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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- If you could eat foods that were tasty, nutritious and helped reduce your risk of disease, what more could you want? The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers its 10 top picks for healthy foods:
Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and
glucose levels. They're also a good source of vitamin C -- an antioxidant that protects
your body's cells. Vitamin C also keeps your blood vessels healthy and aids in the
absorption of iron and folate.
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