Medicinal Value of Whole Foods Fourni par Traduction For the first 5000 years of civilization, humans relied on foods and herbs for medicine. Apple. Asparagus. Avocado. Banana and Plantain. Barley. Beans. Beets. Bell Pepper. Blueberry. Broccoli. Brussels Sprouts. Cabbage (including bok choy). Carrot. Cauliflower. Celery. Chili Pepper. Cinnamon. Clove. Coffee. Collard Greens. Corn. Cranberry. Cucumbers. Date. Eggplant. Fenugreek Seed. Flax seeds and oil. Fig. Fish and Fish Oil. Garlic. Ginger. Grape. Grapefruit. Honey. Kale. Kiwi Fruit. Lecithin. Lemon. Licorice. Melon (green and yellow, such as cantaloupe and honeydew). Milk. Mushroom (Asian, including shiitake). Mustard (including horseradish). Nuts. Oats. Olive oil. Onion (including chives, shallots, scallions, leeks). Orange. Parsley. Pineapple. Plum. Potato (white). Prune. Pumpkin. Raspberry. Rice. Seaweed and Kelp (brown or Laminaria type seaweed).
25 Snacks That Will Give You Energy Throughout The Day *Alert* The Glowing Lean System Registration is OPEN… CLICK HERE to learn more Our energy is integrally connected to the foods we eat. The foods we choose to put in our body can either boost our energy, or drag us down. 1. Everyone knows “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and it’s true! 2. Bananas are one of the best sources of potassium, which helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function in the body. 3. Bell peppers are bursting with antioxidant vitamins A and C- also great for skin beauty. 4. Hummus is a healthy energy-boosting snack that is sure to satisfy the creamy-salty cravings. 5. If you have a sweet tooth, organic dark chocolate is sure to satisfy those cravings, and is better than having dessert snacks that contain refined starches, which will deplete B vitamins that we need for energy. 6. These seeds are packed with minerals such as magnesium, iron, and calcium, vitamin K and protein. 7. 8. Celery is a refreshing source of fiber, vitamin C and B-vitamins. 9.
Berries, pomegranates shown to have highest anti-cancer activity of any fruits (NaturalNews) Numerous studies have confirmed that berries are the best foods to maximize your intake of disease-fighting antioxidants, and have also identified the other fruits and vegetables with the highest antioxidant content. Antioxidants are increasingly implicated as the chemicals behind many of the health-promoting benefits of fruits and vegetables. They act in part by cleansing the body of free radicals, which can cause cell and DNA damage that leads to the effects of aging and to many chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. One major study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in 2004, analyzed the antioxidant levels of more than a hundred separate foods including fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, nuts and spices. The researchers found that berries were by far the most cost-effective way of consuming antioxidants. The top ranking fruits, after berries, were peaches, mangoes and melons. Sources for this article include:
Lucid Dream Inducing Plants by Krystle Cole by Krystle Cole Plants have been used for thousands of years to induce states of lucid dreaming by shaman throughout the world. These plants are often classified as oneirogens. Oneirogen, from the Greek “oneiros” meaning dream and “gen” meaning to create, describes that which produces a dream-like state of consciousness. Silene capensis Silene capensis, also known as African Dream Root, is a plant native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where it is regarded by the Xhosa people as a sacred plant. It is suspected that this sacred plant’s oneirogenic activity is due to triterpenoid saponins contained within its roots, although the exact pharmacological action is still unknown. Calea zacatechichi Calea zacatechichi, also known as Dream Herb, is a plant used by the indigenous Chontal of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Its oneirogenic activity lies within its leaves which are usually boiled with water to make a tea and then drank directly before going to sleep. Entada rheedii References
What Should I Eat? Using Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate as a guide, we recommend eating mostly vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, healthy fats, and healthy proteins. We suggest drinking water instead of sugary beverages, and we also address common dietary concerns such as salt and sodium, vitamins, and alcohol. It’s also important to stay active and maintain a healthy weight. The main message: Focus on diet quality The type of carbohydrate in the diet is more important than the amount of carbohydrate in the diet, because some sources of carbohydrate—like vegetables (other than potatoes), fruits, whole grains, and beans—are healthier than others.The Healthy Eating Plate also advises consumers to avoid sugary beverages, a major source of calories—usually with little nutritional value—in the American diet.The Healthy Eating Plate encourages consumers to use healthy oils, and it does not set a maximum on the percentage of calories people should get each day from healthy sources of fat. Want to learn more?
serves up its own ‘Plate' The Healthy Eating Plate, a visual guide that provides a blueprint for eating a healthy meal, was unveiled today by nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in conjunction with colleagues at Harvard Health Publications. Similar to the U.S. government’s MyPlate, the Healthy Eating Plate is simple and easy to understand — and it addresses important deficiencies in the MyPlate icon. “Unfortunately, like the earlier U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pyramids, MyPlate mixes science with the influence of powerful agricultural interests, which is not the recipe for healthy eating,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition and chair of the Department of Nutrition at HSPH. “The Healthy Eating Plate is based on the best available scientific evidence and provides consumers with the information they need to make choices that can profoundly affect our health and well-being.” “Unfortunately, like the earlier U.S. Fruits: Choose a rainbow of fruits every day.
The Importance of Eating Your Greens By Dr. Mercola Only about one-quarter of American adults eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. If you are in the majority who does not, you are missing out on major benefits, as consuming fresh vegetables is one of the key cornerstones to optimal health. Although I am convinced virtually everyone would benefit from some animal protein in their diet, I firmly believe we all need to eat large amounts of fresh, high-quality vegetables every day to achieve high-level health. The Importance of Eating Your Greens Researchers at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute's Molecular Immunology division have discovered1 that a gene, called T-bet, which is essential for producing critical immune cells in your gut, responds to the food you eat—specifically leafy green vegetables. "The immune cells, named innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), are found in the lining of the digestive system and protect the body from 'bad' bacteria in the intestine. ... More Reasons to Eat Your Veggies Sprouts as Medicine
How to Attack Viruses with Herbs, Spices and Food" This time of year traditionally offers many things for me to look forward to—voting booths, Superbowl parties, Fall foliage, a break from hot temperatures, a colorful and delicious pallet of root vegetables, warm casseroles and stews, spooky costumes, and plenty of holiday cheer and gratitude. But among all things I love so much during Fall and Winter months, there is also the presence of something I do not covet as dearly—the perpetual sneezing, runny nose fluid, swollen throat, and painful cough often associated with the common cold. But did you know that the common cold or the flu cannot be cured or prevented by antibiotics, because it's a virus? And on the topic of generous antibiotic intake, I'm sure you've heard the numerous reports on the alarming amounts of antibiotics and prescription drugs polluting drinking water across the country. So, as we all enter a new sniffle season, let's take it easy on our immune systems and our drinking water!