Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Food clues to help our body



A friend sent this to me. It's been said that 'God' first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish... all before making a human.
I believe that Mother Nature made and provided what we'd need before we were born. These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners...




We were left a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!



A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them). Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Foods that are healthy for your HEART




The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels.



1. Salmon



Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids.



Recipe Idea: Grill salmon with a yummy rub or marinade. Save a chunk to chop for pasta or salad later on.r.



2. Flaxseed (ground)



Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, phytoestrogens.



Recipe Idea: Ground flaxseed hides easily in all sorts of foods -- yogurt parfaits, morning cereal, homemade muffins, or cookies.



3. Oatmeal



Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, calcium, soluble fiber.



Recipe Idea: Top hot oatmeal with fresh berries. Oatmeal-and-raisin cookies are a hearty treat.



4. Black or Kidney Beans



Nutrients: B-complex vitamins, niacin, folate, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, soluble fiber.



Recipe Idea: Give soups or salads a nutrient boost -- stir in some beans.



5. Almonds



Nutrients: Plant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats, phytosterols.



Recipe Idea: Mix a few almonds (and berries) into low-fat yogurt, trail mix, or fruit salads.



6. Walnuts



Nutrients: Plant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, folate, fiber, heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats, phytosterols.



Recipe Idea: Walnuts add flavorful crunch to salads, pastas, cookies, muffins, even pancakes.



7. Red Wine



Nutrients: Catechins and resveratrol (flavonoids).



Recipe Idea: Toast your good health! A glass of red wine could improve "good" HDL cholesterol.



8. Tuna



Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acid, folate, niacin.



Recipe Idea: Here's lunch: Salad greens, fresh fruit, canned tuna. Keep "Salad Spritzer" - a light dressing -- in your office fridge.



9. Tofu



Nutrients: Niacin, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium.



Recipe Idea: Tasty tofu is easy: Thinly slice "firm" tofu, marinate several hours, grill or stir-fry.



10. Brown Rice



Nutrients: B-complex vitamins, fiber, niacin, magnesium.



Recipe Idea: Microwavable brown rice makes a quick lunch. Stir in a few chopped veggies (broccoli, carrots, spinach).



11. Soy Milk



Nutrients: Isoflavones (a flavonoid), B-complex vitamins, niacin, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phytoestrogens.



Recipe Idea: Soy milk is great over oatmeal or whole-grain cereal. Or, make a smoothie with soy milk.



12. Blueberries



Nutrients: Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids), anthocyanin (a flavonoid), ellagic acid (a polyphenol), vitamin C, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Cranberries, strawberries, raspberries are nutrient-rich too -- for trail mixes, muffins, and salads!



13. Carrots



Nutrients: Alpha-carotene (a carotenoid), fiber.



Recipe Idea: Baby carrots are sweet for lunch. Sneak chopped or shredded carrots into spaghetti sauce or muffin batter.



14. Spinach



Nutrients: Beta-carotene (a carotenoid), Vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Pick spinach (not lettuce) for nutrient-packed salads and sandwiches.



15. Broccoli



Nutrients: Beta-carotene (a carotenoid), Vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Chop fresh broccoli into store-bought soup. For a veggie dip, try hummus (chickpeas).



16. Sweet Potato



Nutrients: Beta-carotene (a carotenoid), Vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Microwave in a zip-lock baggie for lunch. Eat au naturale, or with pineapple bits.



17. Red Bell Peppers



Nutrients: Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids), B-complex vitamins, folate, potassium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Rub with olive oil and grill or oven-roast until tender. Delicious in wraps, salads, and sandwiches.



18. Asparagus



Nutrients: Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids), B-complex vitamins, folate, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Grill or steam slightly then dress with olive oil and lemon. It's a pretty side dish.



19. Oranges



Nutrients: Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta- and alpha-carotene, lutein (carotenoids) and flavones (flavonoids), vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Got orange juice? Check out the new nutrient-packed blends.



20. Tomatoes



Nutrients: Beta- and alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein (carotenoids), vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber.



Recipe Idea: For a flavor twist try oil-packed tomatoes in sandwiches, salads, pastas, and pizzas.



21. Acorn Squash



Nutrients: Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids), B-complex and C vitamins, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: Baked squash is comfort food on a chilly day. Serve with sauted spinach, pine nuts, and raisins.



22. Cantaloupe



Nutrients: Alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids), B-complex and C vitamins, folate, potassium, fiber.



Recipe Idea: A fragrant ripe cantaloupe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, potluck dinners. Simply cut and enjoy!



23. Papaya



Nutrients: Beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein (carotenoids), Vitamins C and E, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium.



Recipe Idea: Serve papaya salsa with salmon: Mix papaya, pineapple, scallions, garlic, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper.



24. Dark Chocolate



Nutrients: Resveratrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids).



Recipe Idea: A truffle a day lowers blood pressure, but choose 70% or higher cocoa content.



25. Tea



Nutrients: Catechins and flavonols (flavonoids).



Recipe Idea: Make sun tea. Combine a clear glass jar, several tea bags, and hours of sunshine.





information from http://www.webmd.com/