Nutrition and Its Benefits
The Food Doctor : Healing Foods for the Mind and Body (Paperback), author Ian Marber and Vicki Edgson
Parsley
Vitamin C, iron, calcium, sodium, breath freshener, alkaline, cleanser, tonic, cleanses blood, reduces coagulants in veins, clears kidney stones
Vitamin C, iron, calcium, sodium, breath freshener, alkaline, cleanser, tonic, cleanses blood, reduces coagulants in veins, clears kidney stones
Fennel
Phosphorus, sodium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, potassium, rich in philoestrogens, anti spasmodic, relieves intestinal cramps and stomach pain, beneficial during menopause, digests fats well, useful in obesity and weight control.
Phosphorus, sodium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, potassium, rich in philoestrogens, anti spasmodic, relieves intestinal cramps and stomach pain, beneficial during menopause, digests fats well, useful in obesity and weight control.
Dried/Split Peas
b vitamins, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, iron, good source of vegetable protein, tone the stomach and aid liver function
b vitamins, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, iron, good source of vegetable protein, tone the stomach and aid liver function
Olives
calcium, iron, beta-carotene, easily digested, beneficial for liver and gall bladder, increasing secretions, of bile,stimulate peristalsis
calcium, iron, beta-carotene, easily digested, beneficial for liver and gall bladder, increasing secretions, of bile,stimulate peristalsis
Licorice Root
calcium, phosphorus, vitamin c, magnesium, iron, manganese, vitamin b3, good for adrenal function. Diuretic, laxative, cleanses mouth and teeth, may counteract sore viruses such as herpes and HIV. Assists digestions and supports the liver
calcium, phosphorus, vitamin c, magnesium, iron, manganese, vitamin b3, good for adrenal function. Diuretic, laxative, cleanses mouth and teeth, may counteract sore viruses such as herpes and HIV. Assists digestions and supports the liver
Wild Rice
Vitamin e, tryptophan (amino acid), iodine, selenium, potassium, excellent vegetarian source of protein
Vitamin e, tryptophan (amino acid), iodine, selenium, potassium, excellent vegetarian source of protein
Grapefruit
calcium, vitamin c, magnesium, potassium, blood cleansing, contains salicylic acid, which helps arthritis. excellent for cardiovascular system, good for allergies and infections of the throat and mouth
calcium, vitamin c, magnesium, potassium, blood cleansing, contains salicylic acid, which helps arthritis. excellent for cardiovascular system, good for allergies and infections of the throat and mouth
Wheat
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, folic acid, manganese, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, vitamin b6, organic whole wheat (unbleached with no chemical washing, with germ and bran left intact) stimulates the liver and cleanses toxins.
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, folic acid, manganese, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, vitamin b6, organic whole wheat (unbleached with no chemical washing, with germ and bran left intact) stimulates the liver and cleanses toxins.
Peach
magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin c, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, diuretic, laxative, easily digested, alkaline, cleansing for kidneys and bladder
magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin c, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, diuretic, laxative, easily digested, alkaline, cleansing for kidneys and bladder
Broccoli
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, ,vitamin b3, vitamin b5, beta-carotene, high in vitamin c and folic acid, anti cancer, antioxidant, a perfect food,intestinal cleanser, excellent source of fibre, antiviral (from sulphur), stimulates liver
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, ,vitamin b3, vitamin b5, beta-carotene, high in vitamin c and folic acid, anti cancer, antioxidant, a perfect food,intestinal cleanser, excellent source of fibre, antiviral (from sulphur), stimulates liver
Millet
highly alkaline, rich in fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin b3, gluten-free grain, easily digestible, low allergenic food, easily digestible, low allergenic food
highly alkaline, rich in fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin b3, gluten-free grain, easily digestible, low allergenic food, easily digestible, low allergenic food
Pine Nuts
magnesium, potassium, zinc, b vitamins, high in protein and essential fat, good as a red meat replacement for vegetarians
magnesium, potassium, zinc, b vitamins, high in protein and essential fat, good as a red meat replacement for vegetarians
Kidney Beans
calcium, magnesium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, folic acid, high in fiber, cleanses the digestive tracts, increases beneficial bacteria, removes excess cholesterol
Chick Peas
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, beta-carotene, high in folic acid, an excellent source of vegetable protein, support kidney function, digestive cleanser
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, beta-carotene, high in folic acid, an excellent source of vegetable protein, support kidney function, digestive cleanser
Brown Rice
calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, vitamin b6, folic acid, an energy food. calming to the nervous system, relives depression, rice water is beneficial for infant colic and alleviates diarrhea
calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, vitamin b6, folic acid, an energy food. calming to the nervous system, relives depression, rice water is beneficial for infant colic and alleviates diarrhea
Avocado
iron, potassium, folic acid, copper, phosphorus, beta-carotene, vitamin k, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, high in vitamin e, acid/alkaline content is balanced, easily digested, good for the blood and prevents anemia, a perfect food
iron, potassium, folic acid, copper, phosphorus, beta-carotene, vitamin k, vitamin b3, vitamin b5, high in vitamin e, acid/alkaline content is balanced, easily digested, good for the blood and prevents anemia, a perfect food
Squash
calcium, potassium, vitamin c, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, highly alkaline, relieves (marrow) acidosis of the liver and blood. eating the seeds expels roundworms and tapeworms
calcium, potassium, vitamin c, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, highly alkaline, relieves (marrow) acidosis of the liver and blood. eating the seeds expels roundworms and tapeworms
Tomato
potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, amino acids, vitamin a, vitamin k, perfect vegetarian source of protein, balances hormones, anti-cancer, lowers cholesterol
potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, amino acids, vitamin a, vitamin k, perfect vegetarian source of protein, balances hormones, anti-cancer, lowers cholesterol
Rye
calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin e, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, an energy food, cleanses and renews arteries, benefits the liver, rebuilds the digestive system
calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin e, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, an energy food, cleanses and renews arteries, benefits the liver, rebuilds the digestive system
Soy Beans
calcium, amino acids, vitamin b3, iron, phosphorus, beta-carotene, vitamin c, omega-3 essential fatty acids, protein, contain all essential amino acids, making them a perfect vegetarian food. soya is a potent phytoestrogen, which may help prevent breast and ovarian cancers, a primary source of lecithin, which controls cholesterol. a perfect food. soy milk is a recommended alternative to cow's milk.
calcium, amino acids, vitamin b3, iron, phosphorus, beta-carotene, vitamin c, omega-3 essential fatty acids, protein, contain all essential amino acids, making them a perfect vegetarian food. soya is a potent phytoestrogen, which may help prevent breast and ovarian cancers, a primary source of lecithin, which controls cholesterol. a perfect food. soy milk is a recommended alternative to cow's milk.
Sea Vegetables
calcium, iron, potassium, sea vegetables are seaweeds such as kelp, caragreen and samphire. Highest source of these minerals and excellent for cardiovascular and nervous systems. Cleanse the body of toxins, aid digestion. A perfect food for vegetarians.
calcium, iron, potassium, sea vegetables are seaweeds such as kelp, caragreen and samphire. Highest source of these minerals and excellent for cardiovascular and nervous systems. Cleanse the body of toxins, aid digestion. A perfect food for vegetarians.
Turnip
calcium, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin c, eaten raw, turnip aids in digestion and cleans the teeth. alkaline, so helps purify the body. may cause gas if digestion is weak. Helps clear the body of toxins.
calcium, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin c, eaten raw, turnip aids in digestion and cleans the teeth. alkaline, so helps purify the body. may cause gas if digestion is weak. Helps clear the body of toxins.
Barley
potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, b vitamins, folic acid, soothing to the digestive tract and liver, heals stomach ulcers, lowers cholesterol
potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, b vitamins, folic acid, soothing to the digestive tract and liver, heals stomach ulcers, lowers cholesterol
Artichoke
calcium, magnesium, phosphors, diuretic, digestive, contains inulin, which stimulates bacteria in the gut, supports and cleanses the liver, promotes bile flow, lowers cholesterol, beta-carotene, potassium, sodium, folic acid, vitamin b3, vitamin c, vitamin k
calcium, magnesium, phosphors, diuretic, digestive, contains inulin, which stimulates bacteria in the gut, supports and cleanses the liver, promotes bile flow, lowers cholesterol, beta-carotene, potassium, sodium, folic acid, vitamin b3, vitamin c, vitamin k
Almonds
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin b2, vitamin b3, vitamin e, very alkaline, good source of protein, contain leatril (anti-cancer) good building food for those under-weight
Spirulina
sodium, vitamin b3, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, gamma-linoleic acid, spirulina is a nutrient-rich algae available as a white powder. can be added to soups and vegetable juices. easily digested, perfect protein, benefits cell regeneration, reverses aging, protects kidneys from the by-products of medicines fights tumors, anti-fungal and antibacterial
sodium, vitamin b3, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, gamma-linoleic acid, spirulina is a nutrient-rich algae available as a white powder. can be added to soups and vegetable juices. easily digested, perfect protein, benefits cell regeneration, reverses aging, protects kidneys from the by-products of medicines fights tumors, anti-fungal and antibacterial
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