Healing With Food

I'm not talking about the kind of "healing with food" that happens when a boy doesn't like you so you go cry in the corner with some Ben & Jerry's. I'm talking about the use of food as a natural remedy to whatever health-related issues you might be having. 


People these days seem to be so caught up with prescriptions for this or that- doctors are handing out drugs like candy. Frankly, it's a little scary. Sometimes all a sick person really needs to be ingesting is some food that is not deep fried or smothered in butter. 


As most Celiacs can testify, food is a healer in itself. Eating gluten free foods is the only medicine we need at this point. I think this is something that can be carried over to most other common ailments-it might not be able to completely heal certain things, but it certainly won't hurt.  

Improving Digestion & Sleep
Black Beans
Avocado
Apples
Brown Rice
Onion
Grapefruit
Celery
Cucumbers
Peppermint
Ginger
Pineapple
Soybeans
Asparagus

Controlling Blood Pressure/Becoming Heart Healthy
Bananas
Dark chocolate
Scallops
Romaine lettuce
Olives
Kiwi
Grapes
Collard Greens

Cancer and Long-Term Illness Prevention
Blueberries
Kale
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Raspberries
Basil
Brussels sprouts
Seaweed

Energy & Brain Foods
Eggplant
Raisins
Lima Beans
Corn
Tuna
Spinach
Chicken
Green beans
Cod
Hummus
Peanut Butter
Kidney Beans
Honey
Walnuts

Eyesight
Strawberries
Carrots
Smoothies
Flaxseeds

Avoiding Colds & Other Common Illnesses
Orange juice
Bell Peppers
Green Tea
Pumpkin Seeds
Summer Squash
Ground Cinnamon
Garlic
Apricots
Cayenne Pepper
Cranberries
Clementines