News
Books:
The new revised edition of the health recipe book, Naturally Nutritious, will be launched soon with the new title: Natural Medicine Magazine’s Wholefood cook book by Heidi du Preez and Karen Werge Tilney – watch this space!
Suppliers:
I’ve listed suppliers of raw honey, raw milk, sourdough rye bread and more on my new website. Read more. This section will be expanded in the future.
Chemicals:
Carcinogen antimony found in fruit juices - A chemical, antimony, linked to cancer has been found in fruit juices and cordials drunk by millions of people every day. The Royal Society of Chemistry, which published the research, added that as most fruit squashes are aimed at children, they are more at risk from the substance. It has been suggested that the substance is finding its way into the drinks from the PET plastic bottles they are contained in, with citric acid in the drinks speeding up the leaching process. Of particular concern is antimony trioxide, a suspected carcinogen that is used in the production of PET.
Articles
Molasses – health or waste product
Molasses is being marketed as a health food product, high in nutrients. But molasses is actually a waste product. It is a by-product of sugar cane being processed into refined white sugar. The rationale behind selling it as a health product is that all the nutrients stripped away during the processing of sugar, are in the by-product molasses. But how healthful is molasses?
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Can it really be true that statins won’t stop heart attacks?
Confusing: A large number of people may be taking statins when the evidence of their benefit is conflicting.
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Recipes
Basic smoothie – dairy-free
This smoothie is packed with nutrients, balanced with protein and delicious – a meal in a glass! Enjoy for breakfast, as a healthy snack or ideal to take with to work, school or when 'on the road'.
serves 4
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Chickpea fudge
Indulge in this special treat in moderation.
makes 12 pieces of fudge
This recipe appears in Natural Medicine Magazine’s Wholefood cook book by Heidi du Preez and Karen Werge Tilney, to be launched soon!
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"Unhappiness is the hunger to get; happiness is the hunger to give" – author unkown
Until soon!
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Food Matters
"A quarter of what you eat keeps you alive, the other three quarters keep your doctor alive…!" This outstanding, inspiring and eye-opening documentary is a must see for anyone who is serious about their health!
Watch the trailer:
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Buy the film:
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Cheeki water bottles
Ever struggled to find a water bottle that is not leaking, breaking or leaching harmful chemicals into your kids' juice? I found the solution! Cheeki water bottles are the perfect healthy solution for kids' lunchboxes, sports, exercise and everyday use.
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Coca tea – a 100% natural caffeine-free tea, very high in nutrients and one of my favourites! This pleasant tasting tea revitalises, restores and energises. It balances mood, curbs appetite, is detoxifying and helps digestive processes. The coca plant is native to the Peruvian Rainforest and has been fundamental to the culture and traditions of the Andean people for thousands of years.
The tea is imported by Cocazone and tel number 0861COCAZONE. If it is not available at your local health shop, ask that they stock it! Maybe this tea reveals something about my 'wild and adventurous' side ...
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