Living our best life, as healthily as we can
If you want the benefits of CBD, but don’t fancy the naturally strong flavour, these ADCO CBD Daily chewable pastilles are a sweet option. They come in pre-dosed bites and an assortment of delicious flavours and contain CBD isolate, which is the purest form of CBD. You’ll find them at selected Clicks and Dis-Chem stores. Details: adcocbd.co.za
It’s now almost second nature to sanitise, wear a mask and wash our hands as much as possible. Another way we ensure we stay as safe as possible is to rinse our groceries as soon as we get home from the store … particularly fruit and veggies that have been lying out in the open. And yes, we know the risk of catching anything from these items is low, but we’re all for better safe than sorry! Plus, there are all those toxic pesticides, fungicides and chemicals to think about. So we’ve a bottle of Earthsap Fruit and Vegetable Wash next to the kitchen sink. Proven to be 300 per cent more effective than water, a quick rinse and we’re happy. R59 from Spar or faithful-to-nature.co.za
Beauty from within
There’s no getting away from it … Collagen’s the latest buzzword. Not without good reason. Beauty from within is what we should all be aiming for. And the latest product we’ve found (and love) is Futurelife Beauti Food. The Nutritional Shakes are delicious on-the-go meal supplements which include a combo of beauty specific anti-ageing collagen peptides and other active ingredients which improve the overall appearance and health of your skin. Choose from two delish flavours – French vanilla or caramel latte – both are high protein, low GI and have no added sugar. Have one a day and after a month you should see a reduction in wrinkles, an improvement in your skin’s elasticity and firmness and in your skin’s hydration The range also has Nutritional Protein Bars, which offer the same benefits. Pop one in your bag for a seriously easy-to-eat-beauty-on-the-go snack. Flavours? Chocolate brownie and French vanilla. Please. Who wouldn’t want to eat one? You’ll find them at Dis-Chem for around R149.95 for a pack of seven shakes, or R27.95 for a protein bar. Oh … and more news on the health front. We’ve also just heard about the brand new Futurelife Repair Food … a scientifically-formulated collagen nutritional supplement aimed at the repair, maintenance and recovery of joints, cartilage, bones and muscles. Available in shakes and protein bars, in vanilla and chocolate flavours.
Pop over to the Corner Market for an (online) basketful of goodness
We’ve found a new favourite online store … and we. are. obsessed! Nuts and spreads, pasta and grains, stocks and broths, healthy bars and gin botanicals. There are health options for those exploring anti-inflammatory, collagen, digestion and detox supplements, for those searching for vegan and halaal, low-carb and keto, diabetic and paleo items. And a brilliant selection of body and beauty, household and children’s products, too. First on our shopping list was Jen’s Handmade “No Nasties” Granola from the Corner Market Club Exclusive Pantry Range. Made by a Midlands chef, it’s free from dairy, gluten, wheat, fillers, refined sugar and peanuts, but not free from taste … it’s all honey and raw coconut and cranberries, aromatic spices and omega seeds, is 100 per cent local, and is part of the Corner Market Club’s Female Business Partner initiative. So, ticks all the right boxes. Have it with yoghurt and berries for brekkie, pop some into your child’s lunchbox, and keep some in a bag in your handbag to snack on during the day. Pop over to cornermarket.co.za … you can thank us later.
CBD immune booster
We’re all trying to stay as healthy as possible, preferably with natural, safe and effective remedies. CBD products are fast becoming a more appealing option for those looking for relief from conditions like insomnia, anxiety, depression, arthritis or chronic pain. New on the medical shelves is Biomedcan Immune Boost Capsules, a multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal components which assist in boosting your immune system, supporting the body’s defence against viral infections and general maintenance of good health. They contain no THC, so there are no hallucinogenic effects, and they’re not addictive. They’re gluten-free and suitable for vegans, and are crammed with ingredients like black elderberry and zinc, olive leaf and echinacea purpurea, as well as vitamins B6, B12, C, D3, and E. They come in a one-month supply (60 capsules). R549 from biomedcan.co.za, takealot.com, faithfultonature.co.za, cbdstore.co.za and selected Wellness Warehouse stores.
