Nature’s Amazing Pharmacy!

The hidden clues in the shape of your food

Nature gives us a big clue as to what foods help what part of our body! Though these healthy foods are beneficial to the whole body, the list below is a fun reminder of what to eat to target specific areas. Remember, most of these foods are more beneficial when eaten raw.

Red Onions look like the body's cells. Research shows onions clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.
Garlic is one of the most important! ... Garlic has two major functions: A super detox food supporting many liver enzymes, the body's manufacturing of glutathione and other factors critical for detoxification including multiple sulfur compounds and bio-active selenium
Celery looks just like bones structure. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are made up of 23% sodium and these foods have sodium in them. If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. According to science, eating carrots greatly enhances blood flow to the eyes. Carrot gets their orange color from a plant chemical called beta-carotene, which reduces the risk of developing cataracts. The chemical also protects against macular degeneration an age-related sight problem that affects one in four individuals over the age of 65.
Broccoli - the close-up of tiny green tips on a broccoli head looks like 100 of cancer cells. A team of researchers at US National Cancer Institute found if a weekly serving of broccoli was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45%.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red in color, so also the heart is red and has four chambers. Research has confirmed that tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and it is indeed pure heart and blood food.
Ginger looks like the stomach and it also aids in digestion. Indians and Chinese have been using it for over 5000 years to calm stomach and cure nausea, and motion sickness. It also slows down the growth rate of bowel tumors.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries. An Italian study found that women whose diets included a lot of olive oil had a 30% lower risk of ovarian cancer. The reasons are unclear, but the healthy fats in the oil may help suppress genes predisposed to causing cancer.
Red Cabbage boosts your immune system, fights inflammation promotes a heathy gut. Red cabbage has more cholesterol lowering benefits when it steamed.
Kale’s phytonutrients can help regulate detox at a genetic level & neutralize carcinogenic substances that cause cancer.
Grapes resembles the alveoli of the lungs. The lungs are made of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny branches of tissue called alveoli. These structures allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. A diet high in fresh grapes has shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which is thought to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are similar to those of the neo-cortex.
Sweet Potatoes resemble the pancreas and can actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics. The oblong sweet potato bears a strong resemblance to the pancreas, and also promotes healthy function in the organ. "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.
Fenugreek leaf is highly beneficial for treating poor liver functions and dyspepsia. It is also helpful in treating gastric problems and other intestinal issues. Fenugreek also helps control your insulin levels and lowers your cholesterol.
Eating a Banana will cheer you up and put a smile on your face. This popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan, when digested it gets converted into a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which is a mood regulating chemical in the brain. Banana can be termed as an antidepressant drug, since it adjusts the level of serotonin production in the brain. It’s well known that bananas are high in potassium, which is necessary for healthy joints as well as avoiding joint and muscular degeneration.
A Mushroom when sliced in half resembles the shape of the human ear. Mushrooms improve hearing abilities, since they contain Vitamin D, which is healthy for bones, especially the 3 tiny bones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain
Pomegranate. With chambers inside and the seeds encased like blood vessels, pomegranates contain punicalagins that benefit the heart and blood vessels. The fruit lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and melts away heart blockages. Is the crown on the exterior significant too? Believers say the rich antioxidants in a pomegranate make it the king of fruits with its health benefits.
Bean sprouts look just like sperm. Bean sprouts are rich in vitamin C, E, Folate, Potassium, Zinc and Iron. Vitamin E and Zinc increase the production of healthy sperm count while Vitamin C and Zinc increase the sperm mobility. Zinc and essential fatty acids  are vital to healthy functioning of the male reproductive system.
Brussel sprouts resembles a cancer cell. Brussel sprouts are very high in fiber, rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene (vitamin A), and nitrogen compounds phytochemicals called indoles which may reduce the risk of cancers.
Almonds. Rich in vitamin E, which can slow macular degeneration. Almonds are also powerful for your brain.
Strawberries and the teeth. As you can see in the image below, the tooth profile and the interior of a strawberry are really similar. On top of being a natural teeth whitener, strawberries promote strong, healthy, teeth and also promote the health of the gums and oral cavity.
Grapefruits, Oranges and the mammary glands. Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit resemble human breasts in an extraordinary way. They contain properties that promote the natural lymphatic drainage of the mammary glands and inhibit the development of cancer cells in the breasts.
Figs and the sex organs. Figs increase libido and fertility in both sexes. In addition, this fruit contains large quantities of vitamin B6, which is responsible for the secretion of serotonin, the happiness hormone.
Avocado - womb. It looks like a womb and it is great for fertility. The avocado is a great source of folic acid, which has been found to reduce the risk of displacement of the cervix. Also, folic acid is recommended for pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant, as it helps in the prevention of birth defects. It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods.