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Turning Points to Health

Share/BookmarkThe turning point in my life was when I purchased a Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre in 1994.  I had wanted a high powered blender for some time, as I inherently knew that I needed to include more raw food into my diet.  I could see the advantage of blending a whole pile of fruit, leaves, etc and just chugging it down.  At that stage... [Read more of this review]

Meat Patches

Share/Bookmark University finds solution to global warming. It might affect you so read on! It has long been known that the estimated 1,3 billion cattle are breathing out CO2 and blowing off methane at such a rate as to be serious contributors to global warming. Just in case you are not aware of the impact that global warming can have on the earth,... [Read more of this review]

Autumn Special Juice Recipe

Share/BookmarkEquipment: Oscar or Greenpower Kempo Juicer and a Super Blender = Vitamix or Hi-Blend Highlighted Fruit – Kiwi Fruit This tasty fruit is high in antioxidants containing high levels of Vitamin C and as much potassium as a banana. Remember that one of the issues we have with our modern diet is that we consume too much sodium and too... [Read more of this review]

Do you know if GMO products are safe for babies?

Share/BookmarkThese multi nationals never fail to amaze me. The Mafia were like a nursery school party next to the likes of Monsanto and the sad part is that the general public actually live in ignorance and allow themselves to be manipulated.  GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) is really more frightening that you can imagine. This  playing God... [Read more of this review]

Fallen Prices

Share/BookmarkOn Special is about the only time you get a whiff of lower prices these days and tomorrow they bounce back to where they were and sometimes even higher. What Healthmakers has done is unprecedented in these times. Yes Fallen Prices is true! And No, these are not Special Prices that will bounce back tomorrow. BUT, with no control over the... [Read more of this review]

Healthmakers in the Snow

Share/BookmarkThe unusually bitter cold in Utrecht this 2011 winter finally crescendoed into snow last night. We expected this morning to offer little more than some cold slush but were pleasantly surprised to see huge flakes floating quietly and gently down from the light grey sky. Since the taxi’s were not running, half our employees never made... [Read more of this review]

Winter Illness

Share/BookmarkWinter colds and flu – the choice we have and the choices we make. With so many employees off work over the past month as we hit the winter of winters I started thinking of the choices people have when a cold or flu sets in. The ones with medical aid often run themselves and their family off to the doctor at the first sign of a... [Read more of this review]

Evaluating Super Blender Horsepower Performance

Share/BookmarkHealthmakers receives numerous enquiries regarding the difference in power between the Super Blenders that we sell. The Vitamix blender has always had a 2 Hp motor that in my opinion has always performed above expectations. Competitor products such as the Hi-Blend / Omniblend and Blendtec have endeavoured to outsmart Vita-Mix by manufacturing... [Read more of this review]

Vitamix vs Hi-Blend / Omniblend – Colleen’s Opinion

Share/BookmarkMessage from Colleen (Managing Partner at Healthmakers) I went from a standard blender to the powerful might of the Vitamix Total Nutrition Center in 1995. Healthmakers became the agent for Vita-Mix Corp. in that same year and traded with the TNC (Total Nutrition Center) as the sole product of the Company, giving demonstrations all over... [Read more of this review]

Growing Sprouts -Overcoming Problems

Share/Bookmark THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE SPROUTER! The thing about sprouting it seems, is that it comes easy for some and is really difficult for others, pretty much like caring for plants does. The bottom line is that sprouts ARE little plants and require the same growing conditions as all other young plants. 1st and formost the seed needs to be fresh... [Read more of this review]

Earth Hour 2011 and how you can be a part of 60+

Share/BookmarkSaturday 26 March at 8:30pm is the day and time we all give a little back to Mother Earth. Its Earth Hour 2011 and by switching off the lights for one hour in the evening you will be joining in the worldwide symbolic gesture to pledge your commitment to combating climate change (last year the ‘hour’ became the planet’s largest... [Read more of this review]

Sharing “Whats On” – An interview with Serna Kramer on Radio 702

Share/BookmarkWhat can Happen when it’s on “What’s On”   How life weaves it’s way is quite fascinating. Healthmakers itself was funded from the profits earned through an article written about Colleen Thornhill and published in the Sunday Times magazine in July 1995. Today, Healthmakers’ returns the favour with Free promotion... [Read more of this review]

Go Green on Paddy’s Day

Share/Bookmark St Patrick’s day came and went in my world without much recognition until my daughter Tammy came back to South Africa to join Healthmakers, after a 10 year stint in Ireland. So this year we will see how St Patrick’s day can be celebrated in a small and healthful way on this great big island of Africa. The original reason for... [Read more of this review]

Choose BPA-Free Drinking Bottles

Share/BookmarkTake note of the dangers of BPA What is BPA? It is a chemical known as Bisphenol A (BPA) Because I do not drink carbonated drinks, and I’m not that fond of bottled and canned fruit juices, because they are high in sugar and have been cooked and pasteurised, I always carry water with me. As I am reasonably fussy about the water I drink,... [Read more of this review]

Baobab Fruit Powder

Share/Bookmark We always hear about the exotic superfoods from distant shores but tend to forget that we also live in an exotic place called Africa with amazing superfoods. Baobab fruit powder can certainly join the list of Superfoods, being exceptionally rich in antioxidants and essential minerals. What Is Baobab Fruit Powder? The powder is found... [Read more of this review]

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