Turn Over An Old leaf

The strong tang of fermentation in the Japanese diet helps to push their average life expectancy into the mideighties. A study published in the journal Plosone found that probiotics directly ease joint pain and arthritis. But you don’t need to be a grand master of traditional techniques to stay limber – just Google your nearest Asian supermarket and start tending to your physical and mental longevity in the comfort of your own home.

Black garlic has twice the antioxidant levels of white and is toxic to 14 types of cancers. It’s dark magic. Along with 16g of fibre per 100g, the rape leaves also serve up 82 per cent of your iron RDA for more energy throughout the day.