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Fruit |
Benefit |
Benefit |
Benefit |
Benefit |
Benefit |
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apples |
Protects your heart |
prevents constipation |
Blocks diarrhea |
Improves lung capacity |
Cushions joints |
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apricots |
Combats cancer |
Controls blood pressure |
Saves your eyesight |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
Slows aging process |
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artichokes |
Aids digestion |
Lowers cholesterol |
Protects your heart |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
Guards against liver disease |
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avocados |
Battles diabetes |
Lowers cholesterol |
Helps stops strokes |
Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin |
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bananas |
Protects your heart |
Quiets a cough |
Strengthens bones |
Controls blood pressure |
Blocks diarrhea |
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beans |
Prevents constipation |
Helps hemorrhoids |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
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beets |
Controls blood pressure |
Combats cancer |
Strengthens bones |
Protects your heart |
Aids weight loss |
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blueberries |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
Boosts memory |
Prevents constipation |
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broccoli |
Strengthens bones |
Saves eyesight |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
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cabbage |
Combats cancer |
Prevents constipation |
Promotes weight loss |
Protects your heart |
Helps hemorrhoids |
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cantaloupe |
Saves eyesight |
Controls blood pressure |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
Supports immune system |
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There is no doubt that the foundation of a healthy diet and weight control is the significant consumption of vegetables and fruit. Unfortunately, many adults do not like these fine foods – so we must make sure kids don’t develop these attitudes. That’s why I wrote “The ABC’s of Fruits & Vegetables and Beyond.” I hope parents and teachers interested in getting kids to develop friendly feelings towards fruits and vegetables should take a look at it. Out only a few months and already being bought in quantity for class use. I wrote it for kids of different ages as it is two books in one – children first learn their alphabet through produce poems and then go on to more mature activities. It is coauthored by best-selling food writer David Goldbeck (me) and Jim Henson writer Steve Charney. HealthyHighways.com