Diet tips from around the world

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People the world over struggle with weight at one time or another. But just about every culture has a custom to help its people stay lean and healthy – here are 16 tips from around the world.

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Eating for your age: 60s and beyond23
The older you are, the greater your risk of developing a chronic ailment – eating low-salt, nutrient-rich foods is essential for continued good health.
How to get more antioxidants in your diet10
Antioxidants are natural neutralisers of ageing free radicals. The easiest way to up your antioxidant intake is have a healthy, balanced diet.
Healthy ways to cook meals7
Whether you’re cooking at home, eating out or ordering takeaway, it’s not just what and how much you eat but it’s also how the food is prepared that counts. Here below are the leanest cooking methods.
Unhealthy cooking methods6
Whether you’re cooking at home, eating out or ordering takeaway, it’s not just what and how much you eat but it’s also how the food is prepared that counts. Here below are the ones to avoid.
The Facts on Spinach5
Spinach is one of the best sources of the B vitamin folate – a cancer fighter.
Colour your plate5
The beautiful colours of fruits and vegetables, created by plant nutrients called carotenoids, confer different health benefits and disease protection.
Eight weeks to better eating5
Eating habits are just that— habits. Try to alter them all at once and you’ll probably be back to your old ways in no time. But by making a few changes every week over the course of eight weeks, you’ll find yourself with a new way of eating that you can embrace for life.
Eating for your age: 40s4
Eating a healthy diet in your 40s will help prevent health issues in later life, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain.
Eating for your age: 50s4
The onset of menopause brings a host of changes to your body. Eating the right foods now will help ease these syptoms, and also reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.  
How to create healthy habits and lose weight4
To lose weight, you need to change your habits. While it's never easy, this six-stage guide will help you stick to your plan and achieve your weight-loss goal. 
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