Mar 23 - Jhb North

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS
We have a cup of
African Earl Grey with
Ditshego Sedikela
Jolly tasty food ...
March on a plate!
It’s all touchy
feely on the
decor scene
&
TOTS TEENS
Talking to our
younger readers
(and our coolest
entrepreneur ever)
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
MARCH 23

CONTENTS
BOOK CLUB
04 March brings brilliant book club reads and a glass of Bright 2021
WISH LIST
06 Offbeat and fun finds to alleviate stress
PEOPLE
08 Tea-time chat over Ditshego Sedikela’s love for a good cuppa
10 Producer and serial entrepreneur Liesl Lategan shares
her life path to her thrilling success
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MARCH 23
FOOD & DRINK
12 Good food, health and planet choices
14 Whip up quick, easy and seriously good food
DECOR & GARDENING
18 Dominating home décor trends and a touch of texture
20 How to prep your garden for Autumn
FOCUS ON TOTS & TEENS
22 #fruitsquares are a big hit for dynamic dad and son duo
24 Delicately gentle beauty buys perfect for young skin
26 Nutritional health during pregnancy
28 Help for first-time mums
32 The right gear for your next family outing
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28 Gadgets to help you and babe
29 A Rawbiotic Family Hamper worth R600
34 A R10 000 voucher to spend at Thulestore
COVER PHOTO
Photographer: Nicole Moore. Details: nicolemoorephotography
Make-up: BK MuA. Details: @bk_makeupartist on Insta.
Location: Caviar Corner. Details: @caviar_corner on Insta
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March 23 Get It Magazine 03

Book club
March (already!) and the bookshelves are groaning with
March (already!) and the bookshelves 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
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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
Susan Lewis’ No Once Saw It Coming starts
off a little slowly ... and with a cast of lessthan-lovable
characters. But around a third
of the way through, it picks up the pace
dramatically ... and if you’re anything like us,
you’ll race through it (mostly to find out if
we were correct about the killer ... which
we have to admit we did see coming!).
Clever twist. HarperCollins • Ex-Special forces
veteran turned vigilante knows he has a
tendancy to seek out, and enjoy, trouble.
And in Ant Middleton’s Red Mist he finds
more than he bargained for as he is drawn
into a turf war when helping out an elderly
man he meets in the bar of a small French
village. Sphere • Salma and Bilal Khatan are
hopeful about their new home in a new
neighbourhood ... just wanting to fit in
and help their son get away from a bad
crowd. But a neighbourly spat turns into a
racial fallout and things rapidly get out of
control. Kia Abdullah’s Those People Next
Door is a really tremendous read with a
great twist. HQ • In Someone Else’s Shoes
by Jojo Moyes we meet Sam, who has
nothing, and Nisha, who has everything.
A mix up of their gym bags see their lives
intertwined, just as they both spiral out
of contol. Female friendship. It’s powerful!
Michael Joseph • The SAS are used to death
during combat. It goes with the turf. But
when one of their own is said to have
committed suicide in Thailand, red flags are
raised. Matt Standing investigates, and ends
up having to use all his SAS jungle skills to
survive what turns out to be his toughest
assignment to date. It’s all fast action and
high tension in Stephen Leather’s Still
Standing. Hodder & Stoughton. All these
titles available at Exclusive Books.
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
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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
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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
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Des-tea-ny
Ditshego Sedikela talks about her favourite tea blends with the same
enthusiasm that a star-struck teenager would discuss the finer points of
Harry Styles. Taste her Tlou Tea, and you’ll understand why.
Ditshego’s tips for a perfect cuppa
“We always advise people to choose their tea according to the
mood they’re hoping to cultivate. For example, if you want to
lift and restore, choose an energising blend.” Create your own
morning ritual to get maximum enjoyment out of your drink.
“I can drink tea at any time, whatever the weather, but I find it’s
even more delicious when it’s accompanied by a little treat. A
pastry is ideal,” Ditshego says.
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Ditshego remembers how, as a child, she was the only tea
drinker in the family – so it was up to her to add tea to the
shopping list and make a teapot for visitors. “I couldn’t wait to
be old enough to boil the kettle by myself!” she remembers.
Even so, she never imagined making a living out of the leaf.
