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IN VOGUE WITH HEALTH & SPAS

Food for Vitality
Showcook explores the way forward!

 

NEW! VEGETARIAN ADVENTURE

With Viviane Bauquet Farre

Creative New York chef and food writer Viviane Bauquet Farre, a lifelong vegetarian, joins SHOWCOOK with delicious dishes; Hummus with Garlic and Scallions, Roasted Vegetable Wrap with Heirloom Tomatoes and Black Olive Tapenade.

 

NEW! DEM BONES

With Sally-Ann Creed

Osteoporosis is exactly what its name suggests - porous bones or thin bones. It's remarkably common in fact, so much so that one in two women and one in five men over the age of 50 are said to be suffering from it.

 

 

SEE! VEGETARIAN ADVENTURE

With Viviane Bauquet Farre

Creative New York chef and food writer Viviane Bauquet Farre, a lifelong vegetarian, joins SHOWCOOK with delicious dishes using fruit, vegetables, salad leaves, grains and pulses. Viviane adds a stylish and elegant touch to her recipes that makes each dish a culinary adventure! 

 

 

SEE! BE THE BIGGEST LOSER

With Annette du Toit

The truth is there is no magic pill or potion that will just melt fat away, there cannot be any weight loss without any "pain"! Hands on Annette du Toit, who has been advising on health matters for over twenty years, explains exactly what your options are and how to help yourself . 

 

 

SEE! COLOUR IN YOUR DIET

New age eating at a glance... food for thought!

How colour provides food for thought and a blue print for new age eating. We are looking at what stimulates, builds, heals, gives you energy, joy, gaiety and warmth as well as vital cleansing.

 

 

ENTERTAINING EXPERTS PARTY IN STYLE WITH HEALTHY FARE

By Susan Peters

In a world where many people seem to be on perpetual diets, today’s health-savvy hosts know the importance of offering nutritious, low-calorie food options at their parties. Susan Peters gives us a taste of their pizzazz!

THE ELEGANT VEGETARIAN

By Susan Peters

New York chef Viviane Bauquet Farre, who is a lifelong vegetarian chats to Susan Peters about her creative, plant-based diet, dishes that please even her carnivorous customers.

 

 

STRESS

by Sally-Ann Creed

Sally Ann Creed tells us, "If you find negative stress is a part of your daily life – it’s time to take action!" She explains "You can change how you view the situation, and ultimately conserve your health."

 

 

A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE SUMMER
DETOX & CLEANSE
 

by Mary-Ann Shearer 

As we enter into a change of seasons (Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and Autumn/Fall in the Northern Hemisphere) it is a good time to take stock of your health and get back on track.

I find the best way to do this is to go on a detox program for 3 - 30 days. This will help prevent you ‘catching’ the latest seasonal flu. 

 

 

EGGS FOR PERFORMANCE

With Madeleine de Villiers

Eggs are undoubtedly the brightest stars in the nutritional firmament. Madeleine de Villiers updates us on the vital facts of this essential food, providing us with fresh views! 

See Showcook's EGGS ON THE GOURMET SIDE

 

 

THE PERFECT SLEEP
How to get enough of it!

By Sally-Ann Creed

Natural sleep, a blessed state that many neither enjoy nor have enough of. Sally-Ann Creed tells us how to manage this stress related problem.

 

 

 

MICROWAVE OVENS
Giving us food for thought

Jill Fraser Halkett is no admirer of microwave cooking and tells us short and sweet why we should change our ways!

 

 

 

WATER? YES, SIMPLE, NATURAL WATER!

By Sally-Ann Creed

Sally-Ann Creed tells us what we need to know about a natural preventative and curative drink, water. A plain message we should never ignore.

 

  DOWN MEXICO WAY

A visit to Rancho La Puerta
Fitness Resort & Spa  in Baja California, Mexico

Organic fruits, vegetables and a plethora of fresh herbs thrive on this estate with the dramatic mountain backdrop, these natural foods are the mainstay of La Puerta's famous fresh spa dishes.

 

 

 

 

TRANS FATTY ACIDS

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Mary-Ann Shearer tackles the questions of fats; the good, the bad and the ugly! What are they, why should we not be eating them and what are we to do?

 

 

 

THE MAGICAL 40'S

By Sally-Ann Creed

The 40’s are the years just before the menopause, a time of unique preparation for the remainder of your life. Sally-Ann Creed informs us about those vital years where 'building' health should be paramount;  musculo-skeletel system (bones and muscles), good dietary habits, hormonal stability, immune function, read on...

 

 

ALZHEIMER'S

By Sally-Ann Creed

Alzheimer's disease, one of the saddest and most difficult afflictions to handle, deeply concerns all of us. Sally-Ann Creed guides us along this complex path.

 

 

10 HEALTH RESOLUTIONS FOR 2007

By Mary-Ann Shearer

 

In 10 Health Resolutions for 2007, Mary-Ann Shearer, a well known nutritional counsellor since 1987, tells us how to get off the merry-go-round of constant dieting, how you can achieve a real and permanent change to weight and health and ultimately how to take care of our health the natural way! 

