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Health 7 foods
Foods that should be eaten everyday
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Health Care
Graduate
03/17/2010

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7 things you should eat every day

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1. Yogurt

2. Tomatoes

3. Walnuts

4. Spinach

5. Oats

6. Carrots

7. Blueberries

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Yogurt

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Yogurt boost your immune system and also provides cancer protection

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Tomatoes

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Red tomatoes are full of the antioxidant lycopene. A diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of developing the following cancers: lung, prostate, bladder, skin and stomach

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Substitutes for tomatoes

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Watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya, guava

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Walnuts

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Walnuts are richer in omega-3s than salmon and have more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine.

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Almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts

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Spinach

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Spinach is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis

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Substitutes for Spinach

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Kale, bok choy, romaine lettuce

 

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Oats

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Oats are full of soluble fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease

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Flaxseed, quinoa, wild rice

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Carrots

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Carrots are full of carotenoids, which are great in reducing cancer risk and reducing inflammatory conditions, like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis

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Sweet potatoes, butternut squash, mango

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Blueberries

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Blueberries are essential for fighting cancer, diabetes and age-related memory changes. This fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, which boost cardiovascular health.

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