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ADD THESE FOODS TO YOUR PLATE
Extra virgin olive oil
The benefits: Olive oil isn't only loaded with risk-reducing antioxidants and phytonutrients -- including squalene which inhibits tumor growth -- it also has a higher monounsaturated fat content than other oils. Monounsaturated fats don't oxidize in the body. Oxidation, a process that produces chemicals called free radicals, increases cancer risk. Reap the rewards: Add at...
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ADD THESE FOODS TO YOUR PLATE
Extra virgin olive oil
The benefits: Olive oil isn't only loaded with risk-reducing antioxidants and phytonutrients -- including squalene which inhibits tumor growth -- it also has a higher monounsaturated fat content than other oils. Monounsaturated fats don't oxidize in the body. Oxidation, a process that produces chemicals called free radicals, increases cancer risk. Reap the rewards: Add at least two tablespoons of olive oil a day to your diet, perhaps even tossing vegetables in oil, which will make veggies tastier and encourage you to eat more. Use one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil for every cup of veggies. Although it can be high in calories -- about 120 calories per tablespoon-- studies have found that the more extra virgin olive oil in your diet, the lower your risk.
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