always remember, it doesn’t have to be graceful, it just 

has to be done! And even though I try to make more 

good food choices than bad, I believe it still has to taste 

good and you have to get enough of it to fuel your 

body.” 

If there’s one message this lover of life would like to get 

across, it’s this; ‘You are in charge of your own happiness, 

health and life. If you are overweight or stuck in an 

emotional dead-end, whatever your nemesis, whatever 

your load, just begin. You don’t have to go fast, and you 

don’t have to go far. Just go!’ 

Healthy living for youngsters… 

Having worked with teens for many years, and raising her 

11-year-old son, Jedd, Bernadine knows just how important 

helping children live a healthy lifestyle is. She shares a few 

tips on how you can improve your child’s physical and 

mental health. 

IMPROVE THEIR DIET 

Slowly implementing small changes could change your 

child’s life. A simple way to go about this is to create a snack 

center in your fridge. Place a bowl at eye level, and stock it 

with seed crackers, trail mix, fresh fruits, homemade cereals, 

nut bars, and other healthy favourites. 

TURN HEALTHY EATING INTO A FUN PROJECT 

Having weekly ‘healthy’ cook-off sessions can help everyone 

in the family to develop a taste or liking for healthier foods. 

Dedicate two nights a week to eating healthier versions 

of what is generally considered junk food, with mom and 

dad being the chefs one night and the kids the other. Love 

pizza? Try making your own healthy pizza sauce, cutting 

out the sugar and using fresh roasted tomatoes. Throw in a 

cauliflower base and mozzarella, but no cheddar. 

CREATE A GRATITUDE JAR 

In a world where social media continuously instills envy and 

FOMO, it is easy for our kids to take for granted what they 

have and to become discontent or ungrateful. Gratitude 

jars provide a simple way to cultivate the habit of being 

mindful of the good things in your life. Each day or week, 

the child writes down one thing for which they’re grateful 

and put it into the jar. Open the jar every so often and read 

it with them. 

MAKE EXERCISE A FAMILY AFFAIR 

Exercise not only contributes to our physical health but also 

to our happiness. You could try slowly implementing a daily 

family activity for half an hour at a time. Bowling and batting 

or ball kicking are some obvious choices, but you could 

create a deck of fitness exercise cards with ordinary playing 

cards. Hearts stand for jumping jacks, clubs for crunches, 

diamonds for push-ups, and spades for squats. 

FOSTER GOOD COMMUNICATION 

Children who communicate with and trust their parents 

grow into happier adults. As a parent, it might be somewhat 

of a tricky and difficult road, but it is not impossible to have 

open communication with your teen. When possible, have 

casual chats. When issues arise, don’t try and argue every 

point to the bitter end. Say what you need to and then stop. 

Later, when your child is alone, chances are he or she will 

consider what you’ve said. Make it a habit to listen carefully 

and without interrupting. 


Live. 

Love. 

Eat 

Like peanut butter and jam, mac and 

cheese, burgers and fries ... Azraa and 

Waven Harper are just better together. 

After almost a decade of marriage, high school sweethearts 

and total food nerds Azraa and Waven Harper took their 

relationship to a whole new level. They entered a reality 

culinary show for home cooks. 

With food being their love language from the get-go, 

it wasn’t too hard for the duo to put their hearts and 

personalities on a plate to impress their competition. Waven 

enjoys cooking basic meals, his wife loves giving them a 

delicious twist, and this delicate balance is exactly what got 

them through to My Kitchen Rules SA’s season finale. 

The pair say they cook with their hearts and only measure 

and weigh ingredients when they’re baking, preferring to 

feel and taste as they go along because they feel they know 

what good food should taste like. 

Becoming parents of two beautiful boys shortly after school, 

Azraa and Waven quickly learnt the importance of support, 

communication and determination. Needless to say, these 

qualities came in very handy throughout the show. Not 

only did MKR bring them closer together, but it made them 

realise they simply cannot live without one another. 

Azraa, an avid baker, digital content creator and owner of 

Occasionally Online, and Waven, a personal trainer by day 

and home cook by night, have foodie dreams ... they’d like 

to open an artisan bakery and café where they will make and 

sell fresh quality baked goods, host special occasions and 

teach other people how to bake, decorate cakes and cook. 

Fave part about cooking? 

Azraa: The fact that it’s therapeutic. I love creating things 

and I do that through food. 

Waven: The eating part, haha. 

Cooking or baking? 

Azraa: Baking is more fun. It’s what I do for a living and I 

absolutely love it. 

Waven: Baking is hard for me and I don’t like to measure. I 

enjoy cooking because you can make anything with your 

own twist. 

Your cooking style? 

Azraa: I cook with my heart and my intuition. I’ve been 

cooking since I was 12, so I’ve had a lot of practice. I really 

like trying new dishes. 

