*** Eat Yourself Healthy ***

For thousands of years,certain foods have been known,and prized,for their healing,and health-promoting properties.

It is believed,according to todays' science,that the way you eat can either contribute,or help,towards preventing a wide range of illnesses,such as osteoporosis(loss of bone mass),constipation,tooth-decay,heart disease,high blood pressure,and cancer.The following foods are highly regarded,and recommended by investigative scientists,to be included in your diet,as they are just beginning to understand how the following foodstuffs prevent,and combat illness.

If you feel under the weather,there is no need to turn to drugs.Common herbs and spices found in your kitchen can sometimes be just as effective at relieving mild symptoms.Those shown below have been tried and tested over the centuries,and appear to work well for a great many people.You can either eat them as foods or drink them as infusions(apart from mustard,turmeric and chillies,which are just too hot or strong to be palatable to most people).To make an infusion,place about a tablespoon of chopped fresh herb,or a teaspoon of dried,in a cup of boiling water and leave to steep for about two or three minutes.Drink in small sips.

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