Health Connection Wholefoods
Health Connection is a purveyor of high quality sustainably sourced health food products since 1995. Their products help people become the best version of themselves, and they aim to make this choice accessible and affordable for everyone. Their ranges are primarily plant-based and include superfoods, sugar alternatives, breakfasts, healthy baking, grains, gut-health, gluten-free protein supplements and more. They cater to people with food allergies and intolerances, and anyone who wants to eat in a way that is kind to their bodies and the environment.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Agar Agar Powder Strict Vegetarian 50g
N$112.20Agar Agar Powder
Health Connection Agar Agar Powder is a gelatine substitute derived from seaweed, and can be used in desserts, jellies, jams and custards. This magical sea vegetable derivative makes a superb jelly, and helps to set jams, cheesecake and the like. A great vegan alternative that has health benefits too, Agar Agar has similar health benefits to gelatine without the negative aspects. Health Connection Agar Agar Powder also has a gentle healing and cleansing effect on the digestive system.
Serving and Usage suggestions: Use 1 teaspoon agar agar powder to set 1 cup liquid. Add powder to liquid, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring well until dissolved. Leave to cool at room temperature or in the fridge.
Ingredients:
Agar agar.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Agave Syrup 250ml
N$121.00Agave Syrup
The clear syrup is produced from the Agave Salmeana plant and is 30% sweeter than honey. It can be used as a sugar or honey alternative.Serving and Usage suggestions: Delicious drizzled over porridge, cereal or pancakes or added to hot or cold drinks. Also excellent for use in cooking or baking.
Ingredients:
Organic agave syrup.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Almond Flour 300g
N$168.00Almonds Flour
This coarsely ground flour provides a slightly sweet, nutty flavour to baked products. It is ideal for use in baking gluten-free muffins, cakes, pancakes and biscuits.
Suggested use: Can be used as an alternative to wheat flour in cooking or baking. For best results mix with other flours according to a recipe. Can replace up to 100% of other flours in recipes.
Further information:
Nutritional Information:
Single serving size =
40gPer 100g
Per single serving
% NRV* per servingEnergy (kJ)
2 408
963Protein (g)
21.2
8.5
15Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
9
4of which total sugar (g)
3.9
1.6Total fat (g)
49.4
19.8of which Saturated fat (g)
3.7
1.5of which Monounsaturated fat (g)
30.9
12.4of which Polyunsaturated fat (g)
12.1
4.8Dietary fibre (g)
12.2
4.9Total Sodium (mg)
1
0Vitamin E (mg)
26.2
10.5
70* Nutrient Reference Values for individuals 4 years and older
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Health Connection Wholefoods Apple Cider Vinegar Filtered 500ml
N$35.00This golden yellow vinegar has been obtained from the natural fermentation of apple wine.
Suggested use: Can be used in cooking, pickling, marinading or in salad dressings.
Further information:
Ingredients
Apple cider vinegar (min. 5% acidity), preservative (sulphur dioxide).
Important
This product is packed in a warehouse where peanuts and tree nuts are present. Allergen management programme in place.
Product of South Africa
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Health Connection Wholefoods Apple Cider Vinegar Organic Unfiltered 500ml
N$142.00Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in a beautiful glass bottle. Free of any nasties and full of ‘the mother’. Great for everything from salad dressings to pickling, and fantastic in bone broths.
Suggested use: Add to salad dressings, sauces, marinades, fruit and vegetable juices or smoothies.
For a refreshing drink: Add 1-2 tablespoons to 1 cup cold water. Add mint leaves, honey and ice.
For a soothing drink: Add to warm water with honey and cinnamon or fresh ginger.
Further information:
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar (6% acidity)
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Health Connection Wholefoods Apple Cider Vinegar Unfiltered 500ml
N$35.00This cloudy vinegar has been produced from locally-grown apples. Because it is unfiltered, fermentation continues after bottling which could affect the colour of the vinegar. Adds a delicious fruity flavour to salad dressings, sauces and marinades.
Further information:
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Baobab Powder 200g
N$163.20Baobab
This cream-coloured powder has been milled from the fruit of the baobab tree. It can contribute to your recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables.
Suggested use: Add to water, juice, smoothies, yoghurt, porridge and cereal. Can also be used in baking bread, muffins and biscuits.
Ideal added to water as a refreshing drink with either honey, agave syrup or stevia liquid.
Further information:
Ingredients: Organic baobab powder.
