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Kaleidiscope Media Publishing Sales - Pat Franken 082 552 3027 [email protected] Follow us: www.kal-media-publishing.co.za 4 5 Vegan History FITNESS 2021 is an extreme form of If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it's Free YouTube videos , and though the term was In November 1944, a British woodworker named Donald that our health takes priority. Having a fitness There are thousands available to guide you through Watson announced that because vegetarians ate dairy workout routines. Many of these exercises require minimal coined in 1944, the concept of flesh- regium is part of that priority. There is such an or no equipment and use your body weight for resistance. and eggs, he was going to create a new term called array of fitness options, from a walk, yoga, avoidance can be traced back to ancient “vegan,” to describe people who did not. Tuberculosis pilates, weight training, all of which you can do Mind-body connection Indian and eastern Mediterranean had been found in 40% of Britain's dairy cows the year before, and Watson used this to his advantage, claiming solo with the aid of the internet or in a formal Over the course of the pandemic, people have become societies. that it proved the vegan lifestyle protected people from class, if available. interested in combining exercise and mental relaxation to relieve stress. Fitness enthusiasts are looking for ways to tainted food. created a newsletter the ' Vegetarianism is first mentioned by the Greek There is really no reason for people not to get promote physical and mental well-being in unison rather Vegan Society' initially this publication had 25 fit – only a lot of excuses as to why they don't than as two separate activities. philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras of Samos subscribers. By the time Watson died at age of ninety-five around 500 BCE. Pythagoras promoted benevolence try! Yoga, pilates, and other mind-body activities are gaining in 2005, there were 250,000 self-identifying vegans in popularity. Again, the internet offers a host of options. among all species, including humans. Britain and 2 million in the U.S. Plus, some teachers are establishing small classes under There is a difference between a trend and a fad. Often, a Followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and also strict COVID conditions. fad is a quick fix. It's an overnight solution that offers a advocated vegetarianism, believing that humans should The vegan diet became increasingly mainstream in the not inflict pain on other animals. short-term and temporary result. Generally, a fad is 2010, especially in the latter half. considered a short behaviour that's in 'fashion' for a brief Gyms Restaurants began marking vegan items on their menus period of time before falling off the radar. The trouble with There will always be people who love to go to the fitness The meatless lifestyle never really caught on in the West, and supermarkets improved their selection of vegan- fads, is that we they 'go out' so does your fitness plan! studio or gym. Even though you can create a great online although it would sometimes pop-up during health crazes processed food. Ideally, you find something, which suits you, your lifestyle experience, there's nothing quite like an in-person group and religious revivals. The Ephrata Cloister, a strict and becomes something you love to do. Once this is in training class to motivate for some people. Gyms are open religious sect founded in 1732 in Pennsylvania, advocated There was a 185% increase in new vegan products place it becomes a healthy habit, one you are less likely to with strict protocols in place. (correct at time of print) vegetarianism — as well as celibacy. between 2012 and 2016 in the UK. In 2011, Europe's first break. vegan supermarkets appeared in Germany: Vegilicious in Walking, Jogging The 18th century utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham Dortmund and Veganz in Berlin. In 2013, the Oktoberfest Home gyms Most health professionals will advise that walking is one of the best ways to get and remain fit. It costs nothing, you believed that animal suffering was just as serious as in Munich — traditionally a meat-heavy event — offered Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, many people have created home gyms. This can be as big or small just have to do it regularly at least 4 times a week for human suffering and likened the idea of human vegan dishes for the first time in its 200-year history. superiority to racism. as you want it to be. From dumbbells and exercise bands to maximum benefit. hi-tech equipment. It all depends on your space and In 2017, veganism rose in popularity in Hong Kong and The first was formed in 1847 in budget. All it takes to make a home gym feasible is Wearables and Fitness Tech China. China's vegan market rose by more than 17% discipline – according to experts' people who set aside the England. Three years later, Rev. , the Wearable technology, fitness trackers, and fitness tech between 2015 and 2020. This exceeds the projected same time each day for a workout are more successful at continue to play a big role in shaping the fitness industry. inventor of Graham crackers, co-founded the American growth in the second and third fastest-growing vegan long term commitment than those who 'do it when they Consumers are sharing more health data from smart Vegetarian Society. Graham was a Presbyterian minister markets internationally in the same period, the United have time'. watches and have access to a ton of information. With AI and his followers, called Grahamites, obeyed his Arab Emirates (10.6%) and Australia (9.6%) respectively. (artificial intelligence) coaches, personal training instructions for a virtuous life: vegetarianism, Remote Personal Training and Wellness Coaching assistants, and fitness innovations in augmented and temperance, abstinence, and frequent bathing. is a UK based non-profit organisation that Remote coaching allows members to work with a personal virtual reality, the future of fitness tech looks exciting. educates and encourages people around the world to try a trainer or well-being coach in a one-on-one setting. The vegan diet for the month of January. Veganuary also refers pandemic has forced many businesses to expand their Cycling online offering. Often, members use to the month-long challenge itself. On February 1, 2021, This hugely popular sport is gaining followers, it takes personal trainers and coaches for Veganuary released the final figures of their 2021 dedication and can be expensive initially. If interest to you that extra level of accountability and speak to a local group for info. campaign to reveal record-breaking results. In January motivation. Virtual coaching is 2021, 582,538 people from 209 different countries and becoming more popular. territories signed up for the 31-day vegan challenge, exceeding the total of 400,000 who took part in 2020.

