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FOODS That are good for you:

Asparagus [ JUMP ]

• low-calorie
• folate and potassium
• stalks high in antioxidants
• Six spears = 20 cal = 135 mcg of folate
• 545 mcg of beta caroten
• 200 mg of potassium

folate = key in taming homocysteine, a substance implicated in heart disease.

Chilies

• excellent source of beta carotene and vitamin c
• may help relieve nasal congestion
• may help prevent blood clots that can lead to a heart attack or stroke
• one raw, red hot pepper (11/2 oz, 45g) contains 65 mg of vitamin C
• bioflavonoids, plant pigments thathelp prevent cancer
• capsaicin, may act as an anticoagulant
  

• high in vitamin C and potassium
• low in calories
• contain bioflaonoids
• 1 cup = 95 mg of vitmin Chigh in pectin, a soluble fiber that helps reduce blood cholesterol
• lycopene, the antioxidant found in pink grapefruits,seems to lower prostat-cancer risk

• excellent source of vitamin C
• good source of potassium and fiber
• can be used as a meat tenderizer
• pectin
• lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants associated with eye health
• 3 oz (91g) serving has only 56 calories and provides about 85 mg of vitamin C

• fat-free and very low in calories
• rich in minerals
• some rich in plant chemicals, which may boost immune function
  

• rich source of beta carotene
• a good source of vitamins C and B6, folate, and potassium
• naturally sweet and high in fiber
• one medium sweet potato provides more than 100% OF THE rda for vitamin A, and about a third of the RDA for vitamin C and B6, 541 mg of potssium, along with folate and some iron

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