Consumer Reports looks at foods that have healing powers

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Are you looking for foods that heal? 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney partnered up with Consumer Reports to find out which ones could help.

We all know how important it is to eat healthy in preventing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. But certain foods can have a more immediate benefit in helping other, everyday ailments. Consumer Reports has some suggestions for what to eat and when.

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