Don't skimp on shrimp While shrimp has cholesterol, it's not as scary as
people think and it can
actually raise your levels of good cholesterol.
Shrimp also contains
cancer-fighting selenium and vitamin D, and a 3-
ounce serving is just 90 calories.
(Courtesy umich.edu)
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What a relief Grab about 3.6 ounces of dark chocolate a day to prevent clogged arteries
and heart disease. It also raises serotonin levels an helps with lowering
blood pressure. (Courtesy oregonstate.edu)
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Eat your vegetables! The strong smell of a brussel sprout comes from
its allyl isothiocyanate, which can cause
precancerous cells to kill themselves off. One
expert
recommends eating them every few weeks to
possibly ward off colon cancer. They
also have fiber and vitamins C and A. (Courtesy
dmu.edu)
Red meat is healthy It may sound shocking, but red meat isn't bad for
you. Go for a lean cut
from a grass-fed cow. That way it's lower in fat
and calories. A lean cut
like a tenderloin can be enjoyed up to three times
a week. It also has iron
and B vitamins. (Courtesy texasagriculture.gov)
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Don't worry, eat some curry Curcumin gives curry its color. That antioxidant
can halt tumor growth and
kill cancer cells, lab tests show. It may even
break up plaque in the brain.
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Oatmeal This miracle grain is a simple way to lower
cholesterol. In addition, eating it
in the morning keeps you full so you won't go
overboard at lunch.
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She got the way to move me, Cherry "A new animal study from University of Michigan
shows that consuming a
powdered version of tart cherries can lower
cholesterol and blood sugar
levels, as well as decrease the body's ability
to store fat in the liver," says
Fitness Magazine for Yahoo! Another study shows
that exercisers drinking cherry juice
were less sore after working out. (Courtesy
purdue.edu)
The best part of waking up An American Society for Nutrition panel says three
to five cups of coffee a day
lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's
disease, Alzheimer's and
colon and liver cancers. It also protects cells
and DNA. (Courtesy nmu.edu)
Courtesy nmu.edu
Wonder nut The magical pistachio nut may reduce the risk of
diabetes and can raise good
cholesterol. It also slows carbohydrate absorption
and contains vitamin B6
and copper for energy. (Courtesy fda.gov)
Courtesy fda.gov
Tomato, Ta-mah-toe These babies are full of lycopene, which can help
decrease risks of cancer, heart
disease and macular degeneration. And orange
tomatoes are even better,
with 2.5 times more lycopene. A cup of orange
tomatoes offers 338 percent of
your daily vitamin A needs. (Courtesy psu.edu)
WASHINGTON – If you’re a woman wanting to spice up your diet without adding fat and calories, look no further: FITNESS Magazine for Yahoo! has compiled a list of the top foods to keep your taste buds happy and your body strong.