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Three dried apricots contain the same amount of iron as the average iron tablet, and the apricots won’t give you constipation.

It’s not just green vegetables that protect against cancer. Along with broccoli, cabbage, spring greens, kale, and watercress, the root vegetables turnips, radishes, and swede are all rich in antioxidant phytochemicals, which protect against cancers.

“Bad Diet” is the most common factor in cases of every major disease in humans.

Sage oil supplements are a better memory aid than ginko or ginseng.

Vitamin C can protect you against passive smoking, so drink a fresh tomato or orange juice before you spend the evening in a smoky bar.

Up to a third of cases of cancer could be avoided by increased fresh fruit and vegetables in the daily diet.

Very few of us drink enough water: 12 and a half cups per day for a man; 8 and a half cups per day for a woman. When you feel hungry, you may well be thirsty and your body is telling you your water levels are dropping. When you start to feel thirsty, your internal water levels are getting worryingly low.

Portion for portion sushi is probably the most nutritious food there is. Seaweed is loaded with potassium and iron, the fish will have the maximum amount of Omega-3 fatty acids and be rich in protein, and the other vegetables are high fiber.

Dandelion leaves lower blood pressure, stimulate the liver, and reduce cholesterol levels. They can be eaten in salads or taken as a supplement.

Vegetarians, on average, live longer than those who eat meat. Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian.

Children should not eat the same foods as adults, as they need more calories and all-round nutrition than adults. Reduced-fat foods such as milk or cheese should be substituted for their full fat counterparts for growing children, and the high fiber plans that can help adults can harm a very young digestive system.

Don’t peel potatoes — use them in their skins for mash and fries as well as roasting, boiling, and baking. Not only will they taste better but most nutrients are held just under the skin and by peeling them the goodness ends up in the trashcan.