' Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food' - Hippocratus. There are foods that specifically benefit body parts and nature gives us a big clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
2. TOMATO : HEART
• When a tomato is sliced open, we observe that this red
veggie has multiple chambers that resemble the structure
of the heart.
• Tomatoes are a very nutritional food sources rich in anti-
oxidants, vitamin A and C, folic acid and beta-carotene.
• They are also rich in a substance called lycopene. Lycopene
is a bright red carotene that gives tomatoes their color.
• It has the following benefits on the heart
Decreases levels of oxidized LDL
Reduces inflammatory markers in our body
Lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Higher lycopene consumption from tomatoes lowers
the risk of stroke
• If you mix them with a little fat, like olive oil or avocado, it
will boost your body's lycopene absorption nearly tenfold.
A tomato a
day keeps
the
cardiologist
away
Tomatoes are best taken at
night time, as they
facilitate maximum body
metabolism
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3. CELERY : BONE
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Celery closely resembles the human bones and is
packed with some bone specific nutrients such as
• CALCIUM- Builds and strengthens bones
• Folate (B9)
• Vitamin C- acts as an antioxidant and is
essential for the formation of collagen which
binds the bone cell matrix together
• Vitamin B2 ( Riboflavin)- helps formation of
RBC’s and healthy nerves
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)- releases energy
from food and is involved in various enzyme
reactions
• Silicon- part of the molecular structure which
gives bones their strength
• Also contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Manganese,
Boron, Potassium and Fibre
• Contains 3 crucial phytonutrients- Coumarin,
Apigenin and Pthalide ( lowers B.P which is
important to bone health).
4. WALNUT : BRAIN
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• Walnuts are an excellent brain food.
• Packed with a high concentration of
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -(a type of
Omega-3 fatty acid) and polyphenols.
• DHA -critical for brain health (infants and
adults) and boost mood and improve
cognition.
• Polyphenols-fight free radicals and cancer cells
• Vitamin E- prevents oxidative stress and
damage in the brain (Low levels of vitamin E is
linked to Alzheimer’s disease)
• Melatonin-hormone secreted by the pineal
gland that regulates sleep-wake cycle,
promoting healthy sleep (which in turn
supports healthy, alert brain function).
• Amino acid L-arginine- supports vascular
system.
• Full of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals
and dietary fiber
5. CARROT:EYE
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• A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye
• Consists of
• Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A, which is
one of the most powerful antioxidants. It
protects the surface of the eye and
contributes to strong vision.
• Drinking carrot juice can ward off various eye
disorders, such as macular degeneration,
cataracts, and blindness.
• Carrots also contain lutein (antioxidant), that
protects the eye from damaging light.
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• Sliced mushrooms resemble the shape of the human
ear
• Mushrooms contain protein, vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidants.
• Rich source of Vitamin D -healthy for the bones,
especially the three tiny bones in the ear (malleus,
incus and the stapes) that transmit sound to the
brain.
• Among the antioxidants mushrooms are rich in:
selenium, vitamin C and Choline.
• Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins, such as:
riboflavin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, niacin.
• Several other minerals such as potassium, copper,
iron, and phosphorus - are available in mushrooms.
7. GINGER:STOMACH
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• Ginger looks like the stomach and it also aids in
digestion.
• Active components include-
• Gingerols and Shogoals-
(Zingiberene, Zingiberol, Bisapolene,
Zingerone, Gerenial and neral) -
antioxidant , anti-tumour , anti-
inflammatory,anti-analgesic, anti-
microbial and hepato-protective activity.
• Fresh ginger also contains 80.9% moisture,
2.3% protein, 0.9% fat, 1.2% minerals,
2.4% fibre and 12.3% carbohydrates.
• It stimulates digestion and absorption, relieves
constipation and flatulence by increasing
muscular activity in the digestive tract.
• It also slows down the growth rate of bowel
tumors.
8. WINE:BLOOD
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• Red wine resembles human blood
• It consists of:
Resveratrol ( antioxidant )- it reduces the
stickiness of blood platelets, helps keep
the blood vessels open and flexible, and
hence promotes a good supply of blood to
the brain. Red and white wines both
contain resveratrol, but red wine has
more. The skin of red grapes has very high
levels of resveratrol.
Proanthocyanadins and polyphenols -
blood-thinning compounds in red wine
which reduces blood clots associated with
stroke and heart disease.
9. AVOCADOS:UTERUS
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The lightbulb shape of an avocado mirrors the uterus, and it also supports reproductive
health.
Composition
Folate (Good source)-reduces risk of cervical dysplasia, essential during infancy and
pregnancy ( for prevention of birth defects, such as neural tube defect and spina bifida)
Plant sterols in avocados have an effect on hormones (estrogen and progesterone)-
responsible for regulating ovulation and menstrual cycles. They block estrogen
absorption and promote progesterone production in women.
Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E
It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc,
phosphorous and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin).
10. CLAMS:TESTICLES
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• Clams bear resemblance to testicles and are actually
good for the male sex organs.
• Clams are a source of nutrients including omega-3 fatty
acids, manganese, magnesium, B12, phosphorous,
potassium, copper, zinc and selenium.
• Supplementing your diet with folic acid and zinc—both
of which clams are high in––can have a significant effect
on improving semen quality in men.
• Support sexual hormones
11. Sweet potatoes: pancreas
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• The oblong sweet potato bears a strong resemblance to the
pancreas, and also promotes healthy function in the organ.
• Also helps improve the pancreatic function, releasing sugars
into the body more gradually.
• Rich in beta-carotene (potent antioxidant) and other
micronutrients that protects all tissues of the body, including
the pancreas, from damage associated with cancer or aging