Waven: I just keep it traditional. Most of the times, I stick to 

the basics and what I’m comfortable with. 

Who’s got the most annoying habits when it comes 

to cooking? 

Azraa: Definitely me. Let’s just say it looks like the kitchen 

exploded when I’m done cooking. 

Waven: Yes, I agree. Definitely Azraa. And I have to clean up 

after her because I don’t like a messy kitchen. 

What is your go-to midweek meal? 

Azraa: A traditional flavour-packed chicken curry and rice. 

Waven: Grilled chicken breasts, broccoli and rice. 

If you could cook with anyone, who would it be? 

Azraa: Yolanda Gamp - a self-taught baker and cake 

designer from Canada. I’d really like to bake with her. 

Waven: David Higgs! After meeting him and interacting 

with him, I found that he is such a genuine person with so 

much knowledge. 

Kitchen tools you can’t go without? 

Azraa: Definitely my Kenwood mixers. 

Waven: A good set of knives. 

Your signature dish? 

Definitely our coconut prawn curry. We always get asked 

by family and friends to make it for them. It’s also the dish 

we’re most known for on MKR SA. 

Top 3 cooking tips? 

• Keep tasting as you cook. 

• There’s no right or wrong when it comes to cooking, as 

long as it tastes good. 

• Always cook with love. 



Azraa and Waven’s coconut prawn curry 

Seven tips for getting kids to eat healthier: 

We all want our little ones to follow a nutritious diet. But, being the parents 

of two busy boys, Azraa and Waven know it’s easier said than done. They 

share a few of their expert tips on how to get kids to eat (even just a little bit 

more) healthily. 

Disguise the veggies – Incorporate the veggies in meals such as stews and 

spicy rice. 

Don’t make a big deal out of it – Try to normalise veggies by incorporating it in 

every meal. 

Give kids a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at food - Kids are more likely to give 

healthy food a taste if they’re already interested and exposed to it. If possible, 

take them to a farm or local farmer’s market to pique their interest. 

Offer choices - The choice between apple slices and celery with peanut butter 

may not seem like much, but it gives kids the autonomy they crave, while still 

keeping you in control of the nutrition. 

Snack smarter - Keep snack portion sizes for children small. Additionally, you’ll 

want to try to avoid ruining their appetite for dinner by providing snacks too 

close to dinner. 

Include your kids while cooking - Kids are more likely to give a new food a try 

if they have had a hand in making it. 

Lead by example - Children are hugely influenced by their environment and so 

a parent’s choice in nutrition is especially important. 

Three nutritious lunchbox combinations: 

Lunchbox 1: Whole-wheat bread with ham, cheese and cucumber, apple slices, 

peanuts, yoghurt and bottled water. 

Lunchbox 2: Air-fried chicken nuggets with mayo dipping sauce, cheese 

triangles, biltong, sliced strawberries and bottled water. 

Lunchbox 3: Whole-wheat bread with peanut butter and strawberry jam, mini 

blueberry muffins, one banana, popcorn and bottled water. 

Azraa and Waven’s famous 

coconut prawn curry 

If you’re a fan of spicy seafood, you’ll 

definitely want to try Azraa and 

Waven’s signature dish. It’s absolutely 

to die for! Serves 5 

You’ll need: 

1kg deveined prawns (with shell on); 

2 tablespoons Kashmiri curry powder; 

1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon 

garam masala; 2 teaspoons cumin 

seeds; 2 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon 

sticks; 1 bunch coriander; 2 cans 

coconut cream; 1 cup butter; 15 

jam tomatoes; 1 large onion; 5 

cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons 

grated ginger; 2 green chillies; 3 

teaspoons sugar; 1 - 2 teaspoons salt; 

3 tablespoons oil 

To make: 

Finely chop the onions and grate or 

blend the tomatoes. 

Heat oil in a large pot over mediumhigh 

heat. 

Add onions and braise them. 

Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods 

and cinnamon sticks. Braise with the 

onions until golden brown. 

Add all dry spices, garlic and ginger 

and braise until spices are cooked. 

Add grated or blended tomatoes and 

sugar, and cook until it turns into a 

tomato gravy. 

Roughly chop coriander and chillies 

and add them to the tomato gravy. 

Let the mixture simmer. 

Remove prawn heads and set aside. 

In a separate pot, add butter and 

prawn heads and fry until prawn 

heads turn pink. 

Add in the coconut cream to infuse 

the prawn flavour. Once prawn heads 

have turned pink, strain the coconut 

cream mix and set aside, remove 

prawn shells and discard. 

Add the coconut cream mixture 

back to the separate pot and add the 

prawns. Cook in the coconut cream 

just until prawns turn pink and curl up. 

Remove from heat and add the 

coconut prawn mixture to the tomato 

curry. 

