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September 5, 2012, 2:19 AM

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)
Courtesy umich.edu
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)
Courtesy oregonstate.edu
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)
Courtesy texasagriculture.gov
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. (Courtesy fiso.co.uk)
Courtesy fiso.co.uk
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. (Courtesy uab.edu)
Courtesy uab.edu
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)
Courtesy psu.edu
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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.

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