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Power Foods that Boost Immunity
By siliconindia
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Wednesday, 28 December 2011, 02:11 IST
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene which helps to increase T cell activity in the body. T-cells are known as ‘helper cells’ that fight immunity. The fiber content of sweet potatoes plays preventive role in colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids. Sweet potatoes also prevent colon and breast cancer and the female hormone in it helps in the protection of the skin as it has good anti-ageing effect. The consumption of sweet potatoes is recommended against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, cancer and cystic fibrosis.
