Ten Power Foods that Heal

“Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food”— said Hippocrates. Though, all foods have health-restorative features, there are some that simply stand out. Below, we have brought a lowdown of ten nutritional giants. Keep reading to know more about them–

Ten power foods that heal

Garlic

Since time immemorial garlic has been used to stave off evil spirits, build stamina, enhance immunity, and ward off infections. During the ancient Olympic games in Greece athletes were said to swallow garlic as a stimulant. Garlic is a part of the lily family along with onions and chives. Undisturbed, the garlic bulb has limited medicinal properties. Chopping and crushing garlic releases the miraculous properties for which we tout garlic.

The healing touch

• Reduces high levels of blood sugar.
• Prevents heart disease and stroke
• Reduces the risk of stomach and colon cancers
• Lower cholesterol
• Helps boost immunity
• Relieves asthma
• Including garlic in the diet may play a role in preventing and treating cancer.

Papaya

Though we grow a papaya tree, the plant is actually an overgrown herb, known as an herbaceous perennial. Christopher Columbus termed it as “fruit of angels”.

The healing touch

• Aids in digestion
• Prevents heart disease
• Checks cancer
• Eating raw papaya after a meal makes it easier for the body to digest proteins, which helps to ease an upset stomach. It plays role in preventing ulcers as well.

Tea.

The humble cup of tea is whipping up a storm these days, and all because of the health benefits that ensues with the cuppa. The compounds of tea help neutralize harmful oxygen molecules in the body known as free radicals.

The healing touch

• Controls cholesterol
• Prevents stroke and heart disease
• Reduces tooth decay
• Prevents intestinal cancer

Berries

What makes berries so special is a compound called ellagic acid, which is helpful in preventing cellular changes that can lead to cancer.

The healing touch

• Prevents cataracts
• Protects against cancer
• Prevents constipation
• Reduces the risk of infection

Apple

Apples are a good source of dietary fiber, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. They are a good source of antioxidants. The apple is actually a member of the rose family and has a moderately sweet and refreshing flavour.

The healing touch

• Weight loss
• Diabetes management
• Helps in managing asthma.
• Lowers cholesterol
• Prevents cancer of lung, breast and liver.

Salmon

Salmon is the preferred partner of omega-3 fatty acids.

The healing touch

• Lowers blood cholesterol
• Decreases risk of heart disease and cancer
• Controls inflammatory conditions like arthritis
• Enhances memory.

Cabbage

Sturdy, abundant and inexpensive, cabbage has been a longstanding dietary staple throughout the world.

The healing touch

• Anti-cancer
• Prevents anaemia
• Treats stomach inflammation and ulcers
• Protects against stress

Carrot

Carrot in ancient times was much valued for its medicinal properties.

The healing touch

• Carrot really helps your eyesight. This is due to the beta-carotene, which gives carrot the orange color and also the name.
• Reduce your risk of blood sugar and heart attack by enlisting carrots into your diet.
• Quit smoking by making carrots, part of your healthy way of eating

Bananas

Bananas the world’s most popular fruit, packed in a biodegradable wrapper, possibly originated in Malaysia.

The healing touch

• Bananas should replace antacids in your medicine cabinet.
• If you already have high blood pressure, include bananas in your meal plan as they are enriched with potassium—the un-salt of the nature.
• Bananas have all the eight amino acids that our body cannot manufacture on its own.

 Pears

The flesh of pears was once referred to as the “gift of the gods”.

The healing touch

• We don’t usually think of pears as being “bone food”, but they contain the mineral, ‘boron’, that plays an important role in keeping bones strong.
• What’s good for the bones is also good for the brain. Pears help to improve memory.
• It contains a type of dietary fiber that is very effective for lowering cholesterol.

You are what you eat. Add the healing foods to your diet plan and take better control of your health

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