July 2017 www.womanthismonth.com showcase 26 If you have been contemplating a healthier lifestyle that involves giving your kitchen a cruelty-free makeover, eminent department store Lulu Hypermarket, situated in Galleria Mall, Zinj, is your go-to shopping destination. This branch in particular focuses on health-food brands and is chock-full of vegan and vegetarian fare imported from all over the world, making it a favourite with followers of meat-free and glutenfree diets. A plethora of low-carb pita bread in flavours such as sundried tomato, garden veggie, honey wheat and multi grain decorates one of the aisles, making it a great alternative for khubbus or regular flatbreads. Vegetarian favourites like tofu, cottage cheese, meatless sausages, steaks and burger patties can be bought from the freezer section. Ditch processed and sugary cereals for wholesome grains like brown rice, spelt and buckwheat puffs. Exotic options such as blueberry cinnamon flax and pumpkin granola are bound to jazz up your breakfast. Get fit the right way by opting for halal whey protein and substituting regular butter with nut butters to eliminate saturated fats – a great way of lowering cholesterol. Brands such as Biona dominate the shelves of Lulu as it is reputed for its organic butters, oils, vinegars and syrups. Oils like avocado, soy, pumpkin and coconut are great variations for cooking and baking – also available from the same brand name. Super grains pack fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals WTM combs the aisles of this popular shoppers’ paradise to discover all its vegetarian and vegan treasures. LULU GREENER, CLEANER GROCERIES along with carbohydrates to provide complete nutrition. Bob’s Red Mill offers these and other choice baking supplies. Stock up on chia for smoothies, quinoa for salads and steel-cut oats for a quick pick-me-up. Indulge in delectable pasta without the guilt and extra pounds by buying a pack made from corn and quinoa, whole wheat or rice flour. Herbs, spices and tea cover another big food products and electronics, covering daily household needs from toiletries and kitchenware to stationery. The first floor has departments selling electronics, computer systems, mobiles, textiles, footwear and many other essentials. Various promotional offers throughout the year mean shoppers get good value every time. Call 17 172-727. aisle, leaving you spoilt for choice. You will also find stacks of dairyfree milk made from almonds, black rice and soy, great for people trying to lose weight as it contains half the calories found in cow’s milk. Freeze-dried fruits, mixed nuts and root vegetable crisps make for scrumptious, low-calorie snacks. A large counter with a pickand-mix salad section is available throughout the day along with freshly squeezed juices. Readycooked food ranging from Indian, Arabic and Southeast Asian to continental is cooked fresh on a daily basis and available to buy seven days a week. Particular emphasis is placed on fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat and the delicatessen. Bread, muffins and birthday cakes are up for grabs in the bakery. Lulu Hypermarket also has a colossal selection of non-
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