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www.AbbysHealthFood.com - Issue 41 | Page 23 MushrooMs Mushrooms have a powerful effect on the immune system. They help prevent and treat cancer, viral diseases, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Mushrooms also have the ability to counteract the toxic effects of chemotherapy while simultaneously shrinking tumors. AlMonds Full of fiber and monounsaturated fats, almonds have been found to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Ea ng almonds can also help you lose weight, the fiber, protein, and monounsaturated fats help you feel full without overea ng. eggs Consistently outranking other animal and plant based proteins, eggs are the best source of protein in the world. They contain all 9 essen al amino acids, as well as choline which promotes brain and heart health as well as controlling cholesterol and fat in the liver. FlAxseeds The alpha-linolenic acid in flaxseeds helps reduce inflamma on, plus they're a great source of usable protein, fa y acids, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and potassium. They are also packed with fiber. poMegrAnATes Pomegranates have up to 3 mes more an oxidants than green tea and red wine, and the juice is known to reduce artery-clogging plaque preven ng heart disease and stroke. Drinking pomegranate juice over a long period of me has been known to help slow the effects of aging and protect against cancer. red Wine Drinking a glass of red wine a day is great for your heart by increasing good cholesterol (HDL) and decreasing your risk of blood clots. Be careful to not drink more than one glass though – too much red wine has been known to increase blood pressure. dArk chocolATe The more bi er, the be er. The health benefits in chocolate come from the flavonoids and an oxidants in cacao, so choose a chocolate with a high cacao level (60% or higher). Eaten in modera on, dark chocolate can help lower bad cholesterol levels as well as prevent plaque build- up on your arteries. Try rota ng some of the foods into your regular ea ng habits and start no cing the difference it makes to your health. You'll feel great, both inside and out. certain food is full of certain vitamins and minerals, but lacks a significant amount of protein and fiber, or vice versa.