| One of the important things we need to do to ensure | | | | liver and improving the circulation. |
| a good balance in our lives, is to be aware of what we | | | | Nuts & Seeds - although nuts can be high in calories, |
| eat, so that we can have optimum health. | | | | they're also high in protein and antioxidant vitamin E, |
| There are certain foods that contain high amounts of | | | | zinc and selenium. Good for an energy snack - best |
| beneficial substances - antioxidant vitamins and | | | | raw not roasted. Seeds - rich in Omega-3 and 6 and a |
| minerals and beta-carotene that can help eliminate | | | | variety of vitamins and minerals, good for the skin, |
| toxins, boost the immune system and help protect | | | | heart disease, cleansing and the immune system. |
| against cancer. | | | | Oats - highly nutritious, easily digested and a good |
| Apples & Pears - yes, the good old apple. These are | | | | source of slow-release energy. Try porridge for |
| full of vitamins and minerals and are great for | | | | breakfast with berry fruits. Good for bones and teeth |
| cleansing, good for the skin and the immune system. | | | | with high levels of calcium and phosphorus. Good for |
| Pears are high in iodine which can help thyroid function. | | | | the nervous system and have a relaxing effect, also |
| Apples are good for reducing cholesterol and | | | | help to stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce |
| inflammation. | | | | cholesterol. |
| Bananas - has got to be one of the best all round | | | | Oily Fish - such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and |
| foods. A great snack to boost your energy and easily | | | | sardines. High in Omega-3 fatty acids. Good for |
| digested. A good source of protein and fibre, high in | | | | memory and general brain function, heart disease and |
| potassium, a natural antibiotic and mildly sedative so | | | | inflammatory skin conditions as improving dry skin. High |
| good for helping you sleep and with PMS. | | | | in selenium which detoxifies and protects against |
| Beans & Lentils - a good source of protein for veggies | | | | cancer. |
| and non-veggies alike. They provide a steady source | | | | Soya - like other beans a good source of protein. |
| of energy and contain plant oestrogens which can help | | | | Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol and good for |
| stabilize PMS and are even used as an alternative to | | | | fighting cancer. Contains plant oestrogens good for |
| HRT. They are high in minerals and good for cleansing, | | | | hormone related problems in women such as PMS |
| lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. | | | | and the menopause. Tofu is high in calcium and iron |
| Red(dish) things - Berries: strawberries, raspberries, | | | | good for bone health and the circulation. |
| blackberries etc.. - high in antioxidants so good for the | | | | Yams & Sweet potatoes - good for slow energy |
| immune system. Beetroot: cleanses and boosts the | | | | release. Contain plant oestrogens so good for those |
| immune system, high in antioxidants. Carrots: great for | | | | hormone related problems again. High in antioxidant |
| cleansing, high in Vitamin A, good for the skin, best | | | | vitamins and minerals good for eliminating heavy |
| eaten raw. Peppers: high in vitamin C and other | | | | metals. Protect against heart disease, cancer and |
| antioxidant vitamins, good source of zinc, good for the | | | | good for the circulation. High in vitamin E which is good |
| immune system, magnesium - good for energy. | | | | for the skin. Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, |
| Tomatoes: high in water so good for hydration, lower | | | | potassium good for bones, teeth and gums. |
| heart disease, high in antioxidants good for the immune | | | | Yoghurt - buy only the live, natural version, not the |
| system, lycopene found in cooked tomatoes is good | | | | ones full of sugar! Good source of protein and calcium. |
| for cancer prevention. | | | | Easily digested and good for the digestive system, |
| Green stuff - Broccoli: high in vitamins (esp. B and folic | | | | boosts the levels of friendly bacteria especially after |
| acid), minerals and antioxidants, good for cleansing the | | | | antibiotics. Protects the immune system and good for |
| liver and contains substances that help fight cancer. | | | | urinary and yeast infection. |
| Cabbage: good for the digestive system, rich in | | | | Buy fresh, local organic food whenever possible. |
| minerals esp. potassium and phosphorus. Spinach: a | | | | Organic fruit and vegetables have a higher level of |
| powerful cleanser, good for the immune system, high in | | | | minerals and no residual insecticides or pesticides. I'm |
| calcium - good for bones, teeth and gums, iron - good | | | | off for a healthy breakfast of muesli or possibly |
| for the blood, potassium - regulates high blood | | | | porridge and a topping of all the above - well, maybe |
| pressure. | | | | just the berries! |
| Garlic - good for infections such as colds, antiviral, | | | | For additional information on Health and Nutrition visit |
| antiseptic and antibiotic. Reduces cholesterol and is | | | | my website. |
| great for boosting the immune system, cleansing the | | | | |