Cook for a further 5-10 minutes and 

serve with rice or roti. Enjoy! 

Details: Follow Occasionally Online on 

Facebook and occasionallyonline_sa 

on Insta. 


ADVERTORIAL 

Let’s toast to 

AVOS 

A celebration of the trendy and healthy avo 

Over the years, foodies and consumers have been ‘adding an avo’ to 

their meals. This year avos tick many of the boxes on the Everyday 

Health Top 10 Healthy Food Trends list for 2023 as well! 

One of the listed trends, ‘plants in more places’, encourages new 

ways to eat fruits and veg. It cites an ‘upswing in the creative use 

of vegetables and fruits as people strive to hit that five-a-day 

recommendation. For example - using avocado in the place of butter. 

Other trends in the report, where the avo is right at home, include: 

‘more plant-based options’, ‘Mood-boosting foods’ and ‘food 

for your gut’. ‘More plant-based options’ speaks to the growing 

trend of people consciously choosing to eat less meat. As a result, 

interest in meat alternatives and interesting fruit and vegetable 

options is increasing across the globe. This is where avos come into 

their own as an incredibly versatile fruit. 

The ‘mood-boosting foods’ trend refers to feel-good foods 

that help ward against depression and support brain health. 

Foods higher in good fats may lower the risk of depression and 

anxiety and considering one avocado contains 13g of healthy 

monounsaturated fatty acids, there’s definitely a spot for them in 

that category! 

New research has also shown that eating avos may benefit healthy 

gut flora. This puts avos on the list as one of the good guys when it 

comes to the ‘food for your gut’ trend as well. As you can see, there 

are plenty reasons to ‘add an avo’ to your meals this year! 

Avocado Halves, 

White Bean and 

Sundried Tomato Salad 

Serves 4, preparation time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients: 

2 large ripe avocados, 30 ml (2 tbsp) 

avocado or olive oil, 125 ml (½ cup) spring 

onions (chopped), 30 ml (2 tbsp) salted 

capers (rinsed), Fresh basil leaves, to taste, 

120 g / 250 ml (1 cup) pitted green olives 

(finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (grated), 

60 ml (¼ cup) red wine vinegar, 1 chilli 

diced (optional), 410 g can white beans 

(drained), 120 g / 250 ml (1 cup) marinated 

sundried tomato (chopped), 200 g cherry 

tomatoes (rinsed), microgreens to garnish 

Method: 

1. Cut the avocados in half and 

remove the stones. 

2. Place the oil, spring onions, 

capers, basil, olives, garlic, 

vinegar and chilli into a 

bowl and mix to combine. 

3. Mix the remaining 

ingredients in a separate 

bowl, and spoon into 

the avocado halves, 

drizzle with the olive 

mixture. 

4. Serve with 

crusty bread. 

For more info and recipes, visit avocado.co.za , like us on Facebook @iloveavocadoSA and follow us on Instagram @iloveavossa

Matthew Evans takes food seriously, saying what you 

buy, how you cook and what you eat impacts way 

beyond your front door. The Real Food Companion 

is a heafty book - more than 550 pages with 200-plus 

recipes-the result of Matthew’s four decades as a chef, 

food writer, and farmer, and multiple years’ research. 

The information is extensive and enlightening - it’s like 

having the farmer, butcher, and baker in your kitchen; 

the produce-driven recipes are simple, delicious and 

unpretentious. And its core mission is teaching readers 

how to ethically source, cook and eat real food. And, 

says this food activist, if this book’s recipes, insights 

and observations influence your choices in even the 

smallest way, and if it brings joy to your table at the 

same time, his work is done! Murdoch Books, R800 

Eating well(ness) 

Plant based. It’s the new buzzword, and 

it’s not going away. Nor should it. More 

and more of us are choosing plant-based 

diets and whole foods. Plant-based. 

Vegetarian. Vegan. And even those who 

are not going all the way, most of us 

are cutting down on sugar, embracing 

Meat Free Mondays, trying dairy-free 

options, and cutting back on alcohol. 

And since lowering stress is also high up 

on our agenda, we’re all about taking the 

easy-healthy way out. No time to cook or 

prepare ... no excuse. The new Woolies 

Wellness range does it all for you. We’re 

talking healthy but delish breakfasts like 

Goji Berry and Beetroot Granola, quick 

no-cook lunches like Roasted Butternut 

and Beetroot Salad, and fast, air-fryerfriendly 

dinners like PlantLove crumbed 

soya ocean portions. We’re loving the 

black quinoa (crunchier and sweeter 

than the red and white quinoa, it’s a 

high protein-based grain with loads of 

fibre and less fat), and the gluten-free 

Yellow Lentil Pasta, which we tried with 

Creamy Cheese Style Sauce, made with 

vegan cheese. There are also you-won’ttaste-it’s-de-alcoholised 

wines, and some 

fabulous sugar free flavoured sparkling 

drinks ... we’re a little obsessed with 

the coconut and pineapple one. All at 

Woolies stores and online. 


