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The Eatwell Guide is a visual representation of how different foods and beverages can contribute to a healthy, balanced diet. It is a policy tool that helps set government recommendations for healthy eating  and  a balanced diet.     The Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we eat into five main groups:     fruits and vegetables   grains (including bread, pasta, rice and cereals)   protein foods (including meat, fish, eggs, beans and legumes) )   Dairy Products   Oils and Spreads   The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we normally eat  should come from each food group in order to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. You don't have to strike this balance with every meal, but try to strike a balance throughout the  day or even throughout the week.      Here are some tips for following the Eatwell Guide:     Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.Try to ea...

HOT FLASHES AND NIGHT SWEATS WHAT HAPPENS? Hot flashes are extremely common, affecting up to 80 percent of perimenopausal women. Mild hot flashes can be a nuisance, but severe hot flashes can be life-altering, affecting things like your ability to attend social events, do your job confidently, and sleep well. Hot flashes start with a sudden feeling of warmth. The blood vessels in the skin dilate to allow blood to surge to the skin’s surface, making the skin hot. This is the same response the body uses to cool off on a hot day or after vigorous exercise. But with a hot flash, this response is triggered by normal activities or, seemingly, by nothing at all! A mild hot flash may feel uncomfortably warm, but a severe flash feels stifling and can be accompanied by sweating, rapid heart rate, and heart palpitations, then it may be followed by chills. If your face and neck turn red, this event is sometimes called a hot flush. When hot flashes occur at night, they’re called night sweats and ca...