Coming from a line of business people, she saw her future
in the business world, studying economics, philosophy and
politics at UCT so that she could deepen her understanding
of how business affects the economy and vice versa.
“I had a clear plan after graduation,” Ditshego says. “I intended
to work at my first job, at Investec for three years so that
I could get a feel of what it was like to have an employer
and be in business – and from there, I’d hopefully be able
to strike out on my own.” But, although she set up several
side startups, such as a hair product business and an events
management company with her sister, Ditshego’s ultimate
aspiration remained elusive. Three years came and went, and
the biggest change she made was to switch employers.
It was this new position that put her on the road to
becoming a master tea brewer, however, as it involved a lot
of travel to destinations like Asia and
Europe ... countries where the tea culture
was far more evolved than the milk and
sugar-filled mugs South Africans usually
served. Back then, says Ditshego, South
Africa’s tea scene was all about black tea,
rooibos or, if you were very adventurous,
honeybush. “It was heaven to be able
to try all of these different blends. I got
into the habit of buying different teas
every time I went to a new country and
soon, my friends started buying me gifts
of tea every time they went overseas,
too!” Ditshego remembers a girls’ trip to
Hong Kong, where her sister splurged on
shoes while she browsed tea shops. “She
thought I was mad!” Ditshego laughs.
Her fascination with tea shops eventually
led her to the Tea Merchant, a specialist
tea store in Bryanston. Ditshego
spent just as much time talking to the
customers as the sales people, quizzing
them about their favourite blends and discussing their
personal tea rituals. Eventually, she plucked up the courage to
ask for the owners’ details, so that she could ask them about
a potential partnership. After several long talks, in April 2014
she became the proud co-owner of a store in Clearwater Mall.
By the end of the year, she had established something of an
empire, with additional stores in Cresta Shopping Centre,
Dainfern Square, Fourways Mall and Woodlands Boulevard.
But, as much as she loved being part of the group,
Ditshego was slowly developing the dream of creating
her own brand. She got so far as creating a logo and
conceptualising the range – and then Covid-19 hit. This
stumbling block was followed by another when she found
that none of the tea farms she consulted were interested
in producing small batch orders. “But,” she says, “the delay in
launching the brand was a blessing in disguise. Tea tastes
changed so much during the pandemic, and the direction
I’d been focusing on wasn’t quite right.”
I want to personally
introduce the different
blends to customers and
share the story behind
the brand. It’s thrilling
– I really am at my
happiest when educating
people about tea.
She put the business on hold once more the following year
when she gave birth to her third child, and then lost her
father. “I didn’t have the energy to do anything more than
get through the year,” she admits. But, although she was kept
busy with the agro-entrepreneurship business she had set
up, her “tea dream”, as she calls it, never quite left her mind.
“I was still receiving tea as gifts, I was still experimenting
with different spices and herbs when I made my own
blends at home, I was still invited to taste tea menus. It was
still so much a part of my life”. So much so, in fact, that she
immersed herself in a course to become a certified tea
specialist with The World Tea Academy.
It’s not surprising, then, that when a friend introduced
her to a local tea blender, her tea dream was reignited.
She explained her vision of creating a tea that speaks
to today’s wellness culture with the blender, and
worked alongside her to add a mix of spices, herbs and
adaptogens that is completely different from anything
else available on the market.
Having developed a long list of 30 samples, Ditshego
launched the first six Tlou Tea varieties in
November 2022. The range kicks off with
African Earl Grey - a brew that stands
out for its intense aromatic properties
and which contains reishi mushroom
extracts and Serbian Ginseng to create
a zingy pick-me-up. Then there’s
Tropical Green - a sencha green tea
blend with mango and coconut to
remove any hint of bitterness and
create tropical warmth; and rooibos,
with a twist on the classic flavour thanks
to the addition of pear and sage, as well
as astragalus root to enhance the tea’s
wellness properties. Delicious Berries is
the perfect base for a refreshing ice tea,
containing berries and hibiscus. Finally,
Sweet Dreams is the ideal bedtime
drink, with ashwagandha powder,
lavender, spearmint, valerian root, blue
butterpea flower and chamomile to
help you welcome those Zzz’s.
Apart from their delicious flavours and wellness-enhancing
properties, Tlou Teas stand out because every single aspect
– even the packaging and design of the boxes – has been
executed by a team of local female makers. And, with all
leaves contained within a silk pouch, the brand has an
unmissable air of luxury.
