Every taste of this devilish dessert starts refreshingly sweet and cool--and ends with a spark of habanero heat. To quell the flames, try another frosty spoonful! For a milder version, reduce the chili content by half.
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HOW IT HEALS: Turkey is a notable source of selenium; 3 ounces of light turkey meat contains 27 microgramshalf the RDA. Selenium is an immune-system booster, says Steven Pratt, M.D., senior staff ophthalmologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., and author of SuperFoods HealthStyle. Glutathione is the primary antioxidant found within all the cells in the body, and if youre missing selenium, glutathione wont work as it should. The mineral fights prostate cancer, and high doses may decrease tumor-cell growth, report University of Arizona researchers. Read More
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Cranberries deserve to make more than just one or two holiday appearances. Not only are they a rich source of antioxidants that have been shown to improve cholesterol profiles, they're loaded with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and ellagic acid, which may protect against certain kinds of cancer. Walnuts, meanwhile, provide heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus B vitamins, vitamin E, and selenium.
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