http://www.teletext.co.uk/lifestyle/health/default.aspxen-gbFri, 5 Sep 2008 10:04:13 GMThttp://www.teletext.co.uk/images/Logo64x64.gifhttp://www.teletext.co.ukThe advice given to patients with diverticulitis is "avoid nuts and corn" - but it&#39;s time to reconsider, writes Michael van Straten.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/health/~4/384111939" height="1" width="1"/>
A study followed the records of 50,000 men and they examined the links between those foods normally not advised and risks of the disease.

None had diverticulitis at the start and after 18 years the diet studies revealed an unexpected picture.

There was a definite correlation between consumption of nuts and popcorn and the chances of getting diverticulitis or abdominal bleeding.

The men eating the most of these "danger" foods had a risk that was only about 75% that of those eating the fewest nuts, corn and popcorn.

Surgery used to be the mainstay treatment for this but eating oats, wholegrains and nuts does the trick.

]]>ad2cb0f9bd8272c9331e1634a8063aa9http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/health/~3/384111939/Nuts+to+diverticulitis+disease+.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/lifestyle/health/ad2cb0f9bd8272c9331e1634a8063aa9/Nuts+to+diverticulitis+disease+.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/lifestyle/health/ad2cb0f9bd8272c9331e1634a8063aa9/Nuts+to+diverticulitis+disease+.aspxLead, mercury and arsenic have been found in 20% of traditional Indian ayurvedic medicines that you can buy on the internet today.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/health/~4/384111940" height="1" width="1"/>
The levels exceed safe, legal limits in these samples and the presence of these hazardous metals was the same in Indian and US products.

Researchers ordered and analysed nearly 200 ayurvedic medicines and the fact they're used for children is alarming.

]]>92bc0a0f47f03cb23d45d71dc674dc25http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/health/~3/384111940/Toxic+ayurvedic+pills+on+web+.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/lifestyle/health/92bc0a0f47f03cb23d45d71dc674dc25/Toxic+ayurvedic+pills+on+web+.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/lifestyle/health/92bc0a0f47f03cb23d45d71dc674dc25/Toxic+ayurvedic+pills+on+web+.aspxWhen cash is short it&#39;s vital to get your money&#39;s worth of nutrients out of each mouthful. Slow release is what you need to eat at breakfast.<img src="http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/health/~4/384111941" height="1" width="1"/>
Two slices of wholemeal toast and butter, thin-sliced cheese, tomato and a juice for quick and healthy protein, vitamin C and A, and calcium.

Don't turn your nose up at the great British baked bean. They're full of slow-release energy and special fibre.

For grapefruit, wholemeal toast and a can of beans it's worth getting up 10 minutes early. Vitamin C, protein, fibre, folic acid and a great start.

Porridge made with half milk, half water is the ultimate comfort-food breakfast and the best slow-release energy provider there is.

Start your day with it and banish the mid-morning munchies. If you want to be spoiled, add a dessertspoon of cream.

Add a slice of wholemeal toast with honey and you'll really stoke up the body's anti-snacking system, plus B vits for those long-working days.

Eat grilled low-fat bacon and bangers and a poached tomato.

Put a plate on top of a pan of boiling water and when hot break the egg on it and, hey presto! Fried, no fat!
We regret that Health ends on Sept 9. Our thanks to Michael van Straten.

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