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We’re about to venture into our first month of winter and now, more than ever, we need to keep our spirits up and keep our health on track. Winter woolies, crackling fires, hearty stews and rich wholesome soups are the order of the day.

At N1 – your leading Johannesburg and Cape Town meat wholesalers – we take great pride in our core values and we constantly strive to provide the best quality, service and delivery possible! We also believe in keeping abreast of all things in the wholesale meat and food industry, and that includes the role food plays in our health. A subject that’s gained much attention in the world of nutrition is how important a happy gut is for optimal health.

The term ‘bucket list’ originated with a 2007 movie of the same name in which Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman portray two terminally ill men on a road trip with a wish list of things to do before they ‘kick the bucket’ – an uplifting movie, despite the theme. The phrase has become part of our 21st-century lexicon and has inspired many of us to think about the things we’d like to do, see or accomplish before we shuffle off this mortal coil so to speak.

Despite the heat wave anomaly we had two weeks back, spring has settled back into place with more temperate weather, but summer is soon on its way which means it’s time to up your braai-game. Not that we don’t keep braaing throughout the year come rain or shine, but lovely weather does bring with it a greater inclination to entertain and be outside.

While food is part of our daily lives and naturally provides sustenance, it’s become so much more than that when we look back through the years. The food modern man has enjoyed over time, has formed part of our identity, it’s taken on a life of its own and become iconic markers on our timeline.

A condiment by definition is ‘a substance used to enhance the flavour of food’ – imagine how bland and boring our meals (lives!) would be without them. But as much as we love them, and as much as they make most dishes taste more fabulous, they’re not always best for our health, because often they’re laden with sodium or sugar. If you want to retain flavour, but also want to make healthier choices, read on for striking the best balance.

BBQ Marinade vs Home-Made