Try and include as many as possible in your diet.

Apples - Rich in Vit C, high in soluble fibre - can relive constipation and diarrhoea and also benefit the circulation.

Helps keep blood sugar levels stable - and excellent alkaline-forming food: green apples are usually higher in Vit C than red ones

Bananas - loads of potassium and magnesium. The starch and soluble fibre make them a good energy food - effective in the treatment of constipation.

Eating a ripe one 30 min after exercise will help the body recover.

Blackcurrants - Loads of Vitamin C in them, an antioxidant which can help strengthen your immune system

Melon Vit C - one of the most alkaline foods. It balances the digestive system

Pineapple - High in fibre rich in the enzyme bromelain, which breaks down protein, making it a valuable digestive aid. Maintains a healthy heart and can help healing and tissue rapier after injury.

Strawberries - Vit C Great as the antioxidant helps protect against arthritis, anaemia and cancer.

Asparagus - Vit C, beta-carotene and selenium, helps with water retention.

Carrots - rich source of beta-carotene, helps lower blood cholesterol levels and maintain healthy skin, eyes and heart.

Broccoli - good source of beta-carotene, calcium, folic acid and zinc, help fight fatigue and stress; may help protect against cancer.

Oily Fish - Rich in protein, calcium, Vit D and omega 3 fatty acids can help control blood cholesterol levels; maintains healthy skin and hair

Wild Rice - A nutrient rich grass; high in protein, Vit B and zinc.

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