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7. Hot Peppers: A source of capsaicin, a vital immune-booster with powerful anti-viral effects. Capsaicin is linked to decreased risk of stomach cancer due to its ability to neutralize nitrosamines, a cancer-causing compound formed in the body when cured or charred meats are consumed. Capsaicin also kills bacteria believed to cause stomach ulcers.

8. Sweet Potatoes: A rival of carrots as a potent source of beta-carotene and other carotenoids, which help prevent cataracts and protect the body from free radicals and cancer -- particularly cancer of the larynx, esophagus, and lungs.

9. Grapes: Grape skins contain a high concentration of resveratrol, which appears to block the formation of coronary artery plaque, as well as tumor formation and growth. Red grape juice or red wine is considered a better source of resveratrol than white, which is made without the grape skins.

10. Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts contain indoles, sulforaphane, and isothiocyanates, which protect cells from damage by carcinogens, block tumor formation, and help the liver to inactivate hormone-like compounds that may promote cancer.

Source: "The Energy Edge," Pamela Smith, R.D. You Never Knew Soy Could Taste So Good Here are some yummy recipes from Soyfood Recipes for the American Table, which is available for $9.95 (tax and shipping not included) at http://www.whitewave.com"target=_blank>http://www.whitewave.com

Silk Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5-10 minutes Serves: 6-8

1/3 cup cocoa -
3/4 cup sugar -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 cup cornstarch
(use 1/3 cup for pie filling) -
3 cups White Wave Silk Plain soymilk
(try Chocolate Silk for a richer chocolate flavor or
Vanilla Silk for a more vanilla taste) -
3 tablespoons butter (or margarine) -
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine cocoa, sugar, salt and cornstarch, mixing well. Add Silk soymilk, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat, still whisking, then lower heat and cover. Boil gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla. Pour into serving cups or prepared pie shell. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and set.

Banana-Berry Smoothie Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Soymilk turns this fabulous classic smoothie into a creamy treat. Adding soy powder boosts the protein to 23 grams.

1 medium banana, sliced and frozen -
6 strawberries, frozen (or try a similar amount of another berry, like blueberry, raspberry or cherry) -
2 tablespoons of frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed -
1 cup White Wave Silk Vanilla Soymilk In blender

combine banana, strawberries and orange juice concentrate. Add White Wave Silk Vanilla Soymilk and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Per serving: 170 calories; 5 grams protein; 2 grams total fat (0 grams saturated fat); 36 carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 45 milligrams sodium; 3 grams fiber High protein variation: Follow the recipe, but increase White Wave Silk Vanilla soymilk to 1 1/2 cups and add 1 cup White Wave Silk Strawberry soy yogurt and 2 tablespoons of soy protein powder.

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