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FOOD AS MEDICINE

LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE Food is the bedrock upon which a healthy life is based, and is the body's buffer against the stresses, strains, and onslaught of an increasingly toxic environment. Food can be used to support long-term health as well as treat acute conditions. In Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions have for thousands of years followed the concept that different food have specific healthy properties. Ginger has a recognized ability to quell feelings of nausea . Brussels sprouts are a good source of sulfur which enhances liver function . Honey is an ancient remedy for soothing coughs and other throat problems . Nuts and seeds contains unsaturated fats, which can lower cholesterol . Garlic can help your body to fight free radicals and lower blood pressure . Berries contain antioxidants, which can help to stave off mental decline .

PEACHES AND NECTARINES

Peaches originated from China , where they are considered an uplifting , rejuvenating fruit . Peaches and nectarines (a close relative) contain a balance of phenolic compounds ( anthocyanins, chlorogenic acids, quercetin derivatives, and catechins ) that work synergistically to combat metabolic syndrome (a group of risk factors that can lead to diabetes and heart disease). PEACHES These contain beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein , which protect the heart and eyes. NECTARINES They have red, yellow, or white flesh and are source of vitamins A and C and beta-carotene. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR ? Their phenolic compounds a re known to have antiobesity, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties, and regular consumption of both can help prevent metabolic syndrome . Both are good sources of vitamin C, an essential component in the body’s production of collagen . They are also a good source of the antioxidant lutein , which helps fight free-radical damage and...

PEAR

Pear is a cooling, uplifting, low-allergy fruit and an excellent source of water-soluble fiber, pears also contain useful amounts of beta-carotene and B vitamins, as well as traces of copper, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential elements. VARIETIES OF PEARS CONFERENCE PEAR Fresh pears like these have higher levels of fructose, glucose, and levulose - the sweetest of all natural sugars in them than any other fruit. RED ANJOU PEAR Red-hued pears, such as Red Anjou and Red Bartlett, have more antioxidant anthocyanins than green, yellow, and brown varieties. ASIAN PEAR These pears may sound exotic but there is no nutritional difference between these and regular varieties. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR ? Low in salicylates and benzoates , pears are less allergenic than many other fruits, and are often recommended in exclusion diets for allergy sufferers. Pear juice is often introduced as a first juice to infants . Most of its...

APPLE

Apples are available in many varieties. They are high in pectin, a fiber, and release slow sugars that help to improve heart health and regulate blood sugar level of the body. They also contain many important vitamins and minerals, and substances that promotes strong and healthy bones. VARITIES OF APPLES GREEN APPLES Like other apples, green apples contains malic acid, a useful digestive aid. YELLOW APPLES The pectin in yellow and other apples helps lower the body's absorption of excess dietary fat. RED APPLES Antioxidants which can protect against neurological damage assocuated with condition such as Alzheimers's disease are higher in red apples then other varieities. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR ? Fructose and antioxidants polyphenols in apple improve the metabolic balance and slow the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. Pectin has an amphoteric action. Paradoxically, it can provide relief from both constipation and di...