Healing Foods
Your mother always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. Well it's true. We can't emphasize enough the healing power of the foods that we put into our bodies. With all of the vitamin supplements and herbal therapies that are available to us, there will never be a substitute for fresh fruits and vegetables if you really want to live a healthy lifestyle. And when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, organic is always better.
Here is a List of the Best Healing Foods and Their Benefits
Fruits
Apple - While the apple has less vitamin C than many other fruits, it is an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber. Some research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. An apple a day...
Apricot - The apricot contains laetrile or B17 that aids in the prevention of cancer. They are a great source of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulphur, manganese, bromine, and cobalt. Plus they are rich in vitamin A, C, B2, and B3.
Avocado - Helps to lower your cholesterol and enhance your immune system. The avocado is also one of the richest sources of fiber, and they are loaded with vitamins including A, B-complex (including B3 - folic acid), C and E. And a good source of calcium, iron, and potassium.
Banana - Very high in potassium (great for muscle cramps). Bananas are also a good source of dietary fiber and they are loaded with B complex vitamins. In terms of minerals, bananas contain copper, chromium, fluoride, manganese, selenium, and zinc.
Blueberry - High in antioxidants. Blueberries are a natural anti-inflammatory. They are a great source of flavonoids and a very good source of fiber. As far as vitamins and minerals, blueberries are high in vitamin B2, C, E, pectin and manganese.
Cantaloupe - High in beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C, potassium, and rich in fiber. Cantaloupe is also a very good source of vitamin B complex including B1, B3, B5, and B6. Cantaloupe is an anti-oxidant powerhouse that can aid in the prevention of cancer and heart disease.
Cranberry - A fantastic source of phytonutrients, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, tannins, and resveratrol. Cranberries are also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and they are a good source of selenium, manganese and copper. Health benefits of cranberries are numerous, not to mention achieving a healthy urinary tract.
Coconut - Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The coconut is classified as a "functional food" because of the fact that it provides many health benefits that go beyond its nutritional content. In addition, the oil of the coconut has been described as "the healthiest oil on earth".
Grapefruit - While the grapefruit is known to be high in vitamin C, it also contains contains citric acid, natural sugars, and essential oils including limonene, citral, and pinene. They are also a good source of calcium, folic acid, potassium, and phosphorus in addition to smaller levels of vitamins A, B, E, and K.
Grape - Grapes are high in vitamins A, B complex, and C, along with a full range of essential minerals including calcium, copper, chlorine, fluorine, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sulfur, and silicon. Grapes are loaded with anti-oxidants.
Guava - The guava is incredibly high in vitamin C (more than an orange). And it has a higher vitamin A content than a lemon. The guava is also very high in fiber, and they are a good source of vitamins B2 and E, along with minerals such as calcium, folate, copper, manganese, iron, potasium, and phosphorus.
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mango
Olive
Orange
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pineapple
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberry
Watermelon
Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts
Asparagus
Beets
Bitter Gourd
Broccoli
Bean Sprouts
Cabbage
Capsicum
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Endive
Eggplant
Garlic
Ginger
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Okra
Onion
Parsley
Potato
Pumpkin
Spinach
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Turnip
Radish
Watercress
Wheatgrass
Zucchini
Legumes
Nuts