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Turkey, fish, sweet red peppers, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables for vitamin B6.
Chicken, extra-lean meats, and sea vegetables for vitamin B12.
Tea, which contains flavonoids that have been shown to greatly reduce stroke risk.
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WHAT MATTERS, WHAT DOESN'T
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What Matters
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Eating regular meals that are rich in high-fiber foods.
Avoiding iron supplements; iron is a gastric irritant.
Avoiding caffeine and alcohol while you have an ulcer.
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What Doesn't
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Avoiding spicy foods; it's a myth that bland diets prevent or treat ulcers.
Drinking milk to "coat" the stomach; too much milk can encourage harmful acid production.
Avoiding stress so that you won't develop ulcers; most experts believe stress does not cause ulcers, but it can exacerbate existing ones.
Tooth Decay
Of the three essentials for preventing tooth decay, two are well known: brushing and flossing regularly, and avoiding sugary snacks. The third is equally important, although often overlooked: eating foods that will keep your teeth strong and resistant to attack from harmful acids.
Calcium-rich foods are essential for healthy teeth, building strong teeth when you are young, and maintaining bones that hold your adult teeth in place. Vitamin A is essential to form dentin, the bonelike layer beneath teeth's surface; vitamin C is important in preventing oral infections.
Smart Foods
Lowfat yogurt and milk, tofu, sardines and other canned fish with their bones, almonds, and leafy green vegetables for calcium.
Mangoes, cantaloupe, carrots, and red peppers for vitamin A.
Tomatoes, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit, and potatoes for vitamin C.
Tea, which contains polyphenols and tannins that act as antibiotics and kill bacteria, as well as tooth-protective fluoride.
Cheesea small cube at the end of a meal appears to reduce risk of tooth decay, possibly by neutralizing acids before they can cause damage.

 
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