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10 Foods That Fight Pain

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1/11 Ginger A staple of traditional medicine, this pungent root is probably best known for its anti-nausea, stomach-soothing properties. But ginger can also fight pain, including aching joints from arthritis as well as menstrual cramps. One study found ginger capsules worked as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen at relieving period pain. 2/11 Blueberries …

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Strawberry-Banana “Ice Cream”

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Ice cream is a great late-night treat, but with half a cup packing almost 200 calories, this treat becomes off-limits fast. A great alternative to traditional ice cream is to make it with frozen bananas. Mashed frozen bananas provide an ice-cream-like consistency without the added sugars, fat and calories. Here’s the simple recipe: Slice up …

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Top Cancer-Fighting Foods

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1/20 Fighting Cancer by the Plateful No single food can prevent cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least two-thirds plant-based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. This “New American Plate” is an important cancer fighting tool, according to the American …

Is that Ripe? A Guide to choosing Fruit

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You probably have your ways of testing fruit ripeness. Do they work? Find out the best way to tell if your fruit is ripe. 1/16 Cantaloupe A few days at room temperature is all you need. It’s ready when it starts to have a strong smell of … well … cantaloupe. Once it’s ripe, you …

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Eating for a Long Life

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See how you can live longer and live healthier. Foods like berries, olive oil, and nuts can help with your longevity. 1/13 Antioxidants and Aging Eat foods rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants can be found in colorful vegetables and fruits like …

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How to Eat and Drink like Queen Elizabeth

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New details about the Queen’s daily diet have emerged, and it includes more than a few cocktails and lots of sweet treats. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is 91 years old and shows zero signs of slowing down. So what’s the secret to her enviable energy? Four cocktails a day, apparently! The English monarch has …

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21 Foods to Always Buy Organic (Even If You’re On a Budget!)

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Because organic typically costs more than conventional, not everyone can afford to go organic all of the time. So when is it worth the spend? The second you step foot in the grocery store, you’re bombarded with purchasing decisions. One major dilemma we can all relate to is whether to buy organic or conventional, if …

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