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Fish:
| The top heart disease fighter. The
theory is that fish oil lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, makes blood
less sticky, and perhaps even decreases blood pressure.
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Beyond the heart
benefits it' s claimed that fish can alleviate rheumatoid arthritis
and other auto immune disorders. It is also claimed that fish can reduce
the size of tumours by keeping tumour cells in control.
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| Oily fish helps
block breast cancer because omega-3 acid content boosts the immune system
ability to respond to developing tumours.
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Grapes
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Researchers in Chicago have discovered that the chemical found in red wine
which is thought to reduce the risk of heart attack, comes from grapes.
The chemical is an oestrogen found in high concentration in fruit skin. |
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Tomato
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Tomato
contains a
substance called lycopene which is heavy-weight anti cancer agent and may
prevent stomach and lung cancer. High intake, specially of cooked or
processed tomatoes, may reduce risk of prostate cancer. |
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Bitter Gourd (Karela)
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Bitter
gourd, (Karela),
(Momordica - carantia).
50 ml raw karela juice
daily improves blood glucose tolerance in non-insulin dependent diabetics.
The improved glucose tolerance is not associated with raised serum
insulin. |
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Carrots
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Carrots
are bursting with beta-carotene. It
is necessary for growth, for the healthy functioning of the retina
in the eyes, the lining of the breathing and digestive passages and the
urinary and genital tracts.
Prepare carrots by scrubbing their skins, not scraping or peeling, since
the greatest concentration of vitamins and minerals lie here. |
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