(1) Sniffing a lemon could help you beat asthma The UK's 5.1 million asthmatics could find lemons ease their symptoms. Studies in rats found that breathing improved after they inhaled limonene, the chemical that gives lemons their smell.
(2) Cinnamon can help diabetics Just half a teaspoon a day of this spice can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics, says US research.
(3) Chillies can help you breath more easily Capsaicin, which occurs in chillies, shrinks the mucous membranes which can ease blocked noses and sinuses.
(4) Watermelon is good for the prostate Men will be glad to know that the red flesh contains the antioxidant Lycopene, which helps keep the prostate gland healthy.
(5) Coriander can lower your cholesterol levels This aromatic herb can reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart problems.
(6) Banish bad breath with natural yoghurt A few spoonfuls of natural yoghurt can neutralise halitosis, according to Japanese researchers.
(7) Olive oil can be as good for the heart as aspirin There is evidence that the main compound in olive oil, oleocanthal, contains the same properties as painkillers used to treat heart conditions.
(8) Eating avocados can cheer you up These green fruits perk you up by boosting your serotonin levels, which can help to beat depression.
(9) Fried eggs can cure a hangover A full English breakfast could be the ultimate hangover cure, thanks to the eggs. They're rich in cystine, an amino acid which helps purge toxins via the liver.
(10) Mushrooms can ward off colds They contain more of an immune-boosting antioxidant called ergothioneine than any other food, say researchers at Pennsylvania State University.
(11) Rhubarb can relieve constipation This red fruit, delicious in crumbles, contains a natural laxative.
(12) Figs can delay brittle bone disease Good news for the three million osteoporosis sufferers in the UK - it is possible to slow its progress by eating calcium-packed figs.
(13) Soya can mimic breast cancer drugs A team of Cambridge researchers discovered that a diet high in soya can have a similar effect to anti-cancer drug Tamoxife.
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