March on a plate 

We’re trying a plant-based diet. We’re pairing red wine 

with chicken. And we’re making good food, health and 

planet choices. And we’re finding it all jolly tasty! 

Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz 

with Greek-style roast chicken salad 

If you were under the impression that 

red wine can’t play nice with poultry, 

the juicy Good Natured Organic 

Shiraz 2021 will make you reconsider. 

With intense mulberry and sweet 

spice leading to a soft, smooth finish, 

this certified organic Shiraz is the 

perfect partner to this Greek-inspired 

chicken salad ... crammed with 

roasted vegetables, feta and olives. 

The recipe serves four. 

You’ll need: 4 medium size chicken 

breasts, skin on (bones removed), 

olive oil for drizzling (plus extra), 

salt and pepper, 250g small mixed 

tomatoes (halved), 1 large red 

pepper (roughly chopped), about 

300g courgettes (sliced into bite-size 

chunks), 2 red onions (peeled and 

cut into wedges), 2 rounds of feta, 

sliced or kept whole, about half a cup 

of kalamata olives, a handful of fresh 

origanum leaves (or basil or mint), 1 

teaspoon dried origanum, some red 

wine vinegar, for drizzling (or fresh 

lemon juice), a handful of baby salad 

leaves (optional). 

To make: Preheat the oven to 200°C. 

On a large baking tray lined with 

baking paper, arrange the chicken 

skin side up next to the tomatoes, 

peppers, courgettes and red onions. 

Drizzle all over with olive oil, then 

season generously with salt and 

pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes 

until the chicken is just cooked 

through and the vegetables are 

slightly charred, then remove from 

the oven and leave to rest. Slice the 

chicken and get ready to plate. 

On a large platter, arrange the 

baby leaves, then top with the 

sliced chicken breast, the roasted 

vegetables, feta, olives and fresh 

origanum. Sprinkle with dried 

origanum, drizzle with more olive oil 

all over and add a touch of red wine 

vinegar, then serve at once (with 

some crusty bread on the side). 

Serve with Spier Good Natured 

Organic Shiraz which you can buy 

online from shop.spier.co.za. 

March 2023 Get It Magazine 19 

Compiled by : KYM ARGO

Colourful 

&calm 

We’re making sure our gardens look lovely and lively 

while prepping for seasonal change 

&calm 

Text: ALICE COETZEE 

We’re planting … Calibrachoa 

‘Midnight Kiss’ for its vivid trumpet-shaped blooms that live up to its 

name: Glowing deep purple diffusing into a dark centre overlaid by 

a bright yellow star. This neat, round plant grows 25 to 30cm high 

and wide and looks gorgeous in hanging baskets and containers as 

well as a garden groundcover. Plants are self-cleaning so they stay 

neat and tidy. Plenty of morning sun and some afternoon shade is 

recommended. Plant in fertile well-composted soil that drains well, yet 

remains moist. Feed once a month. The flowers attract nectar-seeking 

birds, bees and butterflies. Details: ballstraathof.co.za 


Herb of the month 

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a calming herb that’s 

also a delicious dessert herb, used for flavouring icecreams 

and sorbet or added to fruit dishes and drinks. It 

has a gentle lemon-mint fragrance and flavour that makes 

a delicious tea, for sipping after dinner as a digestive or for 

winding down after a busy day. 

Lemon balm can be sown in summer through to autumn 

and grows in sun or partial shade. The compact plants 

(30 to 40cm high) are also suitable for window boxes 

and pots. It grows in ordinary garden soil, enriched with 

spadefuls of compost or in good quality potting soil. 

Feed pots monthly with a liquid fertiliser like Margaret 

Roberts Organic Supercharger. Space plants 30cm apart 

and pick the leaves in the afternoon when its essential 

oils are the strongest. Regular picking will produce a 

bushier, leafier plant. It flowers in summer, 

producing small white blossoms 

with sweet nectar that attracts 

the bees, hence its scientific 

name. Melissa is Greek for 

honeybee. Water it well 

during hot, dry weather. 

Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

Did you know that 

Melissa officinalis is a dog-friendly 

herb? A mild infusion in their drinking 

water helps dogs with digestive problems 

and helps to calm those with separation 

anxiety. It even reduces flatulence. Note: If 

used for medicinal purposes check with 

a reputable source for recipes 

and dosage. 

Garden tasks for March 

• Start sowing autumn and winter veggies. 

• This is the ideal month to sow sweet peas in well-prepared 

trenches 50cm deep. Those sown now will flower in June. 

