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Fall’s Cancer Fighters

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The gorgeous colors of fall’s fruits and veggies come from carotenoids, which some may say may fight cancer.  A recent study found that people whose diets were rich in beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin were 26% less likely to develop kidney cancer.  Women eating this same diet had lower risk of ovarian cancer and in men lower risks of lung cancer.

Let’s enjoy nature’s fall bounty of colors and nutrition!