EATING VEGETABLES EARLY IN LIFE CAN IMPACT LONG TERM HEALTH
Eating plenty of fruit and veg in your 20’s reduces your risk of heart problems in your 40’s. So says a recent study published in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s journal. The message is simple – don’t wait until you are older to eat healthily. What you eat as a young adult may be just as important as what you eat when older.
EATING MORE FISH IMPROVES YOUR MOOD
It may be the season of comfort and joy but if you’re feeling a tad down in the dumps putting more fish on your weekly menu may help to bring back the smile to your face. Recent research published in the Journal of Epidemiology reveals that a diet high in fish can help lower the risk of depression. The reason? Fish, especially oily fish such as tuna, mackerel and salmon, is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are thought to help boost levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin.
STOCK UP ON IMMUNITY HERBS
Christmas and New Year are prime times for catching a nasty cough or cold so make sure you stock up with some herbal remedies that may help to bring relief. Echinacea’s antibacterial and antiviral properties make it one of the most popular natural remedies for winter bugs. Take it on an on-going basis to protect against a cold and in higher doses if you start to cough and sneeze. Hot on its heels comes pelargonium, which research shows can help relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, including runny noses and sore throats.
