Ailments and the Foods that cure them:
Headaches- Try foods rich in potassium and magnesium like bananas, avocados, almonds & various nuts, garlic and coconut water. Foods also rich in B complex vitamins reduce headaches including legumes, garlic, brocoli, and brussel sprouts. The smell of peppermint also helps greatly reduce the effects of tension headaches.
Stomach aches and Nausea- Ginger juice and powder relax stomach muscles and relieve stomach pains, it also reduces the feeling of nausea, and helps calm the feeling of vertigo. Teas like peppermint and camomille help relieve stomach problems as well by relaxing the muscles and soothing the ache.
Anxiety- Foods high in B12 like beans and almonds help relieve symptoms of anxiety. Foods with calming effects like maca root, blueberries and camomille tea also help reduce anxiety by reducing stress and providing a calming effect on the mind and adrenal gland.
Diabetes- Foods high in vitamin C like oranges, tomatoes and grapefruits help reduce the risk of diabetes. Spices like cinnamon and cloves, which prevent inflammation also work strongly against diabetes. Lastly, dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, collard greens, and chard help reduce the effects by providing the body with nutrient dense high fiber low calorie greens.
Obesity- By removing meat and dairy form your diet you will see that you will lose weight easily gain energy and strength. Cucumbers flush fat from your body and act as a diuretic. High fiber foods like apples, whole grains, and legumes also provide you the feeling of being fuller longer.
High Cholesterol- Just like obesity, removing all animal products will automatically remove the thick sludge lining your arteries due to an excess amount of animal fats. Foods rich in "good"fats and omega-3 fatty acids like nuts, olives, olive oil and coconut oil reduce "bad" cholesterol or LDL. Garlic reduces the risk of blood clots and also lowers cholesterol. Lastly foods like pomegranates, which increase nitric oxide production and decreases plaque in the arteries help keep arteries clear and healthy.
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