So, what’s next for Tlou Tea? “I have several new products
in the pipeline,” Ditshego reveals excitedly. She’s preparing
some winter-warmer blends, as well as Tlou Tea’s kiddies’
range, blended to appeal to children’s palates, which hits
the shelves this month. Three varieties are available in this
range ... to aid digestion, boost immunity and encourage
sleep. Ditshego will also be cultivating a strong presence
at markets, so that shoppers can experience the tea first
hand. “I want to personally introduce the different blends
to customers and share the story behind the brand. It’s
thrilling – I really am at my happiest when educating
people about tea.” Details: tloutea.co.za
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Text: Lisa Witepski • Photographer: Nicole Moore. Details: nicolemoorephotography.co.za • Make-up: bk mua.
Details: @bk_makeupartist on Insta. • Location: Caviar corner. Details: @caviar_corner on Insta

Female
(spit)fire
Text: Lisa Witepski • Photo: MEGAN BRETT
“Making ads is like making a minimovie
every couple of weeks. And
I love the pace – you’re working
with people who have all of these
great ideas, and you have to get
them to come together instantly,”
she enthuses. “Most of all, I love the
creatives involved in the process.
They’re clever, funny, sensitive,
unique and smart.”
Liesl’s fascination with creativity isn’t
surprising, given that drama was a
central point of her childhood world.
Her mother was a drama teacher
and owned her own drama school
for some time, and so the stage was
a second home to Liesl. When it
became time to choose her studies,
she was instinctively drawn back
to the arts – “but then I realised I
didn’t want to live like a poor artist!”
she laughs.
And so she chose a career on the
other side of the spectrum – law. “To
be fair, I didn’t have much time to
decide. My mother really didn’t like
the boy I was dating at the time, so
one day she told me that my father
was coming to pick me up and
take me to university in four hours.
It was all very sudden – so I picked
law because I was good at public
speaking and debating and thought
I’d be good at it.”
It soon became clear that Liesl was
not intended to sit behind a desk
all day. “Law required a lot of parrotfashion
learning, and it nearly broke
my soul!” The final straw came when
she was interning at a law firm. Asked
to research precedent for a case that
involved defending family violence,
she refused. “I was told that I just
wasn’t made for the kind of law I
wanted to do – it would destroy me.”
She’s made movies with
the likes of Collin Farrell
and Salma Hayek. But
Liesl Lategan, producer
and serial entrepreneur,
owner of production
company Spitfire and
post-production house
Aces Up, says that it’s far
more thrilling to spend a
day making adverts.
Now with no plans or direction, Liesl
decided to try her hand at au pairing
in Atlanta until she figured out her
path. That’s when she found her
groove: While the kids she worked
with attended school, she filled her
mornings working in admin at a film
company. The work wasn’t especially
exciting – sometimes, she had to
stand in as a powder girl – but in
return, she was able to attend their
weekend film courses for free.
The bug had definitely bit, so when
Liesl returned to South Africa, she
enrolled at the then Natal Tech
to study video tech. “It was really
exciting, because I could return to my
love of performance, but on the other
side of the camera – something I’d
never considered previously.”
Liesl remembers this as one of
the most fulfilling times of her life.
Although she worked incredibly
hard – hard enough to become
one of the top students in the
class while also trying to flesh out
her student budget by working
as a bar tender and spraying male
shoppers with deodorant as part of
brand promotions– she loved her
studies and relished the feeling of
her achievement.
She got her first job on a film soon
after. “It wasn’t often that people
filmed movies in Durban, so when a
production company started filming
in the city, I walked into the office
and handed in my CV – and was hired
on the spot.” From there, her career
trajectory took a steep upward turn.
After moving to Cape Town, Liesl
soon became a regular on film
sets, but she began to feel stifled.
“Cape Town’s film industry felt very
technical, lacking in creativity. I was
just a cog in the wheel, and I wanted
to be part of the entire process.”
She finally found her niche when she
moved to Joburg to work full-time
in producing commercials. “The first
thing I did was go to Carlton Hair and
ask them to cut off my long Cape
Town hippie hair. Instantly, I felt like
I belonged.” She loved her job just
as much, and her passion and work
ethic saw her rise swiftly through the
company ranks. But, just when she
should have started enjoying the
ride, she took against it. “It had started
to feel too easy,” she says. Yet again,
she found herself asking: What next?
