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All green leafy vegetables boost the immune system particularly broccoli, cabbage (green), watercress and Brussels sprouts. Consume either raw, lightly cooked or in a juice.
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Organic Green tea is good as tea Polyphenols combat disease and strengthen our immune system.
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Fresh fruits such as apples, cherries, apricots, pineapple (consume the core as it contains enzymes that help the heart stay healthy), RIPE bananas, grapes; figs (fresh or dried) raspberries and cranberries are all beneficial, preferably in organic form. These fruits may be consumed freely.
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Beetroot is a most welcome addition to the diet, ideally eaten raw and grated. It provides energy and supports healthy kidney function.
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Cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli and tofu contain chemicals known as isothiocyanates that are potent healing substances.
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Consume at least one and a half to two litres of water each day.
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Reduce stimulant foods.
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Eliminate all refined foods, sucrose (so called white sugar) white bread products, non organic pasta.
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Avoid all fizzy carbonated beverages (including water) manufactured with refined sugars. These are sugars ending in “ose” such as sucrose, glucose, fructose and maltose. Sweeteners are even worse.
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Chew all foods very thoroughly until the food is almost liquid.
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Try to adopt the habit at least one day a week of being vegetarian.
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Live yoghurt is to be recommended, especially if made from goat’s milk. This is an important food that does inhibit the growth of detrimental bacteria in the intestine
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It is advisable to take basic daily FOOD supplements containing nutrients that are known to be in short supply within the typical diet www.jerseyfoodstate.com