 

 

THE VINEYARD HOTEL & SPA

At the Vineyard Hotel & Spa the contemporary and historical merge in classic urbane style, from architecture to interiors, the perfect fusion is achieved in a serene setting where nothing jars. 

The international Angsana Spa, in conjunction with the renowned Banyan Tree Group of Thailand, is a first in South Africa, creating an entire realm of the senses at the gorgeous Vineyard Hotel & Spa set in the leafy suburbs of the Cape.

 

 

SPA CUISINE

Healthy Cooking Secrets of Spa Chefs

By Susan Peters

Susan Peters, an Atlanta-based food and travel writer, shares healthy cooking techniques used by some of America’s top spa chefs.

 

 

 

 

IN FASHION WITH BEETROOT

By Oded Schwartz

Since antiquity beetroot was renowned for its curative qualities and its unique, deep and rich flavour. 

 

 

HOTEL IZULU

Sub-tropical Ballito, the pearl of Natal's Dolphin Coast with its glorious golden beaches and vistas of sugar cane, is the backdrop and setting of the gracious and intimate Hotel Izulu, the essence of luxury from spacious suites and superb cuisine to a tranquil spa.

 

 


SUMMER MELONS

By Donna Brousseau 

'I thought it was, as Mark Twain so eloquently put it, “The food that angels eat.” The first time I can remember sinking my teeth into a cold slice of watermelon was when I was about five...' Donna Brousseau brings you up to speed on the luscious melon family.

See the glorious summer issue of Flavors magazine, 
The Forum for Atlanta Food Culture and Dining.

 

 

A MARRIAGE OF TOMATO AND FENNEL

By Susan Peters

The aromatic union of tomatoes and fennel is a classic combination that provides great flavor along with good nutrition.

 

 

SYDNEY SEAFOOD SCHOOL  
Talks Squid!

ROBERTA’S LETTER *  
July - October 2005

Notes from the Sydney Seafood School by Roberta Muir features squid. Sample the Thai Squid Salad and Vietnamese Stuffed Squid.

 

 

 

FOODS BEST FOR...

by Mary-Ann Shearer 

Starting from the top of your body and moving down, Mary-Ann Shearer brings us best kept secrets on how to keep our body functioning on full power! 

 

 

 

THE WALTZ OF FLAVORS

by Olivia Noland

Have you ever wondered just who comes up with flavors like razzle dazzle raspberry, dew drop honeydew, wild orange and strawberry kiwi? Olivia Noland takes us into a world of flavor chemists and their profession, flavor chemistry, an exact science and an interpretive art that tempts the taste buds with sour, salty, sweet and bitter. 

 

 

DOWN TO EARTH

By Lyn Hall

"The best of all cookery teachers," says Michel Roux.

A harvested potato is a well wrapped package designed by nature!

 

THE HUMBLE AUBERGINE

By Oded Schwartz

You either love it or hate it, but the aubergine  has been with us for thousands of years. Very versatile the humble aubergine can be fried, roasted on embers, baked in the oven or cooked in a stew. 

 

 

SALLY-ANN CREED

Touches on five ways fish oil manages the brain and the vital benefits of our harvest from the sea!

 

 

ADDITIVES 
GIVE FOOD FOR THOUGHT

By Linda McCourt-Scott 

Prepared and processed foods may offer convenience, but they are also likely to contain some of the 3000 food additives around today. Additives have a host of adverse effects – and children are especially susceptible.

 

 

HONEY I LOVE YOU

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

The honey you get from a hive in your garden is purer than supermarket honey. And the secret life of bees is an awesome thing to behold.

Photography by Diane and Christophe Heierli

 

 

THE POWER OF SUNSHINE AND WATER

By Mary-Ann Shearer 

Both sunlight and water contribute significantly to countless aspects of well-being, so let’s take a closer look at these often overlooked but vitally important health boosters. 

TAKE CONTROL The Natural Way with Mary-Ann & Mark Shearer with Sylvia Walker

 

 

A THREE WEEKS DETOX

Mary-Ann and Mark Shearer felt that the time had come for one of their tri-annual detox programmes... 

 Join them!

 

 

 

SOUPS THAT ARE COOL

With Oded Schwartz

On a hot summer evening when the appetite is waning, there is nothing as appetising and refreshing as a chilled summer soup. Therefore it is not surprising that most cuisines have developed a fascinating range of summer soups. 

 

 

EASY EVENINGS

Sally-Ann Creed plans supper dishes for Easy Evenings and explains that when preparing your menu it is excellent to include ingredients that will provide strong antioxidant activity.

 

 

 

YOUR MIND AND YOUR LIFESTYLE 

By Mary-Ann Shearer 

Mental balance will mean different things to different people, but for me an important part of achieving mental balance it to stretch your brain – socially, in the workplace and in your personal life. (Part One & Part Two)

 

 

 

DOWN TO EARTH  

With Barbara Flax

It is countries such as Italy, Thailand and Morocco that celebrate vegetables with a special style and an instinctive flair for flavouring that have fired Barbara Flax's imagination. 

