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You probably know that you should eat foods rich in fiber, antioxidants and certain naturally occurring chemical substances in plants called polyphenols—micronutrients that are linked to prevention against heart disease and cancers. There is evidence that these compounds not only can protect you from disease but also can help you look and feel younger—but in which foods do they lurk? Here’s a guide to some common sources for some great food compounds.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: walnuts, pumpkin seeds, fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, and tuna, also canola oil, walnuts and flaxseed oils. Also found in dark leafy green vegetables.

Fiber: Apples, oranges, bananas, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, oat bran, lentils, green peas, kidney and pinto beans. (One of the major reasons to eat rather than drink your fruits is that the juices lose the naturally rich fiber content found in the fruits themselves. )

Cartenoids (such as beta carotene): Broccoli, spinach, collards, turnips, carrots, red, yellow, and green peppers.

Flavonoids: Berries, such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Also dark chocolate for a strong antioxidant flavonoid that aids in blood flow.

Lycopene: Any tomato product (sauce, tomatoes, tomato soup, tomato juice, even catsup)

Resveratrol: red wine, and grapes, also found in raspberries, peanuts.

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Creator: thetrainerx
Category: Diet and Nutrition
Posted: 2/22/2008

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