Nutritional facts:
Single serving size =
8 g (1 heaped tablespoon)Per 100g
Per single serving
% NRV* per servingEnergy (kJ)
1 029
82Protein (g)
3.3
0.3Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
23
2of which total sugar (g)
22.6
1.8Total fat (g)
0.3
0.0of which Saturated fat (g)
0.1
0.0Dietary fibre (g)
43.4
3.5Total Sodium (mg)
0
0Vitamin C (mg)
188.1
15.0
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Health Connection Wholefoods Barley Flakes 500g
N$86.10Barley Flakes
Barley is by its nature wheat-free. Cereal products are naturally high in energy. These barley flakes are made from whole grain barley kernels. They can be used as an alternative to rolled oats.
Suggested use: Barley flakes can be added to muesli or used in baking. For a delicious porridge: Add 1 cup barley flakes to 3 cups boiling water, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Suggestion: Serve with honey, milk and chopped nuts.
Further information:
Ingredients: Organic barley (gluten)
Nutritional facts:
Single serving size =
30g (approx. 1/4 cup)Per 100g
Per single serving
% NRV* per servingEnergy (kJ)
1 300
390Protein (g)
10
3
9Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
58
17of which total sugars (g)
2.0
1.0Total fat (g)
2.0
1.0of which Saturated fat (g)
1.0
0.0Dietary fibre (g)
11.0
3.0Total Sodium (mg)
6
2* Nutrient Reference Values for individuals 4 years and older
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Health Connection Wholefoods Black Maca Powder 200g
N$172.00Black Maca Powder
This light brown powder has been milled from the sun-dried root of the black maca plant. It has a slightly sweet, malty taste.
Suggested use: It can be added to juices, smoothies, cereal, porridge, yoghurt, milk, desserts and baked goods. Ideal for adding to fresh fruit and vegetable juices or smoothies.
Further information:
Nutritional Information:
Single serving size =
7 g (2 teaspoons)Per 100g
Per single servingEnergy (kJ)
1 504
105Protein (g)
10.0
0.7Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
78
5of which total sugars (g)
35.1
2.5Total fat (g)
0.8
0.1of which Saturated fat (g)
0.3
0.0Dietary fibre* (g)
22.2
1.6Total Sodium (mg)
18
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Health Connection Wholefoods Blackstrap Molasses 500g
N$49.00Blackstrap Molasses
This slightly bitter molasses has been produced from sugarcane.
Suggested use: Drizzle on hot porridge, use in baking or dissolve in a glass of hot milk.
Further information:
Single serving size =
25g (approx. 1 tablespoon)Per 100g
Per single serving
% NRV* per servingEnergy (kJ)
850
213Protein (g)
0.0
0.0Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
50.0
13.0of which total sugars (g)
37.0
9.3Total fat (g)
0.0
0.0of which Saturated fat (g)
0.0
0.0Dietary fibre (g)
0.0
0.0Total Sodium (mg)
96.0
24.0Calcium (mg)
669.3
167.3
13Iron (mg)
15.2
3.8
21Magnesium (mg)
539.6
134.9
32* Nutrient Reference Values for individuals 4 years and older
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Health Connection Wholefoods Brown Flour Mix Gluten Free 470g
N$52.50Brown Flour Mix Gluten Free
This convenient flour mix provides a pleasant nutty flavour to freshly baked bread or pizza base. The flaxseed powder adds fibre which is often deficient in a gluten free diet.
Serving and Usage suggestions: Can be substituted for wheat flour and used in cooking and baking. Thin crust pizza base recipe on the back of the pack.
Ingredients:
Rice flour, potato flour, tapioca flour, chickpea flour, flaxseed powder (4%), xanthan gum.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Brown Linseeds 500g
N$63.00Brown Linseeds
Seeds are by their nature high in energy, protein and fibre. These whole, brown linseeds have a pleasant nutty flavour and provide a convenient way of increasing dietary fibre intake. Linseeds are also known as flaxseeds.
Suggested use: Whole or ground linseeds can be used in baking bread, muffins or biscuits. They are also tasty sprinkled over salads, cooked vegetables or muesli. Suggestion: Soak in water overnight to soften the seeds.
Further information:
Ingredients: Brown linseeds.
