We know salt intakeis linkedwith high blood pressure,
but a new study by researchersat Johns Hopkins
UniversitySchoolof Medicinein the US has linked high
salt intakewith more frequent‘postural lightheadedness’.
Previously, feelingfaint when rising to standingfrom
sittingor lying was thought to be due to abnormallylow
blood pressureand could be helpedby increasingsalt
intake,so this turns that idea on its head. If you suffer
with lightheadedness, get your blood pressurechecked.
If your reading is low, try a higher,then lower,salt intake
to see whichhas most impact.If your reading is high
or normal, only go with the lower-saltexperiment.FEEL DIZZY? CUT SALT
FOOD
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WORDS: Angela Dowden PHOTOGRAPHY: iStockVEGANICECREAM
If youʼvegone
veganbut love
a coolingtreat in
summer,look out
for lower-calorie,
high-proteinice-cream
brandBreyersʼfirst
dairy-freeflavour:
Chocolate& Hazelnut.
Completewith crunchyhazelnuts,plant-
poweredproteinsand Steviato sweetenit,
the indulgent-tastingtreat still comesin at just
330 caloriesper tub (and if you do eat dairy,
regularBreyersis still only 290 to 370 calories).
It costs £4.99 for 500ml from Tesco, Morrisons
and Ocado; breyersdelights.co.uk.BEAT THE
BLOAT
If it’s not a food intolerance and
you’re avoiding things that cause
gas (onions, cabbage, fizzy drinks
and sugar-free chewing gum),
why are you bloating? We asked
nutritionist, Sophie Thurner
(sophiethurnernutrition.com).40%
the reduction in
your risk of heart
failure if you
follow a
pla t b d diet.BREATHE BEFORE YOU EAT
Often bloating is caused by stress.
Taking a few deep breaths before a
meal stimulates the parasympathetic
nervous system, putting your body
into rest and digest mode.
EAT SLOWER AND CHEW WELL
This reduces the amount of air you
swallow with your food, which is one
of the major causes of bloating. It
also breaks down food into smaller
particles, which allows for more
surface area for enzymes and other
digestive juices to work on.
AVOID TOO MUCH FAT
Extremely fatty foods can trigger a
feelingof bloating as they slow down
SOUND BITE
‘I’m not a big
breakfast pastry
or chocolate-
croissant girl.
I have to
have eggs
every day.’
Chrissy Teigen