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BLUEBERRIES. These colorful berries aren't just good for your brain. They contain high concentrations of anthocyanins, compounds that can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 33%, according to a study of more than 6,000 people published in Cancer Epidemiolgy, Biomarkers & Prevention. Grotto recommends eating a daily cup of blueberries-or cherries, strawberries, or Concord grapes, which also contain anthocyanins.
POPCORN. This popular snack is rich in insoluble fiber, which helps keep your digestive system moving. Snacking on 3 cups of air-popped (not microwave) popcorn twice a week can reduce your risk of diverticular disease, a painful inflammation of the intestine, by 28%, according to a 2008 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
BANANAS. Add a banana to your daily morning cereal to get a healthy dose of protease inhibitors, compounds that fight off H. pylori, the bacteria that researchers believe is the cause of most stomach ulcers.
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DRIED PLUMS. Although filled with healthy fiber, dried plums are also high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that in large quantities can cause gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea. Grotto suggests limiting your intake to four or five plums a day or substituting a sorbitol-free dried fruit, such as apricots.