Medicinal Benefits of Whole Foods
For the first 5000 years of civilization,
humans relied on foods and herbs for
medicine. Only in the past 50 years have
we forgotten our medicinal "roots" in
favor of patent medicines. While pharma-
ceuticals have their value, we should not
forget the well-documented, non-toxic and
inexpensive healing properties of whole
foods. The following list is but a sampling
of the health benefits from whole foods.
Apple.
Lowers cholesterol and risk for cancer.
Has mild antibacterial, anti-viral,
anti-inflammatory estrogenic activity.
High in fiber, helps avoid constipation,
suppresses appetite. Juice can cause
diarrhea in children.
Asparagus.
A super source of the antioxidant glutathione,
to lower cancer risk.
Avocado.
Benefits circulation, lowers cholesterol,
dilates blood vessels. It's main fat,
monounsaturated oleic acid (also concentrated
in olive oil), acts as an antioxidant to block
artery-destroying toxicity of bad-type-LDL
cholesterol. One of the richest sources of
glutathione, a powerful antioxidant shown to
block thirty different carcinogens and to
block proliferation of the AIDS virus in test
tube experiments.
Banana and Plantain.
Soothes the stomach. Good for dyspepsia (upset
stomach). Strengthens the stomach lining against
acid and ulcers. Has antibiotic activity.
Barley.
Long known as a "heart medicine" in the Middle East.
Reduces cholesterol. Has anti-viral and anti-cancer
activity. Contains potent antioxidants, including
tocotrienols.
Beans.
(legumes, including navy, black, kidney, pinto,
soy beans and lentils). Potent medicine in
lowering cholesterol. One-half cup of cooked
beans daily reduces cholesterol an average 10
percent. Regulates blood sugar levels. An
excellent food for diabetics. Linked to lower
rates of certain cancers. Very high in fiber.
A leading producer of intestinal gas in most
people.
Beets.
Richer than spinach in iron and other minerals.
The greens are helpful in cases of anemia,
tuberculosis, constipation, poor appetite,
obesity, tumors, gout, pimples and helpful in
the elimination of irritating drug poisons. Beets
are one of the best foods to relieve constipation
and they are also good for obesity.
Bell Pepper.
Rich in antioxidant vitamin C. Helps to fight off
colds, asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections,
cataracts, macular degeneration, angina, atherosclerosis
and cancer.
Blueberry.
Acts as an unusual type of antibiotic by blocking
attachment of bacteria that cause urinary tract
infections. Contains chemicals that curb diarrhea.
Also has anti-viral activity and high in natural
aspirin.
Broccoli.
A unique package of versatile disease-fighters.
Abundant in antioxidants, including quercetin,
glutathione, beta carotene, indoles, vitamin C,
lutein, glucarate, sulforaphane. Extremely high
in cancer fighting activity, particularly against
lung, colon and breast cancers. Like other
cruciferous vegetables, it speeds up removal of
estrogen from the body, helping suppress breast
cancer. Rich in cholesterol-reducing.fiber. Has
anti-viral, anti-ulcer activity. A super source
of chromium that helps regulate insulin and blood
sugar.
Note: cooking and processing destroys some of the
antioxidants and anti-estrogenic agents, such as
indoles and glutathione. Most protective when eaten
raw or lightly cooked.
Brussels Sprouts.
Cruciferous family possesses some of the same
powers as broccoli and cabbage. Definitely
anti-cancer, estrogenic and packed with various
antioxidants and indoles.
Cabbage
(including bok choy). Revered in ancient Rome as
a cancer cure. Contains numerous anti-cancer and
antioxidant compounds. Speeds up estrogen metabolism,
is thought to help block breast cancer and suppress
growth of polyps, a prelude to colon cancer. Eating
cabbage more than once a week cut men's colon cancer
odds 66 percent. As little as two daily tbsp. of
cooked cabbage protected against stomach cancer.
Contains anti-ulcer compounds; cabbage juice helps
heal ulcers in humans. Has anti-bacterial and
anti-viral powers. Can cause flatulence in some.
Some of these important compounds are destroyed by
cooking. Raw cabbage, as in cole slaw, appears to
have stronger overall health value.
Carrot.
