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Tip of the Month |
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Red-Hot and Healthy
Be sure to include RED in your low-fat diet to help maintain:
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Heart health |
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Memory function |
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A lower risk of some cancers |
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Urinary tract health |
The specific phytochemicals in the red group being studied for their health-promoting properties include lycopene and anthocyanins. Get your reds every day by eating fruits and vegetables such as:
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Vegetables |
red apples
blood oranges
cherries
cranberries
red grapes
pink/red grapefruit
red pears
pomegranates
raspberries
strawberries
watermelon |
beets
red peppers
radishes
radicchio
red onions
red potatoes
rhubarb
tomatoes
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Source: www.5aday.org
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