SILVER LININGS

It’s with good reason that colloidal silver is known as Mother Nature’s “antibiotic” or “first aid”. Here at Platteland we’ve been using this flavourless, colourless remedy for years to treat anything from cuts and chafing to blisters and sunburn. You can use it as a mouth wash or gargle with it to relieve a sore throat, and if you’ve forgotten your deodorant, you can apply it under your arms to stop bacterial activity. NRF Health has introduced a cream, a liquid and a gel containing colloidal silver – they’re available at Dis-Chem and selected pharmacies. Do try it; we’re big fans.

Ina’s new vegetarian mini recipe book Recipes from my Vegetable Garden contains recipes for seven soups, eight pasta and grain dishes, and six salads. There are also 14 recipes for main dishes and seven for side dishes. Buy yours at selected supermarkets or order it directly for R30 (excluding postage). Send an email to

ina@paarman.co.za. >