And answered her own question by
opening her first company, Aces Up,
specialising in post production. “Even
my mom was surprised that I became
a business owner – it’s not something
you’d expect from a girl whose
nickname was the absent-minded
professor,” Liesl admits.
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There were no signs of that absentmindedness
as she took on one
challenge after another, first
consulting for various advertising
agencies before joining one as
an inhouse producer. But, what
had started out as a lot of
fun gradually became more
stressful ... with Aces Up still
running, Liesl found herself
increasingly bogged down
by admin. It was time for
another change – and so she
approached AK Kyriacou, a
director whose work she loved,
to start a production company.
Ten years on, Spitfire, the
company she shares with AK (who
has since become her life partner)
is more profitable than ever – and
has become a breeding ground
for young female talent. “My staff
are definitely the best part of my
working day,” Liesl says. “I love their
friendship, but more than that I love
seeing them grow and playing a role
in their development.” Having grown
up with a strong mother, Liesl says
that female empowerment is part of
who she is. “The thought that men
are more capable or deserving is
simply something I have never been
able to understand. We’re mothers
... we’re mentally and emotionally
strong. Empowering others to think
this way isn’t really pre-meditated, I
simply act on instinct.” Driven by this
ethos, she has mentored a former
intern to become a shareholder
in the company, while another
has taken on the mantle of head
of finance at just 26 years old. Still
another has become a director – a
rarity in an industry where most
directors are still white males.
Although she mentors each
employee personally (while also
looking after her three kids), Liesl
still has plans for her next entity:
she’d like to create a black femaleowned
sister company to Spitfire,
specialising in the production of
long-form content.
In spite of these plans, Liesl still
doesn’t see herself as an entrepreneur.
“I wouldn’t be able to sell you a pen if
I tried. I only know how to do things I
love – and I love this.”
Details: www.spitfire.tv, @spitfire.tv
on Instagram
Even my mom was surprised that I became
a business owner – it’s not something you’d
expect from a girl whose nickname was the
absent-minded professor
Liesl’s tips for starting your own business
• Start as you mean to go on.
• Try to have a plan in place. Things will go wrong anyway, but you should have a route
to get you to the end goal regardless.
• Rather be caught out for who you are than who you’re not.
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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 buzz word, 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
fiber 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.
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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
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Compiled by : KYM ARGO

Oh joy. Who doesn’t love a pancake.
And if it’s you ... well, we simply can’t
be friends. Move swiftly along. In Sue
Quinn’s Seriously Good Pancakes
you’ll find them for breakfast, brunch,
lunch, dinner and dessert, with
recipes for everything from Chinese
Pancakes with Duck and Hoisin Sauce
to Buckwheat Galettes and Italian
Farinata, from Spicy Mexican Hotcakes
with Smoky Corn Salad to Chocolate
and Berry-stuffed Pikelets. More than
70 recipes, with delicious photos, plus
a guide to basic pancake types, this
really is the ultimate cookbook for
pancake addicts, students and foodies
alike. It’s pancakes. And it’s seriously
good. Hardie Grant, R270
Let’s
cook
Compiled by : KYM ARGO
Those recipe videos you can’t stop
watching? Caught Creating Ltd made
those. And now, they’re blessing you
with the Caught Snackin’ cookbook.
They’ve covered all bases .. from
boujee brunches to quick lunches,
Friday-night fakeaways to desserts
that will make you TikTok famous.
They say their dishes are created
firstly for deliciousness and secondly
for ease. Whether you’re going all-in
cooking for a crowd or cotching on
the sofa with a bowl full of comfort
food, there are more than 100 recipes
with big flavours and zero stress.
And you don’t need mad chefileeni
equipment or Gordon Ramsay
tekz, just this book and good vibes.
Octopus, R475
A cookbook that makes recipes faster,
easier, tastier and simpler through
cooking in one pot, pan or tray. The
second title in Rosie Reynold’s The
Shortcut Cook series, All in One
shows you how to cook the food and
flavours that you love, but without
being tied to the oven or sink for
hours longer than you want to be.
