Green tea to beat allergies
Goal-volleying Violet, 85, is an internet sensation
A DAILY cup of green tea could be the answer to problems with food allergies, a study suggests.
The herbal alternative has high levels of an antioxidant that improves the body’s immune system.
Scientists at Shinshu University, in Japan, found flavonifractor plautii also inhibits inflammation, lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weight.
The study was done in the Nagano region, which has some of the longestliving people in the world.
A WHEELCHAIR-using supergran has Premier League stars in awe of her jaw-dropping football skills.
Violet Slater, 85, has been dubbed “Granaldo” after becoming an internet sensation during lockdown.
Footage of the pensioner volleying shots into the net in her son Phil’s garden has delighted millions on social media.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and Spurs ace Dele Alli have praised her.
The videos show the Wolves fan doing keepie-uppies and hitting “top bins” into goal corners with amazing accuracy.
In one clip she does a “Ravanelli”, pulling her shirt over her head as she mimicks the Italian footballer.
Others show her volleying the ball from a garden chair and chipping it in from a sofa.
Violet, of Telford, Shrops, has been in a wheelchair since breaking her hip while on holiday in Jamaica. Her rehab includes playing with grandson Kodi, 11, who put the videos on social media. Violet said: “It’s put the life back into me to keep on going. It’s so exciting to know all my friends and family are watching.”
Asked how long each shot takes to perfect, she replied: “I don’t like to be beaten so I persevere until I get it right. I stick my tongue out when I concentrate, I’ve a good
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Violet with her grandson Kodi
teacher in my son and grandson. I can’t wait to practise to keep me on my toes – difficult in a wheelchair.”
Phil, who is a carer for his mum, said: “She absolutely loves it. You can see by the massive grin when she nails a trick.”
England star Gary Lineker retweeted a clip, writing: “Well played, Violet.”
Phil added: “We’re hoping to inspire others to keep active in their gardens.”