Foods for a total body makeover
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Eating well just got easier: Simply match these good-for-you foods to your body parts.

Melon and citrus for breasts
Here's why: We knew there was a reason that our breasts resemble melons! Oranges and melons are rich in immune-boosting vitamin C, and some studies indicate that a C-heavy diet (from food, not supplements) helps prevent breast cancer.

Rhubarb and bok choy for bones
Here's why: Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium, a mineral that's essential for keeping bones strong and dense. And rhubarb, another bony-looking veggie, is rich in vitamin K, which helps activate three proteins involved in bone health and increases bone-mineral density.

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Olives for ovaries
Here's why: An Italian study found that women whose diets included a lot of olive oil had a 30 percent lower risk of ovarian cancer. The reasons are unclear, but the healthy fats in the oil may help suppress genes predisposed to causing cancer.


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