Contents

Foreword

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Theories of ageing

What affects how we age?

Diet lessons from around the world

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Downsize your meals as the day goes on

Know how much is enough

Eat more plants

Eat the right carbs

Swap red meat for fish

Eat as nature intended

Choose naturally packaged fats

Dose up on the sunshine vitamin

Choose foods across the colour spectrum

Drink plenty of fluids

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The next four weeks

Week 1 meal planner

Week 2 meal planner

Week 3 meal planner

Week 4 meal planner

Breakfasts

Wonderfood: Yogurt

Supergroup: Berries

Wonderfood: Bananas

Wonderfood: Eggs

Supergroup: Wholegrains

Lunches

Supergroup: Pulses

Supergroup: Peppers and chillies

Supergroup: Root vegetables

Wonderfood: Soya

Wonderfood: Avocados

Dinners

Supergroup: Leafy green vegetables

Wonderfood: Fish and shellfish

Supergroup: Mushrooms

Supergroup: Onions, garlic, and leeks

Wonderfood: Tomatoes

Wonderfood: Olive oil

Supergroup: Citrus fruits

Supergroup: Nuts

Supergroup: Spices

Supergroup: Squashes

Life beyond the plan

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The brain

Vision

Hearing and balance

Oral health

Immunity

Bones, muscles, and joints

Skin and sensation

The lungs

The heart and blood

Gut health

Urinary health

Women’s health

Men’s health

Bibliography

Author, consultant, and acknowledgments