The vegan way of life is fast gaining popularity in South Africa, with most restaurants now offering a wide range of dishes.

6 7 How do we turn OIL into PLASTIC? Only PHA (made from bacteria) is marine degradable “Only we humans make waste that nature can't digest." – and only to a point: Within six months, it degrades Those are the words of oceanographer Capt. Charles Moore, who discovered the Great by 30% in warm, tropical waters. Pacific Garbage Patch in 1997. And, of course, he's talking about plastic. New materials are being developed from natural sources that could eventually provide viable, biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based When it comes to plastic, times have certainly changed. While 40 WHO IS MAKING Recycling plastic. These include methane, mushrooms, and years ago anything made with plastic was considered cheap. Today THE MOST MONEY even milk! But we are a long way from that and there are millions of plastic products, including computer housings, FROM PLASTIC? honestly, the oil companies are putting up a big fight! car parts, appliances and medical parts to name a few. Single-use plastics, such as bottles, bags Plastic has been around since 1869, when John Wesley Hyatt invented it MYTHS and food packages, are the most WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING INSTEAD OF from material cellulose used from tree pulp. Hyatt used his plastic commonly discarded type of plastic. Made RECYCLING? to make eyeglass frames, combs, billiard balls, shirt collars, dentures, almost exclusively from fossil fuels, these It is very simple really, stop using single use plastic buttons, and photographic film. Plastic at this stage wasn't as harmful as “throwaway” plastics often end their short —these are the biggest culprits. Due to the damage the substance we see today. lifecycle polluting the oceans, being to waterways many African countries, such as In 1951, two research chemists from Phillips Petroleum discovered two burned or dumped into landfills. Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania have already new kinds of plastics: polypropylene and polyethylene. Their discovery The recent study states that 20 The concept of recycling plastic appears on banned single use plastic bags —South Africa is revolutionized the plastics world – and made the oil companies very rich. petrochemical companies are responsible the surface to be a great move forward – a lagging behind. Perhaps, here in the Highway, we Now, people use Polypropylene and Polyethylene in millions of plastic for 55% of the world's single-use plastic solution. However, the ugly truth is that less could do something and if we do enough – others would follow. products around the world. waste. than 10% is in fact recycled, the bulk is either The journey petroleum takes to become a plastic product is very U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil tops the list, incinerated (not good for our air quality) ends technical but basically there are eight different steps. There is so much information on-line about this subject, contributing 5.9 million metric tons to up in landfill or in our ocean and waterways. ensure you check the authenticity - National Geographic global plastic waste, closely followed by and Greenpeace have some excellent material. You can U.S. chemicals company Dow and China's also watch a documentary on YouTube - Search for · First, the petroleum is drilled and transported to a refinery. Sinopec. WHY? FRONTLINE PBS Plastic Wars. Made by legitimate · Crude oil and natural gas are refined into ethane, As oil prices fluctuate, so too does the price of plastic. journalists, it is a real eye opener. Basically only 100 companies are the propane, and hundreds of other petrochemical When those markets are depressed, virgin plastic source of 90% of global single-use plastic products. Of course, fuel for your car is refined becomes far cheaper to buy than recycled plastic. production. through crude oil. Additionally, plastic products are often connected to the oil companies and it is in their best interests A small change to make a big · Ethane and propane are "cracked" into ethylene to keep on supplying new plastic! and propylene, using high-temperature furnaces. difference to our world. More than 60 million plastic The last thing they want is the up turn of recycled · A catalyst is combined with ethylene or propylene bottles end up in landfills and plastic —especially, with the surge of electric cars. in a reactor, resulting in "fluff." Fluff is a powdered incinerators every day – a total of Plastic is their future business! material (polymer) resembling laundry detergent. about 22 billion last year. · Fluff is combined Where does it all go? Most plastic are made from with additives in a petroleum and built to last – some for thousands of continuous blender. years. In the ocean, sunlight and waves break down · The polymer is fed most plastics into small microparticles, which never t o a n e x t r u d e r truly biodegrade. The result? Tons of 'plastic smog' in where it is melted. our waterways and oceans. Once in the water, microplastics attract persistent organic pollutants · Melted plastic is like flame retardants and other industrial chemicals cooled then fed to a linked to human health problems –even cancer. pelletizer that cuts It doesn’t take much effort to make a big difference to our world, simply switch. the product into IS “COMPOSTABLE” PLASTIC BETTER? small pellets. Instead of using single use plastic bags from Not exactly. Yes, it's made from non-petroleum the supermarket - take your own. · Pellets are then sources. But you need a large composting facility to Canvas, Jute, Cotton, there are many options, s h i p p e d t o break down soy, bagasse (made from sugar) and PLA in the long run you will save money and customers and manufacturers. (made from corn) plastic. Because PLA is hard to you are playing your part in saving our earth. break down, some recycling facilities consider it a See page 10 for more switch options. 8 contaminant. 9 Be proactive about looking after your eyes

