Friday, May 18, 2007

The Best Fruits and Veggies

Want to know what are
the best fruits and veggies to eat
for maximum nutritional benefits?
Here's a list, and why they're good for you!


  • Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, that can help ward off lung, skin, bladder, and cervical cancer. You can also get lycopene in watermelon, pink grapefruit, baked beans, and red peppers.
  • Avocados are chock full of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that can protect you from heart disease and Alzheimer's. Avocados are also an excellent source of healthy fat and fiber.
  • Soy can help reduce your staurated fat intake because it is full of vegetable protein, which is much healthier than protein you get from eating meat. Soy can also help reduce your risk of heeart attack or stroke.
  • Beans have soluble fiber, which, when eaten regularly, reduce your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It can also help lowe ryour cholesterol!
  • Broccoli can protect against many forms of cancer, particularly lung and colon. It also helps your liver detoxify carcinogens and can help prevent and heal ulcers!

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