Nutritional Information:
Single serving size =
15g (approx. 2 tablespoons)Per 100g
Per single servingEnergy (kJ)
2 234
335Protein (g)
18.3
2.7Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
2
0of which total sugars (g)
1.6
0.2Total fat (g)
42.2
6.3of which Saturated fat (g)
3.7
0.6of which Trans fat (g)
0.0
0.0of which Polyunsaturated fat (g)
28.7
4.3Dietary fibre (g)
27.3
4.1Total Sodium (mg)
30
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Health Connection Wholefoods Brown Short-Grain Rice 500g
N$96.30Brown Short-Grain Rice
This cereal product is by its nature gluten-free. Cereal products are naturally high in energy. This nutty-flavoured rice is soft and sticky once cooked. It is ideal for making risotto.
Suggested use: Bring 1 cup of rice to the boil with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer covered for approximately 35 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.
Further information:
Ingredients: Organic rice
Nutritional information:
Single serving size =40g (approx. 2 tablespoons)
Per 100g | Per single serving
Energy (kJ) 1 411 | 564
Protein (g) 7.5 | 3.0
Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g) 77 | 31
of which total sugars (g) 0.9 | 0.4
Total fat (g) 1.9 | 0.8
of which Saturated fat (g) 0.4Â 0.2
Dietary fibre (g) 1.9 | 0.8
Total Sodium (mg) 4 | 2
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Health Connection Wholefoods Buckwheat 500g
N$75.50Buckwheat
Buckwheat is by its nature gluten-free, high in energy and a source of complete protein. These whole buckwheat kernels are delicious cooked as an alternative to rice or pasta.
Suggested use: To cook: Rinse 1/2 cup dehusked buckwheat thoroughly. Add to 1 cup of water and bring to the boil with a pinch of salt. Allow to simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until water is completely absorbed.
Further information:
Single serving size =
50g (approx. 2 tablespoons)Per 100g
Per single servingEnergy (kJ)
1,435
718Protein (g)
13.3
6.7Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
62
31of which total sugars (g)
0.0
0.0Total fat (g)
3.4
1.7of which Saturated fat
0.7
0.4Dietary fibre (g)
10.0
5.0Total Sodium (mg)
1
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Health Connection Wholefoods Cacao Nibs 200g
N$187.00Cacao Nibs
Organic and raw, these Peruvian cacao nibs are full of antioxidants and add a crunchy texture to smoothies, baked goods, desserts, biscuits and more. Delicious on top of your morning oats too!
Suggested use: Ideal for adding to smoothies and desserts. Can also be added to muesli, yoghurt and trail mixes and used in baking.
Further information:
TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (as packed)
Single serving size =
10 g (1 tablespoon)Per 100g
Per single serving
% NRV* per servingEnergy (kJ)
1,949
195Protein (g)
14.3
1.4Glycaemic Carbohydrate (g)
36
4of which total sugar (g)
0.0
0.0Total fat (g)
42.8
4.3of which Saturated fat (g)
25.0
2.5Dietary fibre (g)
32.1
3.2Total Sodium (mg)
0
0Magnesium (mg)
246.0
24.6
6* Nutrient Reference Values for individuals 4 years and older
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Health Connection Wholefoods Carob Powder 200g
N$50.20Carob Powder
Carob powder is a sugar alternative and produced from carob pods which have been dried and milled, providing a sweet chocolatey flavour. Contains 49% less energy than sugar (61kJ per 7g carob powder vs 119kJ per 7g sugar).
Serving and Usage suggestions: Use as a sweetener and flavouring in cereals, porridge, hot drinks and smoothies or use in cooking or baking.
Ingredients:
Organic carob pods.
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Health Connection Wholefoods Chia Seeds 200g
N$87.25Chia Seeds
These tiny, mottle-coloured seeds can be used as an energy, fibre and omega-3 fatty acid supplement.
Serving and Usage suggestions: Chia seeds absorb liquid and form a gel making them ideal for thickening smoothies and soups. Make an overnight chia pudding by adding chia seeds to milk of your choice. Flavour with honey, cinnamon or agave syrup. Top with your favourite fresh fruit before serving.
Ingredients:
Chia seeds
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Health Connection Wholefoods Chia Seeds 30g
N$16.50Chia Seeds
These tiny, mottle-coloured seeds can be used as an energy, fibre and omega-3 fatty acid supplement.
Suggested use: Chia seeds absorb liquid and form a gel making them ideal for thickening smoothies and soups.
Make an overnight chia pudding by adding chia seeds to milk of your choice. Flavour with honey, cinnamon or agave syrup. Top with your favourite fresh fruit before serving.