- Eating oily fish, nuts and seeds can actually assist with weight loss
- Broccoli contains twice as much vitamin C as an orange. It is also a rich source of calcium plus it contains important antioxidants vitamin A, E and selenium
- Avocado has the highest protein content of any fruit. It is also a rich source of vitamin E and B6
- Cabbage juice promotes the healing of stomach ulcers
- Garlic is antiviral, antibacterial and may help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol
- Magnesium deficiency is common in modern diets - magnesium is necessary to improve the absorption of calcium and needed for energy production and muscle relaxation
- Low fat diets can make you depressed. Research has linked diets that drastically cut down on all types of fat with an increase in symptoms of depression
- Carbohydrate cravings may be a subconscious attempt to raise serotonin levels. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter, or brain chemical, responsible for mood, sleep and appetite control
- Drinking orange juice, or eating citrus and other good sources of vitamin C, helps the body absorb iron from fruit and vegetables
- New potatoes and cold spuds (think potato salad) provide a slower release of energy than hot potatoes. This is because the sugar changes back to starch when the potato cools
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