Food is a source of energy and life. Do you know that there are certain foods that are very beneficial to health? Here are some of the healing foods that most of us didn't know its benefits.
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- Cabbage and its many relatives are all rich in sulfur.
- Fennel stimulates the liver and improves fat digestion.
- Garlic is a powerful antibacterial.
- Chicory is a good source of iron.
- Watercress contains iron, beta carotene and is highly cancer-preventive.
- Dates provide iron for vegetarians.
- Red meat provides the most easily absorbed form of iron.
- Basil, chamomile, lavender and rosemary contain soothing natural chemicals.
- Avoid red meat. For rheumatoid arthritis: reduce dairy products and avoid potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and aubergines as well as cucumbers.
- Eat lots of oily fish, ginger and chili.
- Onions, leeks and garlic contain powerful natural chemicals which improve breathing and relieve congestion.
- Avocado is a rich source of vitamin E.
- Watercress protects the lungs.
- Celery, parsley are cleansing and diuretic.
- Mint eases flatulence, improves digestion.
- Carrots, parsnip, swede, oats and beans all supply good slow-release energy from complex carbohydrates.
- Dried fruits produce instant energy and slower-release energy from apricot fibre.
- Onions, leeks and garlic contain powerful natural chemicals which improve breathing and relieve congestion.
- Watercress protects the lungs.
- Oregano helps clear the sinuses.
- Garlic, chives and oregano all help to eliminate cholesterol.
- Oats, apples and pears are rich in cholesterol-lowering fibre.
- Dried beans are good sources of protein, fibre and energy.
- Basil, bay, lemon balm and sage improve mood and generate mental energy. Complex carbohydrates, cereals, pulses and root vegetables provide physical energy.
- Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and other dairy products provide essential protein.
- Basil, chives, coriander and sorrel help stimulate circulation.
- Ginger and chilli have similar actions. Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, while nuts and seeds provide vitamin E for a healthy heart and circulation.
- Garlic, chives and leeks are antibacterial and help clear mucus.
- Rosemary, sage and thyme are all powerful antibacterials.
- Cinnamon and cloves help ease coughs.
- Pumpkin seeds and shellfish contain zinc to boost the immune system.
- Garlic is antibacterial and antifungal.
- Dandelion leaf tea, celery and parsley are effective diuretics.
- Cranberry juice keeps the bladder healthy.
- Basil helps ease the anxiety that so often accompanies depression; add it to salads and sandwiches.
- Hops are calmative and improve sleep quality; use as tea.
- Oats are rich in B vitamins.
- Bananas, liver and chocolate increase levels of tryptophan, a gentle mood enhancer.
- Pumpkins, red and yellow peppers, broccoli, and sweet potatoes provide masses of skin-essential betacarotene.
- Wholegrain cereals contain B vitamins that help reduce stress.
- Oily fish supply anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids.
- An onion is ideal and effective. Baked one in its skin for 40 minutes then finely chopped and mixed in equal parts with honey; take a teaspoon every two hours.
- Teas made from thyme, sage, oregano, marjoram are antibacterial and antiviral.
- Garlic crushed with ginger and lemon juice is an excellent general fever remedy.
- Lemon juice and hot water sweetened with honey makes a great fever medicine for children; give two or three cups during the day, and one at bedtime.
- Parsley is a natural diuretic. Add generously to cooking, as a garnish and in salads. It is also excellent as a tea.
- Celery is also gently diuretic. Use in juices as well as raw or cooked.
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