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Foods for Women Cookery Demo

It’s easy to get carried away with the hectic pace of our everyday lives, resulting in us eating ‘fast foods’ to save time, but these often provide short-lived energy releases and contain minimal nutrients. As a result, our immune systems weaken and we become prone to illness and disease. The Foods for Women cookery demonstration took place at Fruits and Roots in Bryanston on the 23^rd of September and introduced participants to the healthy alternative of a ‘slow food’ diet. By eating raw, vegetarian foods our bodies obtain the nutrients they crave and we are better equipped to cope with the stresses of modern-day life.

Pritam Khalsa who for many years has brought her yogic knowledge to the store and the foods served was joined by nutritionist Janine Louw .Their intention is to ‘help people become healthy and happy by having chemical free bodies.’ The demonstration proved that organic and healthy foods needn’t be bland or requiring laborious preparation, but can be easy to make and tasty too. Janine stated that a raw food diet will help ensure the chances of developing diabetes, obesity or a terminal illness are absolutely minimal  and that these healing foods and drinks will help us to obtain radiance, energy and glowing skin amongst many other benefits.

The entire evening was informative, exciting and hands-on, and imparted a myriad of tips and knowledge gained from years of experience preparing vegetarian, gluten-free and health foods.  A fun part of the evening was the participants splitting up into task groups to make their own delicious salad dressings using simple ingredients. The evening’s experience culminated in a wonderful meal where everyone was able to sample wonderfully prepared organic food topped with the variety of dressings created during the evening. A highly informative and enjoyable experience for anyone who is interested in acquiring the skills to make simple and healthy meals using nutritious and natural ingredients. Visit www.fruitsandroots.co.za

By Shereen Suckerman and Hayley Alexander