Medicinal Foods

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Food is the number one natural medicine . Vegetables , fruits , certain carbohydrates and proteins provide specific health benefits , without some of the unpleasant side effects of the medicines that we give the doctor .

Just applying some simple changes , like adding pomegranate seeds to your morning meal , or adding a little garlic to your pasta sauce , you can immediately increase your immune system and the body's capacity to heal.Special meals can also save you trips to the doctor.

1. Red Cabbage
How simple are the salads ?The next time you ask for a plate light , fresh and everything that goes with it , be sure to add red cabbage salad with green .This is because red cabbage is full of antioxidants and has anti - inflammatory properties . Their color deep purple associated with high concentration of polyphenols and anthocyanins , which are plant compounds that promote heart health , cognitive function and brain health , but also help about cholesterol .

2. Red grapes
You may have heard that red wine and red grapes contain resveratrol , which is considered as one element that does wonders against aging. But there is more . It is noted that resveratrol influences to have healthy heart and helps reduce oxidative stress in vascular inflammation and preventing platelet aggregation .

3. Pumpkin
Not only is it perfect to be consumed , but some types carry away the flu and cold . Winter squash contains vitamin A, which is necessary for the proper functioning of vision , production of red blood cells , and to strengthen the immune system . Deficiencies in vitamin A are associated with the body's weakened immune system and more infectious diseases . The best way to enjoy winter squash is to cook with healthy fats , such as coconut oil or olive oil .

4. Brussels sprouts
Suffering from pain associated with an injury that may have suffered recently ? Brussels sprouts eat , to get vitamin K. Vitamin K is a fat solvable vitamin essential , necessary to get yourself in case of an injury to bone health and the prevention of calcification in arteries . Brussels Cabbage is delicious when baked in the oven , when the boil or when we can add to the salad .

5. Pomegranate seeds
Not only are they delicious and beautiful , but the seeds of the pomegranate are also an excellent source of antioxidants . Pomegranate seeds contain 2-3 times more antioxidants than green tea and red wine , which means that help keep cells clean .

6. Spring onions
You have scratchy throat or nose occupied ? Add some onion soup , the salad , the ginger tea or potato pancakes . Onions help the body remove toxins . They are antiviral and antibacterial .

7. Garlic
Garlic is another plant, having antiviral and antibacterial properties . In Chinese medicine it is used to remove toxins and to kill parasites and to reduce swelling in the body . Among other things has antibacterial , antifungal , antioxidant and antiviral .

8. Cucumber
In Chinese medicine , cucumber are known for extraordinary healing abilities . They remove toxins , purify the blood , strengthen the heart , intestines and do good for the lungs etc . They are good to eat if you have swelling in hands or feet , or if you have bladder infection .

9. Sunflower seeds
Like pomegranate seeds , sunflower seeds have multiple properties and can be added to your meal , oatmeal , salads or cookies etc . They have a lot of calcium and magnesium and are often described in Chinese medicine that have the ability to get rid of rashes . Sunflower seeds help lower blood pressure and may ease headaches and if you have dizziness . Eastern medicine is recommended eaten sunflower seeds , if a person is concerned by certain intestinal symptoms , such as dysentery or intestinal parasites

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