From Fitness Magazine, posted on Yahoo! today:
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Top 10 Superfoods for Women
- Brussels sprouts - reduce likelihood of colon cancer. High in fiber and vitamins C and A
- Grass-fed beef steak - lower in fat and calories than grain-fed beef, may combat cancer. High in protein, B-vitamins, and iron
- Curry - The spice can stop tumor growth and destroy cancer cells (in lab tests). High in antioxidants that may help break up plaques in the brain caused by Alzheimer's
- Pistachios - May reduce the effect of carbs on blood sugar levels. High in protein, fiber, monounsaturated fat (the kind that raises your HDL, the "good" cholesterol), vitamin B6, and copper
- Coffee - "the antioxidants in coffee protect your cells and DNA from damage", and may increase the antioxidants in blood, as well. Can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and colon and liver cancers
- Whole-grain Oatmeal - Slows down body's absorption of cholesterol. High in protein and fiber, and helps you to feel full.
- Shrimp - low-calorie, high in protein and antioxidants High in Vitamin D and cholesterol, but the kind that raises your HDL (good cholesterol).
- Dark Chocolate - May reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease. Can lower blood pressure, and releases serotonin. In other words, it makes you feel good! (Surprise, surprise! )
- Tart Cherries - Can lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and lower the body's ability to store fat in the liver. "People who exercised and drank two 12-ounce glasses of tart cherry juice daily for eight days reported less muscle pain than those who sipped a placebo, finds a 2006 study."
- Tomato - Full of lycopene, which lowers the risk of heart disease, macular degeneration, and cancer. High in Vitamin A
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Top 10 Superfoods for Women