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Cabbage: for food poisoning
Well-cooked cabbage and the water it’s been boiled in are effective at clearing up minor diarrhoea and sickness caused by food poisoning. “White cabbage, in particular, is very high in sulphur, which helps destroy harmful bacteria in your stomach,” says Susie Perry from nutrition therapy clinic Smart Nutrition. Try to eat at least three large tablespoons of thoroughly boiled leaves, or sip a cup of the cooking water.

Walnuts: for winter blues
“Walnuts are a fantastic source of zinc, amino acids and omega 3 and 6, which help prevent depression,” says pharmacist Margo Marrone of the Organic Pharmacy, which is dedicated to organic health and beauty treatments. “Walnuts influence the levels of serotonin in the brain and help to nourish the nervous system. You should aim to eat a small handful every day. ” Other feelgood foods include flax seed, almonds and sunflower seeds, which are high in tryptophan, an essential amino acid that increases the production of serotonin.

Cinnamon: for bloating and indigestion
Research has shown that this aromatic spice helps inhibit the growth or E coli when added to food. It encourages the digestive system to work efficiently and can be used to treat indigestion and flatulence. ‘And because it improves appetite, it’s also an effective herb to use when recovering from a cold or flu,’ says medical herbalist Dr An Walker. Stir a half-teaspoon of powder into a warm drink or porridge every morning.?? Use only small amounts and do not take it you’re pregnant.

Horse Chestnut: for aching joints and muscles
Horse chestnut strengthens the walls of small blood vessels and helps treat aching muscles, varicose veins and swollen ankles caused by weakened veins.