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  Early nutrition research focused on identifying the nutrients in food that would prevent diseases. More recently, nutrition research focused on chronic diseases associated with energy excesses. Your waistline circumference can indicate metabolic disease. A waistline above 89 centimetres for women and 102 centimetres for men can indicate a risk for metabolic disease, and weight loss will be essential to improve your health and wellness. Losing weight or maintaining a goal weight is a lifelong battle for many people.  When you reduce your kilojoule intake to lose weight, it is essential to prioritise nutrient-dense food. Nutrient-dense foods are rich in...

#storyofmylife Like many of you, I never envisioned running my own business. Since I started working, I have always been a salaried worker, even after getting married and having children.   Having an empty nest when my children grew up and left home, I felt the time had come for a new challenge. I went out of my comfort zone and started a business that resonated with me. Here I am today, proudly managing Lekker Rooibos.   Annique was the perfect fit for me as it is a proudly South African business with quality rooibos based products that are well in demand...

My word for the year is FOCUS. I just want to focus on tasks and get things done. I am so tired of a long to-do list with not enough time to do it. It confused my mind and left me without direction. I reached out to a business coach who helped me with an accountability tool to getting things done. I planned for the week ahead and had to stick to the planning. During the first week, I realised I planned too many tasks for a day and that my expectations were unrealistic. I started to take note of...

READY PEDI GO…. It is sandal season. Your feet need a refreshing treat and you can treat yourself in the comfort of your own home with the easy five steps. Step 1 Collect all your products needed for this ultimate relaxing food spa treatment. Make yourself a cup of Jasmine tea to enable you to relax. Photo credit: Annique Rooibos Rooibos and Jasmine tea Resque Hand Wash Miracle Tissue Oil Rooibos Retreat Body Wash 400ml Resque Foot Scrub Resque Foot Butter Resque Circulation Treatment Resque Foot Spray   Step 2 Wash your hands with Resque Hand Wash. This antibacterial herbal gel...

 Chronic illness sufferers often have difficulty in describing their lack of energy.  Christine Miserandino, a lupus sufferer and creator of the “Spoon Theory”, used “spoons” as a visual way to explain how much energy she has throughout the day. The spoons represented daily energy. Each daily action requires some spoons for payment. Demanding tasks like showering will need more spoons than getting up to have supper.   The “Spoon Theory” is a powerful tool for chronic illness sufferers to understand themselves. It also brought a better understanding between patients or Spoonies (as they call themselves) and family members, as...