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7 Healthy Foods That Deliver Just What Women Need

   It's important for both sexes to eat an array of healthy foods. But if
   you're a woman, science shows these seven foods could offer that extra
   edge. By: Maureen Callahan, MS, RD
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   Food for Women
   The first step in any healthy diet is eating a balanced variety of
   foods, so everyone should start there. But for women, science is
   showing that there are some foods that can help ward off osteoporosis,
   heart disease, breast cancer, and even tone down a hot flash or two.
   Find seven “wonder women” foods and recipes to get them cooking in your
   kitchen.

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