Health Advice

• Try drinking green tea. It is naturally high in antioxidants and helps raise metabolism.
• If you know you will be drinking a lot of alcohol, take milk thistle extract as it gives support to the liver.
• Make a conscious effort to do 30 minutes of physical activity every day to aid and maintain weight loss.
• Watch out for hidden salt in tinned food, for example, a tin of soup can contain around 4g.
• Try some of the fruits and vegetables that are in season in early spring, such as rhubarb, radishes, parsley, leeks and beetroot.
• Vitamin D from exposure to sunlight is necessary for calcium absorption (important for strong bones) so spend as much time outdoors as you possibly can.
• Do not gulp down your food. Chew your food slowly and you will be less likely to overeat.
• Selenium is an antioxidant that helps to protect against cancer. Get your quota by eating just three brazil nuts each day.
• Increase your skin's natural defence against the sun by eating foods high in betacarotene such as carrots and spinach.
• Breakfast literally means 'breaking the fast', so do your body a favour and give it the energy it needs when you wake up.
• If you are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan, keep a food diary to help you identify any bad habits.
• Sugar is bad for us, so why not try healthier alternatives such as maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, honey or stevia?
• Drink at least two litres of water a day - this can include herbal teas.
• Are you getting enough sleep? Make sure you get your eight hours a night to boost energy, concentration and balance your emotions.
• You do not have to limit your intake of fruit and vegetables to five-a-day. The more the better to top up your vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
• Use fresh herbs whenever possible. Unlike spices, they do not retain their nutrients when they are dried.
• Help reduce high blood pressure by eating foods high in potassium such as bananas, apricots, avocado, oranges, spinach and tomatoes.