• Other winter flowers that grow easily from seed are alyssum, 

African daisies (aka Namaqualand daisies), Bokbaaivygies 

(mesembryanthemums), Linaria, poppies, snapdragons, 

Virginian stocks, and indigenous winter colour mixes. 

• Fertilise shrubs with 5:1:5 or 8:1:5 to strengthen them for 

winter. Water camellias and azaleas regularly to encourage 

the development of spring buds. 

• Keep your lawn green during winter by fertilising now with 

Ludwig’s Vigorosa and water regularly. 

Indoor plant of the month 

Philodendron ‘Prince of Orange’ is a beautiful multicoloured 

hybrid from South America. The new leaves 

emerge as golden orange, mature to copper and finally turn 

green, with the three colours always present on the plant. 

It is relatively slow growing and compact (up to 60cm 

high) which makes it perfect for smaller spaces. To make 

the most of its colours, position it to receive plenty 

of bright, indirect light. It can also take some filtered 

morning sun. Like all philodendron, ‘Prince of Orange’ 

likes moist but not wet soil. Water only after the top 

3cm of soil has dried. Feed once a month with a liquid 

fertiliser to encourage large leaves. Rotate every now 

for a balanced plant. Details: lvgplant.co.za 

March 2023 Get It Magazine 23

Clean. Kind. Ethical. We’re all over 

Eco Diva, a local, brand that’s 

all 100% natural plant-based 

ingredients. If you’re prone to 

breakouts, try the Acne Mini 

Solution Set - a 30-day starter kit 

that targets acne, breakouts and 

scarring through plant-based skin 

superfood formulations designed 

to balance skin pH and hormones. 

The set includes a natural face 

wash, an exfoliant skin polish, a 

hydrating masque, their Liquid 

Vitamin Hydra Mist, and The 

Ultimate Face Cream. R895 from 

ecodiva.co.za 

Gentle on your skin and kind to the environment. 

Win win. This Earthsap Tea Tree Face Wash is gentle 

and has pure natural tea tree which kills bacteria and 

helps to control breakouts, so a great choice for acneprone 

or oily skin. Follow with Earthsap Tea Tree Face 

Toner, which has real tea tree and aloe oils to nourish 

and protect, without drying out your skin, plus it’s been 

enriched with vitamin E to combat free radical damage 

and slow the signs of ageing. R94 each from Wellness 

Warehouse, health shops, faithful-to-nature.co.za, and 

selected Spars and Pick n Pays. 

The Sh’zen Natural Essence range 

is perfect for teen skins. Try the 

Purifying Cleansing Wash foaming 

cleanser with a natural antibacterial 

action (R349), the Skin Life Oil, 

with 100 per cent natural plant and 

essentials oils works to purify, repair, 

restore and rebalance skin - use 

whenever skin needs extra comfort 

(R465), and Natural Essence Clearing 

Lotion spot-control treatment which 

works fast and is exceptional for acneprone 

teenagers, drying up spots and 

helping prevent further eruptions. 

(R249). For stockists visit shzen.co.za 


Teen beauty 

Apply a 

small tab 

of RITES 

Sweet 

Sidekick 

sugar lip 

scrub for 

smooth lips. 

R80 from 

rites.co.za 

Happi Eau De Parfum 

- a clean sparkling 

fragrance, delicately 

fragranced with the 

floral notes of lilies, 

peonies, violet leaves 

and patchouli. 

R539. For stockists 

visit shzen.co.za 

Keep one of these Gatineau 

Clear & Perfect SOS 

Spot Sticks in your bag. 

A self-sterilising rollerball 

applicator, it’s soothing antiinflammatory 

formula can be 

applied throughout the day 

to reduce redness, tighten 

pores and limit shine. R470 

from orleanscosmetics.co.za 

For Insta selfies and party confidence, 

try applying your foundation with this 

Bubble Makeup Sponge. Used wet, 

it’s mega soft and mimics skin pores to 

give you a natural, airbrushed look ... no 

special skills or IG filters required. 

R370 from Woolworths.co.za 

Girls just wanna have fun. 

Missguided Babe Heat 

fragrance has just launched ... 

and you’re going to love it! 

R699, only from Foschini 

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Nutrition for mums-to-be 

Tips on meeting babe’s - and your - nutritional health 

Does what you eat during pregnancy 

really matter? 

There’s nothing quite like pregnancy 

to focus your attention on your 

health and well-being. Most momsto-be 

naturally have questions and 

concerns about their nutrition so that 

they meet the needs of their growing 

baby. Of course, you also want to 

maintain a strong and healthy body 

that is well-prepared for birth and the 

rigours of new motherhood. 

