KALEIFORNICATION @ COLD PRESS JUICE BAR - HEALTH JUICES & SMOOTHIES. (Cape Town, Western Cape)

In the past many, if not most, people, adults & children alike, would rather eat a smoothie made from Polony & Peanut Butter, than comprehend the idea of a Green Smoothie, but now we as a new and revised generation of tree-huggers, health-nuts & raw-is-everything extremists have all grown up...ok, so that is an exaggerated intro, but the move into healthy eating and green is everything is fast and steadily taken over. Why, because we have no choice but to pay attention to ultimate health options, even if only to include into a diet, many cant face the idea of forced health, but those who are aware and open are migrating with ease and LOVING.EVERY.SECOND. 

Many think that healthy eating and drinking is bland and tasteless, but it is seriously not the case....you really have to try everything we suggest, as we are the biggest sceptics, and hate radical changes is lifestyle, but are completely conscious of healthy feels so much better, on  the inside and is obvious on the outside, this stuff makes you glow ya'll.

To help us make that transition, please give it up for.....

 & the yummiest green-juice by far, KALEIFORNICATION...

Before we go too far, lets dissect the Green Super Juice..... It includes;

KALE, which is low in calories, high in fiber, and has zero fat. It has Cancer preventative qualities, can lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, is the best source of Vitamin K, which is critical for blood clotting, is an excellent antioxidant, has powerful nutrients for good eye health, and is a weight-loss friendly food...(yay)

SPINACH, carries more benefits per calorie than any other food on earth, its loaded with vitamins, A, K, D & E, has ANTI-CANCER & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ANTIOXIDANTS, alkalizes the body, nourishes the eyes, strengthens the bones

CELERY, is great as one stalk only has 10 calories, but better than that, its apparently beneficial if you suffer from joint pain, asthma, lung infections and acne, and generally reduces inflammation, it regulates the body's alkaline balance, and aids in digestion, cares for your eyes, lowers your blood pressure, and also has ANTI-CANCER qualities. 

CUCUMBER, is brilliant for hydration, good for your skin, sunburn and heartburn, aids in weight-loss, revives the eyes, stabilizes blood pressure, helps with diabetes, digestion and cholesterol control....AND,  it has ANTI-CANCER benefits. (WE.ARE.WINNING) 

LEMON, your liver loves lemons and they are good for bowel cleansing, assists with Parkinson's Disease related issues, have incredible antibacterial properties, is good for eye disorders and strengthening blood vessels, AND......has 22 ANTI-CANCER compounds. 

Lastly, FRESH GINGER, Maintains normal blood circulation, good for stomach discomfort, colds & flu by strengthening the immune system, AND it also has phenomenal ANTI-CANCER benefits.

So overall, another winner!!!! 

That's if you want to make it yourself, but we think that its best to let the professional peeps at COLD PRESS JUICE BAR do it for you, they will get the quantities of each right, otherwise you may put in too many lemons and then tell everyone that this healthy eating route is a kak idea, cause it makes you pull a face that your mother told you not to pull in case the wind changes. 

Find them @ www.wearecoldpress.com

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RUN THE VINES - Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape (MARATHONS & SPORTING EVENTS)

SO glad we caught this in time, as this has to be one of our Top 10 Events to participate in this year in our MARATHONS & SPORTING EVENTS section.We know our focus is ROAD RUNNING, and this is a trail run...we will get back to that, and feature more anyway, but PLEASE go have a look at this concept, ITS SO COOL.

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This is possibly the brightest idea ever, a trail run through wine farms...I know right?!...because the after part makes the before part worthwhile, LOVE WINE...NOMNOM.

OK, but seriously, before we even go into what the organisers have to say, just think about it, fresh air, check, beautiful terrain, CHECK, landscape views, check, the Western Cape, check, a tough enough terrain to feel like a serious marathon, check, and wine, check...sounds perfect yes???!!!

BUT WAIT, there's more, there are to be 12 marathons in this series, which mean twelve wine farms to run through til next February, even if you don't live close, and live in Jhb, or further, like the US OR FRANCE, then this just makes going to Cape Town even more worth your while. 

So, "Run the Vines" is a Trail Run Series that takes place throughout the Paarl and Wellington Region, which as we all know is possibly the most beautiful part of South Africa. And their aim, at Run the Vines, is to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle to all participants, families and friends, and anyone from anywhere can visit. 

The more serious runner can complete the 10km race, while for the rest who just want to drink wine &/or play afterwards with the other kids can do the 5km, either way, its the experience which we know will be worth it, just by its location alone, let alone anything else. There is also live entertainment after each event at the wine farm, so that you are ensured not to want to leave....like you need convincing to stay on a wine farm....?

The first event will take place during the Ommiberg Festival, which alone attracts 4500 visitors as its one of the biggest wine festivals around, and again, you re almost guaranteed a good time, unless you choose otherwise. And all tickets for the 7th of March Trail Run will include tickets to the Festival....whooohooo!!!!

To find out more, and to book go to www.entrytickets.co.za, and go to the Facebook event page @ RUN THE VINES EVENT PAGE, or to ENTRY TICKETS on FACEBOOK. Also check out www.runthevines.co.za & www.rhebokskloof.co.za. 