The Solution - Filtered Water? and vision More than 50% of sight loss is preventable, so getting your Bottled water, due to several factors, is clearly not a eyes tested can help prevent or limit the damage caused by healthier or purer alternative to tap water. If one is certain eye conditions. choosing only between tap water and bottled water, tap water is plainly the more economical, and, in many cases, Regular eye examinations are important because Glaucoma awareness the healthier choice. Despite this assertion, tap water 1) Having your vision corrected can improve your visual What are the main tests during an eye examination to does not remain without its problems. The concerns over experience of life, improve your performance at work or at check if I have Glaucoma? the quality and safety of tap water that sparked the school and reduce eye strain and eye fatigue and There are three main tests for glaucoma which are rapid Water growth of the bottled water industry are still entirely headaches. and painless: present. However, the most recent and innovative 2) An eye examination will help detect certain eye 1. Ophthalmoscopy: This is when the Optometrist views solution to the problems of low water quality has come conditions or diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and the appearance of the main nerve in the eye, called the age-related macular degeneration, which could lead to about in the age of water filters. optic nerve, to track any nerve fibre damage or loss. irreversible sight loss; if not managed properly. When high-density polyethylene was introduced in the 2. Tonometry: This is a simple test that measures the 3) Because poor vision could be a risk factor for falls, it is pressure within the eye. Most people know this as the 'air 1960s, plastic water bottles started to appear. Before Water filters currently provide the best and healthiest useful to keep your vision optimal, especially in your later puff test'. High eye pressure within the eye causes reduced then, glass bottles were used. But it was the invention of solution to the problems of both bottled water and tap years. blood supply to the important nerves in the eyes, which if polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in 1973, which water. 4) Eye examinations for children are vital to make sure that untreated causes the nerves to become permanently were able to hold fizzy drinks such as Coca-Cola and any visual problems such as a squint, lazy eyes or refractive damaged. This leads to tunnel vision or loss of peripheral carbonated water, that took their use to a new level. error (needing glasses to see and perform properly) are vision. Lightweight and resistant to damage, they began to detected and treated early. 3. Perimetry: This is a test that maps any areas of reduced replace glass bottles. or defective vision in the periphery of the visual field. Other important steps people can take to help keep There are many different instruments that may be used to their eyes healthy include: In 2016, sales of bottled water overtook cold drink sales check the field of vision, but in most cases the patient will Stopping smoking be asked to fix their eye on a central target and press a for the first time. It wasn't bad news for the cold drink Protecting eyes in bright sunlight or glare button when they see flashes of light. manufacturers, generally, they are the biggest producers Eating well Individually the results of these tests are often inadequate, of bottled water in the world! Coca-Cola owns Dasani, Exercising but together they give a good indication of whether or not PepsiCo has Aquafina and LIFEWTR, while Nestlé owns Wearing safety goggles to protect eyes while doing DIY you might have glaucoma and should therefore be Pure Life, Vittel and Poland Spring among several others. and/ or sporting activities. examined further. Global consumption of bottled water has rocketed it is If working at a computer screen, take regular breaks and Regular routine eye examinations include health checks estimated that a million plastic bottles are purchased use a good tear supplement if you find your eyes get dry which are really important to detect conditions like every minute. Water filters remove more dangerous contaminants than and "scratchy". glaucoma. Glaucoma is normally very easily managed to any other purification method, and they are uniquely If you do notice a change in your vision, never dismiss it as prevent vision loss, provided it is detected early. 'just part of getting older' – get your eyes examined. Water companies like to promote their products designed to work with municipally treated water. alongside images of natural springs and ice-topped mountains, but many of them are simply elaborately There are numerous water filter systems that you simply RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY filtered from the tap. There have been numerous legal just attach to your kitchen tap (Takealot has a great PRESCRIPTION UV TINTED issues regarding this deception. Some of the major selection from as little as a R100) then using Consol OR companies have been forced to make it clear and instead bottles (local and glass a double bonus) simply fill them, ANTI-REFLECTION LENSES of “Bottled at Source” the product is “purified water put them in the fridge – use as needed. WHEN PURCHASING A that originates from a public water source". FRAME AND LENSES This is a small step in the big picture but if we all did it – Clearly, the bottled water industry is here to stay, but is a major impact on our environment. the price of bottled water really worth it? We are playing a high price, not only in Rand terms but Valid until June 30 2021 Valid until June 30 2021 environmental. Do consumers truly receive a better T’s & C’s apply water product for their money? T’s & C’s apply Not really, in fact, as most of the water in bottled water is IMPECCABLE HYGIENE AMIDST COVID-19 regular tap water, which has been purified through a filter. Furthermore, it's interesting to note that it takes more water to produce a plastic water bottle than the bottle contains!