Healthy eating during your pregnancy 

helps to ensure a healthy pregnancy 

weight and helps your baby develop 

normally and have a birth weight 

of at least 2.5kg. Pregnancy is not 

the time to be experimenting with 

diet fads or taking nutrition advice 

from non-experts. Rediscover Dairy 

dietitian Maretha Vermaak says: “For 

your baby to be born healthy, growth 

and development need to happen 

on quite a strict schedule during 

each of the trimesters and therefore 

these timeframes are called critical 

periods. If certain nutrients are in 

short supply during these critical 

periods, development or growth 

may be disrupted. Having a healthy, 

nutrient-dense diet even before you 

fall pregnant will give you and your 

baby a good start.” 

No, you don’t need to eat for two! This 

adage is often interpreted as eating 

double, but your energy needs during 

pregnancy actually increase very 

little. In the first trimester you have no 

increased energy needs. In the second 

trimester, you need approximately 

1470 extra kilojoules, and in the third 

trimester, that increases to only 1890 

extra kilojoules. However, kilojoule 

counting is not an exact science, and 

it’s too hard to accurately maintain 

on a daily basis. Maretha says it 

can be helpful instead to monitor 

your weight gain and increase or 

decrease your energy intake relative 

to that. “However, the best approach 

is to focus on your nutrient intake, 

understanding the role of nutrients in 

Text: REDISCOVER DAIRY 

a healthy pregnancy and making sure 

that the nutritional quality of your 

food is good.” 

From conception to birth, your baby’s 

cells will divide rapidly, highlighting 

the importance of having the right 

fuel to support these processes. Here 

are six star-nutrients to focus on: 

• Protein - During pregnancy your 

protein needs to increase by 50 per 

cent to support the development of 

your growing baby’s body. However, 

most people exceed the daily 

recommendation for protein (0.8g/kg/ 

day) and so increasing your protein 

intake is not likely to be necessary. 

What you can do is focus on the 

quality of the protein you consume. 

Choose a variety of animal and plantbased 

proteins and opt for minimallyprocessed 

foods. Some examples of 

good protein choices include milk 

and other dairy products such as 

maas, yoghurt and cheese, fatty fish 

such as sardines, pilchards or cooked 

seafood, as well as meat and poultry, 

eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds. 

• Folate - This is a B-vitamin that is 

critical for DNA synthesis and cell 

division. Not having enough folate 

can lead to neural tube defects in 

your growing baby. This nutrient 

is so important that all women of 

childbearing age are advised to 

consume it in adequate amounts. 

Foods rich in folate include dark-green 

leafy vegetables, fruits and grains as 

well as nuts, legumes, seafood, eggs, 

dairy products, meat and poultry. 

• Iron - Additional iron is important 

for mum, because during pregnancy 

blood volume increases, which means 

that there are more red blood cells 

with each needing iron to function. 

Additional iron is also stored by your 

baby, especially in the final weeks of 

gestation. Many women enter their 

pregnancies with low iron stores 


and so the risk for iron deficiency 

anaemia increases as the pregnancy 

progresses. Good sources of iron are 

red meat and eggs. Eating vegetables 

and fruit high in vitamin C together 

with iron-rich foods will improve the 

absorption of iron. 

Tip: As milk and dairy inhibit the 

absorption of iron, it is best to have 

iron-rich foods - or a supplement 

- during the day rather than with 

breakfast, which usually contains milk 

or dairy products. 

• Zinc – This is an important mineral 

for cell division and immune function, 

but women generally do not get 

enough of this nutrient every day. 

Animal foods such as meat, seafood 

and dairy products, and also plantbased 

foods such as legumes, nuts 

and seeds are good sources of zinc. 

• Omega-3 fatty acids - Brain and eye 

development rely on adequate levels 

of omega-3 fatty acids. Protein-rich 

foods such as fatty fish, nuts and 

seeds are good sources of omega 3 

fats too. 

• Calcium – Pregnancy boosts your 

body’s ability to absorb and store 

calcium. Consuming about 1200mg 

of calcium a day during pregnancy is 

important not only for forming your 

baby’s bones and teeth but also for 

maintaining your own bone health. 

Milk and dairy products such as maas, 

yoghurt and cheese are great sources 

of calcium that is easily absorbed 

by the body. Three to four servings 

of dairy a day are recommended to 

help you reach your required calcium 

intake. Fish usually eaten with their 

bones, such as tinned sardines, can 

also be a valuable source of calcium. 

One extra micronutrient ... one 

nutrient that we have not touched 

on is iodine which plays a role in the 

production of thyroid hormones. 

Thyroid hormones impact on 

maternal energy, metabolism and 

support the growth and development 

of the baby in the first trimester. 

In addition, it is a vital nutrient 

for proper brain development, 

potentially affecting neurocognitive 

outcomes of children later in their 

lives. During pregnancy, thyroid 

hormone production increases by 50 

per cent, which means you need to 

make iodine-rich foods part of your 

diet. In South Africa, many people 

meet their iodine needs by using 

iodised salt. However, as eating a lot 

of salt is generally not recommended, 

especially for those with high blood 

pressure, it is best not to rely on 

iodised salt as your only source of 

iodine. Milk and dairy products can 

contribute greatly to iodine intake. 

