Food |
Serving Size |
Properties/Benefits |
Broccoli |
2 spears |
Contains vitamins C, A, Beta Carotene
and Fiber. |
Carrots |
2 medium |
2 carrots 3 times a week provides enough
beta carotene to reduce the risk of a stroke by 1/2 for men who
already have symptoms of heart problems |
Chili Peppers |
1 or more peppers |
The heat source in chilis, capsaicin,
is an antioxidant. This particular enzyme contains blood cleaning properties
to prevent strokes, lower cholesterol, protects DNA against
carcinogens and possibly stimulate release of endorphins a natural brain chemical that induces bliss |
Spinach |
1 cup uncooked |
Contains vitamins A and C, folic acid
and magnesium which help control cancer, reduces heart
disease and stroke risk, blocks free radicals and may
help prevent osteoporosis. |
Mushrooms |
1/4 cup dried Shitakes
or other exotic mushrooms |
Contain beta-glucan, which stimulates
immune system. Shitake, enoki, zhuling and reishi all
have anti-cancer and antiviral effects |
Tomatoes |
1 med. tomato |
Contain lycopenes - an antioxidant more
potent than vitamin C. Stimulates immune function
|
Strawberries |
1/2 cup |
Contains ellagic acid, which contains
anti-cancer acting values |
Papaya,
Pineapple & Kiwi |
one papaya,
1 cup pineapple,
1-2 kiwis |
High amounts of enzymes that help combat
everything from autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer
to AIDS |
Mangoes |
1 mango |
Contains bioflavonoids that aid the immune
system |
Citrus
Fruits |
1 lg. orange or equivalent |
Contains vitamin C which helps your body
fight cancers. |
Apricots |
3 fresh |
Fresh apricots are high in beta-carotene.
Also contains vitamin C and fiber. |
Bananas |
1 medium |
Rich in magnesium (helps protect circulatory
system), potassium and slowly absorbed sugars. Good source
of pectin |
Garlic |
2-3 cloves fresh or
1 tsp. Garlic Powder |
May lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
May contain chemicals capable of destroying cancer cells |
Green Tea |
1 cup |
Green tea contains polyphenols, which
may reduce heart disease, cancer and stroke risk |
Beans |
1 cup |
High in protein and complex carbohydrates.
|
Soybeans
& Tofu |
4 ounces tofu or equivalent
soy product |
Lowers bad LDL cholesterol
levels in bloodstream which reduces heart disease risk.
|
Salmon |
3 ounces |
Contains omega-3 oils to fight heart disease.
Contains calcium, magnesium, protein and B-vitamins. |
Oats |
1 cup oatmeal,
1-1/2 packets instant oatmeal, or
1-1/4 cup oat flakes cereal |
Oat bran lowers cholesterol and blood
pressure. May reduce risk of colon cancer.
|
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