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3 HEALTHWISE

With hundreds of thousands of learners back at school, parents are reminded to restock their fridges and pantries with foods and beverages that provide brain-boosting nutrients to help their children perform at their best.

Nutritionists recommend water or herbal teas as a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks or sugar-filled fruit juices, with Rooibos tea topping the list.

SAs recently released National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) refers to the poor state of childrens school lunches in the country. Of particular concern is the high intake of sugary cool drinks about two in three learners buy sugary drinks at least twice a week, with each soft drink containing up to 55 g of sugar. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) that is 40 g more sugar than the recommended maximum daily limit for children.

Drinking too many sugary drinks is considered to be the leading cause of obesity in adolescents, especially among schoolboys. The study points out that the prevalence of obesity has doubled in teenage boys over the past six years, making them more prone to chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes.

According to nutritional experts, these beverages are loaded with empty calories and provide little or no essential nutrients. They are linked not only to weight gain, but also to poor health and tooth decay in children. Nutritionists recommend water or herbal teas as a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks or sugar-filled fruit juices, with Rooibos tea topping the list.

Ernest du Toit, spokesperson of the South African Rooibos Council, says Rooibos is as effective as water for hydrating the body and has additional health properties that water doesnt have.

Rooibos is affordable, tasty and amazingly beneficial for children. It is rich in antioxidants, which helps to protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals and can reduce the risk of a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Rooibos also prevents DNA damage and inflammation and is helpful in combating diabetes.

Added to this, Rooibos contains no caffeine, fats or carbohydrates, is a natural immune-booster and relieves allergy symptoms, which are common in children, remarks Du Toit.

Sugary drinks have also been found to have an adverse effect on childrens brains. A study conducted by the University of California revealed that consuming excessive quantities of sugar-sweetened drinks can have a major impact on childrens brain function and impair their ability to concentrate and learn at school.

In contrast, Rooibos tea will keep your childs mind sharp since it shields the brain from stress and it protects against a process known as lipid peridoxation (where free radicals damage brain cells and nerve tissues.)

Du Toit adds that Rooibos is also incredibly nutrient rich. It is rich in Vitamin C, calcium, manganese and fluoride, helps to build strong bones and teeth, and is safe to consume without limit.

To help parents provide refreshments that will make the grade, the Rooibos Council has compiled the following Rooibos iced tea- and popsicle recipes that will have the kids asking for more.

Waar jou kind in die klas sit lyk op die oog af nie asof dit n groot rol in sy of haar akademiese prestasie kan speel nie, maar dit kan n groter invloed h as wat mens sou verwag.

Volgens Luise Spangenberg van Edu-Profile (wat kinders en volwassenes assesseer deur middel van Genetiese Breinprofiele) moet kinders met hul dominante oor na die onderwyser gedraai sit, sodat hulle in werklikheid beter kan hoor, beter aandag kan gee en minder afleidings het. Sy s ook dat kinders wat van nature meer beweeg nie noodwendig ADHD het nie en dat hulle juis agter in die klas moet sit waar hulle nie ander leerders kan steur nie.

Ek het n Graad 1-leerder gehad wie se onderwyseres oortuig was daarvan dat hy ADD het en medikasie benodig. Na afloop

van sy konsultasie het ek aanbeveel dat hy op n ander plek in sy klas sit, aangesien daar geen aanduiding in sy profiel was vir ADD of ADHD nie. n Week later het die onderwyseres die ma om verskoning gevra en ges dat hy nou geen meer tekens van ADD toon nie en n wakker leerder is, s Luise.

Dit is ook van waarde vir sulke kinders om op n Pilates-bal te sit, eerder as op n stoel. Ouers kan dit tuis toepas wanneer huiswerk en studies gedoen word, aangesien skole dit nie algemeen toelaat nie. In die klas kan kinders wat vroetel met n stresbal of ander klein item speel dit sal maak dat hulle beter aandag gee.

Moenie laat jou kind hierdie jaar blindelings n stoel kies nie kies reg en maak gereed vir n goeie akademiese jaar.

Sugary cool drinks at school is a leading cause of obesity and impaired learning

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A cup of Rooibos a day ...

Hoe belangrik is jou kind se sitplek in die klaskamer?

Rooibos iced teaUse four to six Rooibos teabags to make one litre of delicious iced tea. Sweeten the tea with honey to taste and leave it in the fridge to cool overnight.Experiment with this basic iced tea by adding mint, lemon, orange, granadilla, mango or apple, or a combination of flavours until you find one that your children love. You can have fun with them by letting them mix their own flavours. (Juiced or squeezed fresh fruit usually delivers the best results,

but you can also use preservative-free fruit juice. Mixing it with cold Rooibos will make it go further and keeping a jug of it in the fridge should mean you dont have to keep buying juice. The good news is that cold Rooibos can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks without spoiling.)

Rooibos popsiclesPour Rooibos iced tea into popsicle containers or ice-cube trays and freezing it, you can also make fun, refreshing, healthy after school or sports treats.