Think dishes like Spiced Potatoes with
Cracked Eggs, No-fuss Chicken Kiev
with Crunchy Roast Potatoes, Beef
Stew with Cheesy Dumplings, Easy
Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese, Gooey
Lemon Bars, Big Batch Chocolate Chip
Cookies, and more, all made in one
pan. Hardie Grant, R355
Eating well should be one of life’s
pleasures but, for many people, this is
not the case. Struggles with weight,
nutrition-related health issues and
low self-esteem can result in food
being condemned as an enemy’
to be conquered at all cost. Nicci
Robertson understands, and she
uses her personal experience to
guide you towards improved health
and well-being by taking a different
approach to nutrition. In Thrive -
Healthy recipes that Break the Diet
Rules, she explains how to exchange
bad habits for better ones, recognise
and eliminate stress factors that can
contribute to lifestyle diseases, and
understand the role that proteins,
carbs, fats, fibre and water play in
keeping us healthy. There are more
than 80 mouth-watering familyfriendly
recipes that are packed with
flavour and nutritionally balanced.
Whether your goal is weight-loss or
improved health, Nicci’s recipes will
have you rethinking the concept of
diet food and heading for the kitchen
with enthusiasm! Penguin, R380
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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 vegetables. 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 veg options
is increasing across the globe. This is where avos come into their
own as an incredibly versatile fruit.
‘Mood-boosting foods’ 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

#TRENDING
Last year we eased back into normalcy. And these trends dominated
when it came to home décor ... ones that will continue to grow throughout 2023
Before we get wrapped up in the
go, go, go of living, we should take
some time to pause and reflect on
some of the design and décor trends
that shaped last year, trends that will
strongly influence our décor decisions
this year. After two and a half years of
being masked up and locked down,
2022 was the year of easing back into
normalcy. We unmasked, and started
to venture back to the office, shops
and schools and even gathered again
with family and friends. Despite things
being business as usual, we are only
now beginning to properly understand
the real impact that the pandemic
has had on our psyche and in turn,
our design and décor choices. Interior
designer, behaviour specialist, and
owner of a design studio, Kim Williams
explains how many of the design and
décor trends have been influenced by
our most recent experiences.
Health and healing
There has been a huge emphasis on mental health and wellness, with our
homes acting as a tranquil sanctuary to escape from the chaos and confusion
of the outside world. Our living space can have a dramatic impact on our wellbeing
and energy, promoting a desire for not just peace and privacy but also
grounding, healing, and spirituality. There has been a strong move towards warm
and natural palettes that are soothing but also mystical and engaging, with the
addition of comforting fabrics and textures to add layers of interest. We have also
seen a lot of deepened healing – which focuses on balancing masculine and
feminine tones to ensure that the interior space is meditatively balanced and
promotes healing for all.
Less is more
After having had to wear masks for so long, it made sense that we had a greater
desire to be heard and seen during 2022. And although we saw a greater emphasis
on the embracing of different voices, cultures, and individual interests when it
comes to décor choices, it is important to note that the minimalist movement is
still very much in vogue. Less is always more, as is the yearning to shop for locally
sourced materials, such as rattan, wood, stone, and weaves. Glass objects and
translucent furniture also help reflect light and engage the eye.
Looking ahead
This is going to be the year for exploring depth, especially when it comes to
deepened healing. These trends will continue, but with greater consideration of
the impact they have on us and our surroundings. And after being cocooned
in a grey world for so long, we should also look forward to the return of bright
colours as the world bursts back to life.
Details: kimwilliams.co.za or Facebook and Instagram @kim_williams_design.
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The value of zoning
Lots of us are still working from home this year, which has crafted a new
appreciation for space, the privilege of having it and a deeper desire to connect
better with it. Larger families especially require separate living areas to work and
recharge, as well as a communal place to energise and socialise, and a dedicated
corner to play. This dilemma has forced designers to look at zoning areas off
to create better fluidity, energy, and balance. Both commercial and residential
property owners are investing in ways to make their spaces flow and work better,
not just because it creates a better user experience but because it is likely to
increase property values.
