Beauty Care

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Blueberries
Add a touch of colours to your diet with a handful of blueberries every day. Out of 40 fruits and vegetables tested, they contained the highest level of antioxidants, which prevent damage and disease to your body. Research has also found that blueberries can help ward off wrinkles andcan even slow down mental ageing! Simply sprinkle them on your cereal or have them as part of your lunch

Raspberries
The delicious berries are high in fibre, iron, patassium, and vitamins A and C. Rasberries also contain natural compounds which help fight against heart disease and apparently help to reduce the risk of cancer.

Tomatoes
Known as miracle fruit, tomatoes contain virtually no fat! They are very low in calories, with just ten to 15 in a medium-sized fruit, which means they are perfect for dieters. Tomatoes are packed full of vitmains A, C and E and can also help reduce the risk of cancer.

Oranges
Oranges are one of the best superfoods to enjoy in the summer. Not only do they help protect against cancer, heart disease, infections and inflammations, they are also reported to help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and conrtain plenty of vitamin C to stave off colds. Plus a medium orange has just 56 calories and only a trace of fat.

Broccoli
Your mom was right; you really should eat your greens! Research shows that broccoli, may help prevent both breast and prostrate cancer due to its high levels of antioxidants and natural dextoxifiers. It can also help reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Plus the veg contains more vitamin C than an orange and is full of iron and vitamins.

Leeks
Perfect weight watchers, leeks are very low in calories and packed with minerals such as iron and manganese, which activates enzymes to aid digestion, and vitamins B6 and C. The veg also helps the body to stablilise blood sugar so you are less prone to snacking. Plus, eating lots of them has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol.

Dark chocolate
Yes, really! Chocolate is a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorous, with dark varieties containing more cocoa than milk chocolate. The lower the cocoa content of a bar, the more calories and saturated fat it will contain, so opt for dark chocolate, which contain just 193 calories and 14.4g fat per 35g bar. Dark chocolate, can help fight cancer as cooca has nealry twice as many antioxidants.

Strawberries

The perfect summer treat, strawberries are a eater base dfruit and therefore low in calories just 27 for large portion. They are packed with lots of vitamin D, too, Research shows that people who eat lots of fruit tend to be better at maintainign a healthy weight. Juts don’t pile on loads of cream!

Betroot

Beetroot is a power ful antioixdant and helps to protect the skin from damage. Virtually fat free and low in calories, beetroot-- keeps bood sugar levels stable and is perfect for anyone keeping an eye on weight.

Brazil Nuts

All nuts are full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, making them the perfect snacks for slimmers. Studies suggest that eating a small handful of nuts helps satisfy food cravings. Tucking into them four times a week can even help reduce heart disease. Brazil nuts may help protect against depression, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease too.

Bananas

Bananas get bad press as the most fattening fruit, but although they contain more calories than other fruit, they are excellent for refeulling before, during or after exercise. And they’re packed with potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, and contain plenty of vitamin B6 for healthier looking skin and hair.

Cabbage

Cabbage is packed with antioxidants and is a natural detoxifier, so the veg helps cleanse your system naturally. Adding cabbage to a healthy diet, can really aid weight loss because it is high in fibre and helps you feel full for longer.

Peas

Give peas a chance! The little green pulses are a good source of vitamins A and C, and iron, with an 85g serving providing just 50 calories! A pulses, they are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fibre, and low in fat.

Apples

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Maybe! like many superfoods, apples help fight against heart disease. They also contain pectin, which helps to lower cholesterol and aid detoxing.

Onions

According to experts, having two to three onions per week can have a signifciantly positive impact on health. They’re packed with an antioxidant which helps fight everything from the common cold to colon, prostrate and breast cancer. They also contain very high levels of chormium, which helps maintain a positive hormone balance anbd helps to combat PMT!