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W W W . S c a l n l V . c O M - T H E B R E E Z E HEALtH & fItNESS SpECIAL top 10 (continues from page 22) Blueberries - contain chemicals called antioxidants that have been linked to lowering cholesterol levels, encouraging heart health, and protecting the body against certain types of cancers. Blueberries contain the phytosterol, pterostilbene, which is similar to resveratrol, another antioxidant found in grapes and red wine. Tomatoes - there are many health benefits of tomatoes and there is one more that could possibly be added to the list -- tomatoes lower cholesterol. Tomatoes contain many antioxidants, including a chemical called lycopene. There has been a lot of research investigating tomatoes and the chemicals contained in them like lycopene. From these studies, tomatoes have been shown to possess a vast array of healthy benefits, including macular degeneration and certain cancers. Studies have also proven that tomatoes may provide healthy effects on your cholesterol. Avacado - an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals as well as the healthy monounsaturated fats and lots of fiber. In fact, it has more potassium than a banana. Studies have shown that a diet that includes regular intake of avocadoes can reduce cholesterol, and we know that diets rich in fiber can reduce your risk for colon cancer. Dark Chocolate - a small bar of it everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Two heart health benefits of dark chocolate are lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Dark chocolate has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent. Sources: RealAge, about.com, mayoclinic.com 24 - March 2012

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