Food as Medicine – JimJohn.net

Your mother was right! You should eat your vegetables (and a few other foods). Studies are showing if we eat the right foods we might live longer, have healthier skin, and add protection from illnesses.

We found this interesting, helpful and sometimes amusing. Enjoy!

Apple	Pectin	lowers cholesterol, controls diabetes by regulating blood sugar and relieves diarrhea.
Banana	Vitamin B6 Potassium	increases immunity to infection, colds, and the flu and reduces inflammation. controls hypertension and alleviates muscle cramps and stomach distress.
Beans	Vitamin E Vitamin B	(in soybeans and lima beans) fights heart disease. (in white and red beans, soybeans, lima beans) prevents some birth defects, including spina bifida.
Bran	Soluble fiber Magnesium	fights colon cancer and lowers LDL. prevents convulsions, regulates heartbeat and lessens the risk of heart attack.
Carrot	Beta-carotene Calcium Pectate	fights carcinogens, lowers cholesterol and boosts immune system. lowers cholesterol and relieves diarrhea.
Celery	3-Butylphthalide Insoluble fiber	lowers blood pressure by preventing vessel constriction. maintains digestive system, preventing constipation and gallstones.
Coffee	Caffeine	relieves asthma, prevents water retention, relieves constipation and increases energy.
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower)	Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Indoles and Monoterpene	slow cancer-cell growth.
Fatty Fish/oil (herring, mackerel, salmon, tuna	Omega 3 Fatty Acids	reduce risk of heart desease, guard against blood clots, control hypertension, reduce inflammation and relieve asthma.
Garlic	Adenosine Ajoene Diallyl Sulfides, Phenolic Acid, and Quercetin	lowers blood pressure prevents blood clots fight carcinogens and lower cholesterol.