Good Information on the Food We Eat

[valhalla]

My old boss (another reformed smoker) sent me this years ago.  I try to eat food that is fresh and local with organic being optional (I'd rather have a just picked tomato than an organic one from California, for example).  Anyway, this is good info that I thought I'd share with all of you.


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
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 stops strokes, Lowers cholesterol, Combats Cancer, Controls blood pressure
FISH  Protects your heart, Boosts memory, Protects your heart, 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 stops 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 stops 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, Smoothes skin
OLIVE OIL  Protects your heart, Promotes Weight loss, Combats cancer, Battles diabetes, Smoothes skin
ONIONS  Reduce risk of heart attack, Combats cancer, Kills bacteria, Lowers cholesterol, Fights fungus
ORANGES  Supports immune systems, Combats cancer, Protects your heart, Straightens respiration 
PEACHES  prevents constipation, Combats cancer, Helps stops 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 stops strokes
STRAWBERRIES  Combats cancer, Protects your heart, boosts memory, Calms stress, 
SWEET POTATOES  Saves your eyesight, Lifts mood, Combats cancer, Strengthens bones
TOMATOES  Protects prostate, Combats cancer, Lowers cholesterol, Protects your heart
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 stops strokes, Controls blood pressure
WHEAT GERM  Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, improves digestion
WHEAT BRAN  Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, improves digestion
YOGURT  Guards against ulcers, Strengthens bones, Lowers cholesterol, Supports immune systems, Aids digestion

[Judi]

Hey!  I have this list posted on my Frig...and it's 3 pages long!  I love it! 

 

[valhalla]

The surprise was the beets.  When I got so sick about 4 years ago (from the high bp), I instinctively went to the beets.  They really put your "system" back in shape    Eat the Golden ones (Whole Foods, fresh) to avoid early morning surprises.