In the years that I have studied alternative energy care, I have learned much about foods and what is helpful and healing. What follows is a list that you might find interesting and that I have prepared from former notes in the hope that you will be inspired to eat a healthy diet.

Almonds:  high in protein.
Reduce inflammation, used to treat bronchitis.
Rich in protein, fat, zinc, potassium, iron, B vitamins, and magnesium.

Apple:  Cleans teeth and strengthens gums.
Lowers cholesterol levels; detoxifies body.
Antiviral action; protects from pollution by binding toxins and carrying them out of body.

Asparagus:  Encourages the flow of urine, useful as diuretic.
Acts as a tonic to the liver.
Aids digestion.
May help control symptoms of PMS.
Helps treat tumors and cysts.

Cabbage:  An excellent anti-inflammatory.
Contains lactic acid, which acts to disinfect the colon.
Reduces the pain of headaches and rheumatic disorders.
Anti-cancer, draws out infections.
Soothes eczema and other itching skin conditions.
Red cabbage leaves are the basic ingredient of a good cough syrup.

Carrot:  has energizing and cleansing properties.
Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Contains calcium to encourage health of skin, hair, and bones.
Helps treat eye problems.
Helps respiratory conditions and glandular disorders.
Taken daily said to help regulate the menstrual cycle.

Celery:   helps to reduce high blood pressure.
Purifies the blood.  Helps arthritis and rheumatic disorders.
Celery seeds have anti-inflammatory properties.
Celery clears uric acid from painful joints.
Acts on kidneys as a mild diuretic.

Corn:   is stimulating and cooling to the body.
Used in Chinese medicine for treating urinary and kidney problems.
Helps with prostate and cystitis issues.

Cucumber:   has diuretic, cooling, cleansing properties.
Anti-inflammatory; helps with lung and chest disorders.
Soothes heartburn and acid stomach.
Cucumber juice acts as a kidney tonic.

Cranberry:   is a natural antiseptic for the urinary system.
Improves health of circulatory system and aids in treatment of kidney stones.  Used to treat and control asthma.
Crushed cranberries, boiled in distilled water and skinned, can be added to a cup of warm water to overcome an asthma attack.

Figs:   contain a powerful healing agent.
Soothes mucous membranes, esp. in respiratory system.
Anticancer, contains a bactericide.  Eases constipation.

Garlic:   cleanses the blood and helps to create and maintain healthy bacteria population.
Helps reduce fever, acts as antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal, decongestant.
Tones the heart and circulatory system.  Boosts the immune system.
May help reduce high blood pressure.

Grapefruit:  cleanses digestive and urinary systems.
Reduces appetite and breaks down fats in body.
Aids respiratory system.  Helps to balance the nervous system.
Lowers cholesterol.

Honey:  soothes inflammation.  Helps retain calcium in the body.
Helps to balance acid accumulations in the body because of potassium it contains.  Antifungal, natural remedy for hay fever symptoms.
Mix with apple cider vinegar to relieve arthritis.

Lemon:   is a blood purifier, improves body’s ability to expel toxins.
Antifungal, antacid, antiseptic, aids digestion.  Excellent for treating infections. Drink lemon juice in hot or warm water first thing in the morning as a liver tonic.  Strengthens the immune system.

Olive:   is an antioxidant, anticancer.
Olive oil can lower cholesterol levels and slow down aging process.
Olive oil can treat constipation.
Use to treat patches of eczema, dandruff, and psoriasis to reduce itching and encourage healing.   Olive leaf is natural antibiotic.

Onions:   cause the body to “weep” which releases toxins.
Increases blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
Helps to reduce serum cholesterol.  Works as an antibiotic, draw out infection.  Strengthens the lungs.

Potato:   helps detox the body; relieve inflammation and pain.
Potato skin contains chlorogenic acid, which can help to prevent cell mutation causing cancer.  Encourages healthy blood circulation.
Eaten daily, potatoes can help to prevent premature aging and heart disease.
Can help ease irritable bowel syndrome.

Vinegar:  helps to make more efficient use of calcium in the body and to encourage strong bones, hair and nails.
Antiseptic, astringent, antibacterial, antifungal.
Apply apple cider vinegar to skin to treat athlete’s foot, ringworm, and eczema.

Walnuts:   are soothing and a natural digestive aid.
Walnut bark is astringent and cleansing.
Strengthens the gums and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Fresh walnuts and walnut oil can encourage circulation, and because they are rich in potassium, help keep the heart healthy.
Walnut oil added to salads is said to help irritable bowel syndrome.

NOTE:  This information about varying foods is provided to encourage you to research what is important to you.  It is not medical advice and is NOT considered to be a substitute for seeking medical attention.