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RECEIVEDavid Bowman$1000408 647 690 Memorial OvalDani Manevski0411 409 209St Ives Village GreenRichard Hallett0405 140 610 Bicentennial ParkDavid Bowman0408 647 690 Lindfield OvalTRAINING EQUIPMENT when you join before Aug 31INGREDIENTS YOU NEED MACATO KNOW ABOUT.Every week there seems to be another super food ingredient that we must add into our diet. It can be hard to keep up and even harder understanding what they are. Some are already well known and others are new to health food stores. As always read the labels to ensure that they are safe for you to use. Here is a quick list of what’s trending in health food now.A root vegetable native to Peru, Maca has an earthy, nutty flavour and is most commonly found in powder form. The benefits of Maca include energy and mood boosting, improved skin and menstrual relief. Maca works to regulate hormones and promote endocrine balance, which can alleviate symptoms of PMS and cramps. TURMERIC Turmeric has long been used and prized for its anti- inflammatory properties. Today, you can find it just about anywhere. The main compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory benefits, curcumin, has been used to fight simple colds and flus, Alzheimer’s disease, liver damage, prevent cancer, and of course relieve inflammation. COCONUT OIL Coconut oil can be found in most major super- markets these days as it has become very popular. Coconut oil is a highly anti-inflammatory fat that is made up of mostly medium-chain fatty acids, which are easier to digest and not readily stored as fat. In addition, coconut oil contains antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties from caprylic, lauric, and capric acids, aiding in reducing inflammation. It’s great to cook with and even better used as skin care.Turramurra St IvesPymble Lindfield