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BLUEBERRIES. These colorful berries aren't just good for your brain. They contain high concentrations of anthocyanins, compounds that can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 33%, according to a study of more than 6,000 people published in Grotto recommends eating a daily cup of blueberries-or cherries, strawberries, or Concord grapes, which also contain anthocyanins.
POPCORN. This popular snack is rich in insoluble fiber, which helps keep your digestive system moving. Snacking on 3 cups of air-popped (not microwave) popcorn twice a week can reduce your risk of diverticular disease, a painful inflammation of the intestine, by 28%, according to a 2008 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
BANANAS. Add a banana to your daily morning cereal to get a healthy dose of protease inhibitors, compounds that fight off H. pylori, the bacteria that researchers believe is the cause of most stomach ulcers.
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DRIED PLUMS. Although filled with healthy fiber, dried plums are also high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that in large quantities can cause gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea. Grotto suggests limiting your intake to four or five plums a day or substituting a sorbitol-free dried fruit, such as apricots.
BLUEBERRIES. These colorful berries aren't just good for your brain. They contain high concentrations of anthocyanins, compounds that can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 33%, according to a study of more than 6,000 people published in Grotto recommends eating a daily cup of blueberries-or cherries, strawberries, or Concord grapes, which also contain anthocyanins.
POPCORN. This popular snack is rich in insoluble fiber, which helps keep your digestive system moving. Snacking on 3 cups of air-popped (not microwave) popcorn twice a week can reduce your risk of diverticular disease, a painful inflammation of the intestine, by 28%, according to a 2008 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
BANANAS. Add a banana to your daily morning cereal to get a healthy dose of protease inhibitors, compounds that fight off H. pylori, the bacteria that researchers believe is the cause of most stomach ulcers.
AVOID THESE:
DRIED PLUMS. Although filled with healthy fiber, dried plums are also high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that in large quantities can cause gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea. Grotto suggests limiting your intake to four or five plums a day or substituting a sorbitol-free dried fruit, such as apricots.