CHART - Benefit of the foods we eat

[wendysgoodnews]

This chart is awesome!  Everyone can use it.  They show how healthy we are eating.

  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
Smoothes 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

Chili peppers
Aids digestion
Soothes sore throat
Clears sinuses
Combats Cancer
Boosts immune system

Fish
Protects your heart
Boosts memory
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Supports 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
Smoothes skin
Stops scurvy

Limes
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes 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

Olive oil
Protects your heart
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
Smoothes 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

Pineapple
Strengthens bones
Relieves colds
Aids digestion
Dissolves warts
Blocks diarrhea

Prunes
Slows aging process
Prevents constipation
Boosts memory
Lowers cholesterol
Protects against heart disease

Strawberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Boosts memory
Calms stress
 
Tomatoes
Protects prostate
Combats cancer
Lowers cholesterol
Protects your heart
 
Water
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Conquers kidney stones
Smoothes skin
 

Watermelon
Protects prostate
Promotes Weight loss
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops strokes
Controls blood pressure

Yogurt
Guards against ulcers
Strengthens bones
Lowers cholesterol
Supports immune systems
Aids digestion

[LINDA RN]

Great list, Wendy. Thanks for posting.

[bingo]

Thank you sooo much Wendy,,,There is so much information about the awesome fruit that we are eating that I was not aware of.,and reminded me to try different fruits that I haven`t had for a long time. Making out my grocery list tonight !..The miracle in ldl has allowed me to Enjoy my fruits & veggies that I never liked eating...I would rather have had ice cream or cookies , BUT  That was then and this is now a NEW DAY ! Praise the Lord !

[crickadoodle]

It's fun to read how the things I love eating help me stay healthy!  Thanks!

[cuzican]

Broccoli
Strengthens bones
Saves eyesight
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure

Just had my broccoli.....what a delicious way to do all of the above.  Thanks for the list.

bg

[cameron]

Thanks Wendy, I just read this and updated my grocery list too. Sometimes we get into a rut, and forget about some of these wonderful foods.It's great to get a reminder.

[debbiewetzel]

Thank you Wendy for your list....
debbie

[hopefull]

Wow, Thanks for the great list Wendy.
I appreciate it. It is so great to be eating all those wonderful healthy foods and still maintaining my weight loss!
Woohooo!

[jencita]

I printed this out and put on my refridgerator! Thanks for posting Wendy! This hopefully will help my entire family!