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The body also <br/>turns beta-carotene into <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/vitamin_a.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Vitamin A">vitamin A</a>, which may help ward off some cancers, especially of <br/>the skin. One apricot has 17 calories, 0 fat, 1 gram of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/fiber.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Fiber">fiber</a>. Snacks on them dried, or if you prefer fresh, buy when <br/>still firm; once they soften, they lose nutrients. </p><br/><p>02. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/avocados.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Avocados">Avocados</a><br>The Power:  Oleic acid, an <br/>unsaturated fat that helps lower overall <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/cholesterol.html" title="Cholesterol">cholesterol</a> and <br/>raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. One slice has 81 calories, 8 <br/>grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber. Try a few slices instead of mayonnaise to <br/>dress up your next burger. </p><br/><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/weightloss/proactol-lowers-cholesterol.html" rel="nofollow"><img class="right" src="http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/weightloss/images/proactolproduct.jpg" height="183" width="324" alt="Proactol Fat Binder"></a> </p><br/><p>03. Raspberries<br>The Power:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/ellagic_acid.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Ellagic Acid">Ellagic acid</a>, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. These <br/>berries are also packed with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/vitamin_c.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Vitamin C">vitamin C</a> and are high in fiber, which helps prevent high <br/>cholesterol and heart disease. A cup has only 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 <br/>grams of fiber. Top plain low-fat yogurt or oatmeal (another high fiber food) <br/>with fresh berries. </p><br/><p>05. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/cantaloupe.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Cantaloupe">Cantaloupe</a><br>The Power:  Vitamin C (117mg in half a <br/>melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both <br/>powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. Plus, <br/>half a melon has 853mg of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/potassium.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="potassium">potassium</a> - almost twice as much as a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/bananas.shtml" title="bananas">banana</a>, which helps <br/>lower blood pressure. Half a melon has 97 calories, 1 gram of fat and 2 grams of <br/>fiber. Cut into cubes and freeze, then blend into an icy smoothie. </p><br/><p>06. Cranberry Juice<br>The Power:  Helps fight bladder infections <br/>by preventing harmful bacteria from growing. A cup has 144 calories, 0 grams of <br/>fat and 0 fiber. Buy 100 percent juice concentrate and use it to spice up your <br/>daily H20 without adding sugar. </p><br/><p>07. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/tomatoes.shtml" title="Tomatoes">Tomato</a><br>The <br/>Power:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/lycopene.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Lycopene">Lycopene</a>, one of the strongest <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/carotenoid.html" title="Carotenoids">carotenoids</a>, acts <br/>as an antioxidant. Research shows that tomatoes may cut the risk of bladder, <br/>stomach and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/#" class="kLink" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" target="_top" id="KonaLink0"><font style="POSITION: static; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #228b22 !important; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400" color="#228b22"><span class="kLink" style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #228b22 !important; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400">colon </span><span class="kLink" style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #228b22 !important; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400">cancers</span></font></a> in half if eaten daily. A tomato has 26 <br/>calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Drizzle fresh slices with olive oil, <br/>because lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat. </p><br/><p><br/><br/><div class="diigoIcon private TextIcon DiigoHighlightCommented" style="BOTTOM: 0px; LEFT: 0px" id="adb65768003efe8a64d9d54e9073f093-0Icon"><span class="diigoIcon" id="adb65768003efe8a64d9d54e9073f093-0Icon">1</span></div>08.<br/> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/food/raisins.html" title="Raisins"><br/>Raisins<br/></a><br><br/>The<br/> <br/>Power:<br/>  <br/>These little gems are a great <br/>source of iron, which helps the<br/> <br/>blood transport oxygen and which <br/>many women are short on. A half-cup has 218<br/> <br/>calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of <br/>fiber. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal<br/> <br/>or bran cereal - women, consider <br/>this especially during your period.<br/> </p><br/><p>09. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/figs.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Figs">Figs</a><br>The Power:  A good source of <br/>potassium and fiber, figs also contain <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/vitamin_b6.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Vitmain B6">vitamin B6</a>, which is responsible for producing mood-boosting <br/>serotonin, lowering cholesterol and preventing water retention. The Pill <br/>depletes B6, so if you use this method of birth control, make sure to get extra <br/>B6 in your diet. One fig has 37 to 48 calories, 0 fat and 2 grams of fiber. <br/>(Cookie lovers - fig bars have around 56 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of <br/>fiber per cookie). Fresh figs are delicious simmered alongside a pork tenderloin <br/>and the dried variety make a great portable gym snack. </p><br/><p>10. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/lemonsandlimes.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Lemons and Limes">Lemons and Limes</a><br>The Power:  Limonene, <br/>furocoumarins and vitamin C, all of which help prevent cancer. A wedge has 2 <br/>calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Buy a few of each and squeeze over salads, fish, <br/>beans and vegetables for fat free flavor. See also: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/lemonsandlimes.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Lemons and Limes">Beneficial Bytes: Lemons and Limes</a>. </p></div></div><br/><div class="post"><br/><h3>Vegetables</h3><br/><div class="entry"><br/><p>11. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/bytes/onions.shtml" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Onions">Onions</a><br>The Power:  Quercetin is one <br/>of the most powerful <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/flavonoids.html" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Flavonoids">flavonoids</a> (natural plant antioxidants). Studies show it helps <br/>protect against cancer. A cup (chopped) has 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of <br/>fiber. Chop onions for the maximum <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bellybytes.com/nourish/phytonutrients.html" title="Phytonutrients">phytonutrient</a> <br/>boost, or if you hate to cry, roast them with a little olive oil and serve with <br/>rice or other vegetables</p></div></div>
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- The Power: Quercetin is one of the most powerful flavonoids (natural plant antioxidants). Studies show it helps protect against cancer. A cup (chopped) has 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Chop onions for the maximum phytonutrient boost, or if you hate to cry, roast them with a little olive oil and serve with rice or other vegetables.
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  The Power: These little gems are a great source of iron, which helps the blood transport oxygen and which many women are short on. A half-cup has 218 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal or bran cereal - women, consider this especially during your period.
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  The Power: Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that help fend off macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in older people. Plus, studies show this green fountain of youth may help reverse some signs of aging. One cup has 7 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Add raw leaves to a salad or saute with a little olive oil and garlic.
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