Soya beans and products can protect against cancer, particularly breast cancer due to plant hormones called phytoestrogens. A sensible high carbohydrate diet can at least help to prevent further deterioration. Pulses contain insoluble and soluble fibre and help guard against constipation. Wholegrain cereals and bread provide insoluble fibre and help constipation. They supply B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper and zinc which assist depression sufferers.
Rice helps steady blood sugar levels.
Starchy, high fibre foods such as wholegrain bread, brown rice, cereals, beans, peas and lentils. All these products have been found to help to prevent convulsions in some people. A high intake of soluble fibre, which can help to reduce blood cholesterol therefore helps prevent the development of gallstones. Oat bran and pulses are a good source of soluble fibre. Soya beans and wholemeal bread will provide magnesium.