Look at this awesome farm life.....

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360 SPECIALIZED TRAINING - Cape Town, Western Cape. (1-on-1 Training Studios)

So excited to find an opportunity to blog about this Capetownian Fitness Hot-Spot, as we (I) were there when they first launched. Its so amazing to see how they have clearly grown, and have already been featured in/on many magazines, radios & blog posts. So the extra attention may not have been necessary, but it seemed like fate when we hit the Google Search Engine for "1-on-1 Training Studios in the Western Cape", and this was a smack in the face option. 

Please meet....

What is it exactly that they do, well, they were one of the first gyms to feature functional training in its entirety and move away from the stereotypical weight training monkey pit training concept, it almost seems like they lead the trend.

360 is a rejuvenating concept of revolutionized personal training, (I know right, mouthful), but they see it as extremely functional, yet scientific, creatively insane, yet structured, and brutally tough, yet totally enjoyable....and all this provides optimum health and maximum results. (Sounds a little cookoo ne'?!, maar dis 'n kookoo waarvan ons hou - WE LOVE this approach.) 

They way they see it is that the future of training away from the dated and mundane 'body-building' approach has arrived, and we all know its becoming more prominent to move into functional training, and training that completely transforms your body, but also prepares for anything you throw at it. 

So these guys specialize in variation and total fitness, providing you with an enjoyable, rewarding and totally captivating experience. THEY MAKE TRAINING AN EXPERIENCE, not a dull, 'have-to-do-chore', because we think we fat and need to fit into skinnies.

"The name 360 has two meanings, the 1st being that you are challenged in all three planes of motion, replicating everyday living and sporting movements, and being complete, which means you work on your weaknesses to make you more efficient by improving your biometer abilities. Being speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and co-ordination. This teamed with the passionate trainers who make this a lifestyle approach, by incorporating outdoor activities and crazy challenges aimed at all levels, gives rise to the ultimate cybernetic organism (body) transformation" - Chris Walsh (Owner) 

So besides, 1-on-1 training, they also offer seriously freaking awesome group sessions, which look like torture from the pics, but you will notice smiles, (maybe they were edited in, but still they are there.) Seriously, we can personally vouch that this is a happy place for your body.

The classes include, Warrior Workout, Kettlebell Workout, Tight Tush, Urban Stretch, Box-Fit, Cardio Blast & 360 Fit. 

PLEASE do yourself a BIG favour, and go stalk them @ www.360training.co.za.

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ZIETSIES GUESTHOUSE, Aucklandpark, Gauteng - CHEAP, CLOSE & AWESOME

LOVING what we do......This month in TRAVEL & RELAXATION, we opted to find CHEAP, CLOSE & AWESOME Mini-Vacation Spots, places where it takes less effort to get to, costs you less than a big trip, but makes you feel like you've been to a Tibetan Retreat, or somewhere where you just left feeling refreshed and flippen awesome. 

Our aim is not how fabulous the place is, but how fabulous it makes you feel. 

Meet....Zietsies...

Ok, so we know its not quite outside of Joburg, but its one of those places that just doesn't matter, its like when you go to Mums house and you feel like you are away anyway. THIS place is stunning, its relaxing, its fun, its quirky, its just damn awesome. (From R550 p/night) 

So, its situated on one of the highest 'koppies' in Johannesburg, (Hill), in the suburb of Aucklandpark, and the view stretches over the North of the city, all the way to the Magaliesburg, 70km away. 

Its on of those places where during the day you have the beautiful and majestic greenery of the city's SEVEN MILLION TREE's at your feet, and at night the fairyland of lights. 

Its  suburb that is close to Melville, which has awesome restaurants, bars and artistic shops, trinkets and general great things to spend money on, and Zietsies will provide a driver to get you around for a night on the town.....BUT, we don't know if you'd want to go anywhere, because Zietsies is just too perfect to leave. 

You see besides the beautiful view,and the gorgeous bedrooms, Zietsies, who is owned by the fabulous Elzabe Zietsman, also has a Dining Room, AN EXPERIENCE of note!!!

The dining room is run on the basis of a club to comply with local by-laws, and all fees, being R50 a year, are donated to The Doillie Foundation to assist talented kids in the arts and help them fulfil their careers. 

THE GLASS CAGE is not a restaurant in the traditional sense, and is much better described as a private dining room, as they only cook on reservation. MAX 30 bottoms allowed, but in the week they will cook for 2, 20 or whatever comes their way, weekends minimum booking is ten peeps. 

Elzabe never provides a menu beforehand as she buys and cooks whatever is fresh and available on the day, so its even a little bit of a surprise to her...love that. She does however allow for instructions for allergies, vegetarians, vegans etc...which basically means she is flippen awesome. (But give her advanced warning, shes a genius, not a Genie.)

BUT, WAIT, there's more, I know they don't advertise it on the website, but often there is entertainment, from either Ms Zietsman herself, or other fabulous friends she has on call. 

Contact them @ ZIETSIES

Have a look at this place, STUNNING...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And then there's the food......nomnom

 

 

 

And then the FABULOUS Ms Zietsman...

 

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