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Having good genes isn’t solely reliant on luck.

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Yes, you read that correctly: the genetic hand you were dealt at birth isn’t your destiny.

So instead of wishing you had won the gene lottery, you might start by revamping your grocery list.

What’s more, the beneficial changes were more prevalent in the participants who smoked.

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Besides for blasting belly fat, these humble berries are potent enough to undo DNA damage.

Spinach + Tomato

Need another reason to brown bag a salad for lunch?

No wonder both made our list ofsuperfoods you should eat every day!

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If you plan to steep the stuff on the reg (as you should!

), try theseways to melt fat with tea; #8 is brilliant!

Silk Organic Unsweetened Soy Milk

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Bonefish Grill Grilled Broccoli

Bonefish Grill

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