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Gratitude Attitude is not new, but it is gaining popularity from Benefits of a Gratitude Journal recognised Psychotherapists – perhaps at this time, living with all the uncertainty of the COVID virus, we will as a people start Gain a new perspective of what is understanding the message. important to you and what you truly appreciate in your life. Unfortunately, for humankind we were originally created to By noting what you are grateful for, survive and have built-in flight or fight responses – we aren't you will gain clarity on what you want to hardwired to be grateful! But we can learn this behaviour, we are intelligent beings and have more of in your life, and what you can are more than capable of cultivating a new way to live. cut from you life. Helps you focus on what really In a materialistic society, the belief is promoted that happiness matters. comes from: Earning more money/having more possessions Buying a bigger home/ prestigious car It can be hard to start, but it get’s easier. The Finding the right partner entries can be simple, hot water, electricity, a Does it follow then, that we can't be happy until we get those cup of coffee. Start with a minimum of 5 and things? as you get more comfortable with the process What happens if we never do? write what you truly feel. For best results try Being grateful for what we have already does not mean we don't and write at the same time everyday. Keep aspire; it just means we allow ourselves contentment along our journey. going, You will be amazed at how you feel after just thirty days. To be in a constant state of 'want' only puts conditions on our own happiness, it can turn us into bitter, negative people. Being grateful for what you have already, turns bitterness on its head, it places us in a positive place and the power is that when you are feeling positive you are more likely to achieve the things you want in life! Irony at it's best.

Expressing gratitude improves mental, physical and relational well-being. Being grateful also impacts the overall experience of happiness, and these effects tend to be long-lasting.

