There is no better time to get back to the basics! This chart below outlines some great food choices and the benefits you can get from them!
THIS IS A GREAT ONE TO PUT ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR!
| Apples | Protects your heart |
Prevents constipation | Blocks diarrhea | Improves lung capacity |
Cushions joints |
| Apricots | Combats cancer |
Controls blood pressure |
Saves your eyesight | Shields against Alzheimer’s | Slows aging process |
| Artichokes | Aids digestion |
Lowers Cholesterol | Protects your heart | Stabilizes blood sugar | Guards against liver disease |
| Avocados | Battles diabetes |
Lowers cholesterol | Helps stops strokes | Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin |
| Bananas | Protects your heart | Quiets a cough | Strengthens bones | Controls blood pressure |
Blocks diarrhea |
| Beans | Prevents constipation | Helps hemorrhoids | Lowers Cholesterol | Combats cancer | Stabilizes blood sugar |
| Beets | Controls blood pressure |
Combats cancer | Strengthens bones | Protects your heart |
Aids Weight Loss |
| Blueberries | Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Stabilizes blood sugar | Boosts Memory | Prevents constipation |
| Broccoli | Strengthens bones | Saves eyesight | Combats cancer | Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
| Cabbage | Combats cancer |
Prevents constipation | Promotes weight loss | Protects your heart |
Helps hemorrhoids |
| Cantaloupe | Saves eyesight |
Controls blood pressure |
Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Supports immune system |
| Carrots | Saves eyesight |
Protects your heart |
Prevents constipation | Combats Cancer | Promotes weight loss |
| Cauliflower | Protects against prostate cancer |
Combats breast cancer | Strengthens bones | Banishes bruises | Guards against heart disease |
| Cherries | Protects your heart |
Combats cancer | Ends insomnia | Slows aging process |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
| Cherries, continued | Combats arthritis pain |
Fights gout |
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| Chestnuts | Promotes weight loss |
Protects your heart |
Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Controls blood pressure |
| Chili peppers | Aids digestion |
Soothes sore throat |
Clears sinuses | Combats cancer | Boosts immune system |
| Figs | Promotes weight loss |
Helps stop strokes |
Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Controls blood pressure |
| Fish | Protects your heart |
Boosts memory | Combats cancer | Supports immune system | |
| Flax | Aids digestion |
Battles diabetes | Protects your heart |
Improves mental health | Boosts immune system |
| Garlic | Lowers cholesterol | Controls blood pressure |
Combats cancer | Kills bacteria |
Fights fungus |
| Grapefruit | Protects against heart attacks |
Promotes weight loss |
Helps stop strokes |
Combats prostate cancer | Lowers cholesterol |
| Grapes | Saves eyesight |
Conquers kidney stones | Combats cancer | Enhances blood flow | Protects your heart |
| Green Tea | Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Helps stop strokes |
Promotes Weight loss | Kills bacteria |
| Honey | Heals wounds |
Aids digestion |
Guards against ulcers | Increases energy | Fights allergies |
| Lemons | Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure | Smoothes skin | Stops scurvy |
| Limes | Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin | Stops scurvy |
| Mangoes | Combats cancer |
Boosts memory | Regulates thyroid | Aids digestion |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
| Mushrooms | Controls blood pressure |
Lowers cholesterol | Kills bacteria |
Combats cancer | Strengthens bones |
| Oats | Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Battles diabetes | Prevents constipation | Smooths skin |
| Olive Oil | Protects your heart |
Promotes weight loss | Combats cancer | Battles diabetes | Smooths skin |
| Onions | Reduce risk of heart attack | Combats cancer | Kills bacteria |
Lowers cholesterol | Fights fungus |
| Oranges | Supports immune system | Combats cancer | Protects your heart |
Straightens respiration | |
| Peaches | Prevents constipation | Combats cancer | Helps stop strokes |
Aids digestion |
Helps hemorrhoids |
| Peanuts | Protects against heart disease |
Promotes weight loss | Combats prostate cancer | Lowers cholesterol | Aggravates diverticulitis |
| Pineapple | Strengthens bones | Relieves colds |
Aids digestion |
Dissolves warts |
Blocks diarrhea |
| Prunes | Slows aging process |
Prevents constipation | Boosts memory | Lowers cholesterol | Protects against heart disease |
| Rice | Protects your heart |
Battles diabetes | Conquers kidney stones | Combats cancer | Helps stop strokes |
| Strawberries | Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Boosts memory | Calms stress |
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| Sweet Potatoes | Saves your eyesight |
Lifts mood |
Combats cancer | Strengthens bones | |
| Tomatoes | Protects prostate |
Combats cancer | Lowers cholesterol | Protects your heart |
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| Walnuts | Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer | Boosts memory | Lifts mood |
Protects against heart disease |
| Water | Promotes weight loss |
Combats cancer | Conquers kidney stones | Smoothes skin | |
| Watermelon | Protects prostate |
Promotes weight loss | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stop strokes |
Controls blood pressure |
| Wheat germ | Combats colon cancer |
Prevents constipation | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stop strokes |
Improves digestion |
| Wheat bran | Combats colon cancer |
Prevents constipation | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stop strokes | Improves digestion |
| Yogurt | Guards against ulcers | Strengthens bones | Lowers cholesterol | Supports immune system | Aids digestion |
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June 28, 2010
Posted in Food & Recipes