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The Canada Food Guide suggest five to ten
servings of fruits and vegetables every day. What better way to get some of
them then with a bowl full of fresh strawberries or with some fresh corn on
the cob!
Health Benefits of Fresh
Produce
Strawberries
Brain Rejuvenator!
Strawberries are packed in
anthocyanin pigments, some of the most potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatories
in our food.
Why is this good?
- It slows the brain’s aging process.
- Slash your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
- Enhances brain function
Sweet Corn, Butternut Squash, and Pumpkins
Cancer Fighter!
These vegetables contain carotene,
which as our defense system that “kicks out” any carcinogens.
Carotenoids in fresh food can actually offset the effects of
exposure to environmental toxins.
Natural Sunblock!
Yellow and orange foods in our diet
can act as our body’s own sun protectant, particularly for those with
light skin. Carotenoids
accumulate in the skin offering a protective effect against the sun’s harmful
rays (you still need sunscreen for
full protection).
Tomatoes
Prostate and Ovary Safeguard!
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which
helps to fight prostate cancer and reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.
Lung Defense!
Regularly enjoying lycopene
and cartotene-rich foods may substantially lower your risk of lung
cancer.
Source: Chatelaine, August 2003
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