Benefits of Gratitude Greater optimism and happiness, Improved feelings of connection in times of loss or crisis Increased self-esteem Heightened energy levels Strengthened heart, immune system, and decreased blood pressure Improved emotional and academic intelligence Decreased stress, anxiety, depression Improved self-care and greater likelihood to exercise Heightened spirituality - ability to see something bigger than ourselves

The internet is full of self-help gratitude tools, it's worthwhile finding a system that 'speaks' to you – good luck with your journey. TK

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Stress management: The real fountain of youth? The good news is that we can put what we know about stress and ageing to work for us. Learn to manage and reduce your stress load and you have a better chance to live a long, healthy life.

Changing the way you think you are! - Many people think they cannot help their emotions, in a sense this is true, it all depends on if you let your emotions rule your thoughts or the other way round!

There are many websites that can help, try Ageing and www.healthline.com/health/how-to-control-your-emotions The truth is we can use our thoughts to control our emotions, it is a habit we can develop and once we have Stress unlocked this key to our behaviour we can enjoy a lot less stress in our life. Regardless of your age, this is well worth effort. The stress alarm Stress comes in two basic forms, physical and emotional Exercise, a proven stress-buster for people of all ages, and both can be especially taxing. may be especially valuable in later years. Regular walks, bike rides, or water aerobics can do more than keep a The impacts of physical stress are clear. As people age, person strong and independent; exercise can help block wounds heal more slowly and colds become harder to the effects of ageing on cortisol levels. shake. Peoples' hearts can be slow to respond to the demands of exercise and discover that their body takes A recent study published found that longer for body temperature to adjust. physically fit women in their mid-60s had Emotional stress is more subtle, but if it's chronic, the essentially the same response to stress as a eventual consequences can be as harmful. At any age, group of unfit women in their late 20s. stressed-out brains sound an alarm that releases potentially harmful hormones such as cortisol and Whatever the approach, fighting stress overload is worth adrenaline. Ideally, the brain turns down the alarm when the effort – humans need to thrive, not just be alive. stress hormones get too high.

Stress hormones provide energy and focus on the short term, but too much stress over too many years can throw a I don't want to be at the person's system off-balance. Overloads of stress mercy of my emotions. hormones have been linked to many health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and I want to use them, to enjoy them, weakened immune function. Years of emotional distress “ and to dominate them. may even increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Oscar Wilde 22 ” 23 HEALTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT Super Foods dried cranberries. This is a good amount considering You may have seen a new store pop up in Hillcrest Centre, and while Live Smart might be new to Old that the recommended serving of dried cranberries is only about a third of a cup. Main Road it is hardly the new kid on the block. Live Smart was founded in in 2006 by Carol Grant and 5 years later her son Luke Visser joined her. High dietary fibre is said to lower risks for developing Over the past 15 years they have helped over 10 000 clients, so you'd be hard pressed to mention diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, and Live Smart in a crowd and not find someone who has not been helped by them at some point. After gastrointestinal disease, among other health Live Smart's founder, Carol Grant, sadly passed away last year Live Smart made the bold decision to conditions. It also helps you manage your blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce relocate from their stagnant old home in Ridge Road to embark on a new journey at shop 20 in cholesterol levels. Dietary fibre also helps obese Hillcrest Centre. individuals lose weight. Dried cranberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre. What do they do I hear you ask? Dried cranberries are rich in antioxidants Live Smart combines live blood analysis together with a state-of-the-art InBody Analyser One easy way of including in your diet is to Dried cranberries have the following antioxidants: have them in dried form. It is an easier, more anthocyanin (which gives cranberries the pigment assessment as their main tools to journey with people and help them build towards their responsible for their robust red hue), proanthocyanidins, optimum health goals through nutrition. They offer specialized holistic assistance in weight convenient way to get your recommended daily flavonoids, and phenolic acids. management, stress management, sleep management, immune health, digestive health and serving of fruits. Dried cranberries are handy, These antioxidants help slow down or prevent the athletic performance. delicious, and easy to eat. They are also damage that free radicals do to your cells. extremely good for your health. Over the years Live Smart have formulated and built up a wide range of supplements –some of Research has shown that cranberries can: which are unique to Live Smart. These supplements (combined with the nutritional and Dried cranberries are high in dietary fibre You need to include dietary fibre in your diet. Fibre helps keep exercise/training programs provided) are imperative to their clients' success in achieving their Dried cranberries may prevent urinary tract infections your digestive system healthy and efficient. According to the (UTIs) health goals. Recognizing that everyone is unique, they do not take a one size fits all cookie cutter Institute of Medicine, women should include about 25 grams You get a high dose of proanthocyanidins (PACs) when approach. Every program and plan is based solely on each client's needs and goals. of fibre in their daily diet. Men should have at least 38 grams you eat cranberries. PACs are antioxidants that prevent daily. You get 2 grams of dietary fibre from just one serving of UTI-causing bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract In the last year, the Live Smart team has developed an exciting online platform to enable their walls. They prevent infection. clients to have access to nutrition and exercise plans at their fingertips. This app is available for Dried cranberries may lower your risk of cardiovascular both individual and corporate use. disease Research indicates that cranberries help bring down the The Live Smart experience is more than just a consultation. Live Smart has a reputation of being risk of cardiovascular disease. Cranberries have caring and compassionate whilst treating clients with the highest integrity and confidentiality. They polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties. are a team that will walk your journey with you. Where you become a part of the family. They are Polyphenols help bring down hypertension to prevent platelet build-up – and, as a result, lower your risk of there to support you through your setbacks and there to also celebrate your successes with you. cardiovascular problems.

