Which bread is best for…*
Anaemia: Wheatgerm*
376 kj, 2.1g fibre per slice.
With added wheat germ, this has the most iron – a sixth of your RDA in two slices.
*Brittle bones: White*
401 kj, 1g fibre per slice.
White bread is the highest in calcium – two slices have a sixth of your RDA.
*Diabetes: Granary*
385 kj calories, 1.3g fibre per slice.
Mixed-grain bread has the lowest GI (glycaemic index), which helps to control blood-sugar levels.
*Menopause: Soya and linseed*
464 kj, 2.4g fibre per slice.
Linseed and soya contain oestrogens, which augments falling hormone levels.
*Obesity: Wholemeal pitta*
594 kj, 3.2g fibre per pitta.
One wholemeal piece contains 42 fewer calories than two slices of bread.
Secrets of an A-list body
We reveal how to get the physiques of the stars. This week: Dame Helen Mirren’s bottom
At 66, Dame Helen Mirren attributes her enviable shape to a “good constitution” and dog walking, but admits to being a fan of games such as Wii Fit. “You can hula and do yoga,” she says. “And as you do it at home, no-one sees you.”
Step-ups are great for buttock toning.
Stand behind a step that’s about 40cm high.
Holding a bottle of water or a weight in each hand, place your left foot on the step.
Push into the left heel and straighten your leg to reach the top of the step.
Bring your right foot up. Step down with your left leg, then your right. Repeat 20 times before changing sides.
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