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Seven Popular Foods With Surprising Health Benefits

Posted: 08/12/11 12:28 AM ET

We know bran is full of fiber and blueberries are brain food, but did you know chocolate has health benefits too! You may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on their surprising health benefits. Sound too good to be true? Not this time. You do not have to deprive yourself to enjoy a healthy nutrient-rich diet.

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If chips and dip are your weakness you may be delighted to know that 1/2 a cup of salsa equals one vegetable serving and is rich in immune-boosting vitamin C and lycopene -- an important antioxidant that helps protect against cancer.
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Holly B. Clegg, author of the trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook series and specialized diabetic and cancer cookbooks, has been writing about the relationship between food and health for two decades. Check out Holly's latest book, "Too Hot in the Kitchen," on Red Room, where you can read her blog.

 
 
 

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We know bran is full of fiber and blueberries are brain food, but did you know chocolate has health benefits too! You may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on th...
We know bran is full of fiber and blueberries are brain food, but did you know chocolate has health benefits too! You may be cutting out yummy foods previously deemed bad for you and missing out on th...