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| 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 |
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