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  1. Cereals and wholegrain foods

    Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.

  2. Nuts and seeds

    Nuts are a healthy food and a good source of protein and healthy fats.

  3. Dietary fibre

    A diet high in fibre keeps your digestive system healthy.

  4. Breakfast

    People who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2.

  5. Cancer - exercise to help you cope

    People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow.

  6. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    Most menstruating women have some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

  7. Diet and heart disease risk

    A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

  8. Quitting smoking and managing weight

    You would have to gain over 40 kilograms above your recommended weight to equal the risk of heart disease posed by smoking.

  9. Heart disease and mental health

    Did you know that your mental health can affect your heart health and vice versa? Depression can affect how well people with heart disease recover, and increase their risk of further heart problems.

  10. Pressure sores

    Pressure sores can be difficult to treat and may lead to serious complications.

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