Bhamjee’s Pharmacy

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

CHUNKY GREEK SALAD
Make this COLOURFUL and REFRESHING mixture this weekend. It’s somewhere between a salad and a chunky salsa – a simple combination of fresh veggies, herbs and feta cheese, and perfect with any meal.
TOP TIP: if you don’t like the taste of raw onion in a salad (nor the aftertaste), cover the onion slices with boiling water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes to reduce the oniony taste, drain well and pat dry. Then add to the salad to still have the sweetness and crunch of the onion, but not that overpowering taste.

TOSS the following ingredients TOGETHER in a BOWL:
🍅 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks
🥒 ¼ cucumber, cut into thick slices and quartered
🍅 3 salad peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
🥒 1½ disks of feta cheese, cubed
🍅 1 small onion, sliced (see tip above)
🥒 a small handful of fresh dill
🍅 a few fresh mint leaves for garnish

SEASON to taste with black pepper and DRIZZLE with 4 tsp (20 ml) olive oil.
REFRIGERATE for 30 minutes and serve as a fabulous side dish with any meal. Serves 4 – 6.

05/06/2026

🤱🏽Breastfeeding from the First Hour Matters.

Did you know that babies who start breastfeeding within the first hour of life are much more likely to survive? Even a short delay can increase health risks, such as colds and low blood sugar in newborns.

💛 Every woman must breastfeed their infant, regardless of their HIV status. Women living with HIV should ensure their viral load is suppressed to protect their babies from getting infected through breastmilk (This can be achieved by taking your ARV's consistently).

🤍 Why early breastfeeding is so important:

Skin-to-skin contact and early suckling help a mother’s body produce breastmilk, including colostrum, often called a baby’s first vaccine. It’s packed with nutrients and antibodies that protect your baby from infections.

⚠️ Giving newborns anything else, like formula, sugar water, or honey, can delay this critical first contact and reduce these life-saving benefits.
⚠️If your baby struggles to latch, suck or swallow, speak to a nurse to assist you.

💛 Starting breastfeeding early gives your baby the strongest, healthiest start in life.
National Department of Health (South Africa)

https://www.health.gov.za/
https://sidebyside.co.za/

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