Foods for a Long, Healthy Life
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Asparagus is high in
glutathione, an important anticarcinogen
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It also contains rutin,
which protects small blood vessels from rupturing and may protect against
radiation
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Asparagus is a good
source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc
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Avocados are rich in
monounsaturated fat, which is easily burned for energy.
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An avocado has more than
twice as much potassium as a banana.
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For a delicious, creamy
salad dressing, mix together avocado and fresh carrot juice.
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Beet greens contain
notable amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus
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They also contain
vitamins A, B-complex and C
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Beet roots are high in
carbohydrate levels and should therefore be used sparingly
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Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange
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It has almost as much
calcium as whole milk--and the calcium is better absorbed
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It contains selenium, a
mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties
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Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and
alpha-tocopherol vitamin E
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It also has antioxidant
properties
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Celery is the best
vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium.
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It is high in potassium.
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The high water content
in celery makes it ideal for vegetable juicing.
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As an easy way to reduce
grains in your diet, spread peanut butter on celery rather than bread.
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Cilantro may be useful
to treat urinary tract infections
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Both the leaves and
seeds aid digestion, relieve intestinal gas, pain and distention
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They also treat nausea,
soothe inflammation, rheumatic pain, headaches, coughs and mental stress
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Cilantro is a member of
the carrot family
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Fennel contains the
antioxidant flavonoid quercetin
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This herb is
anticarcinogenic and can be useful for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
or radiation
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Fennel can be useful for
indigestion and spasms of the digestive tract
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It also helps expel
phlegm from the lungs
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Fresh beans contain
vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, calcium and potassium
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Green beans are diuretic
and may be used to treat diabetes
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A fresh bean should snap
crisply and feels velvety to the touch
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Onions are an excellent
antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine
properties.
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Sulfur compounds in
onions help to detoxify the body.
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Onions aid in cellular
repair.
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Onions are a rich source
of quercetin, a potent antioxidant.
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To obtain the maximum
nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed
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Parsley is useful as a
digestive aid
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It helps to purify the
blood and stimulate the bowels
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Parsley is an anticarcinogen
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It contains three times
as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach
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Parsley contains vitamin
A and is a good source of copper and manganese
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For a natural breath
freshener, try a sprig of parsley
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Peanuts contain
beneficial protein, but many people are allergic to them and find them hard to
digest.
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They also contain
aflatoxin, a carcinogenic, which may explain why peanut farmers have been found
to have disproportionately high rates of cancer.
to have disproportionately high rates of cancer.
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Peanuts are high in
fungus and, often, pesticides.
They do not contain any omega-3, which can contribute to distorting your omega-6:omega-3 ratio.
They do not contain any omega-3, which can contribute to distorting your omega-6:omega-3 ratio.
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The peanut is actually a
legume, not a nut (which is why they are often roasted).
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Peanuts contain about
the same amount of protein as soy and are low in starchy carbohydrates.
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Pumpkin seeds are high
in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system.
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They also contain fatty
acids that kill parasites.
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Raw pumpkin seeds
contain essential fatty acids and beneficial proteins.
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For maximum nutritional
benefits, seeds should be eaten raw.
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Roasted seeds contain
damaged fat that can lead to plaque in the arteries
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Radishes have
antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
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They are a member of the
cabbage family
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Radishes contain vitamin
C, potassium and other trace minerals
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Sweet potatoes are an
excellent source of carotenoid antioxidants
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They contain calcium,
are high in vitamins A and C and contain thiamine
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Be careful: eating too
many may cause abdominal swelling and indigestion
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Sweet potatoes are also
high in sugar and therefore should be used sparingly
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Tomatoes are rich in
lycopene, flavonoids and other phytochemicals with anticarcinogenic properties
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Tomatoes are an
excellent source of vitamin C (the vitamin C is most concentrated in the
jelly-like substance that surrounds the seeds)
jelly-like substance that surrounds the seeds)
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They also contain
vitamin A and B-complex vitamins, potassium and phosphorus
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Zucchini and other
summer squash varieties contain vitamins A and C
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They also contain
potassium and calcium
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The flavor of zucchini
is best when it is less than six inches long
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