- Tomatoes. A major source of the antioxidant lycopene
that reduces the risk of cancer by 40% -- notably prostate, lung and stomach cancers --
and increases cancer survival. Tomato eaters function better mentally in old age and
suffer half as much heart disease. Concentrated tomato sauces have 5 times more lycopene
than fresh tomatoes, and canned tomatoes have three times more than fresh.
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- Olive Oil. Shown to help reduce death from heart
disease and cancer. Recent research shows that heart-attack survivors on a Mediterranean
diet had half the death rates of those on an ordinary low-fat diet. Olive oil is also high
in antioxidant activity.
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- Red Grapes, including red grape juice and red wine. Red grapes have moderate
antioxidant power, while purple grape juice has four times more antioxidant activity than
orange or tomato juice. Red wine (not white) has about the same antioxidant capacity as
purple grape juice or tea. French research show that drinking red wine in moderation
increases longevity, but excessive drinking has the opposite effect, so limit to two
glasses per day. Drink grape juice.
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- Garlic. German researchers have found that garlic is packed with antioxidants
know to help fend off cancer, heart disease and all-over aging, and prolong cancer
survival time. Let crushed garlic "rest" about 10 minutes before cooking to
preserve disease-fighting agents.
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- Spinach. Second among vegetables only to garlic in antioxidant capacity and is
also rich in folic acid, which helps fight cancer, heart disease and mental disorders. New
University of Kentucky research shows folic acid may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Eat
both raw and steamed for best benefit.
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- Whole grains. A University of Minnesota study suggests the more whole grains you eat,
the lower your odds of death by 15%. Whole grains contain anticancer agents and help
stabilize blood sugar and insulin, which may promote longevity. Whole-grain
"dark" breads, cereals such as All Bran, and "old fashioned" oatmeal
are an excellent source.
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- Salmon, and other fatty fish. Contains high amounts of omega-3 fat that performs
miracles throughout the body, fighting virtually every chronic disease known. Without it,
your brain can't think, your heart can't beat, your arteries clog, and joints become
inflamed. You need one ounce a day, or two servings of salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring
or tuna per week.
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- Nuts. Eating more than 5 ounces a week can cut heart-attack deaths in women by
40% and help prevent deadly irregular heart beats in men a Harvard University study found.
Almonds and walnuts lower blood cholesterol. Most of the fat in nuts is the good-type
monounsaturated and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are best.
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- Blueberries. High in antioxidants, Tufts University researchers say a half-cup of
blueberries a day can retard aging and can block brain changes leading to decline and even
reverse failing memory.
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- Tea. Green or black tea has equal antioxidant benefit. One cup a day can cut
heart disease risk in half Harvard researchers found. Make from loose tea or tea bags,
instant and bottled tea has little effect Tufts University shows.
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