3. 25 Amazing Food Cures
1.Be more positive
o Dark Chocolate
Research shows that dark chocolate can improve
heart health, lower blood pressure, reduce LDL
cholesterol, and increase the flow of blood to the
brain. It also boosts serotonin and endorphin levels,
which are associated with improved mood and
greater concentration. Look for chocolate that is 60
percent cocoa or higher.
4. 2.Reduce anxiety
o Garlic
Tuck a few extra cloves into your next stir-
fry or pasta sauce: Research has found that
enzymes in garlic can help increase the
release of serotonin, a neurochemical that
makes you feel relaxed.
Garlic To Cure Asthma And Cold:
Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-microbial attributes of garlic
help treat many respiratory infections caused by micro-
organisms, and also clear the congestion. Allicin, a compound
in it acts as an anti-biotic and treats asthma well.
• Use garlic in daily cooking or roast a clove of garlic and dip it
in honey and chew it.
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6. 4. Fire up your
evening
metabolism
It turns out that capsaicin, the
compound
7. oFried eggs
Go ahead, crack under pressure:
Eating fried eggs may help
reduce high
blood pressure.
o In a test-tube study, scientists
in Canada discovered that the
breakfast standby produced
the highest levels of ACE
inhibitory peptides, amino
acids that dilate blood vessels
and allow blood to flow more
easily.
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10. 8. Speed weight loss
Yogurt found
The probiotics in yogurt may help you
drop pounds. British scientists
that these active organisms boost the
breakdown of fat molecules in mice,
preventing the rodents from gaining
weight. Try the Horizon brand of
yogurt—it contains the probiotic L.
casei, the same organism used in the
study.
11. 9. AMP UP YOUR ENERGY
o Grilled Chicken Breast
The protein in lean meat like chicken, fish, or pork loin isn't just
good at squashing hunger and boosting metabolism—it's also a top
source of energy. University of Illinois researchers found that people
who ate higher amounts of protein had higher energy levels and
didn't feel as tired as people with proportionally higher amounts of
carbs in their diet.
12. 10. Be more
efficient
oKidney Beans
These legumes are an
excellent source of thiamin
and riboflavin. Both vitamins
help your body use energy
efficiently, so you won't be
nodding off mid-Powerpoint.
13. 11. Stabilize your
blood sugar
oBarley
Swedish researchers found that if you eat
barley—a key ingredient in whole-grain
cereals—for breakfast, the fibrous grain cuts
blood sugar response by 44 percent at lunch
and 14 percent at dinner.
14. 12. Improve your
endurance
o Clams
Clams stock your body with magnesium,
which is important in metabolism, nerve
function, and muscle function. When
magnesium levels are low, your body
produces more lactic acid—the same
fatigue-inducing substance that you feel at
15. 13. Boost your immunity
o Rooisbos Tea
Animal research suggests that this South
African tea, also known as bush or redbush
tea, may provide potent immunity-boosting
benefits. In addition, Japanese researchers
found that it may help prevent allergies and
even cancer. Adagio offers a wide range of
great-tasting rooibos teas.
16. 14. Stop counghing
oHoney
Penn State scientists have discovered that honey
is a powerful cough suppressant—so next time
you¹re hacking up a lung, head for the kitchen.
When parents of 105 sick children doled out honey
or dextromethorphan (the active ingredient in
over-the-counter cough medicines like
Robitussin), the honey was better at lessening
cough frequency and severity. Try a drizzle in a
cup of rooibos tea.
17. Kiwi
The vitamin C in kiwi won¹t prevent
the onslaught of a cold, but it might
decrease the duration of your
symptoms. One kiwifruit provides
117 percent of your daily
recommended intake of vitamin C.
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19. 17. Lower your
cholesterol
oMargarine
Not just any margarine, mind you—those containing plant
sterols. In a Tufts University study, people who ate a butter
substitute containing plant sterols with three meals each day
saw their LDL (bad) cholesterol drop by 6 percent. How?
The researchers say that plant sterols prevent cholesterol
20. 18. Repair muscle
oSpinach
Popeye was onto something, it seems. Rutgers
researchers discovered that treating human muscle cells
with a compound found in spinach increased protein
synthesis by 20 percent. The compound allows muscle
tissue to repair itself faster, the researchers say. One
thing to keep in mind, however: Spinach doesn't
automatically make any salad a healthy option.
24. 22. Avoid alzheimer’s disease
oBananas
The antioxidants in bananas, apples, and oranges may
help protect you from Alzheimer's, report Korean
scientists. The researchers discovered that plant
chemicals known as polyphenols helped shield brain
cells from oxidative stress, a key cause of the disease.
25. 23. Protect your
brain
oSteak
Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient
found in meat, milk, and fish, may
help protect you against brain loss,
say British scientists. The
researchers found that older people
with the highest blood levels of the
vitamin were six times less likely to
have brain shrinkage than those
with the lowest levels.