The return of the dining room
A separate dining room that flows off either the living or kitchen area has made
a huge comeback. During the pandemic, the dinner table was the centre of
the home ... doubling up as a classroom, office desk and even a place for family
entertainment. Now, it is a vehicle to bring loved ones together, especially during
the summer entertaining season - a space that facilitates easy conversation and
connection around a delicious meal. Well-designed dining rooms can create an
ambiance and atmosphere that are both casual and formal depending on the
occasion. The most engaging tables are rectangular or round with comfortable,
simple-to-clean seating and enough space for easy movement. Lighting is
functional, with elevated table scaping used to ramp up the mood and feel.
Reconnecting
with nature
Our desire for sustainability and
eco-conscious design has been
huge and will probably continue
well into 2023. It has been amazing
to witness the massive move
towards recycling and repurposing.
A lot of the younger generation,
especially, have been bringing old
memories from past generations to
life by adding their own stamp and
aesthetic to create beautiful quilts
and wall hangings, for example.
Being conscious of our planet is
not just about opting for greener
materials in our décor choices but
also bringing mindfulness into
the entire design process. In these
warmer summer months, the trend
of opening the indoor and outdoor
space is more apparent. Not only
does this provide a wonderful
connection to nature but it also
extends our living space, adds more
natural light, and allows for fresh air
and the sounds of flowing water to
breeze through the entire home.

TOUCHY
FEELY
It’s all about texture ...
Natural,
authentic and
breathtakingly
unique, this organic teak
cheeseboard is part of range of
really standout options to add to
your kitchenware collection. Crafted
out of natural hand-finished teak,
there are also round plates and
bowls. R495 from
weylandts.co.za
Made using
porcelain with a
matte finish, this snow
cylindrical vase has a
modern corrugated texture
that adds a sculptural element
to home décor. R899 from
Country Road at Woolworths.
Add texture to the dining room
table with this exceptionally
stylish range of artisanal glassware,
mouth-blown in Thailand so
each piece is one-of-a-kind. The
Crestone tumblers are R795 for a
set of six from weylandts.co.za
A quiet nook
for relaxing and
reflection, with
textured décor and
homeware pieces
from Woolworths
Compiled by : KYM ARGO
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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
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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
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Tween
entrepreneur
When a boy wants an iPhone and his dad says sure -
but you earn the money to buy it yourself ... well, a boy makes a plan!
W
hen 12-year-old Cai Tudor-Jones told his dad he wanted an new iPhone, he
was told he had to buy it himself. And so he did.
There were, admittedly, a few false starts. He’s a very friendly and
approachable boy, and has no fear of approaching others, traits which made
him excellent at selling raffle tickets for school fund raisers. So idea number
one – a raffle. But without a real prize. Dad Dylan stepped in and explained the
meaning of fraud. His second and third ideas - becoming a barman or a waiter
(did we mention he’s very sociable - if not yet old enough to get behind the bar)
were shot down too.
“He then went online to look for ideas of how kids can make money on the
internet,” says Dylan. “I could see he was not going to give up ... so that’s when I
stepped in to guide him.”
Dylan suggested Cai chat to gran Denny Jones, who for years has made delicious fruit squares for
her family and friends. Would she share her recipe? Of course. And so #fruitesquares was launched.
Cai designed the logo, he and dad hit the kitchen, and the two set off with their first batch to
test the market. Their first stop was Vice Coffee & Elixirs in Craighall Park, where the date, cherries,
raisins and almond-loaded squares were a massive hit, with the owner agreeing to buy the first
batch. “Or at least what was left of it after we ate the first row in the tray,” says Dylan. “We made no
profit from this batch”.
With lessons learnt - make bigger batches so you can buy ingredients in bulk at better pricing, and
don’t eat the profits - Cai was off. And cooking!
Within five months #fruitsquares were stocked in The Whippet and 4th Ave Coffee Roasters, Fresh
Earth came on board January and you’ll find them at the lovely Pronto this month when The
Colony renos are complete.
Over the school hols, Cai and Dylan had a stand at a Christmas Market ... massive success, so they’re
now looking at Bryanston Organic Market and the Linden Market, with hopefully more to follow.
And when he’s not in class at De La Salle Holy Cross College, he’s busy with direct sales at markets
and promotions at the stores where the #fruitsqares are sold, and on most Friday nights, Cai can be
found at the Pirates Rugby Club, where he is a member, selling his sweet treats.
