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Old 03-13-2007, 09:39 AM
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Icon14 Foods and their Benefits

apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints

apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process

artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease

avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin

bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea

beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar

beets Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss

blueberries Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation

broccoli Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure

cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids

cantaloupe Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Supports immune system

carrots Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss

cauliflower Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease

cherries Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's

chestnuts Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure

chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system

figs Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure

fish Protects your heart Boosts memory Protects your heart Combats Cancer Supports immune system

flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system

garlic Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus

grapefruit Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol

grapes saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart

green tea Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria

honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies

lemons Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy

limes Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy

mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's

mushrooms Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones

oats Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smoothes skin

olive oil Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin

onions Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus

oranges Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart Straightens respiration

peaches prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids

peanuts Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol Aggravates diverticulitis

pineapple Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea

prunes Slows aging process prevents constipation boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease

rice Protects your heart Battles diabetes Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes

strawberries Combats cancer Protects your heart boosts memory Calms stress

sweet potatoes Saves your eyesight Lifts mood Combats cancer Strengthens bones

tomatoes Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart

walnuts Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer boosts memory Lifts mood Protects against heart disease

water Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones Smoothes skin

watermelon Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure

wheat germ Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion

wheat bran Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion

yogurt Guards against ulcers Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol Supports immune systems Aids digestion



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Old 03-18-2007, 03:15 PM
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thanks Jill for the list...I always love to learn about the benefits of my fave. veggies...
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Old 03-21-2007, 10:30 AM
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