General health tips (allergies and known conditions permitting):  Exercise (brisk walking can be enough).  It increases energy, tones the heart, speeds up metabolism (which reduces weight). Relax.  Reduce stress by deep breathing, progressively relaxing muscles, meditation (none of these while driving!). Drink 2 litres (4 pints) of still water daily.  Filter tap water.  Reduce alcohol and coffee intake - they dehydrate. Wash raw food to reduce germs, dirt, insects, pesticides and fertilisers. Chew food well: the mouth's saliva enzymes and the stomach's acidic juices work best on liquid/pulp, not solids. Eat more of your daily intake early in the day; the body burns calories faster in the morning. Have more natural foods eg raw vegetables, fruit and nuts. If you can afford it, buy organic.  Eat less meat, more fish, beans and tofu.  Use wholemeal bread (however, many have wheat intolerance, see below). Avoid/reduce: saturated (animal) fats, which have been linked to heart problems; Sugar, which converts to fat;  Salt. Cook by steaming rather than boiling, to retain more of the nutrients (steamer inserts for saucepans can cost less than £5). Grill instead of frying, to reduce fat intake.   Brush on oil rather than pouring.  Use (extra virgin) olive oil in preference to other fats. Read ingredients labels.  Sugar (often by other names) and sweeteners are common. Consider taking supplements to get the nutrients you need. Because we are all different, and to find out what allergies or food intolerance (eg wheat, dairy) and nutritional deficiencies you may have, we recommend testing, see consultation.