In this newsletter, we read more about the fact that mothers are introducing milk substitutes like Rooibos too early in their babies’ diets. Find out below when the best time is to make this transition, according to the experts.

We also bring you news about a Cape Town woman who recently celebrated her 108th birthday. According to her, the secret to her long life has been a daily cup of Rooibos tea!

A popular online publication has also listed Rooibos as one of the must-try teas for those suffering from inflammatory disease. Find out why Rooibos can be beneficial when it comes to addressing inflammation by reading the full story below.

Stunting is the most common manifestation of malnutrition in South Africa and affects more than a quarter (27%) of children under the age of five. Contributing to this problem is taking babies off breast milk too early and replacing it with either (non-nutritive) alternatives, such as diluted milk formulas, creamers, condensed milk, flour and sugar water or tea, including Rooibos.

While Rooibos is undeniably one of the most healthy drinks one can consume, it is not suitable as a substitute to breastmilk or formula. Clinical dietician, Amanda Kuit, says good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy future.

“Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood is essential for healthy growth and
development. Conversely, inadequate feeding practices lead to major health issues and high infant mortality rates. Global malnutrition is responsible for 60% of the 10.9 million deaths annually among children under five. Well over two-thirds of these deaths, which are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices, occur during the first year of life.”

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Inflammation is a protective mechanism that your body employs to defend itself from infection and injury. But when your immune system kicks into high gear even when there is nothing to fight off, that can cause chronic inflammation, which can lead to certain diseases like diabetes, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

In a recent article on AOL, Rooibos was mentioned as one of the best teas to drink to help beat inflammatory disease.The article cited the fact that Rooibos contains Aspalathin, which has potent antioxidant properties, as one of the main reasons why it should be considered by those dealing with inflammatory disease. 

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At 108 years old, Sienie Fredericks has seen it all and lived to tell the tale. 

In a recent article on News24, she explained that the secret of her longevity is Rooibos tea with a single teaspoon of sugar, and respect.

"My mother always told us, 'drink your cup of rooibos tea and you'll live a long life'," her daughter, Fransiena Pieterse, said in the interview with News24. 

Sienie’s family celebrated her 108th birthday at their family home in Slangrivier near Heidelberg last month.

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Maroela Media recently published an article that explains what one can do to avoid smelly feet, especially when out and about the whole day. 

Among the tips they provided, they suggested that one does not need to go for professional pedicures too often. Instead, try soaking your feet in lukewarm water that contains a Rooibos teabag or two. The article suggests that the Rooibos water helps to soothe tired feet, while also eliminating bad odours. 

Read the full article here.