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7 Foods to Bring Luck in the New Year

Start the new year off by eating one (or several) of these new year good luck foods! According to many cultures, these good luck foods bring you health, happiness and good fortune in the coming year! (8 Photos)

Lisa Cericola on Dec 31, 2013 at 9:43AM

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7 Foods to Bring Luck in the New Year

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Pomegranate Seeds

Hoping for a baby in 2012? Try snacking on pomegranate seeds. The pomegranate is a symbol of abundance and many Mediterranean countries associate it with fertility.

Try these recipes:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate

Dill Pomegranate Butter

Ginger Pomegranate Champagne

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