To Include
- those high in vitamin E to improve circulation and blood flow like leafy dark green vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, soya beans, wheatgerm and whole grains. Buckwheat has also been used to reduce blood pressure
- good fats—including olive oil, eggs, walnuts, chia seeds, macadamias, flax, hemp, avocado, coconut and sustainably caughtcold-water fish (or a vegan supplement like Lifestream ‘V Omega’)—may also help in lowering cholesterol
- high-fibre foods like fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, chia seeds and psyllium husks
- zinc foods like oysters, pepitas, dark chocolate, mushrooms
- garlic, onions and lecithin to lower cholesterol
- unrefined salt – himalayan, maldon, celtic, murray river
To Avoid
- processed foods, white sugar and white flour
- too much coffee
- artificial sweeteners
- soft drinks
- lots of alcohol
- too much animal fat and protein, such as red meat, milk, cheese and cream
- milk chocolate
- foods fried in refined oils
- refined salt
- margarine and other trans-fatty acids
- low-fat foods.
