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Apricots

With 600 different carotenoids, apricots offer a wealth of benefits including protecting eyes and preventing heart diseases. Some research shows they can help smokers give up cigarettes.

Green tea

Drink a warm, comforting cup of polyphenois, which may reduce heart disease, cancer and stroke risk.

Spices and herbs

Add flavor without calories, plus cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Mushrooms

Add these to sandwiches, soups and eggs whenever you can to boost your immune system.

Corn

A fresh ear is loaded with thiamin, a B vitamin necessary to convert food to energy.

Cereal

Reach for whole grain with plenty of fiber to keep your colon healthy.

Dark chocolate

Contains flavones that help boost the production of nitric oxide in blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow.

Onions

They can lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and relieve congestion.

Steamed clams

Get yourself a dozen steamers and add a healthy dose of iron to your diet.

Kiwi

The natural enzymes combat lots of ailments, including autoimmune diseases, allergies and cancer.

Tofu

Soy products are widely touted but one interesting theory is that menopausal women may benefit from soy as a supplement to estrogen replacement.

Sweet peppers

A good source of cancer-fighting antioxidants and other properties thought to stave off cataracts. Don't cook them to mush or you'll render them nearly powerless.

Extra-virgin olive oil

A heart-healthy fat that has anti-inflammatory capabilities.

Pineapple

With plenty of manganese, this tropical fruit keeps bones strong, improves digestion and relieves cold symptoms.

Garlic

Sure, pungent garlic wards off vampires but it can do battle with cholesterol and blood pressure, too. Some research shows garlic may contain chemicals that kill cancer cells.

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