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cancers; may prevent arteriosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke |
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Tomatoes contain an estimated ten thousand phytonutrients. |
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Best sources: cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and mustard greens. |
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What they do: lower levels of harmful estrogen, reducing the risk of estrogen-induced breast cancer; activate enzymes that detoxify carcinogens, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. |
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Best sources: found in most plants, particularly green and yellow vegetables. |
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What they do: block absorption of dietary cholesterol and help excrete it from the body; block the development of tumors in the breast, colon, and prostate; reduce inflammation. |
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Best sources: tomatoes, potatoes, chickpeas, soybeans, spinach, asparagus, nuts, and oats. |
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What they do: stimulate the immune system; block absorption of dietary cholesterol and help excrete it from the body; may help prevent heart disease and some cancers. |
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Best sources: cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and other cruciferous vegetables. |
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What they do: activate enzymes that detoxify the liver; block enzymes that promote tumor growth, particularly in the stomach, esophagus, lungs, colon, and breasts; regulate white blood cells, which protect the immune system. |
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