CELEB ADVICE
“I eat a lot of organic food, drink lots of water and I take time for meditation.” Elle ‘The Body’ Macpherson, 48, talks a lot of sense.
QUIT FOR GOOD
On May 31 every year the World Health Organisation (WHO) holds No Tobacco Day. It highlights the risks associated with tobacco use and campaigns for effective policies to reduce consumption. Tobacco is the second highest cause of death globally (after high blood pressure) and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide. Go on, stub it out now before it is too late.
For information on why you should quit and suggestions on how see www.smokerfreedubai.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Soya is the menopausal woman’s best friend. It helps maintain oestrogen levels and may alleviate hot flushes. It is also know to protect against Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and heart disease.
Energy drink warning
Energy drinks are not suitable for active children, say US doctors. Packed with
caffeine and lacking nutritional benefits, these drinks are potentially harmful to children, they warn. Doctors have described cases of seizures and heart problems experienced by children after drinking excessive amounts of energy drinks.
FAST FACT
Reducing your average salt intake by just three grams per day can reduce the risk of stroke by 22 per cent.