We recommend for you to pay them a visit. Be it for a consultation or to purchase your supplement, Cranberries enhance oral health or even just to pop in to see the new home of Live Smart – everyone is welcome! Cranberries have proanthocyanidins that increase oral health. Proanthocyanidins stop bacteria from binding to your teeth and causing tooth decay. They also help You can visit their website www.livesmartsa.co.za to learn more and visit their online store or prevent gum disease. follow them on their social media accounts. Instagram: @livesmart_hillcrest and Facebook: Live Smart Hillcrest Cranberry Recipes Call: 031 765 5113 Cranberry-Jalapeno Salsa Finely chop 2 cups cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor. Toss with 1/3 cup each chopped cucumber and cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped TO REDEEM YOUR 15% white onion, 1 minced jalapeno, 1 tablespoon lime juice FATHER’S DAY DISCOUNT, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

QUOTE THIS Cranberry Relish Pulse 4 cups cranberries and 1/2 cup OPTIMUM QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH NUTRITION VOUCHER CODE: sugar in a food processor until chopped. Toss with 2/3 cup each diced celery and apple, and 2/3 cup chopped JUNE21 parsley. 24 25 Kitchen Magic air fryer the healthy way to cook!

7 on Builders Chilli Cauliflower Fritters Hillcrest with Blue Cheese Dressing INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 300g Cauliflower, cut into small florets 100g (2/3 cup) self-raising flour 1 tsp chilli powder 1 egg 125ml (1/2 cup) iced water Peanut oil, to deep fry Curly endive, to serve

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 100g blue cheese, crumbled 60ml (1/4 cup) milk 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs white wine vinegar

METHOD Mozzarella Sticks To make the blue cheese dressing, process the cheese, milk, oil Hot, crunchy, and oozing with molten and vinegar in a small food processor until smooth. Transfer to a jug. Season with pepper. Cover. Set aside to allow the flavours to cheese—what's not to love? develop. Cook cauliflower in a saucepan of boiling water for 5 YIELDS:6 minutes or until just tender. Drain well. PREP TIME:0 HOURS 5 MINS Whisk together the flour and chilli in a bowl. Make a well in the TOTAL TIME:2 HOURS 25 MINS centre. Whisk in the egg and water. Add cauliflower. Toss to coat. Pour enough peanut oil into a wok or large saucepan to come one-third of the way up the side. Heat oil to 160C. When the oil is INGREDIENTS ready, a cube of bread will turn golden in 30-35 seconds. Use 6 mozzarella sticks tongs, shaking off excess batter, to transfer pieces of cauliflower 1 cup of bread crumbs to the oil. Cook, in batches, for 3 minutes or until golden. Use a Salt slotted spoon to transfer pieces to a tray lined with paper towel. Arrange endive on plates. Top with the fried cauliflower and Freshly cracked black pepper drizzle with the blue cheese dressing. 2 large eggs, well-beaten 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour Warm marinara, for serving

METHOD Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours. After 3 hours, set up a breading station: Place breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season breadcrumbs generously with salt and pepper. Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then breadcrumbs, back in the egg, then back in the breadcrumbs. Arrange frozen breaded mozzarella sticks in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook on 400° for 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the outside and melty in the centre. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping. 26 27 GREEN FRIENDLY POWER PLANTS GARDENING The Great Green Wall of Africa SPEKBOOM (Portulacaria Afra) Also known as Pork Bush or Elephant's Food, this indigenous evergreen is an environmental miracle worker, with the potential to tackle carbon emissions like no other plant can. Whether you're a succulent fan or have yet to discover this magnificent tree, here is what you should know about this wonder plant.