And now he has his iPhone (he wasted no time there, making sure he’d made enough money
to buy one before Christmas), is there any slowing down? Not a chance. His best friend
emigrated last year so now he’s working towards paying for a flight to go and visit him in
Einthoven in the Netherlands.
And next? The dad-and-son team are working on a website (www.fruitsquares.co.za) which will
open soon and from where they’ll take direct batch orders.
Details: Follow the dynamic duo on Instagram @fruit.squares
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You’ll find these delish date, cherry, almond and
raisin #fruitsquares, for around R40 each, at
Vice Coffee & Elixirs Rothesay Ave, Craighall
The Whippet 7th Street, Linden
4th Ave Coffee Roasters 4th Ave, Parkhurst
Pronto The Colony Shopping Centre
Fresh Earth @ freshearth.co.za
Bryanston Organic Market
Cullross Road, Bryanston
Linden Market Thomas Bowler St, Franklin
Roosevelt Park, Randburg
Follow the dynamic duo on
Instagram @fruit.squares
Text: KYM ARGO • Photos: MEGAN BRETT. Location: The Whippet. Details: thewhippetcoffee.com
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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, an 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
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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
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
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Nutrition for mums-to-be
Tips on meeting babe’s - and your - nutritional health
Does what you eat in 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
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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.
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FOCUS ON TOTS & TEENS
Hey babe ...
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 sterilse and store it in one handy
case. For babes up to 18 months, R180.95 to R232.60 for a
two-pack.
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The importance of gut health
Over the past decade, probiotics
have become one of the fastest
growing sectors of the natural health
market. But why do we actually
need them? And what benefits do
they have for children? The team
from Rawbiotics, one of SA’s leading
liquid probiotic range of products
who provide fermented, non-freezedried
probiotics to families, explains
why a healthy gut is arguably the
most important factor in your child’s
overall health.
The bacteria in your bowels
outnumber the cells in your body
by 10 to one. This gut flora has
incredible power over the immune
system, meaning that the health
of the body is largely tied into the
health of the gut. Beneficial bacteria
are responsible for the body’s ability
to use the nutrition in food. They are
responsible for the production of
vitamins and fatty acids. They stop the
build-up of disease-causing bacteria
and harmful yeasts - such as Candida.
And they produce natural antibiotics.
In fact, one could say that no matter
how good your diet is, or no matter
what supplements you take, the
ability of your body to use them is
firstly dependent on the health of the
bacteria in your gut.
When it comes to your children,
beneficial bacteria are vital in the
formative years of the body, ensuring
good nutrition, immunity and
growth. But another vital (and often
overlooked) factor is that the gut
plays a major role in one’s emotions,
concentration and judgement…so
much so that it has been nicknamed
the second brain. Emotional stress,
poor concentration, poor sleeping
habits and general unhappiness
are all factors which can very often
be linked to bacterial imbalances in
the digestive tract, and which can
often be resolved through fixing
that imbalance.
When choosing a probiotic for your
children there are two general types
of probiotic. Liquid (live fermented)
probiotics are produced using a wide
range of beneficial bacteria that are
grown together, and compete among
each other, to form the final product.
They are the most natural form of
bacteria since the conditions in which
they are grown mirror the conditions
inside the human body. Encapsulated
(freeze-dried) probiotics are much
easier to produce and store, however,
and so make up most of the probiotic
market. Encapsulated probiotics
will also typically have high counts
of Colony Forming Units (CFU’s) to
ensure that enough bacteria reach
the gut to be effective. With liquid
probiotics, however, very high counts
of CFU’s are usually not needed as
the microbes have been grown in
conditions similar to those in the
body and are not killed off on their
way through to the gut.
Whichever you prefer, the fact remains
that ensuring a balanced digestive
tract, along with a good diets, are the
first steps in ensuring that you have
healthy and happy children.
Details: www.rawbiotics.co.za
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With a selection of herbal extracts specially chosen for children to promote good
health and growth - including peppermint, lemon balm, elderberry and
chamomile - Kids Balance is a daily probiotic that provides natural bacteria
needed for children’s health and growth. These essential bacteria improve the
body’s ability to use nutrition, assisting with healthy growth and increasing the
body’s ability to create natural vitamins and antibiotics. R93 from rawbiotics.co.za
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FOCUS ON TOTS & TEENS
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 and
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 manoeuverability, 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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