Body-friendly foods
![Your Bones: Indulge in: Chocolate Chocolate is rich in magnesium, vital to bone health. "It forms the crystal lattice that gives bone its structure," VanBeber says. That may be why University of Tennessee scientists linked higher mag intake with greater bone-mineral density. Nibble an ounce of the dark stuff each day. Open up: Canned salmon New research suggests that the omega-3s in these fatty swimmers can boost bone density. Canned salmon is inexpensive and typically lower in heavy metals like mercury than many other fish. "Canned salmon [with bones] is also a good source of calcium--another bone must," Somer says. For a better burger, make patties with a tin of salmon, an egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder. More from Women's Health: Drastically reduce your risk for four diseases that strike women Learn how to Nix a Stuffy Nose Your Body On...Meditation What Your Hair Color Says about Your Health Lose inches of belly fat and achieve any fitness goal YOU want!](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OgGX3s2OqYEKwTul6sGluQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTQ1Ng--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/H_fqazwoMdpsEbI30sQFUQ--~B/aD0yNzU7dz00MjU7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://l.yimg.com/os/287/2012/11/09/foods13-jpg_163820.jpg)
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You love it when the mercury dips low enough for you to break out your knee-high boots and sexy tights. But there's nothing fun about chapped lips, lingering fatigue, and other cold-weather bummers. Cut them all off at the pass by filling your shopping cart with foods that will fight for your right to look and feel amazing. Researchers agree that these edibles have healing powers that can help keep you in top shape, inside and out. Start noshing on them now and your body will never suspect that it's winter. Related content: 10 Diet Changes to Extend Your Life 5 Easy Recipes for Leftover Candy
You love it when the mercury dips low enough for you to break out your knee-high boots and sexy tights. But there's nothing fun about chapped lips, lingering fatigue, and other cold-weather bummers. Cut them all off at the pass by filling your shopping cart with foods that will fight for your right to look and feel amazing. Researchers agree that these edibles have healing powers that can help keep you in top shape, inside and out. Start noshing on them now and your body will never suspect that it's winter. Related content: 10 Diet Changes to Extend Your Life 5 Easy Recipes for Leftover Candy
