Youth-boosting spices
Help yourself to health with these piquant plants famed for their anti-ageing potential.
■ Ginger it up A natural pain reliever, ginger can soothe sore muscles and arthritic joints. Two-thirds of the people enrolled in one study found it reduced knee pain, according to Arthritis Research UK.
■ Bake Off favourite Half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day helps regulate blood sugar and fats and may shield the brain from learning problems and Parkinson’s. It also boosts collagen, vital for youthful skin, so swap to cinnamon sprinkles!
■ Curry nights Turmeric boosts the immune system, but it can do more than fight Winter bugs. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is so powerful that trials are underway to see if it can prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.