A super source of beta carotene, a powerful anticancer, artery-protecting,
immune-boosting, infection-fighting
antioxidant with wide protective powers. A carrot
a day slashed stroke rates in women by 68 percent. The beta-carotene in one
medium carrot cuts lung cancer
risk in half, even among formerly heavy smokers. High
doses of beta carotene, as found in carrots,
substantially reduces odds of degenerative eye diseases
(cataracts and macular degeneration as well as chest
pain (angina). The high soluble fiber in carrots
depresses blood cholesterol and promotes regularity.
Cooking can make it easier for the body to absorb
carrot's beta-carotene.
Cauliflower.
Cruciferous family member that contains many of the
same cancer-fighting, hormone-regulating compounds
as its cousins, broccoli and cabbage. Specifically
thought to help ward off breast and colon cancers.
Eat raw, or lightly cooked.
Celery.
A traditional Vietnamese remedy for high blood pressure.
Celery compounds reduce blood pressure in animals.
Comparable human dose: two to four stalks a day. Also
has a mild diuretic effect. Contains eight different
families of anti-cancer compounds, such as phthalides
and polyacetylenes, that detoxify carcinogens,
especially cigarette smoke. Eating celery before
or after vigorous exercise can induce mild to serious
allergic reactions in some.
Chili Pepper.
Helps dissolve blood clots, opens up sinuses and air
passages, breaks up mucus in the lungs, acts as an
expectorant or decongestant, helps prevent bronchitis,
emphysema and stomach ulcers. Most of chili pepper's pharmacological activity
is credited to capsaicin
(from the Latin "to bite"), the compound that makes
the pepper taste hot. Also a potent painkiller,
alleviating headaches when inhaled, and joint pain
when injected. Hot paprika made from hot chili peppers
is high in natural aspirin. Antibacterial, antioxidant
activity. Putting hot chili sauce on food also speeds
up metabolism, burning off calories. Chili peppers do
not harm the stomach lining or promote ulcers.
Cinnamon. A strong stimulator of insulin activity,
thus potentially helpful for those with Type 2 diabetes.
Mild anti-coagulant activity.
Clove. Used to kill the pain of toothache and as an anti-inflammatory against
rheumatic diseases. Has
anti-coagulant effects, (anti-platelet aggregation),
and its main ingredient, eugenol, is anti-inflammatory.
Coffee.
Most, but not all, of coffee's pharmacological impact
comes from its high concentration of caffeine
a psychoactive drug. Caffeine, depending on an
individual's biological makeup and peculiar sensitivity,
can be a mood elevator and mental energizer. Improves
mental performance in some. An emergency remedy for
asthma. Dilates bronchial passages. Mildly addictive.
Triggers headaches, anxiety and panic attacks in some.
In excess, may cause psychiatric disturbances. Promotes
insomnia. Coffee stimulates stomach acid secretions
(both caffeinated and decaf). Can aggravate heartburn.
Promotes bowel movements in many, causes diarrhea in
others. Caffeine may promote fibrocystic breast disease
in some women.
Collard Greens.
Full of anti-cancer, antioxidant compounds, including
lutein, vitamin C and beta carotene. In animals,
blocks the spread of breast cancer. Like other green
leafy vegetables, associated with low rates of all
cancers.
Corn.
Anticancer and antiviral activity, possibly induced
by corn's content of protease inhibitors. Has
estrogen-boosting capabilities. A very common cause
of food intolerance linked to symptoms of rheumatoid
arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and
migraine-related epilepsy in children.
Cranberry.
Strong antibiotic properties with unusual abilities
to prevent infectious bacteria from sticking to the
cells lining the bladder and urinary tract. Thus, it
helps prevent recurring urinary tract (bladder)
infections. Also has antiviral activity.
Cucumbers.
Should be eaten freely by people who live on the
desert or in other hot climates—the most cooling
food. Indicated for fevers, constipation, skin
eruptions, high blood pressure, rheumatism,
obesity, acidosis and is a mild diuretic.
Date.
High in natural aspirin. Has laxative effect.
Dried fruits, including dates, are linked to
lower rates of certain cancers, especially
pancreatic cancer. Contains compounds that may
cause headaches in susceptible individuals.
Eggplant.
Eggplant substances, called glycoalkaloids, made
into a topical cream medication have been used
to treat skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma,
according to Australian researchers. Also, eating
eggplant may lower blood cholesterol and help
counteract some detrimental blood effects of fatty
foods. Eggplant also has antibacterial and diuretic
properties.
Fenugreek Seed.
