IT’S no secret that your diet plays a big role in your overall health. Whether you are trying to lose weight, protect your memory or boost your heart health, it’s vital to watch what you eat. 5 Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from constipation and diarrhoea Credit: Olivia West A study last week showed people who adopt “ the Mind diet ” had a lower risk of cognitive decline over ten years.
It’s a combination of the Mediterranean and Dash diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure. The Mind approach recommends you eat five servings of nuts, one serving of oily fish, two portions of lean poultry, four of beans and two of berries per week. Each day, you should aim for three servings of whole grains, such as quinoa, brown rice or oats, and at least two servings of veg.
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