SPEKBOOM IS PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN It is found predominantly in the Eastern Cape, and especially in the semi- arid Karoo region, , where growing conditions are ideal for this resilient plant. It favours North-facing slopes where it is exposed to maximum sunlight. Thriving in poor soils, it tolerates both drought and frost.

SPEKBOOM IS ONE OF THE BEST CARBON SEQUESTRATORS IN THE WORLD Hectare for hectare, in optimal conditions, Spekboom thicket can be as effective as the Amazon rainforest at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – quite a feat for a plant endemic to semi-arid areas. One hectare of Spekboom can sequester between 4 and 10 tonnes of carbon per The Wall promises to be a compelling Europe are just some of the many year. This makes it a powerful tool in the fight against climate change and solution to the many urgent threats consequences. Yet, communities the move towards a zero-carbon world. not only facing the African Continent, from Senegal in the West to Djibouti but the global community as a whole in the East are fighting back. – notably climate change, drought, SPEKBOOM CAN LIVE UP TO 200 YEARS famine, conflict and migration. Since the birth of the initiative in Spekboom trees can grow as tall as 5 metres. Prior to the advent of large- 2007, life has started coming back to scale livestock farming, some areas of the Eastern Cape had Spekboom #spekboomchallenge GROWING A WORLD Once complete, the Great Green the land, bringing improved food forests so thick that it was said a grown human could walk across the top as if WONDER Wall will be the largest living security, jobs and stability to people's walking on a carpet. Spekboom propagates very easily, and a broken-off The Great Green Wall is an structure on the planet, 3 times the lives. branch can quickly grow roots and create a whole new plant. Started by the Nel family of size of the Great Barrier Reef. Boplaas in Calitzdorp who have African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an A GLOBAL SYMBOL pledged to plant 1 million IMPROVING MILLIONS OF SPEKBOOM ARE EQUIPPED WITH A UNIQUE 8,000km natural wonder of The Great Green Wall isn't just for the MECHANISM FOR ADAPTING TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS spekboom plants in 5 years – LIVES Sahel. It is a global symbol for the world across the entire humanity overcoming its biggest In the wet, cool months, Spekboom photosynthesises like other plants, the #spekboomchallenge is a The Great Green Wall is taking root in challenge to everyone in South width of Africa. Africa's Sahel region, at the southern threat – our rapidly degrading opening its stomata during the day to absorb carbon dioxide. During drier environment. Africa and other suitable edge of the Sahara desert - one of the times, the plant has the ability to open its stomata at night in order to A decade in and roughly 15% poorest places on the planet. More prevent water loss during the heat of the day. climates to plant Spekboom to underway, the initiative is already than anywhere else on Earth, the It shows that if we can work with help fight climate change. bringing life back to Africa's degraded Sahel is on the frontline of climate nature, even in challenging places like landscapes at an unprecedented change and millions of locals are the Sahel, we can overcome adversity, How can Spekboom be used scale, providing food security, jobs already facing its devastating impact. and build a better world for and a reason to stay for the millions Persistent droughts, lack of food, generations to come. for conservation? who live along its path. conflicts over dwindling natural Not only is the plant indigenous, but its roots act to compact the resources, and mass migration to By 2030, the Wall aims to soil, preventing it from being washed away. The benefits are restore 100 million hectares multiple – better-quality soil, ideal conditions for the growth of grasses and other plants, forage for wildlife, and of course climate of currently degraded land, change mitigation. The plant has low water requirements and can sequester 250 million tonnes grow anywhere, tolerating all conditions. Plus, it attracts birds, of carbon and create 10 bees and insects. million jobs in rural areas. Spekboom is also incredibly versatile, the plant makes an excellent hedge, feature shrub, Bonsai or potted plant or is able 28 to grow into a tree - everyone should have Spekboom! 29 Follow

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