A spice common in the Middle East and available
in many U.S. food markets. Has anti-diabetic
powers. Helps control surges of blood sugar and
insulin. Also anti-diarrheal, anti-ulcer,
anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, tends to lower blood
pressure, helps prevent intestinal gas.
Flax seeds and oil.
Used primarily for constipation. In cases of
gastritis, colitis or other inflammations of
the digestive tract. Lowers blood fat levels
often associated with heart attacks and strokes.
Reduces harmful blood cholesterol levels with
its soluble fibers. Prevents colon and breast
cancer through its rich source of lignins,
a documented anti-cancer agent. Improves moods,
diminishes allergies and produces healthier skin.
Fig.
Helps to prevent cancer. Both extract of figs and
the fig compound, benzaidehyde, have helped shrink
tumors in humans according to Japanese tests. Also
laxative, anti-ulcer, antibacterial and antiparasitic
powers. Triggers headaches in some people.
Fish and Fish Oil.
An ounce a day has been shown to cut risk of heart
attacks by 50 percent. The omega-3 oil in fish can
relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis, asthma, psoriasis, high blood
pressure, Raynaud's disease, migraine headaches,
ulcerative colitis and, possibly, multiple
sclerosis. May help ward off strokes. A known
anti-inflammatory agent and anti-coagulant. Raises
good type HDL cholesterol. Lowers triglycerides.
Guards against glucose intolerance and Type 11
diabetes. Some fish are high in antioxidants, such
as selenium and Coenzyme Q-10. Exhibits anti-cancer
activity especially in blocking development of colon
cancer and spread of breast cancer. Fish highest in
omega-3 fatty acids include sardines, mackerel,
herring, salmon, tuna.
Garlic.
Used to treat an array of ills since the dawn of
civilization. Broad-spectrum antibiotic that combats
bacteria, intestinal parasites and viruses. In high
doses it has cured encephalitis. Lowers blood pressure
and blood cholesterol, discourages dangerous blood
clotting. Two or three cloves a day cut the odds of
subsequent heart attacks in half in heart patients.
Contains multiple anti-cancer compounds and antioxidants
and tops the National Cancer Institute's list as
a potential cancer-preventive food. Lessens chances
of stomach cancer in particular. A good cold medication.
Acts as a decongestant, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory agent.
Boosts immune responses.
Helps relieve gas, has anti-diarrheal, estrogenic and
diuretic activity. Appears to lift mood and has
a mild calming effect. High doses of raw garlic (more
than three cloves a day) have caused gas, bloating,
diarrhea and fever in some. Aged garlic may be better
than cooked garlic. Eat garlic both raw and cooked for
all-around insurance.
Ginger.
Used to treat nausea, vomiting, headaches, chest
congestion, cholera, colds, diarrhea, stomach ache,
rheumatism, and nervous diseases. Ginger is a proven
anti-nausea, anti-motion sickness remedy that matches
or surpasses drugs such as Dramamine. Helps thwart and
prevent migraine headaches and osteo-arthritis. Relieves
symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Acts as an
anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory agent in humans;
is an antibiotic in test tubes (kills salmonella and
staph bacteria), and an anti-ulcer agent in animals.
Also, has anti-depressant, anti-diarrheal and strong
antioxidant activity. High in anti-cancer activity.
Grape.
Rich in antioxidant compounds. Red grapes (but not
white or green grapes) are high in the antioxidant
quercetin. Grape skins contain resveratrol, shown to
inhibit blood-platelet clumping (and consequently,
blood clot formation) and boost good-type HDL cholesterol.
Red grapes are antibacterial and antiviral in test tubes.
Grape seed oil also raises good-type cholesterol.
Grapefruit.
The pulp contains a unique pectin (in membranes and
juice sacs—not in juice) that lowers blood cholesterol
and reverses atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) in
animals. Has anticancer activity, and appears
particularly protective against stomach and pancreatic
cancer. The juice is antiviral and high in various
antioxidants, especially vitamin C.
Honey.
Strong antibiotic properties. Has sleep-inducing,
sedative and tranquilizing properties. Use sparingly
as it is high in sugar.
Kale.
Rich source of various anti-cancer chemicals. Has
more beta carotene than spinach and twice as much
lutein, the most of any vegetable tested. Kale is
also a member of the cruciferous family, endowing
it with anti-cancer indoles that help regulate
estrogen and fight off colon cancer.
