While Van Houtven (1999) found that mixed waste collected at the kerbside fell by 50% following the introduction of a bag programme, most other studies report much smaller reductions (Nestor and Podolsky, 1998; Hong, 1999), with Hong even reporting that increases in the unit price had no significant impact on waste.
Consuming a total of about 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil per day can help the body convert cholesterol into a form that it can use, and prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries. Coconut oil also contains lauric acid, a natural fat that improves blood coagulation and wards off heart disease.
Raw vegetable juices are also very easy to digest and make a good transition back to eating more solid foods once you are back home after surgery. Good sources of anti-oxidant rich foods include the following: 1  Allium sulphur compounds: Leeks, onions, garlic. 2  Anthocyanins: Eggplant, grapes, berries.