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Apples
Apples are low in fat, saturated fat free, sodium free,
cholesterol free, and are an excellent source of fiber.
Substances present in apples are phytochemicals that are
thought to reduce the incidence of cancer. These include
quercetin, ellagic acid, and caffeic acid.
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Apricots
Apricots are low in fat, and are saturated fat free, sodium
free, and cholesterol free. They are also high in vitamins
A and C, and are a good source of potassium.
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Banana
Bananas are low in fat and contain no saturated fat, sodium,
or cholesterol. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamin
C, and potassium.
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Blueberries
Blueberries are low in fat and contain no saturated fat,
sodium, or cholesterol. They are also a good source of fiber
and vitamin C. Blueberries contain phytochemicals that are
thought to reduce the incidence of cancer. These include
quercetin, kaempferol, ligins, catechins, and tannins.
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Cherries
Cherries are low in fat and contain no saturated fat, sodium,
or cholesterol. Cherries are also a good source of fiber
and vitamin C.
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Mango
Mangoes are low in fat and sodium and contain no saturated
fat or cholesterol. They are also high in vitamins A and
C. Among substances present in mangoes contain phytochemicals
that are thought to reduce the risk of cancer. These include
the antioxidant letein.
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Peaches
Peaches contain no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. They are
also very high in vitamins A and C.
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Pineapple
Pineapples are free of fat and cholesterol, are very low
in sodium, and are high in vitamin C. Among substances present
in pineapples contain phytochemicals that re thought to
reduce the incidence of cancer. These include phenols and
quercitin.
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Strawberries
Strawberries are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol and
are a good source of dietary fiber. They are also a great
source of vitamin C and folate. Among substances present
in strawberries contain phytochemicals that are thought
to reduce the incidence of cancer. These include catechins,
flavonoids, phenolsm, and tannins.
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Sweet Corn
Sweet corn is low in fat and contains no saturated fat
or cholesterol. It is also very low in sodium and a good
source of vitamin C. Although many factors affect the development
of heart diseases, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol
may reduce the risk of this disease.
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