It got me thinking when I looked outside my window this morning on how we can dissipate the resources presented at our disposal by the Almighty himself. One look at the rich abundance of flora and food we are bestowed upon, are we utilising these to the fullest? We are blessed with the wide array of natural resources of vitamins, minerals and various other potent life enhancing substances from the produce plant kingdom provides us to devour upon.
Instead of calling it the “God’s pharmacy”, it can be reinstated as the God’s farmacy, F being ‘food’ as we are about to discuss and lay down all the vegetables and fruits which we eat on a normal day to day basis but never noticed if it resembles any of our organs or is good for our body. It has been said over all these years as to how God has left us with so many clues and we being slow learners are rather really slow in comprehending this fact and putting it to use.
Have you ever thought about what good a handful of grapes can do to our body or munching a few of those walnuts between a busy day’s work does to our brain cells or how does eating a fig boost your health. Well, if you haven’t thought about that, then it is time we put a little thought into what is good to our body and how good is it? Is it wrong if we say “It looks like you, it is good for you”.
To get the optimum health benefits, it is recommended to eat variety of fresh organic fruits to furnish our body with essential nutrients. So, here are some captivating pictures of mouth watering fresh fruits and vegetables along with the information of its benefits.
Carrots (Eye)
Have you ever noticed that a cross-section of carrot looks like the human eye, which consists of the pupil, iris and the radiating lines? It sounds like a cliché to say that there is evidence to support the fact that carrot is known to greatly enhance the blood flow to the eyes and thereby improving its function.
Walnuts (Brain)
Tomato (Heart)
Kidney beans (Kidney)
Grapes (Lungs)
Lungs are made up of branches of smaller airways ending in tiny tissue bunches called alveoli. These resemble bunch of grapes which allows oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. The main reason for the struggle of survival of premature babies is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy.
A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds are also known to contain a chemical proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of allergy induced asthma.
A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds are also known to contain a chemical proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of allergy induced asthma.
Celery (Bones)
Celery looks just like bones, doesn’t it. It specifically targets bone strength. Bones consist of 23 percent sodium as well as celery. It is said that if the body is malnourished with sodium, then the body utilises the sodium deposited in the bones, making them weak. Foods like celery replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Mushrooms (Ears)
A vertical section of a mushroom exactly in half looks like the human ear and guess what? It is known to actually improve your hearing due to existence of vitamin D which is important to maintain healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.
Banana- Smile (LIPS)
Banana- Smile (LIPS)
Once digested, digested it gets converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which is one of the most important mood-regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production. Higher levels are associated with better moods. So start eating bananas and stay happy.
Broccoli (Cancer)
When you closely look at the tiny green tips of a broccoli floret it looks exactly like a million cancer cells. Current research shows evidence of these green florets to be used in preventing the disease. A helping of broccoli for a week is shown to reduce prostate cancer by 45% amongst a study group.
Ginger (Stomach)
Commonly available root ginger often looks just like the stomach. So it’s interesting to know that one of its biggest benefits is aiding digestion. The Chinese have been using it for over 2,000 years to calm the stomach and cure nausea, while it is also a popular remedy for motion sickness.
Ginger (Stomach)
Cheese (Bones)
Emmenthal, a nice holey Swiss cheese is not just tasty but also resembles the internal structure of bones. It is also good for your bones due to the rich source of calcium and also reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life. It also has another mineral phosphate, which mainly provides strength in bones an also helps to ‘power’ muscles. Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is crucial for strong bones. Now who said cheese is not good for you!
Avocadoes (Womb & cervix)
Avocado, when sliced into hald looks like an eye and has a strong resemblance to the female reproductive system, mainly the womb and the cervix is not just a coincidence. They are known to target their health and function as well. They have a high content of lutein which is known to help keep eyes healthy and prevent macular degeneration. . Avocados are high in folate which aids in healthy cell and tissue development – particularly needed during pregnancy. Research proves that eating one avocado a week balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancer. How interesting is this! It takes exactly nine months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit as how a human child grows.
Figs (Male reproductive organ)
The figs have a strong resemblance physically to the male reproductive system. They are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow on a tree. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and are also known to increase the sperm count as well overcome male sterility.
Sweet potatoes (Pancreas)
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and is known to balance the glycemic index of diabetics. All along we were told that diabetics should stay away from tubers, but why this consideration for sweet potatoes. Well, when you study this further, the sweet potatoes are known to have a medium glycemic index (61) and a low glycemic load (17)., thus maintaining a balance. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, which is a potent antioxidant that protects all tissues of the body, including the pancreas, from damage associated with cancer or aging.
Olives (Ovaries)
Olives are known to resemble ovaries. It is shown to reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. Research also indicates that Olive Oil may reduce ovarian cancer by 30%.
Citrus fruits (Mammary glands)
Onions (Skin)
Sliced onions resemble the body's skin cells. They are known to contain the flavonoid, Quercetin which supported by current research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.
Strawberries (Heart)
Strawberry is the most delicious and nutritious fruit known to mankind. It is known to resemble the human heart and called the ‘Fruit of love’ and it is so rich in antioxidants and also has the ability to remove harmful toxins from the blood. This fruit is recommended for treatment of high blood pressure and blood purifier as it is consumed as skin cleansing food.
Red wine (Blood)
Red wine (Blood)
Wine is always considered as the taboo and is bad for health. Red wine which resembles human blood is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, specifically the powerful resveratrol. When you drink it, you're really loading up on the healthy stuff that protects the body against destructive things in the blood, like LDL cholesterol, which can cause heart disease. It is shown to have a blood-thinning compound in red wine, thereby reducing blood clots, which are associated with stroke and heart disease.
Hope this information was fruitful, pun intended. So next time you pick up a piece of fruit or a vegetable consider what part of your anatomy it resembles and you’ll find the nutrients contained in it will be most beneficial to your body.
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