* Minimize intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates
* Moderate intake of animal and vegetable fats
* Ensure a varied intake of vegetables especially green leafy ones
* Moderate alcohol consumption (two units of alcohol daily for women, three units daily for men, at least two drink-free days a week)
* Limit intake of salt (use herbs instead)
* Eat fresh organic foods
* Ensure a reasonable intake of protein-rich foods (animal protein: meat, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, poultry) and vegetable protein (cereal eaten with pulses, mycoprotein, wheat protein, quorn, oatmeal, rice, peas, lentils, kidney beans, wholemeal bread, soya products e.g. milk, textured vegetable protein, tofu, tempeh, miso)
* Ensure a balanced intake of unsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats (especially omega 3 and omega 6 oils)
* Include plenty of slow-releasing carbohydrate (oats, lentils and beans, brown rice, whole grain cereals/pasta, breads)
* Have at least 2 pints of water each day
* Ensure a good intake of fibre (beans/lentils/peas, fresh/dried fruits with skins, vegetables with skins, nuts and seeds, wholemeal/granary breads, jacket potatoes, wholegrain breakfast cereals, wholemeal pasta. brown rice)