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Healthy Tips

Following the Mediterranean diet – which has an abundance of fruits ,
vegetables, olive oil and spices in stead of salt improves heart
condition.

Many people find that food actually tastes better once their taste buds
get accustomed to less salt. Why not try it?

Regular consumption of yoghurt can bolster your general wellness,
prevent certain cancers and treat health conditions like diarrhea,
urinary tract infections and irritable bowel syndrome

Lavender oil is known to have a calming effect. Use a diffuser to
spread the aroma or indulge in a massage to beat the stress.

Eating red meat less than twice a week can lower your overall fat
intake and keep your cholesterol levels under control.

Instead of heading for freezer or the jar of cookies, head for the front
door and go for a jog.

The flavonoids and antioxidants in dark chocolate will not only boost
your mood but can help reduce blood pressure and decrease the risk
of heart disease. Chose chocolate with 60% cacao to get these ben-
efits. Indulge in moderation though - don't go overboard.

Research has found that eating tomatoes can help protect men from
prostrate cancer. The juicy red orbs can help guard the DNA in your
cells from damage that leads to cancer.

Mum was right when she told you to eat your spinach. A cup of spin-
ach contains as much bone building calcium as a cup of milk.

Identify your triggers-is anxiety, stress or plain boredom causing you to
reach for that cookie jar or bar of chocolate? Work on the root cause.