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 | | Subject: Flu Fighters in your Fridge Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:04 pm | |
| | How they help your health | Bonus | | Apple | the most popular source of antioxidants in our diet, one apple has an antioxidant effect equivalent to 1,500 mg of vitamin C | Apples are loaded with protective flavonoids, which may prevent heart disease and cancer | | Papaya | With 250 percent of the RDA of Vitamin C a papaya can help kick a cold right out of your system | The beta-carotene and vitamins C and E in papayas reduce inflamation throughout the body, lessening the effects of asthma | | Cranberries | Cranberries have more antioxidants than other common fruits and veggies. One serving has 5 times the amount in broccoli | Cranberries are a natural probiotic, enhancing good bacteria levels in the gut and protecting it from foodborne illnesses | | Grapefruit | loaded with vitamin C grapefruit also contains natural compounds called limonoids, which can lower cholesterol | The red varieties are a potent source of the cancer-fighting substance lycopene | | Bananas | One of the top food sources of vitamin B6 bananas help reduce fatigue, depression, stress, and insomnia | Bananas are high in magnesium, which keeps bones strong, and potassium, which helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure. |
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