What else may be missing? Fibre! 

A high-fibre diet not only offers 

many health benefits, but it can also 

help to reduce constipation during 

pregnancy. Many women experience 

constipation during pregnancy 

because higher progesterone levels 

cause the muscles of the digestive 

system to relax. However, if you focus 

on including legumes, nuts and seeds 

Nutrient-dense smoothie bowl 

in your protein arsenal, you will get 

good sources of both insoluble and 

soluble fibre. You should also choose 

whole grains such as whole wheat 

bread, high-fibre cereals and oats, 

and eat a variety of vegetables and 

fruit every day to add enough fibre to 

your diet. 

A small change that makes a big 

nutritional difference. Maretha says: 

“Changing your diet can be difficult, 

so it is best to aim for small changes 

that make a big nutritional difference. 

Improving the quality of your protein 

intake during pregnancy can have 

a dramatic impact on your nutrient 

intake, especially when it comes to 

nutrients that are critical for proper 

growth and development.” 

Here’s a quick and easy, nutrient-dense smoothie bowl recipe that helps you 

meet many of the optimal nutrition requirements during your pregnancy. 

You’ll need: 2 handfuls baby spinach, 3/4 of an apple, 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, 

1/2 frozen mango, 200ml plain full cream yoghurt, toasted nuts, seeds, raisins, 

small dollops of full cream yoghurt and cinnamon for toppings. 

To make: In a high-powered blender add the spinach, apple, ginger, frozen 

mango and full cream yoghurt. Blend until nice and smooth. You can add a 

small amount of water just to get it going. Pour into a bowl and garnish the top 

with anything that takes your fancy, like toasted nuts, seeds, and raisins as well 

as a couple of small dollops of full cream yoghurt. Then add a small dusting 

of cinnamon. 

Good to note: This 350ml smoothie bowl achieves 35 per cent of the daily 

recommended protein intake, 61.5 per cent of the daily recommended iodine 

intake and almost 40 per cent daily recommended calcium intake, for pregnant 

women. For more recipes and inspiration, visit rediscoverdairy.co.za. 


Help for new mums 

A new babe. Congrats. Such an exciting time. But for firsttime 

mums, often a little daunting. It’s a personal journey 

... to breastfeed or to share the feeding process with a 

partner, or a combination of the two. To offer a soother or 

not. So many decisions as you figure out the best way of 

doing things for you and your baby. Whichever you decide, 

there’s a gadget to help ... here are some of the best on the 

baby shelves. 

This Philips Avent Electric Breast Pump mimics a baby’s 

natural feeding movement for pumping that is simple, fast 

and gentle. Research shows that babies use a peristaltic 

movement, which is a special, wave-like tongue motion, 

to help release milk quickly when breastfeeding, a motion 

replicated by this pump, which uses a combination of 

suction and unique nipple stimulation to mimic a suckling 

motion, initiating milk let down for a comfortable and 

quicker milk flow. Loads of great 

features, including a personalised 

experience and memory function, 

one size soft and adaptive 

silicone cushion 

and express 

without 

leaning 

forward. 

R3900. 

When it’s 

time for 

baby’s next 

feed, the 

Phillips 

Avent Bottle 

Warmer 

gently warms 

their milk 

or food in three minutes, gradually and continuously to 

prevent hotspots. The easy to operate warmer also has a 

handy defrost setting (safer than defrosting in a microwave 

and more convenient than using water). R1580.50 

Sterilising. Bottles. Dummies. Toys. New mums are obsessed. 

So say hello to the Philips Avent Advanced Electric 

Sterilizer, with which you can sterilise up to six feeding 

bottles with accessories in just 10 minutes. It’s slim but 

roomy, fast and efficient, and kills 99.9 per cent of germs 

(phew .... sigh of relief from mum). It’s also easy to clean, is 

designed to reduce the chance of unpleasant odours and 

stays sterile for 24 hours. R3020.20 

Each to his own, but we’re firm believers in soothes. The 

Philips Avent Ultra Air collection has extra-large holes 

to keep skin dry. Its lightweight shield is designed for 

maximum airflow. It’s easy to find in the dark, respects the 

shape of palate, teeth, and gums, comes in fashionable 

colours and you can sterilise and store it in one handy 

case. For babes up to 18 months, R180.95 to R232.60 for a 

two-pack. 

Fancy winning your fave gadget on the page? Pop over to 

getitjoburgwest on Instagram, find the post and follow the 

prompts! 


Hey babe ... 

