Hello, I hope you are fine. Having returned from Melbourne and the UN's Health Conference I am more convicted than ever, both from preparing our exhibit and attending the various workshops and discussions that the time is ripe to shift our focus to community health with the emphasis on the wholistic approach that understands how the nourishing or neglecting of all of our needs whether on the physical, spiritual, emotional, environmental, mental or social level is really the determinant of experiencing vibrant contentment or illness of some sort. I saw many times the politics behind health but through the conference some new level of appreciation emerged that the top down bio-mechanical, illness model is not going to work long term. Thank goodness! If you would like to know more about my reflections please visit my other blog www.tracydegeer.com/
Mentioned there also is the new book launch by Deepak Chopra called ‘Muhammad, A Story of the Last Prophet’. I am very pleased that he is leading us once again to a deeper place of understanding our common humanity and divinity. If you would like to read his reflections and see an interview please follow this link deepakchoprabook.com/
You may be intrigued by the line "you are an important part of a circle of care". This is a phrase that I know is relevant to so many people's lives , including my own. We care for others but do not include ourselves in needing our own consistent care as well, so we run out of energy. This approach to life is unsustainable. It is not easy making the shift but it is important and actually helps us care for everyone to a greater extent. This is the name of my program . Please email me if you would like to know about it.
Finally I would like to share a chart summarising the health benefits of various fruit and vegetables . Enjoy them while you nourish all of you. Warm wishes Tracy
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Apples
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Protects your heart
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prevents constipation
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Blocks diarrhea
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Improves lung capacity
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Cushions joints
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Apricots
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Combats cancer
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Controls blood pressure
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Saves your eyesight
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Shields against Alzheimer's
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Slows aging process
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Artichokes
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Aids digestion
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Lowers cholesterol
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Protects your heart
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Stabilizes blood sugar
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Guards against liver disease
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Avocados
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Battles diabetes
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Lowers cholesterol
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Helps stops strokes
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Controls blood pressure
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Smoothes skin
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Bananas
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Protects your heart
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Quiets a cough
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Strengthens bones
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Controls blood pressure
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Blocks diarrhea
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Beans
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Prevents constipation
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Helps hemorrhoids
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats cancer
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Stabilizes blood sugar
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Beets
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Controls blood pressure
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Combats cancer
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Strengthens bones
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Protects your heart
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Aids weight loss
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Blueberries
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Stabilizes blood sugar
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Boosts memory
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Prevents constipation
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Broccoli
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Strengthens bones
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Saves eyesight
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Controls blood pressure
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Cabbage
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Combats cancer
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Prevents constipation
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Promotes weight loss
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Protects your heart
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Helps hemorrhoids
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Cantaloupe
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Saves eyesight
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Controls blood pressure
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats cancer
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Supports immune system
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Carrots
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Saves eyesight
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Protects your heart
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Prevents constipation
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Combats cancer
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Promotes weight loss
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Cauliflower
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Protects against Prostate Cancer
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Combats Breast Cancer
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Strengthens bones
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Banishes bruises
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Guards against heart disease
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Cherries
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Protects your heart
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Combats Cancer
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Ends insomnia
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Slows aging process
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Shields against Alzheimer's
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Chestnuts
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Promotes weight loss
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Protects your heart
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats Cancer
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Controls blood pressure
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Chili peppers
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Aids digestion
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Soothes sore throat
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Clears sinuses
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Combats Cancer
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Boosts immune system
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Figs
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Promotes weight loss
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Helps stops strokes
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats Cancer
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Controls blood pressure
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Fish
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Protects your heart
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Boosts memory
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Protects your heart
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Combats Cancer
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Supports immune system
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Flax
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Aids digestion
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Battles diabetes
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Protects your heart
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Improves mental health
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Boosts immune system
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Garlic
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Lowers cholesterol
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Controls blood pressure
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Combats cancer
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kills bacteria
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Fights fungus
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Grapefruit
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Protects against heart attacks
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Promotes Weight loss
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Helps stops strokes
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Combats Prostate Cancer
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Lowers cholesterol
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Grapes
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saves eyesight
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Conquers kidney stones
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Combats cancer
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Enhances blood flow
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Protects your heart
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Green tea
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Helps stops strokes
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Promotes Weight loss
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Kills bacteria
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Honey
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Heals wounds
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Aids digestion
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Guards against ulcers
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Increases energy
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Fights allergies
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Lemons
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Controls blood pressure
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Smoothes skin
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Stops scurvy
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Limes
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Controls blood pressure
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Smoothes skin
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Stops scurvy
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Mangoes
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Combats cancer
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Boosts memory
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Regulates thyroid
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aids digestion
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Shields against Alzheimer's
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Mushrooms
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Controls blood pressure
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Lowers cholesterol
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Kills bacteria
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Combats cancer
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Strengthens bones
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Oats
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats cancer
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Battles diabetes
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prevents constipation
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Smoothes skin
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Olive oil
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Protects your heart
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Promotes Weight loss
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Combats cancer
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Battles diabetes
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Smoothes skin
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Onions
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Reduce risk of heart attack
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Combats cancer
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Kills bacteria
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Lowers cholesterol
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Fights fungus
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Oranges
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Supports immune systems
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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Straightens respiration
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Peaches
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prevents constipation
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Combats cancer
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Helps stops strokes
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aids digestion
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Helps hemorrhoids
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Peanuts
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Protects against heart disease
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Promotes Weight loss
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Combats Prostate Cancer
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Lowers cholesterol
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Aggravates
Diverticulitis
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Pineapple
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Strengthens bones
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Relieves colds
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Aids digestion
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Dissolves warts
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Blocks diarrhea
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Prunes
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Slows aging process
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prevents constipation
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boosts memory
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Lowers cholesterol
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Protects against heart disease
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Rice
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Protects your heart
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Battles diabetes
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Conquers kidney stones
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Combats cancer
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Helps stops strokes
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Strawberries
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Combats cancer
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Protects your heart
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boosts memory
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Calms stress
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Sweet potatoes
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Saves your eyesight
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Lifts mood
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Combats cancer
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Strengthens bones
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Tomatoes
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Protects prostate
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Combats cancer
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Lowers cholesterol
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Protects your heart
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Walnuts
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Lowers cholesterol
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Combats cancer
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boosts memory
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Lifts mood
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Protects against heart disease
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Water
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Promotes Weight loss
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Combats cancer
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Conquers kidney stones
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Smoothes skin
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Watermelon
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Protects prostate
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Promotes Weight loss
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Lowers cholesterol
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Helps stops strokes
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Controls blood pressure
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Wheat germ
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Combats Colon Cancer
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prevents constipation
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Lowers cholesterol
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Helps stops strokes
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improves digestion
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Wheat bran
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Combats Colon Cancer
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prevents constipation
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Lowers cholesterol
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Helps stops strokes
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improves digestion
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Yogurt
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Guards against ulcers
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Strengthens bones
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Lowers cholesterol
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Supports immune systems
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Aids digestion
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