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The latest superfood - what's the fuss around microgreens? [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Community]( [Topics](   [General Health check blood test]( [General Health check blood test]( Welcome to your weekly supplement   Have you heard of microgreens? These mini vegetables, herbs and grasses are being hailed as the latest superfood, and we find out why. We also explore a diet that claims to add years onto your life, and we ask why ultra-processed foods are so addictive. In your video this week Dr Sarah Jarvis tells you all about what you can do to avoid back pain. Remember, you’ll find even more health tips on [Patient.info](. Enjoy your weekend.    Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. [The latest superfood - what's the fuss around microgreens?]( [The latest superfood - what's the fuss around microgreens?]( Microgreens - what these miniature herbs and vegetables lack in size, they make up for in flavour and health-boosting power. Find out everything about them here. [Read more]( [The longevity diet - can it add years to your life?]( [The longevity diet - can it add years to your life?]( Dr Longo's longevity diet isn't just designed to help prevent disease, but also to slow down your ageing. What does it involve? And what does the evidence say? [Read more]( [Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive - and how to cut down]( [Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive - and how to cut down]( Ultra-processed foods aren't just tasty, they're also addictive - which can make it difficult to cut down on the amount you eat.  Find out why and what you can do about it here. [Read more]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [What can I do to avoid back pain?]( Not all back pain can be avoided but here we look at how you can do your best to stop it happening. [Watch here]( [Flu]( [Flu]( [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletters. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [ unsubscribe here.](  [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support]( [Sign in](