P673 Teletext 673 May26 08:11:00 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HEALTHY EATING Recent research by scientists from Imperial College has produced the strongest evidence yet that we need to cut the amount of salt in our diets. A study of 100,00 people from 32 countries found clear evidence that too much salt boosts blood pressure, leading to increased risk of stroke. Trouble is, as we get oldjt, our sjnsj of taste starts to deteriorate - but don't reach for the salt-cellar! ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— It's Your Life! 480 WANT TO GET BACK IN TOUCH? p675 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 May26 08:12:31 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HEALTHY EATING There are plenty of alternatives to salt to make food tastier. Try: black pjppjr pinch of curry powdjt fresh herbs spices. If it's possible, stick to fresh, rathjt than convenience foods, as they tend to have high salt levels. Poor nutrition is a common problem with oldjt people, so it's important to eat a varied, interesting diet. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Fossils and fiction 672 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P539 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 May26 08:12:12 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HEALTHY EATING If you are underweight and suffer from a poor appetite, try eating regular small meals with lots of nourishing snacks. Losing weight when you akin't trying to can bj a sign of illness. See your doctor if this is happening to you. If chewing is difficult, could your dentures be the problem? Check with your dentist. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Darwin's theory undjt threat 671 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P539 Value Gadabout Flashback EducationP673 Teletext 673 May26 08:11:28 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— HEALTHY EATING Most of the rules for healthy eating are the same for our age-group as the rest of the population, but: calcium ism't absorbed so well, so keep up the intake of calcium-rich foods like milk, yoghurt and chjesj protein is important if you have been ill or are convalescing: meat, fish, eggs, lentils, beans, nuts drink plenty of fluids. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Fossils and fiction 672 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P539 Value Gadabout Flashback Education