Kiwi Fruit.
Commonly prescribed in Chinese traditional medicine
to treat stomach and breast cancer. High in vitamin C.
Lecithin.
Protects the nerves. Improves memory. May help thyroid
and adrenal hypertension. Protects cells against damage
by oxidation. Emulsifies fat in the blood.
Lemon.
This citrus fruit ranks very high in its medicinal value,
having many therapeutical uses. Lemon juice is a natural
antiseptic which may be safely applied directly to cuts,
bruises and infections. Lemon juice is good for asthma,
headaches, pneumonia, and arthritis. It is a good general
blood and body purifier and a mild diuretic. Do not take
in cases of inflammations of the digestive tract. The
juice also aids in the removal of old drug residues
(poisons) from the body.
Licorice.
Strong anti-cancer powers, possibly because of a high
concentration of glycyrrhizin. Mice drinking glycyrrhizin
dissolved in water have fewer skin cancers. Also kills
bacteria, fights ulcers and diarrhea. May act as
a diuretic. Too much licorice can raise blood pressure.
Also it is not advised for pregnant women. Only real
licorice has these powers. Licorice "candy" sold in the
United States is made with anise instead of real licorice.
Real licorice says "licorice mass." Imitation licorice is
labeled "artificial licorice" or "anise."
Melon (green and yellow, such as cantaloupe and honeydew).
Has anti-coagulant (blood-thinning) activity. Contains the antioxidant beta
carotene.
Milk.
Milk fat promotes cancer and heart disease. Milk is also
an unappreciated terror in triggering "allergic"
reactions that induce joint pain and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma,
irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea.
In children and infants milk is suspected to cause or
contribute to colic, respiratory problems, sleeplessness,
itchy rashes, migraines, epileptic seizures, ear
infections and even diabetes. May retard healing of
ulcers.
Mushroom (Asian, including shiitake).
A longevity tonic, heart medicine and cancer remedy in Asia. Current tests show
mushrooms, such as maitake, help prevent
and/or treat cancer, viral diseases, such as influenza and
polio, high blood cholesterol, sticky blood platelets
and high blood pressure. Eaten daily, maitake or shiitake,
fresh (three ounces) or dried (one-third ounce), cut
cholesterol by 7 and 12 percent respectively. A shiitake
compound, lentinan, is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent
that potentiates immune functioning. Used to treat
leukemia in China and breast cancer in Japan. Extract
(sulfated B-glucans) has been declared by Japanese
scientists more effective as an AIDS drug than the common
drug AZT. Eating black ("tree ear') mushroom "thins the
blood." No therapeutic effects are known for the common
U.S. button mushroom. Some claim this species has
cancer-causing potential (hydrazides) unless cooked.
Mustard (including horseradish).
Recognized for centuries as a decongestant and expectorant.
Helps break up mucus in air passages. A good remedy for
congestion caused by colds and sinus problems. Also
antibacterial. Increases metabolism, burning off extra
calories. In one British test about three-fifths of
a teaspoon of ordinary yellow mustard increased metabolic
rate about 25 percent, burning forty-five more calories
in three hours.
Nuts.
Anti-cancer and heart-protective properties. A key food
among Seventh-Day Adventists, known for their low rates
of heart disease. Walnuts and almonds help reduce
cholesterol, contain high concentrations of antioxidant
oleic acid and mono-unsaturated fat, similar to that in
olive oil, known to protect arteries from damage. Nuts
generally are high in antioxidant vitamin E, shown to
protect against chest pain and artery damage. Brazil
nuts are extremely rich in selenium, an antioxidant
linked to lower rates of heart disease and cancer.
Walnuts contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant and
cancer-fighter, and are also high in omega-3 type oil.
Nuts, including peanuts, are good regulators of insulin
and blood sugar, preventing steep rises, making them
good foods for those with glucose intolerance and
diabetes. Peanuts also are estrogenic. Nuts have been
found lacking in the diets of those who later develop
Parkinson's disease. Prime cause of acute allergic
reactions in susceptible individuals.
Oats.
Can depress cholesterol 10 percent or more, depending
on individual responses. Oats help stabilize blood
sugar, have estrogenic and antioxidant activity. They
also contain psychoactive compounds that may combat
nicotine cravings and have anti-depressant powers.
High doses can cause gas, abdominal bloating and pain
in some.
