| Food As Medicen
|
Kiwi |
Tiny
but mighty. This is a good source
of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin
E & fiber. It's Vitamin C content
is twice that of an orange. |
Apple |
An
apple a day keeps the doctor away! Although an apple has a low Vitamin
C content, it has antioxidants
& flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby
helping to lower the risks of
colon cancer, heart attack & stroke. |
Strawberry |
Protective
fruit. Strawberries have the highest
total antioxidant power among
major fruits & protects the body
from cancer causing, blood vessels
clogging free radicals. (Actually,
any berry is good for you..they're
high in anti-oxidants and they
actually keep us young.........blueberries
are the best and very versatile
in the health field........they
get rid of all the free-radicals
that invade our bodies) |
Orange |
Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 -
4 oranges a day may help keep
colds away, lower cholesterol,
prevent & dissolve kidney stones
as well as lessen the risk of
colon cancer. |
Watermelon |
Coolest
Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92%
water, it is also packed with
a giant dose of glutathione which
helps boost our immune system.
They are also a key source of
lycopene - the cancer fighting
oxidant. Other nutrients found
in watermelon are Vitamin C &
Potassium. (watermelon also has
natural substances [natural SPF
sources] that keep our skin healthy,
protecting our skin from those
darn sun rays) |
Guava
& Papaya |
Top
awards for Vitamin C. They are
the clear winners for their high
Vitamin C content. Guava is also
rich in fiber which helps prevent
constipation. Papaya is rich in
carotene, this is good for your
eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion) |
Tomatoes |
Tomatoes
are very good as a preventative
measure for men, keeps those
prostrate problems from invading
their bodies. |
Red beans |
Red beans including small red beans and dark red kidney beans are good sources of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and thiamin. They're also an excellent low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and dietary fiber. Red beans also contain phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer! |
Mushrooms |
They are often reffered to as the good fungus and their nutrional benefits are plenty. A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that men who consumed 160 micrograms of selenium per day cut their risk of prostate cancer by 65 percent! Mushrooms also contain valuable niacin, riboflavin, copper, potassium and pantothenic acid, much of which is vital for turning food into energy! They are also known to have potent immune-boosting and cancer-fighting properties! |
Milk |
Now we all remember how as kids we were coaxed by our parents to drink milk! Milk is a good source of calcium that may help prevent brittle bones. Milk and milk products are still considered to be the best and easiest source of calcium! |
Garlic |
Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, chewed by Greek Olympian atheletes and thought to be essential for keeping vampires at bay! No matter how much we talk about the benefits of garlic, it's not enough! Garlic is known to reduce the risk of heart attacks, killing bacteria, keeping your heart healthy & warding off coughs and colds. It is also known to reduce cholesterol. New research indicates that taking garlic during pregnancy can cut the risk of pre-eclampsia (raised blood pressure and protein retained in the urine) |
Broccoli |
Many of us dislike broccoli and avoid eating it but the truth is that this magic vegetable is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients, a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli is also a good source of antioxidants that protect your body's cells from damage |
Almonds |
Nuts are good for you since they conatin high levels of mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which are good for your heart and almonds are a great source of fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium and vitamin E. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut. Like most nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein! |