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HEALTHY HABITS THAT STICK IN 2026

Join us for an inspiring and intimate wellness morning featuring Mpho Tshukudu, renowned dietitian and author of Your Health Starts in Your Gut. Together, we’ll explore insightful conversations around gut health, sustainable nutrition, mindful eating, and the small daily choices that create a healthier 2026.Enjoy a beautiful networking morning while indulging in a wholesome, thoughtfully curated healthy brunch, incorporating gut-friendly bowls, fresh-pressed juices, probiotic-rich treats

Lean into the Rio Largo Olive Oil Experience -by Rio Largo General Manager Sam Ellis - a warm, sensory introduction to extra virgin olive oil—where it comes from, how it’s madehow to taste it properly. You’ll learn to recognize quality, understand flavours and aromas and gain simple tips for using olive oil in everyday cooking. An enriching experience designed to deepen your appreciation for this timeless ingredient

Each guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mpho’s latest book ‘Your Health Starts in Your Gut.’

Event DetailsSaturday, 31 January 202610:00 – 12:30R690 per person includes

You are welcomed with delicious juice mix Nourishing brunch Rio Largo Olive Oil Experience Gratuity Leave with gifting of a signed book

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You are welcomed with a delicious juice mix

PLATED STARTER (V )Power BowlCoconut yogurt or Greek yogurt, house-made granola, chia seeds, fermented berries, and raw honey

RIO LARGO OLIVE OIL TASTING

CHOICE OF MAIN DISHES Avocado & SourdoughSmashed avocado, poached eggs, olive oil,

Or Gut-Friendly Grain BowlQuinoa, roasted seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, leafy greens, tahini-lemon dressing

Or Omega Boost Breakfast PlateSmoked salmon, soft eggs, sautéed greens, sweet potato, kefir yogurt dressiing

Selection of Herbal teas

About The Book Your Health Starts in Your Gut is a groundbreaking guide to healing and thriving through better gut health. Drawing on holistic principles, it explores how food, sleep, stress management and movement all work together to support overall wellness.Written by nutritionist and food culture expert Mpho, the book connects modern science with ancient African food wisdom. It includes a practical 10-day meal plan, nutrient-rich recipes using indigenous ingredients, and a simple plant-points system to help you diversify your diet with ease.Whether you’re starting your wellness journey or deepening it, this guide gives you the tools to nourish your gut, boost your energy and live healthier—one delicious meal at a time.

About the Author : MPHO TSHUKUDU Mpho Tshukudu is a registered dietitian specialising in integrative and functional nutrition. She combines food, stress management, sleep and movement to support holistic health. With a Master’s in Food Culture from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, she bridges indigenous African food wisdom with modern nutrition science. Mpho is also the co-author of Eat Ting, winner of the South African Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Health & Nutrition.

Step into 2026 with purpose, clarity, and a commitment to your health.We can’t wait to connect with you.