A List of Foods and Their Health Benefits
I came across a helpful list of various foods and their benefits:
| 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 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 (not a vegan food, but I do eat 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 |