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6 SUCCESSSTUDY PLAN FOR SUCCESS

These past weeks have seen many celebrations and accolades afforded to the top matriculants of 2015. When considering what made them get to the top, there is one thing that really stands out: routine, says Nola Payne, Head of Faculty: Information Technology at The Independent Institute of Education, South Africas largest and most accredited private higher education institution.

Almost without exception, these high achievers, regardless of their backgrounds, credited being organised and focused on their goals as being key to their success, she says.

Payne says both this years matrics as well as students preparing to enter higher education for the first time can make their lives much easier and their studies more successful if they set in place a solid structure to support them in the coming year.

Now is the ideal time for them to make resolutions about committing to their future success and structuring their learning, she says. Payne suggests following these steps:Identify your goals for the yearThese goals should be realistic and achievable. It is a good idea to write down your goals and display them where you can see them every day. This reminder of your goals will become your mantra for the year. Never lose focus of your goals, as they will drive and motivate you through the tough times.Have a dedicated study areaA desk or table in a quiet room or corner is preferable. You will require some stationery as well. A variety of pens, highlighters and notepads will be sufficient. Studying on your bed or on the couch is not conducive for a productive study session. You will slouch, your notes will be difficult to manage and you will inevitably become lethargic and sleepy.

If you do not have access to a dedicated space, investigate the options at your school as well as public libraries. Search for and identify a space that works for you, and schedule your study times around opening and closing times.Be realistic about your weekly scheduleIf you have certain days when you are committed to part-time work, sport, a cultural activity or a regular event such as a weekly dinner with a friend, then work these into your schedule.

Do not eliminate all outside interests and events, as this will make you bored and demotivated. It is important to maintain life balance and schedule outside interests into your learning plan. However, be picky about what you allow into your valuable schedule and what not. Nightly visits to the pub, for instance, will not help you at all.Start early in the academic yearMake summaries of what was covered in class each day. These will become the core of your study notes closer to the exams. Preparing for each class beforehand can contribute a lot to being successful you will be able to ask your teacher questions and further embed the knowledge in your memory. Keep a logical filing system for your notesConsider creating individual files or folders for each subject. Whether these are electronic or physical files, it is important to maintain order and structure. Start your year as you hope to finishThis is a very important year, and you will have plenty of time to relax at the end of it. Many of the top matric achievers have spoken about their determination and sacrifice, which, if you follow in their footsteps, will make this the year that sets you up for a bright future.

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Understand that youll be moving a lot. Depending on the school youre at, there could be more subjects and

youll have more classrooms one for EVERY subject. Be ready to move around. To survive this, remember what classrooms they are in and where the classrooms are, and meet the teachers to make a good impression.

Understand the newness of high school. There are more difficult classes, strict teachers, and more classrooms! Dont

worry: there are some advantages: more friends, a locker (hopefully), more freedom (hopefully!) and possibly a new hobby or experience! There will be a lot of differences, so go along with it and dont feel stressed about the change.

Organise your locker. Keep all your books and little fun things in there. Youll (usually) go there after each class

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8 INSPIRATIONS

Kopano Matlwa MabasoThis 30-year-old South African medical doctor pursuing a PhD in public health at the University of Oxford is also the author of the critically acclaimed novels Coconut and Spilt Milk.

She says, I could never choose between medicine and writing. I love them both. As a doctor, you have the unique privilege of listening to peoples stories. They tell you things they would never tell anyone else. I care deeply about peoples stories, so for me, medicine and writing make sense together.

Matlwa co-founded Waiting Room Education by Medical Students, a health promotion organisation educating patients and their families on common health conditions in the waiting rooms of mobile clinics.

Pretoria-born Matlwa was just nine years old when South Africa birthed its democracy in 1994. In her debut novel, Coconut (published in 2006), she writes about her experience growing up as a young black girl in the new South Africa.

Coconut earned her the 2007 European Literary Award of which she was the youngest ever recipient and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa, considered by some to be the African equivalent of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

In 2012, she founded the Transitions Foundation, an organisation that attempts to improve the performance of young South Africans across the gamut of educational needs.

On the future of South Africa, she says, I am very optimistic about our rainbow nation. Maybe it needs to be re-examined and re-imagined, but theres a sense that it is ours. Young people are going to lead and its such an exciting time.

Matlwa concludes, I think its a mistake that we go abroad to learn and come back as South Africans, we have so much to teach the world, and our continent has so much to contribute. This is the place people will be looking toward in the future.

Matlwa holds an MBChB from the University of Cape Town and an MSc in Global Health Science from the University of Oxford.

21 ICONS was launched in South Africa and around the world in 2013. A socio-cultural multimedia project spanning film (television and internet), photography (print and posters) and social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram), 21 ICONS South Africa celebrates the lives of extraordinary South Africans who have been catalysts in shaping our nations and the global landscape, whether in a sociopolitical, environmental, athletic, or artistic sense.

By making accessible the personal stories of young individuals whose lives are catalysts for positive change, the purpose of the project is to show the way forward for a new generation to aspire to be socially conscious and active citizens. 21 ICONS has built a unique platform for connecting and imparting key attributes of the lives of the people it features who transform societal norms for the better.

