This is a good chart to tell you what fruits and veggies help certain illnesses
By shambuca
@shambuca (2524)
United States
February 28, 2007 3:21pm CST
like colds, coughs, cholesterol etc.... my friend just sent it to me thought i would share it.....
Absolutely the best chart I have seen in years. SHARE THIS CHART
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
Smooths 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
fish
Protects your heart
Boosts memory
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Supports immune system
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
Heals wounds
Aids digestion
Guards against ulcers
Increases energy
Fights allergies
lemons
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smooths skin
Stops scurvy
limes
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smooths 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
Smooths skin
olive oil
Protects your heart
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
Smooths 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
peanuts
Protects against heart disease
Promotes Weight loss
Combats Prostate Cancer
Lowers cholesterol
Aggravates
diverticulitis
pineapple
Strengthens bones
Relieves colds
Aids digestion
Dissolves warts
Blocks diarrhea
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7 responses
@lauriefnp (5111)
• United States
28 Feb 07
Thanks for posting this. I have it printed and on the refrigerator already. You're right, it is an excellent resource. A lot of the things surprised me, like apples to improve lung capacity and protecting against Alzheimer's, mangoes to boost memory and aid in thyroid function, and onions fighting fungal infections, just to name a few. This information is very useful and serves as a good reminder that it is true when they say "you are what you eat". Proper nutrition is sometimes far better than taking medication. It certainly has a lot less side effects.
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@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
28 Feb 07
What a great list. Thank you very much for posting it. I was aware of some of the things listed, but not all, so it is very helpful to me. I saved it.
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@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
1 Mar 07
Just shows all of us that eating a good diet can prevernt alot of the problems that make the health care system alot of money. Anything off this list should be eaten in minimal amounts. Balance in all things including the diet will give you more energy, probably keep you happier and live a better life overall. Thanks for sharing this with all of Mylot.
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@rosie_123 (6113)
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28 Feb 07
That is excellent. Thanks for sharing that list. All very useful stuff.