What foods have good medicinal purposes?!


Question: What foods have good medicinal purposes!?
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Apple!. Reduces cholesterol, contains cancer-fighting agent known as antioxidant!. High in fiber, helps prevent constipation and suppresses appetite!.

Asparagus!. A super source of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant!. In studies, glutathione has been shown to act against at least thirty carcinogens!.

Avocado!. Can help prevent clogging of arteries; dilates blood vessels!. Lowers cholesterol!. Its main fat, monounsaturated oleic acid, acts as an antioxidant, slowing the buildup LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol!. Also one of the richest sources of glutathione!.

Banana!. Soothes the stomach!. Strengthens the stomach lining against acid and ulcers, and lab tests show that bananas can act like antibiotics!. Very high in potassium, thus may help regulate high blood pressure!.

Barley!. Long considered a heart medicine in the Middle East!. Reduces cholesterol levels and contains antioxidants that may help prevent cancer!.

Beans!. (including navy, black, kidney, and pinto beans, and lentils) Studies show that eating a half cup of cooked beans daily may reduce cholesterol levels as much as 10 percent!. Also helps to regulate blood-sugar levels!. Very high in fiber!. Bean consumption is linked to lower rates of prostate and breast cancer!.

Bell Pepper!. Super-rich in antioxidant vitamin C!. Therefore, a great food for fighting off colds, asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections and cataracts, as well as angina, atherosclerosis (damaged, clogged arteries) and cancer!.

Blueberries!. Act as an unusual type of antibiotic by keeping infectious bacteria from attaching to the lining of the urinary tract, helping to prevent recurring urinary tract and bladder infections!. Also contain chemicals that curb diarrhea!.

Broccoli & Cauliflower!. Abundant in antioxidants!. Broccoli is rich in anticancer agent such as vitamin C, beta carotene and quercetin!. Both broccoli and cauliflower are considered effective in helping to prevent lung, colon, and breast cancers!. These cruciferous vegetables can speed up removal of estrogen from the body, perhaps helping to prevent hormone-related cancers such as breast cancer!. Rich in fiber!. Compounds in broccoli also help prevent ulcers!.

Brussels Sprouts!. Possess some of the same powers as their cruciferous cousins broccoli and cabbage!. Packed with antioxidants and other cancer-fighters including indoles, chemicals that may help protect against colon cancer!.

Cabbage!. Contains numerous anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds!. Seems to suppress the growth of colon polyps, a precursor to colon cancer; in studies, eating cabbage more than once a week cut men's colon cancer odds by 66 percent!.

Carrot!. A super source of beta carotene, the antioxidant reputed to help prevent numerous health problems, including heart attacks, cancer, and cataracts!. One study showed that the beta carotene in a daily cup of carrots slashed stroke rates in women by 40 percent and heart attacks by 22 percent!. One medium carrot's worth of beta carotene daily may cut lung-cancer risk in half, even among formerly heavy smokers!.

Celery!. Celery compounds have been shown to lower blood pressure in animals!. High in certain anticancer compounds that have been shown to detoxify carcinogens, including cigarette smoke!. tests also show celery may act as a mild diuretic!.

Chili Pepper!. Revs up the blood clot-dissolving system, opens sinuses and air passages, and acts as a decongestant!. Most of its pharmacological activity is credited to capsaicin, the compound that makes the pepper taste hot!. Capsaicin is also a potent painkiller, alleviating headaches when inhaled!. Putting hot chili sauce on food may even speed up metabolism, burning off calories!.

Cinnamon!. A strong stimulator of insulin activity; thus, potentially helpful for those with adult-onset diabetes!. Also seems to help prevent blood clots!.

Clove!. Long used to dull the pain of toothache!. Contains compounds that act like aspirin!.

Collard Greens!. Full of antioxidant compounds, including lutein, vitamin C and beta carotene!. In animal studies, collards inhibited the spread of breast cancer!. Collard-green consumption, like that of other green leafy vegetables, is associated with low rates of many cancers!.

Corn!. High in anticancer compounds called protease inhibitors, corn may help fight cancer and act as an antiviral agent!.

Cranberries!. Like blueberries, help prevent recurring urinary tract and bladder infections!. Also believed to be effective in inhibiting viruses!.

Dates!. High in natural aspirin!. Also high in fiber; have a laxative effect!. Dried fruits, including dates, are linked to lower rates of certain cancers, especially pancreatic cancer!.

Eggplant!. Eating eggplant may lower blood cholesterol and help counteract some of the detrimental effects high-fat foods have on the blood!. Lab tests show that eggplant also seems to act as an antibacterial agent and as a mild diuretic!.

Garlic!. A proven antibiotic that has been shown to kill bacteria, Www@Answer-Health@Com

Lemon and honey- are used in many countires for colds/fevers!.
Prunes- for constipation
oranges- as well
Cranberries- are good for cleansing your system
Cherries-Good for arthritis
Beans-regulate blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol, and are high in fiber


!.!.!.My great grandmother used tons of home remedial foods as did her native ancestors!. I'm sure you will find tons online!.



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Chicken, fish and beef have protein to build muscle!. But protein needs sugars/carbs to build muscle!. So fruit in combination with meat is good!.

Plus olive oil is good for your digestive system!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Oranges are supposed to be good for colds!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Honey is used in dressings for open woundsWww@Answer-Health@Com

mint helps with burns and clearing the synases (soz for the spelling)
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