 

 

SALLY-ANN CREED

Touches on MSG, Obesity and The Omega Wave. As an increasing number of students bring snack-size bags of chips to school in their lunch boxes, the MSG-obesity link demands parental caution!

 

 

 

ROOT VEGETABLES  

From the Kitchen of Oded Schwartz

"Since the beginning of history," explains Oded Schwartz, "root vegetables were the basis of winter food. Being hardy, they kept well, supplying nourishment when nothing else did."

 

 

 

SLAT MY DOOD…

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

Canned snoek made its debut in England during the Second World War and was spectacularly unsuccessful! What a shame, as snoek is one of the most intensely flavoured fish in the world. 

Hilary Prendini Toffoli explores South Africa's national treasure unique to Cape waters. 

GOOD TASTE MAGAZINE 

 

 

SARDINES - A silvery harvest

True sardines, minute in size but great in taste, are a Mediterranean delicacy. Prepare them simply with lemon and olive oil or try them baked the way they do in Sicily. 

 

CURRENTS OF CONTRAST 

Life in Southern Africa's two oceans!

By Thomas P.Peschak. Join us in Cook's Corner as we follow the legendary sardine run - the greatest shoal on earth.

 

 

VIABLE VEGETABLES

 

Sally-Ann Creed gives SHOWCOOK the inside story on Viable Vegetables - nature’s ‘secret weapon of mass destruction’

 

 

 

 

HEALTHY EATING
Have You Been Super-Sized? 

By Sandy Killam-Hall, MS, RD, LD

Flavors magazine  - The source for dining in Atlanta tackles the question "Are you one of the 64.5 percent of American adults over the age of 20 who is overweight?  You could be suffering from portion distortion."  

 

 

SUCCESS STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU!
Part One & Two

Over the years Mary-Ann Shearer has received thousands of letters and emails from people who have read her excellent book 'The Natural Way'. Here she recounts some inspirational stories that ended with confident journeys to true wellness.

See Part Two Mary-Ann's Guidelines for 
Good Health and Weight Loss

 

 

HEALTHY EATING  
Designing a Mood Food Diet

By Patricia Godfrey, RD, LD, CFCS

There may be some truth to the adage “You are what you eat.”  

Are you moody or depressed, in need of revitalization and energy, or notice your behavior and mood changes from day to day? Do you have those days that are perfect and you feel on top of the world whereas other days you feel like you have hit rock bottom? Your mood and energy levels may be related to your diet.

FLAVORS - The source for dining in Atlanta  - A Toast to Traditions - Restaurants, Chefs, Recipes Wine Tastings and More... in the Winter issue 2004

 

 

CHILLIES  

By Oded Schwartz

"I am a consummate chilli lover," says Oded Schwartz, "and find them indispensable. Be a devil experiment with the wonderful world of chilli flavouring." 

Make Harrief, Harissa, Schug and Chilli Jam, highly charged exotic pastes! 

 

 

 

SOFT FRUITS OF SUMMER

By Oded Schwartz 

"Summer brings out the flavour of soft fruits," says Oded Schwartz. "

Although they are now available almost throughout the year, they do not have the same flavour. Growing in poly-tunnels those fruits are too pampered, protected and grown mainly for their size and shelf life. Even when sweet, they tend to be watery and lack the heady aroma of the true summer berry.

 

 

Your date with... 
MARY-ANN SHEARER

Mary-Ann Shearer, author of best selling Natural Way series, chats to SHOWCOOK about her approach to healthy living. "Natural nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sunshine and sufficient rest are the key" says Mary-Ann.

 

GO FOR GREEN

By Mary-Ann Shearer

When it comes to nutrition and health, almost anything you read today mentions the important benefits of “dark green leafy vegetables”

Mary-Ann Shearer, author of best selling Natural Way series, chats to SHOWCOOK about this vital topic and how it affects our lives and diet!

 

PERFECT WEIGHT THE NATURAL WAY

Mary-Ann Shearer's fifth book in her NATURAL WAY series, tells us about how to get off the merry-go-round of constant dieting and how you can achieve a real and permanent change to weight and health. 

Follow with Mary-Ann's choice of HEALTH RECIPES

 

 

HAPPY HORMONES

DO YOU RECOGNISE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?

Low energy, sleeplessness, PMT, mood swings, constipation, indigestion, headaches, irritability, low productivity, no libido, weight problems, loss of hair, aching joints, skin problems, blood pressure and blood sugar problems, lack of mental clarity.

Mary-Ann Shearer, author of best selling Natural Way series, chats to SHOWCOOK about this vital topic and how it affects our lives and diet!

 

 

BAKING BREAK with Jane Touwen, the Macrobiotic way.

MACROBIOTICS Eating the macrobiotic way from Jane Touwen. Choose from her natural, balanced and seasonal dishes.

MACROBIOTICS Eating the macrobiotic way from Jane Touwen. Choose from her natural, balanced and seasonal dishes.

 

 

 

SALAD DAYS Dazzle from Monday to Sunday with the scents and flavours of summer.