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Eat for wellness
Ask the expert
‘It’s about putting
your body in the best
environment you can, so
it can look after itself,’
says Dr Rupy Aujla
(thedoctorskitchen.
com). Here are his tips
on how different aspects
of our health might be
improved by our diet.
A low-cholesterol
and low-fat diet
might be useful for some
people but not everyone.
It varies from person to
person. But we do know that
something that resembles
a Mediterranean-style
diet is universally good
for heart health. This
includes unsaturated fats
such as nuts, avocados and
oily fish like trout and fresh
tuna. Fibre is also extremely
important as it can improve
blood cholesterol levels and
lower your risk of heart
disease and Type 2 diabetes.
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It’s all about putting
your body in the
best environment
you can, so it can
look after itself
Dr Rupy Aujla
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LOOK AFTER
YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH
Lots of people are affected
by mental health issues for
many reasons, and what
helps one person feel better
might not work for another.
A recent study suggests
that depression and anxiety
may be improved with a
Mediterranean-style diet over
a few weeks. It s wise not to
eat an excess of high sugar,
deep fried or processed food.
Alcohol is a depressant and
best avoided too.
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HELP YOUR
HEART
STRENGTHEN
YOUR IMMUNITY
Diversify your diet for
good gut health (see
previous page) and up your
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NOURISH
YOUR SKIN
FROM WITHIN
Sources of vitamin E, such
as almonds, hazelnuts
and butternut squash, are
fantastic for skin. Removing
processed and high-sugar
food and replacing with fruit,
vegetables, nuts and seeds is
a good place to start.