tially dangerous substances through the colon more quickly and thus helps reduce colon cancer risk. Together with vitamin E it may be effective against many other cancers as well. Fiber is also a great digestive aid.
Tips:
What germ is high in phytic acid, which reduces absorption of its high iron and zinc content. Eat a vitamin C-rich food at the same meal to increase absorption.
Because it contains lots of oils, wheat germ can spoil easily; always keep it refrigerated. Do the same with wheat germ oil. Don't eat either one if it starts tasting bitter rather than sweet.
F.Y.I.
Folic acid, which is abundant in wheat germ, may help protect against cervical and other cancers and is essential to reducing the risk of having a baby with the birth defect spina bifida.
Yogurt
Strengthens immune system
Helps prevent gastrointestinal, yeast, and urinary tract infections
Helps cure diarrhea
Helps prevent and heal ulcers
Helps prevent osteoporosis
Yogurt has a longstanding reputation as a life-enhancing and life-extending food. Though no one's ever proved it can help you live to age 120, there is plenty of evidence that it can help make your years healthy ones.
Infection Protection
The live Lactobacillus acidophilus cultures in yogurt are largely responsible for the power of yogurt to prevent infection. A traditional cure for vaginal