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 Alcohol – due to its high sugar content and tendency towards nutrient deficiencies and cellular toxicity.

 Dairy products like milk and cream cheese as these can be high in lactose, the milk sugar that we find difficult to digest after the age of four years. Kefir (a fermented milk drink) and certain live yogurts are good for your gut and general health.

 Saturated fat as found in red meat (except for grass-fed beef), sausages, cold cuts and bacon.

 Foods containing high sodium, canned foods, fast foods and junk foods. Sodium causes water retention and the excretion of calcium. Sea salt in moderation, however, is good for your health.

 All sweets and sugars – they will rob the body of nutrients and stress your metabolism.

 Caffeine – as found in black tea, chocolate, colas and coffee. Caffeine has a diuretic effect that can cause mineral depletion when taken in large amounts. Some people are genetically more sensitive to caffeine.

 Tap water may contain high levels of oestrogen.

 Avoid taking birth control pills if possible.