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50 Foods that should be part of your diet!
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thanks for the post0
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Looks good - but are there some missing? There's not 50 listed.0
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Thanks!! I regularly eat most of the vegetables listed, but I'm printing this and hanging it on the fridge as a reminder that I need to eat more fruit!0
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Fantastic! Thanks so much0
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I need to eat more butternut squash so that I can get awesome low-light vision
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Great info love -- thanks!
There are only 3 items I don't eat on this list -- canteloupe, butternut squash, & sweet potatoes! So I'm doing good!0 -
thank you for posting...0
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Thanks for the info!0
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Thanks for posting this.0
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Missing several:
❥ Pineapple: Speeds post-surgery, Promotes joint health, Reduces asthma inflammation
❥ Blueberries: Restore antioxidant levels, Reverse age-related brain decline, Prevent urinary tract infection
❥ Spinach: Helps maintain mental sharpness, Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate, Top nutrient density
❥ Red Bell Pepper: Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer, Protects against sunburn, Promotes heart health
❥ Broccoli: Reduces diabetic damage, Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer, Protects the brain in event of injury
❥ Tomato: Reduces inflammation, Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal lung and pancreatic cancer, Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
❥ Apple: Supports immunity, Fights lung and prostate cancer, Lowers Alzheimer’s risk
❥ Artichoke: Helps blood clotting, Antioxidant Superfood, Lowers “bad” cholesterol
❥ Arugula: Lowers birth defect risk, Reduces fracture risk, Protects eye health
❥ Asparagus: Nourishes good gut bacteria, Protects against birth defects, Promotes heart health
❥ Avocado: Limits liver damage, Reduces oral cancer risk, Lowers cholesterol levels
❥ Blackberries: Build bone density Suppress appetite, Enhance fat burning
❥ Butternut Squash: Supports night vision, Combats wrinkles, Promotes heart health
❥ Cantaloupe: Bolsters immunity, Protects skin against sunburn, Reduces inflammation
❥ Carrot: Antioxidants defend DNA, Fights cataracts, Protects against some cancers
❥ Cauliflower: Stimulates detoxification, Suppresses breast cancer cell growth, Defends against prostate cancer
❥ Cherries: Alleviate arthritic pain and gout, Lower “bad” cholesterol, Reduce inflammation
❥ Cranberries: Alleviate prostate pain. Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells. Prevent urinary tract infection
❥ Green Cabbage: Promotes healthy blood clotting, Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers, Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems
❥ Kale: Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer, Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts, Increases bone density
❥ Kiwi: Combats wrinkles, Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids, Counters constipation
❥ Mango: Supports, immunity, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries
❥ Mushrooms: Promote natural detoxification, Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer, Lower blood pressure
❥ Orange: Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol, Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia, Pectin suppresses appetite
❥ Papaya: Enzymes aid digestion, Reduces risk of lung cancer, Enhances fat burning
❥ Plums & Prunes : Counter constipation, Antioxidants defend against DNA damage, Protects against post-menopausal bone loss
❥ Pomegranate: Enhances sunscreen protection, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Fights prostate cancer
❥ Pumpkin: Protects joints against polyarthritis, Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk, Reduces inflammation
❥ Raspberries: Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers, Antioxidant DNA defense, Lower “bad” cholesterol levels
❥ Strawberries: Protect against Alzheimer’s, Reduce “bad” cholesterol, Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer
❥ Sweet Potato: Reduces stroke risk, Lowers cancer risk, Protect against blindness
❥ Watermelon: Supports male fertility, Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal, Protects skin against sunburn
❥Banana: Increases Fat Burning, Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia, Reduces asthmas symptoms in children0 -
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Where's the bacon?
Ah, I was wondering where I'd put my lunch.0 -
❥ Pineapple: Yes for me, fresh from Hawaii even better in Hawaii is to die for
❥ Blueberries: No for me, make a mess
❥ Spinach: Only at Subway
❥ Red Bell Pepper: Only if its in salsa
❥ Broccoli: no thanks, reminds me to much of the Jolly Green Giant if he had a fro
❥ Tomato: does katchup count?
❥ Apple: love them, esp with peanut butter or caramel on them
❥ Artichoke: I already have help with clotting, no need for whatever these are
❥ Arugula: "Lowers birth defect risk," Huh? Im already born... Does this have something to do with Christina?
❥ Asparagus: Not a fan of green worms
❥ Avocado: TBH never tried it
❥ Blackberries: no thanks, another berry that makes a big mess
❥ Butternut Squash: "Supports night vision" Ill just buy the goggles and play MW2
❥ Cantaloupe: wish my boys would eat this, just so I can say, "anyone wants some melons?"
❥ Carrot: Yes to carrots not to Carrot Top.
❥ Cauliflower: I have a cousin who has that problem with his ear.
❥ Cherries: Cherry Pop Tart count?
❥ Cranberries: Anything with cranberries to me just screams your old now, give up.
❥ Green Cabbage: ugh, makes me want to vomit
❥ Kale: Went to high school with a guy named Kale
❥ Kiwi: love it in liquid form from Ocean Spray
❥ Mango: "Regulates homocysteine" regulates what?
❥ Mushrooms: I dont do drugs no thanks.
❥ Orange: juice
❥ Papaya: Im not sure our pathes have crossed
❥ Plums & Prunes : I dont need help pooping, but thanks.
❥ Pomegranate: "Enhances sunscreen protection" So does sunscreen.
❥ Pumpkin: Pie... My weakness.
❥ Raspberries: Wait they are real? I thought its what my little one does on my belly.
❥ Strawberries: Overall just yum in any form.
❥ Sweet Potato: one word, White Castle fries
❥ Watermelon: chewing gum is the best
❥Banana: I would eat more if they werent so high in cals. Esp when put into a Bananaanana split.0 -
Blueberries make a mess?0
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Thanks for taking the time to post this info! :flowerforyou:0
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Great list! I'm replying so I can come back and read it again at a more reasonable hour. :-)0
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definitely need to eat more of these0
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