What a man! He's come out (at last) in favour of fats and proteins and against heavy carbohydrate use. Now, in case you missed the thrust of what I've been saying since I started writing for MyPE, I agree wholeheartedly... Having attended a talk of his a few weeks before I wrote this article, I was delighted by the science he presented, to underscore his opinion. Ironically - 'though used for decades throughout the world as a 'healthy' food guideline - the food pyramid has its foundation in … [Read more...] about Tim Noakes – What a Man!
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The danger of an open-ended rental period
This week the Property Poser experts assist a reader who has been given notice to vacate her rented garden cottage, as her landlord wants to make large-scale alterations. The reader says she has been renting for a number of years without a formal or written lease agreement between the two parties. The notice was given on the seventh day of the month. Despite mentioning that it was for "a month", the reader has not specified whether it was intended to expire at the end of the month in which … [Read more...] about The danger of an open-ended rental period
I chucked my cellphone away to reduce stress, You could do this, though….
Most of us have the best of intentions to change habits we perceive as negative. Changing a habit however, is harder than it appears. The answer seems to lie in understanding the link between the habit itself and the behaviour, which results in the habit. Adrenal glands Sitting just above your kidneys are 2 walnut-sized glands called the adrenals. They are responsible for producing your stress hormones (for example adrenaline and cortisol) and so are hard at work throughout your … [Read more...] about I chucked my cellphone away to reduce stress, You could do this, though….
What food language does your body speak?
As a species, we seem to have lost our intuitive ability to know what it is we need food-wise. Your body will let you know in pretty certain terms, whether or not the last meal you ate worked well for your unique biochemistry. If you can learn to understand and work with its food-response language, you'll find yourself more satisfied, energised, healthy and alert. What to look for There are, in effect, three areas you'll want to look at within an hour or two after eating a meal - satiety, … [Read more...] about What food language does your body speak?
80:20 – a healthy life philosophy
Considering what it is I do (work-wise), I'm often asked what my philosophy is on living the 'good life'. My feeling is that attaining good health and ideal body weight is a fairly simple formula (note - I say 'simple', which may be different to 'easy'!). In a nutshell it goes like this... I believe that a minimum of 80% of all the food we eat should be real (by that we mean that it should have grown on/in the earth, or swum in the sea without being processed or had additives, colourants, … [Read more...] about 80:20 – a healthy life philosophy
Who should hold the rental deposit?
This week the Property Poser experts deal with the issue of who should hold the deposit on a rental property. A reader writes that he recently purchased a unit in a sectional title complex with the specific intention of renting it out. The letting agents have advised him that they should be holding the deposit in their trust account. The reader is concerned however that the ultimate responsibility for the deposit, and, specifically the refunding thereof with interest, lies with him. He … [Read more...] about Who should hold the rental deposit?
New Haematology Outpatients is Open!
The Igazi Foundation is proud to announce that after discussions with Doctor Neil Littleton and his staff, it has managed to persuade these disheartened medical personnel to move into the new Outpatients section of the Aloe Igazi Unit on the 7th floor M Block, Port Elizabeth provincial Hospital. This took place on 1 March 2013. After a very public opening of the ward on 9 May 2012, the Department of Health reneged on providing nursing staff that would have seen the Eastern Cape's first stem cell … [Read more...] about New Haematology Outpatients is Open!
When exercising less IS more
It seems that even with exercise, less is sometimes more. Mainstream advice tends to suggest that better results occur with high volumes of exercise, but this simply isn't the truth. More recent research suggests a completely different picture - one that should neatly counter the argument so many make about not having enough time to exercise. A study was done recently showing that men who exercised moderately for 30 minutes several times a week, lost more weight than those who exercised for … [Read more...] about When exercising less IS more
Managing agent collecting commission on the side
The Property Poser panel has received an interesting query from a reader regarding a commission paid to the managing agent of his complex. The reader lives in an estate that comprises both free-standing and sectional title units, resulting in the appointment of both a homeowners' association (HOA) and body corporate. Financial and administrative duties, as well as related management aspects, have been contracted to a managing agent. It appears that this agent has been collecting commission … [Read more...] about Managing agent collecting commission on the side
The Problem with Grains
Grains tend to form a very prominent part of the modern diet. However, you may be surprised to know that they're also potentially health-harming in a number of ways, even in their natural, unprocessed state. They can cause fatness, blood sugar disruption and cravings for sugar, amongst other things. What are grains? Grains come in two states: Processed grains include foods made from refined flours, like confectionary, pies, pastas and breads (even the whole-wheat versions). Whole grains … [Read more...] about The Problem with Grains
Buyer Cancels, Seller Says; “No”
This week's query for our Property Poser experts comes from a reader who concluded an offer to purchase on a property with an elderly couple. For reasons not disclosed, the sellers then expressed their wish to cancel the deal. It is not clear what steps were taken in this regard but the reader says he refused to accept the cancellation. It appears that he wishes to enforce the terms of the contract. The lady in question has, during this process, suffered a brain haemorrhage and the reader … [Read more...] about Buyer Cancels, Seller Says; “No”
Alan’s Magnificent Rump Sosatie Marinade
We had and lost a magnificent recipe book put out by the Collegiate Schools many years ago. It contained a legendary recipe for lamb sosaties. So I have taken what I can remember from that recipe book and adapted my memory to this magnificent rump sosatie marinade. Ingredients: 1.5 kg rump - cubed and placed in a plastic marinading bowl 2 Onions 1 Green Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper Olive Oil Teaspoon Sugar 2.5 ml nutmeg 2.5 ml cinnamon 4 Fat Garlic cloves - chopped 5 ml … [Read more...] about Alan’s Magnificent Rump Sosatie Marinade
Alan’s Magnificent French Toast
It is so easy to impress visitors to our home that are cooking challenged - a certain Aunt springs to mind. When Aunty and her brood visit I escape to the kitchen and cook home made traditional breakfasts like my secret ingredient oats (a taste of single malt and cinnamon) and Alan's Magnificent French Toast. After returning to Cape Town (there is NO mountain!) Aunty has tried to serve her brood; "French Toast like Aunty Alan makes", and failed so here is the recipe again, Aunty - there is no … [Read more...] about Alan’s Magnificent French Toast
Appointment and Removal of Sectional Title Trustees
A reader has asked the Property Poser experts to clarify the rules regarding the appointment of trustees in a sectional title complex. Firstly, he would like to know whether more than one trustee may be appointed from a single unit, as in the case of a husband and wife, and, secondly, whether they would be allowed to nominate each other for the position. According to Stiaan Jonker of Smith Tabata Attorneys in Port Elizabeth, the fiduciary relationship between the trustee and body corporate … [Read more...] about Appointment and Removal of Sectional Title Trustees
Are supplements worth the money?
Supplements taken in excess, or low in quality, can do you more harm than good (not to mention impacting negatively on your pocket). It's important to be specific about your needs and then tailor a supplement programme around these. However, before even considering trying to improve your health or weight with pills and potions, you should be eating a highly nutritious, healthy diet. Assuming your diet is excellent, the following advice would apply when looking for supplements. Firstly, if … [Read more...] about Are supplements worth the money?
