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There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of disease-fighting chemicals in plants. Here are some of the best food you can eat to stay healthy. Remember, not all have been medically proven to fight disease X,Y or Z. But healthy veggies never do any harm... 1) Soya beans helps prevent cancer of the breast, endometrium and ovary. 2) Onions and leeks may slow the development of tumour cells. 3) Carrots are a good source of the antioxidant beta carotene. 4) Broccoli helps stop carcinogens (cancer causing agents) damaging our DNA. 5) Carrots, celery and parsley all help slow down cancerous mutations. 6) Oranges are rich in the antioxidant vitamin C and help protect against stomach cancer. 7) Nuts and seeds are good sources of dietary fibre which speeds food through the gut, allowing carcinogens less time to interact with the lining. 8) Peas are a good source of folic acid, which helps in the formation of red blood cells.

Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet.These plant foods can do many things to boost good health,including- 1) Reduce the risk of some cancers. 2) Beat the signs of aging. 3) Improve memory. 4) Promote heart health. 5) Enhance the immune system. One way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet is to have them as snacks.If you can do one thing to improve your health,concentrate on getting fruits and veggies with high nutrients such as low-fat yogurt and nuts.The best time to snack is when you are hungry between meals. But beware: Cravings could easily be mistaken for hunger cues,especially for people who are dieting.