Where’s Octi? These little 100 per cent cotton 

crochet Octis offer reassurance and security 

to babes. The Octi head resembles the 

placenta and their curly tentacles mimic 

the umbilical cord, and apparently 

babies that cuddle an Octi 

have an improvement in 

breathing, as well as more 

regulated heartbeats and 

an increase in oxygen 

levels. Either way ... 

they’re just so cute. 

Made locally by a mum 

and daughter duo, Octis 

cost R249 from qscollection. 

co.za or order directly on 

Instagram @wheresocti 

We’re big fans of Epi-max ... so yay yay for new products 

in the Baby and Junior range. The new Baby & Junior 

pH Balanced Unscented Wipes have 80 in the pack ... 

great for your nappy bag, car, and pram, to clean, refresh 

and moisturise whenever you need. (R40.63). Also new, 

Baby & Junior Glycerine Bar, gentle and perfect if your 

babe’s sensitive skin is prone to dryness. (R29.90). Not new 

... but never-be-without-it .. Baby Bum Barrier Cream ... 

protects, conditions, and restores sensitive skin and forms 

a protective barrier between nappy and baby which repels 

the wetness that leads to nappy rash. R89.63. 

The Giggle and 

Beans baby and 

maternity range is so 

gorgeous. This Forest 

Shadows’ baby 

swaddle blanket 

and top knot beanie 

set, made from soft 

stretch cotton, 

is a perfect baby 

blanket for swaddling 

your newborn, 

keeping them 

snug. R499 from 

giggleandbeans.co.za 


FAMILY FUN 

If you love all things nature-inspired, Summer is the best time to get your family involved 

in your downtime activities – from hikes, to cycling adventures and running trails. 

When planning your next outdoor 

activity with the family, the most 

important thing is to be organised 

and prepared, plus have the right gear 

to make things efficient and easy on 

the day. It won’t be long before you 

realise that bringing your kids along is 

one of the best ways to enjoy quality 

time together and explore the beauty 

of the outdoors. 

Thule has a range of premium 

products that allow you and your 

family to fully immerse yourselves in 

your favourite outdoor activity. 

Here’s a roundup of must-have gear 

for your next adventure: 

For the cyclists… 

Exploring the great outdoors on two 

wheels is fast becoming a popular 

choice among families, and whether 

you’re planning on taking in a coastline 

or cycling along the Garden Route, 

bike trailers and bike seats open up 

the possibilities for pedal powered 

adventures with the family. 

The smart, intuitive and award-winning 

designs of the Thule rear child bike 

seats and front-mounted baby bike 

seats include features like quick and 

secure mounting and dismounting – 

and will give you and your precious 

passenger a safe, easy, and enjoyable 

ride. As your child grows, you can also 

conveniently adjust the foot straps and 

foot rests. 

Thule bike trailers are perfect for family 

commutes or fun weekend bike trips, 

the Thule Courier even switches from a 

child bike trailer to a bike cargo trailer, or 

a dog bike trailer with an optional kit. 

Top Tip: Before you start cycling with 

your little one in a bike seat or trailer 

practise without them. Make sure you 

are confident on your bike, and get 

some miles under your belt. 

Details: thulestore.co.za 

For the hikers… 

If you prefer hiking, an innovative child carrier backpack that at once gives your 

little one a great view and a comfortable and secure ride is a must. 

The adjustable Thule Sapling Child Carrier features an ergonomic seat that 

distributes the child’s weight, while the back panel and hip belt are quick and easy 

to adjust and effortlessly transitions between parents – a lifesaver on longer hikes. 

Top Tip: For added peace of mind, you might want to consider a child carrier that 

comes with a mirror and allows you to keep an eye on your precious cargo, as well 

as a rain cover to ensure that your little one stays dry. 

For the trail runners… 

Running with your kids can be rewarding and challenging all in one. From 

adjusting to the new routine of changing your stride to figuring out how to hold 

the handlebar efficiently, to adding some weight as you push the pace uphill, 

there are lots of things to consider when beginning to jog with your child. 

Thule’s Urban Glide is high performance all-terrain jogging stroller with a sleek, 

lightweight design that is all about comfort for you and your little one. The front 

wheel swivels for easy manoeuvrability, plus locks into place for jogging for 

increased stability, when moving at a fast pace. 

Top Tips: When it comes to buying your jogging stroller, safety is first. Don’t settle 

for anything less than the highest standards when it comes to design, flexibility, 

safety and quality. Look for features such as a 5-point safety harness and an 

integrated hand brake. 

Pack lots of water and snacks! A water bottle is a must for any bike ride. Even if 

riding in a bike trailer isn’t physically active, kids still need plenty of fluids to stay 

cool and to replace the water they lose through sweating. 


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ophthalmology. 

Contact us at: 

0114754070 

reception@steyneye.co.za 

www.steyneye.co.za 

West Rand Eye Centre 

Cnr of Christiaan de Wet and 

Beverley Drive North 

Roodepoort

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