I have to say that this is from an old e-mail that I received and while I don’t know who created it, I did do some research as to the stated benefits and found them to be correct. I like the simplicity of this format.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| sweet potatoes |
Saves your eyesight |
Lifts mood |
Combats cancer |
Strengthens bones |
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| tomatoes |
Protects prostate |
Combats cancer |
Lowers cholesterol |
Protects your heart |
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| walnuts |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
boosts memory |
Lifts mood |
Protects against heart disease |
| water |
Promotes Weight loss |
Combats cancer |
Conquers kidney stones |
Smoothes skin |
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| 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 |
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About the Author
Shelley Webb is a Registered Nurse and founder of The Intentional Caregiver. She was blessed to have cared for her father in her home for more than 4 years.
This is a great list and resource. The simplicity makes it very practical and usable. Who knew so many foods did so many good things?