*If you are looking to heal a specific part of your body there are certain foods that can help. Some foods even look like the part of the body that they are good for!
*In modern times we tend to eat food out of boredom and for comfort. When we learn about the healing properties of unprocessed natural foods, we can change our
Kidney Beans & Kidneys– Kidney beans regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol and boost immunity. They contain fiber, protein, and iron.
Walnuts & Brain- Walnuts have a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, which help support brain function.
Grapefruit & Breasts- Grapefruit contain limonoids, which protect breast tissue from cancer
Ginger & the Stomach Intestines- Ginger helps digestion and soothes nausea. Ginger can combat viruses in the body.
Sweet Potatoes & Pancreas- Sweet Potatoes help diabetics regulate their blood sugar. They contain vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
Grape Juice & Blood- Red grapes reduce the risk of blood clots. They lower cholesterol, protect the heart blood vessels and stabilize blood pressure. Grapes have many antioxidants, including resveratrol and flavonoids. The potassium in grapes helps the body eliminate extra salt and relaxes the walls of blood vessels which lowers blood pressure.
Carrots & Eyes- Carrots strengthen eye function. They contain beta-carotene which our bodies turn into vitamin A.
Avocado & Uterus- Avocados are a source of folate which supports reproductive health.
Celery & Bones- Celery is made of 23% sodium, the same as human bones. It contains silicon, which helps bones.
Banana & Smile- Bananas look like a smile for good reason. They contain tryptophan which turns into serotonin in the body.
Grapes/ Elderberries & Lungs- Grapes look like the alveola of your lungs. The seeds of grapes contain proanthocyanin, which can reduce asthma symptoms. Elderberries also look like the lungs and help with reducing upper respiratory infections caused by viruses.
Onions & Body Cells- Onions are a natural cleaner for your body. When they make you cry while cutting them, they are being beneficial by cleaning your eyes! They look like the cells in your body and help them eliminate waste. The phytochemicals in onions supports vitamin C function in the body, which boosts your immune system. They also contain chromium, which helps regulate blood sugar.
Broccoli & Reduced Risk of Cancer- My child used to call broccoli “eating trees.” Similar, to pine trees looking like upside-down brooms sweeping the sky and cleaning the air, broccoli will clear out unhealthy cells from your body. They look kinda like lungs and help lung disease.
Ginseng & Human Body- reduce inflammation, diseases and even cancer. Ginseng root also helps you stay alert and have a sharper mind! energy boost, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reduce stress, promote relaxation, treat diabetes and many other medical conditions. effective at fighting viruses
Olives & Ovaries- the healthy fats in olives can help suppress any genes that predispose a woman to get ovarian cancer. phenolic antioxidants as well as the anti-cancer compounds squalene and terpenoid
Tomatoes & Heart- they contain lycopene, which can help reduce your chances of getting heart disease
Strawberries & Teeth- Strawberries contain something called malic acid which helps whiten the enamel on your teeth.
Mushrooms and Viruses- Fungi potentially contain and/or produce several effective molecules that could also be used as antivirals for other hosts. Some mushroom compounds that act against HIV, influenza A virus, and hepatitis C virus showed antiviral effects comparable to those of antiviral drugs. Therefore, bioactive compounds from mushrooms could be candidates for treating viral infections. Maitake mushrooms in your diet may help combat various viruses and bacteria. During the flu season, a diet rich in mushrooms may help prevent the flu and the common cold. Maitake mushrooms help the body resist stress and activate immune cells throughout the body.
Other noteworthy Super-Foods
Garlic- In a study in 23 adults with warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), applying garlic extract to affected areas twice daily eliminated the warts in all of them after 1–2 weeks (16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source).
Additionally, older test-tube studies note that garlic may have antiviral activity against influenza A and B, HIV, HSV-1, viral pneumonia, and rhinovirus, which causes the common cold. However, current research is lacking (18Trusted Source).
Animal and test-tube studies indicate that garlic enhances immune system response by stimulating protective immune cells, which may safeguard against viral infections
Seaweed- It’s the best dietary source of iodine, which helps support your thyroid gland.
It also contains other vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, B vitamins, zinc and iron, along with antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.