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Neat food chart...

NeuroticVirgo
NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Cool food chart. Looks better through the link (all colorful and in a chart vs just one big long copy & paste! :grumble: )

LINK: http://www.thepowerhour.com/news2/healthy_food_chart.htm

Apples: Protects your heart Prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints



Apricots: Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process



Artichokes: Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease



Avocados: Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin



Bananas: Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea



Beans: Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar



Beets: Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss



Blueberries: Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation



Broccoli: Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure



Cabbage: Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids



Cantaloupe: Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer Supports immune system



Carrots: Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss



Cauliflower: Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer

Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease



Cherries: Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's



Chestnuts: Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure



Chili peppers: Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system



Figs: Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure



Fish: Protects your heart Boosts memory Protects your heart Combats Cancer Supports immune system



Flax: Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system



Garlic: Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Kills bacteria Fights fungus



Grapefruit: Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol



Grapes: Saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart



Green tea: Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria



Honey: Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy

Fights allergies

Lemons: Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin Stops scurvy



Limes: Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin Stops scurvy



Mangoes: Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid Aids digestion

Shields against Alzheimer's



Mushrooms: Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria

Combats cancer Strengthens bones



Oats: Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes Prevents constipation Smoothes skin



Olive oil: Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer

Battles diabetes Smoothes skin



Onions: Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus



Oranges: Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart

Straightens respiration



Peaches: Prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes Aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids



Peanuts: Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol Aggravates Diverticulitis



Pineapple: Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts

Blocks diarrhea



Prunes: Slows aging process Prevents constipation Boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease





Rice: Protects your heart Battles diabetes Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes



Strawberries: Combats cancer Protects your heart Boosts memory Calms stress



Sweet potatoes: Saves your eyesight Lifts mood Combats cancer Strengthens bones



Tomatoes: Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart



Walnuts: Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Boosts memory Lifts mood

Protects against heart disease



Water: Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones

Smoothes skin





Watermelon: Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure



Wheat germ: Combats Colon Cancer Prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Improves digestion



Wheat bran: Combats Colon Cancer Prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Improves digestion



Yogurt: Guards against ulcers Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol

Supports immune systems Aids digestion

Replies

  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,367 Member
    love it!
  • jenjenlv
    jenjenlv Posts: 42
    This is awesome! Thank you!
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    That chart is AWESOME!!!! Thanks!!
  • OSUalum
    OSUalum Posts: 449 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,367 Member
    I always wondered about pecans since walnuts are so good. Anyone know?
  • dodd319
    dodd319 Posts: 228 Member
    Very cool! I will bookmark it!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,367 Member
    Heres a new food.
    Pecans: lower chloresterol, good source of vitamin E (protects against cancer), and vitamin A (helps keep your complexion clear) full of antioxidants, help weight loss, zinc helps guard against infections,
  • jessicajoy87
    jessicajoy87 Posts: 905
    Awesome
  • CommittohealthCHANGED
    CommittohealthCHANGED Posts: 436 Member
    bump for later
  • MZNIKKIBOO
    MZNIKKIBOO Posts: 190
    BUMP
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Heres a new food.
    Pecans: lower chloresterol, good source of vitamin E (protects against cancer), and vitamin A (helps keep your complexion clear) full of antioxidants, help weight loss, zinc helps guard against infections,

    LOL we could make an even better chart!
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