Yours Australia — Issue 97 2017

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SKIP THE
SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements are not only expensive
but can also have detrimental effects on
your health, cancer specialist Dr David
Agus warns. Some can even affect the
way other medicines will work. “It’s
simple – eat real food to stay healthier,”
he says. “Disease is often a problem in
our fifth, sixth and seventh decades and
we can do much to prevent it. We need
to listen to our bodies and avoid the
things we know to be bad for us.”

2

GIVE UP GRAZING
Research suggests those who
“graze” by snacking through the day are
at greater risk of diabetes. “We weren’t
made to eat all the time and if we do
our bodies become resistant to insulin,”
Dr Agus says. Avoid eating in front
of the TV, use smaller plates and put
all biscuits and cakes out of sight, says
Dr Muir Gray, author of Midlife: Look
Younger, Live Longer, Feel Better. “Eat
slowly, putting your knife and fork
down between every mouthful,” he says.

3

SAY NO TO THOSE
NASTY ADDITIVES
Artificial ingredients from sweeteners
and preservatives in most processed
foods can accelerate ageing and lead to
inflammation and cell death, according
to nutritionist Dr Josh Axe. David
Marshall, author of fitness guide
Bodydoctor, advocates eating food tha
requires lots of chewing. “If it can be
added, it should be avoided,” he says.

4

FEED YOUR
GOOD BACTERIA
Inflammation caused by microbial
activity in your gut can cause ageing,

NUTRITION

particularly of the skin, says Liz Earle,

author of The Good Gut Guide. “The

healthy bacteria and lactoferrin found

in plain live yoghurt can dramatically

improve your levels of skin-friendly

flora, which in turn leads to smoother,

clearer skin, especially for those prone

to adult-onset acne or rosacea,” she says.

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IT’S NOT FAT THAT

MAKES YOU FAT...

It’s sugar, according to Dr Agus. Sugar

promotes glycation which damages

cells and causes wrinkles. “This doesn’t

just mean avoiding sugary muffins and

chocolate, but also simple carbohydrates

such as white rice and potatoes, which

are also sugars,” he explains.

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BACK OFF THE BOOZE

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my seventies and I feel much better

if I have four days without alcohol.”

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A FEW COFFEES

WON’T HURT

Too much caffeine is dehydrating

and increases inflammation, but

there’s nothing wrong with coffee

in moderation. Caffeine is thought

to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s

disease and it can also

enhance physical

performance. David

suggests a cup before

exercise. Meanwhile

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NO NIGHTCAP

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advises. “We

all metabolise

differently.”

Dr Gray prescribes

purple foods which contain

polyphenols associated with

a longer life; Dr Axe suggests

turmeric, which is thought to

fight inflammation; and Liz

recommends almonds

for healthy skin.

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the reduction in muscle
mass as you get older and is
also rich in calcium. Women
over 50 need 1300mg of
calcium a day, according
to Osteoporosis
Australia.
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