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Continued From Eat For A Better Body – Part 2

8. Bones
What you need: Boron
Important for calcium absorption, this mineral also seems to play an intergral role in enhancing the activity of estrogen in cells, which is important for the information of strong bones, says th USDA’s ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in North Dakota.

What to eat:
One to 2 milligrams per day of fruits and vegetables that contain boron, including grapes, pears, apples, peas and broccoli. Other good sources include peanut and raisins.

9. Joints
What you need: Copper
This mineral is vital for the functioning of an enzyme responsible for strengthening bones and joints, says research biologist at the Human Nutritions Research Center.

What to eat:
Peanut (one-half cup has 936 micrograms, more than 100 percent of the RDA), steamed clams (20 small ones have 1,307 mcg). Other sources include organ meats like liver and seafood, nuts and seeds.

10. Breasts
What you need: Indole-3-carbinol
Lab studies have found that this naturally occurring phytochemical halts the growth of tumor cells.

What to eat:
One-half cup cooked (or 1 cup raw) of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, kale, cabbage and turnips, at every meal. “Studies show that there’s a significantly reduced rate of breast cancer in populations that consume these vegetables,” says a professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California at Berkeley.

11. Vagina
What you need: Acidophilus
It restores the natural balance between good and bad bacteria in the vagina, helping you ward off infections that can arise when this ratio is off.

What to eat:
Yogurt. Make sure it contains live acidophilus cultures. One study found that eating 1 cup a day significantly reduced a woman’s chance of getting a yeast infection.