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People who do or have smoked and drink at least one glass of wine each day are 60 percent less likely to develop lung cancer than those who have smoked and don’t drink red wine, said Dr. Chun Chao, of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Pasadena.

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Eating at least a cup of blueberries each day can improve your memory in just a matter of weeks. Blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, and cherries contain flavonoids, which are compounds that are contributed to the growth of brain cells. Blueberries are also phytochemical rich so that they are good at reversing age-related memory problems. They also have an effect on neurons by enhancing neuronal connections in the brain to improve cellular communications and stimulate neuronal regeneration.

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Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese.They are also a very good source of dietary fibre and iodine.Plus,strawberries are a good source of potassium,folate,vitamin B2,vitamin B5,vitamin B6,omega-3 fatty acids,magnesium,copper,and vitamin K.Strawberries also contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients,including flavonoids,anthocyanidins and ellagic acid.

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