Olive oil.
Lowers bad LDL cholesterol without lowering good HDL
cholesterol. Helps keep bad cholesterol from being
converted to a toxic or "oxidized" form. Thus, helps
protect arteries from plaque. Reduces blood pressure,
helps regulate blood sugar. Has potent antioxidant
activity. Best oil for kitchen cooking and salads.
Onion (including chives, shallots, scallions, leeks).
Reputed in ancient Mesopotamia to cure virtually
everything. An exceptionally strong antioxidant.
Full of numerous anti-cancer agents. Blocks cancer
dramatcally in animals. The onion is the richest
dietary source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant
(in shallots, yellow and red onions only-not white
onions). Specifically linked to inhibiting human stomach
cancer. Thins the blood, lowers cholesterol, raises
good-type HDL cholesterol (preferred dose: half a raw
onion a day), wards off blood clots, fights asthma,
chronic bronchitis, hay fever, diabetes, atherosclerosis
and infections. Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral,
thought to have diverse anti-cancer powers. Quercetin is
also a sedative. Onions aggravate heartburn, may promote
gas.
Orange.
Natural cancer-inhibitor, includes carotenoids, terpenes
and flavonoids. Also rich in antioxidant vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Specifically tied to lower rates of pancreatic cancer. Orange juice protected
mice sperm from radiation
damage. Because of its high vitamin C, oranges may help ward
off asthma attacks, bronchitis, breast cancer, stomach cancer, atherosclerosis,
gum disease, and boost fertility and healthy
sperm in some men. May aggravate heartburn.
Parsley.
Anti-cancer because of its high concentrations of antioxidants, such as
monoterpenes, phthalides, polyacetylenes. Can help
detoxify carcinogens and neutralize certain carcinogens in
tobacco smoke. Also, has diuretic activity.
Pineapple. Suppresses inflammation. A main constituent, an antibacterial enzyme
called bromelain, is anti-inflammatory. Pineapple aids digestion, helps
dissolve blood clots and is
good for preventing osteoporosis and bone fractures because
of its very high manganese content. It is also antibacterial
and anti-viral and mildly estrogenic.
Plum.
Antibacterial. Anti-viral. Laxative.
Potato (white).
Contains anticancer protease inhibitors. High in
potassium, thus may help prevent high blood -pressure
and strokes. Some estrogenic activity.
Prune.
A well known laxative. High in fiber, sorbitol and
natural aspirin.
Pumpkin.
Extremely high in beta carotene, the antioxidant reputed
to help ward off numerous health problems, including
heart attacks, cancer, cataracts.
Raspberry.
Anti-viral, anti-cancer activity. High in natural aspirin.
Rice.
Anti-diarrheal, anti-cancer activity. Like other seeds,
contains anti-cancer protease inhibitors. Of all grains
and cereals, it is the least likely to provoke
intestinal gas or adverse reactions (intolerances)
causing bowel distress such as spastic colon. Rice bran
is excellent against constipation, lowers cholesterol
and tends to block development of kidney stones.
Seaweed and Kelp (brown or Laminaria type seaweed).
One of the best foods that you can eat in cases of
hypo-thyroid. It is rich in many important minerals.
Antibacterial and anti-viral activity in brown Laminaria
type seaweed known as kelp. It kills herpes virus, for
example. Kelp may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Wakame boosts immune functioning. Nori kills bacteria
and seems to help heal ulcers. A chemical from wakame
seaweed is a clot-buster, in one test twice as powerful
as the common drug heparin. Most types of seaweed have
anti-cancer activity. Might aggravate acne flare-ups.
Soybean.
Rich in hormones, it boosts estrogen levels in post-menopausal women. Has
anti-cancer activity and is thought to be
especially antagonistic to breast cancer, possibly one
reason rates of breast and prostate cancers are low among
the Japanese. Soybeans are the richest source of potent
protease inhibitors which are anti-cancer, anti-viral
agents. Soybeans lower blood cholesterol substantially.
In animals, soybeans seem to deter and help dissolve
kidney stones.
Spinach.
Tops the list, along with other green leafy vegetables,
as a food most eaten by people who don't get cancer.
A super source of antioxidants and cancer antagonists,
containing about four times more beta-carotene and three
times more lutein than broccoli, for example. Rich in
fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol. Some of it's
antioxidants are destroyed by cooking. Eat raw or
lightly cooked.