The overarching vision is to awaken and unlock the potential in each South African citizen.

SABC 3 airs this acclaimed short-film series on Sundays at 19:27. This season (the third) has been envisaged as a tribute to the countrys future, shining the spotlight on young South African icons.

Caster Semenya has been selected for 21 ICONS South Africa Season III as an individual whose life serves as an inspiration to others to never give up and pursue your dreams despite hardships. She strives to serve her community through her sports foundation and setting an example of living positively.

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Caster SemenyaA world champion middle-distance runner, the 24-year-old Caster has overcome a unique set of challenges. Born in Polokwane in 1991, she was raised in the village of Fairlie, deep in northern Limpopo. Growing up with three sisters and a brother, Semenya attended Nthema Secondary School and began training as a runner when she took up soccer as a sport.

Semenya says, I love running. I feel free and I can just be myself. I would watch the Olympics and the All Africa Games and see my role models running. I had the feeling that maybe I could be like them or better.

In July 2008, at the age of 17, Semenya participated in the 2008 World Junior Championships, and won the gold in the 800 m at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games with a time of 2:04.23. She says, It was one of the best moments. I never thought Id beat my competitors.

In 2009, Semenya took part in the African Junior Championships, where she won both the 800 m and the 1 500 m races with times of 1:56.72 and 4:08.01 respectively. In that race, Semenya improved her 800 m personal best by seven seconds in less than nine months, including four seconds in that race alone. The 800 m time was the world leading time at that date and it was both a national and a championship record.

Semenya founded the Caster Semenya Foundation through which she trains and assists young athletes. I know what it takes to be a world champion, so I just want to give young kids an opportunity to taste what I have tasted. Thats what I want in my heart.

She concludes by saying, Its great to be a South African I love it. Im blessed to be a part of it. And now I am a part of our history.

Celebrating the lives of extraordinary young South African people

LEFT We Need Spirit: Semenyas posture is a re-imagining of her beating the odds and crossing the finish line. The image shows her in her element triumphant and dignified

Matlwa Mabaso has been selected as an icon as a voice for the new generation of South Africans dealing with issues such as race, poverty and gender. She is also acknowledged for making healthcare more accessible and for establishing educational support programmes.

BELOW Imagined Reality: A colourful wonderland echoes Matlwas love for discovering characters and health solutions. Seated among multiple palm tree leaves a severed coconut to her left and milk spilling to her right she is imagined as the conjurer of a fantasy world that breaks boundaries through creativity.

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Whether youre out on the open road or just at home, your car battery can take a beating during the summer months. Contrary to popular belief, skyrocketing temperatures pose a greater threat to your car battery than winter chills. Heres why.

Heating upExcessive heat can cause battery fluid to evaporate, which can damage the internal battery structure. High temperatures, combined with heavy traffic on overheated tar roads, can hike up the temperature under the hood of your car and push your car battery to its limits.

Batteries are prone to faults during hot weather; these worsen gradually and are often only noticed once cooler temperatures set in. It is therefore vital to maintain your vehicle battery throughout the year, but particularly during warm weather.

Basic maintenance tips Check terminal conditions under the hood regularly Check radiator fluid levels to avoid overheating Ensure battery connections are clean and tight no dirt, engine grease or corrosion For older batteries, refill with distilled water, if necessary Wherever possible, park your car in shady spots or a garage

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12 BUDGETWISE

Beat the back-to-school budget bluesJanuary, the dreaded back-to-school

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Spread back-to-school shopping through the year

Set aside an amount in your budget each month to start buying next years stationery. Buying a few pencils and a flipbook each month while doing your monthly grocery shop at the supermarket will make up a nice stash for next year.

Buy supplies after the main back-to-school frenzy

Look out for specials. Shops want to get rid of their surplus stock, so look out for the more expensive and non-essential items at such sales.

Take stock of last years leftovers

You do really not need to buy everything brand new. Let your kids help you to take stock of what can be reused (or even repurposed).

Involve the whole family

Your children know how to budget for movie tickets and milkshakes. Let them take part in planning for their school supplies. Make lists and work through the needs and the wants.

Set up a back-to-school swop

Create a Facebook group and/or get together with some moms with kids the same gender but different ages than yours. Host an annual end-of-year swop for items such as school uniforms, sports gear and textbooks.

Pack lunchboxes

Many school tuck shops do not stock the healthiest foods around. Help your child and your budget by preparing healthy lunchboxes. Look for sales and stock up on long-term lunchbox items.

Buy school uniforms and sports gear out of season

Look out for sales at school uniform suppliers and stores selling, for example, plain white shirts and grey pants.

Buy supplies in bulk

Again, hook up with other parents to buy school supplies and other items in bulk. Connect with all the parents in your childrens classes to organise such purchases.

Rent or buy used sports equipment and musical instruments

If your children are doing a sport or learning to play a musical instrument for the first time, it might be worth your while to rent such equipment at first, until they are sure that they will continue with the activity.

HAPPY SAVINGS!!

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