Magic foods

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You know the foods you love to eat, but do you know the foods that love your body back?

Take care of your health and give your body the foods it craves

Go bananas

This comedy-shaped fruit is nothing to laugh at, it's jam-packed with potassium which helps to lower blood pressure and vitamin B6 which aids healthy skin and hair.
Ginger avenger

A traditional medicine for sickness and nausea, ginger has been found to be as effective as prescription medication in preventing motion sickness
Tea time

Did you know that your morning cuppa is good for your health? Tea counts towards your daily fluid intake and contains antioxidants and bioflavonoids which may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. Just leave out the spoonful of sugar or sweetener!
Tomato power

This red vegetable is low in calories and rich in Lycopene - an antioxidant that may help prevent heart disease and prostate cancer. Lycopene is more readily available to the body when tomatoes are processed or mixed with other foods. Baked beans on toast anyone?
Beautiful beetroot

Beetroot is a tasty source of folate ( a vitamin that helps in the production of red blood cells), fibre and potassium. It also contains bioflavanoids which help to improve capillary strength and protect against cellular damage.
An apple a day...

Did you know that one apple provides your daily requirement of vitamin C? They also contain a soluable fibre called pectin which helps to keep the digestive system healthy.
Awesome asparagus

Asparagus is a spring delicacy with benefits. Vitamin C, folate and potassium are just some of its wonderful properties. It also keeps your gut in good condition due to an abundance of prebiotic fibre that encourages friendly bacteria.
Oaty goodness

Oats are an economical and versatile form of nutrients. Oat bran is high in soluble fibre that can help to lower blood cholesterol. Some studies have shown oats not only lower LHL cholesterol, but also boost levels of good HDL cholesterol.
Avocado

This yummy delicacy is classed as a fruit not a vegetable. It contains cholesterol-lowering phytochemicals, antioxidants in the form of vitamins C and E and vitamin B6 for a well functioning nervous system, among other tasty benefits.
Yummy yoghurt

Yoghurt is an easily absorbed form of calcium, essential for strong bones. Friendly bacteria such a Lactobacillus GG and Lactobacillus immunitas are added to yoghurts to help improve gut health.
Food for thought

- Slimming on a budget

- Alcohol: a glass too far?

- Make sure to eat your 5-a-day