Strawberry.
Anti-viral, anti-cancer activity. Often eaten by people
less likely to develop all types of cancer. Only eat
organically grown. Strawberries have the highest amount
of pesticide contaminates.
Sugar.
Helps heal wounds when applied externally. Like other carbohydrates, sugar
helps induce cavities. Also may
be related to Crohn's disease. Triggers rise in blood
sugar and stimulates insulin production. One teaspoon
of sugar is said to set the immune system back 3 1/2
hours. Causes fatigue and adrenal weakness.
Sweet Potato (yams).
A source of the antioxidant beta carotene, linked
to preventing heart disease, cataracts strokes and
numerous cancers. One half cup of mashed sweet potatoes
contains about 23,000 international units (lUs) of beta
carotene, according to Department of Agriculture figures.
Tea (including black, oolong and green tea, not herbal teas).
Amazing and diverse pharmacological activity, mainly due to catechins. Tea acts
as an anticoagulant, artery protector, antibiotic, anti-ulcer agent,
cavity-fighter, anti-diarrheal
agent, anti-viral agent, diuretic (caffeine), analgesic
(caffeine), mild sedative (decaffeinated). In animals tea
and tea compounds are potent blockers of various cancers.
Tea drinkers appear to have less atherosclerosis (damaged,
clogged arteries) and fewer strokes. Excessive tea drinking
because of its caffeine could aggravate anxiety, insomnia
and symptoms of PMS. Tea may also promote kidney stones
because of its high oxalate content. Green tea, popular in
Asian countries, is highest in catechins, followed by oolong
and ordinary black tea, common in the United States. Green
tea is considered most potent. One human study, however,
found no difference in benefits to arteries from green or
black tea.
Tomato.
A major source of lycopene, an antioxidant and anti-cancer
agent that intervenes in devastating chain reactions of
oxygen free radical molecules. Tomatoes are linked in
particular to lower rates of pancreatic cancer and cervical
cancer.
Tumeric.
Truly one of the marvelous medicinal spices of the world.
Its main active ingredient is curcumin which gives
turmeric its intense cadmium yellow color. Curcumin,
studies show, is an anti-inflammatory agent on a par
with cortisone, and has reduced inflammation in animals
and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in humans. In other
tests, it lowered cholesterol, hindered platelet
aggregation (blood clotting), protected the liver from
toxins, boosted stomach defenses against acid, lowered
blood sugar in diabetics, and was a powerful antagonist
of numerous cancer-causing agents. Anti-cancer activity.
Watermelon.
High amounts of lycopene and glutathione, antioxidant
and anti-cancer compounds. Also mild anti-bacterial,
anti-coagulant activity.
Wheat.
High-fiber whole wheat, and particularly wheat bran, ranks
as the world's greatest preventives of constipation. The
bran is potently anti-cancer. Remarkably, in humans, wheat
bran can suppress that which can develop into colon cancer. Anti-parasitic.
Ranks exceedingly high as a trigger of
food intolerances and allergies, resulting in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis,
irritable bowel syndrome and
neurological illnesses.
Yogurt (use only organic yogurt).
Goat yogurt is preferred. An ancient wonder food, strongly antibacterial and
anti-cancer. A cup or two of yogurt
a day boosts immune functioning by stimulating production
of gamma interferon. Also spurs activity of natural killer
cells that attack viruses and tumors. A daily cup of yogurt
reduced colds and other upper respiratory infections in
humans. Helps prevent and cure diarrhea. A daily cup of
yogurt with acidophilus cultures prevents vaginitis (yeast infections) in
women. Helps fight bone problems, such as osteoporosis, because of high
available calcium content. Acidophilus yogurt cultures neutralize
cancer-causing
agents in the intestinal tract. Yogurts with L bulgaricus
and S. thermophilus cultures, both live and dead, blocked
lung cancers in animals. Yogurt with live cultures is safe
for people with lactose intolerance.
For more information see:
· Barilla, Jean, M.S., The Good Fats and Oils
· Carper, Jean, Food: Your Miracle Medicine
· Graves, W.H.,D.C., Medicinal Value of Natural Foods
· Hausman, Patti, M.S., Healing Foods
· Murray, Michael, N.D., The Healing Power of Foods
Be sure to buy organic produce and range free meats whenever possible!
LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE
AND MEDICINE BE YOUR FOOD!
(Hippocrates)
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