The
fruit contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that bring pain relief from conditions
such as arthritis, according to a study at Reading University.
2 Pomegranate juice could prevent a heart attack
2 Pomegranate juice could prevent a heart attack
This wonder juice is believed to improve blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure.
3 Onions are natural antibiotics They might make your breath pong but onions contain allicin, a powerful antibiotic that also protects the circulatory system.
4 Mushrooms can ward off colds They contain more of an immune-boosting antioxidant called ergothioneine than any other food, say researchers at Pennsylvania State University.
6 Blueberries can boost memory
A
study at Tufts University in Boston
showed eating half a cup of this fruit regularly could delay age-related
deterioration in co-ordination and short-term memory.
8 Eat chocolate, live longer
8 Eat chocolate, live longer
Hurray!
Harvard University scientists say that eating a couple of chocolate bars
a week could extend your life by almost a year.
9 Grapefruit juice can stop medicine working
9 Grapefruit juice can stop medicine working
If
you're taking medication, avoid washing it down with grapefruit juice as there
is evidence that it prevents some drugs being broken down.
10 You should never drink tea or coffee with meals
10 You should never drink tea or coffee with meals
Tannins
in tea and coffee prevent absorption of certain nutrients. A cup of tea with a
meal will halve the iron you get from it, whereas a glass of orange juice will
double it.
11 Cherries can cure gout
11 Cherries can cure gout
Cherries
contain compounds that significantly reduce the chemicals in the body which
cause joint inflammation.
12 Eating curry could help prevent Alzheimer's
12 Eating curry could help prevent Alzheimer's
According
to a report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry,
a yellow pigment used in curry, curcumin, can stop amyloid plaques in the brain
that cause the condition.
13 Sniffing a lemon could help you beat asthma
13 Sniffing a lemon could help you beat asthma
The
UK's 5.1 million asthmatics could find lemons ease their symptoms. Studies in
rats found that breathing improved after they inhaled limonene, the chemical
that gives lemons their smell.
14 Kiwi fruit can improve your eyesight
14 Kiwi fruit can improve your eyesight
This
fuzzy fruit is a surprisingly good source of lutein, an antioxidant that
protects your vision.
15 Garlic can cure mouth ulcers and verruca’s
15 Garlic can cure mouth ulcers and verruca’s
Here's
an old wives' tale that works: halve a clove of garlic, squeeze, and apply a
drop of the juice to the offending growth at bedtime.
16 It is important have a little salt in your meals
16 It is important have a little salt in your meals
Too
much salt isn't good for us but not getting enough can trigger low blood
pressure in those susceptible. Consult your GP before making any major diet
changes.
17 Figs can delay brittle bone disease
17 Figs can delay brittle bone disease
Good
news for the three million osteoporosis sufferers in the UK - it is possible to
slow its progress by eating calcium-packed figs.
18 Soya can mimic breast cancer drugs
18 Soya can mimic breast cancer drugs
A
team of Cambridge researchers discovered that a diet high in soya can have a
similar effect to anti-cancer drug Tamoxifen.
19 Barbecued-food can cause cancer
19 Barbecued-food can cause cancer
Eating
meat that's chargrilled or burnt could lead to stomach, pancreatic, colon and
breast cancer because it creates high levels of carcinogenic
compounds.
20 Cinnamon can help diabetics
20 Cinnamon can help diabetics
Just
half a teaspoon a day of this spice can significantly reduce blood sugar levels
in diabetics, says US research.
21 Chilies can help you breath more easily
21 Chilies can help you breath more easily
Capsaicin,
which occurs in chilies, shrinks the mucous membranes which can ease blocked
noses and sinuses.
22 Watermelon is good for the prostate
22 Watermelon is good for the prostate
Men
will be glad to know that the red flesh contains the antioxidant Lycopene, which
helps keep the prostate gland healthy.
23 Coriander can lower your cholesterol levels
23 Coriander can lower your cholesterol levels
This
aromatic herb can reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart
problems.
24 Nibbling nuts can prevent blood clots
24 Nibbling nuts can prevent blood clots
Nuts
boost nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels and eases blood flow.
25 Banish bad breath with natural yoghurt
25 Banish bad breath with natural yoghurt
A
few spoonful of natural yoghurt can neutralise halitosis, according to
Japanese researchers.