Aloe vera juice  Fights cancer – Treats digestive problems

Apples  Lower the risk of heart disease – Control diabetes – Prevent cancer - Dispel toxins - Prevent constipation

Apricots  Protect the eyes – Prevent heart disease – Rich in iron

Artichokes  Protect against skin cancer – Prevent heart and liver diseases – Prevent birth defects – Lower cholesterol

Asparagus  Prevents birth defects – Reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer

Avocados  Control cholesterol – Lower blood pressure – Prevent birth defects – Soothe the nervous system

Bananas  Decrease the risk of stroke – Lower high blood pressure – Relieve heartburn – Prevent ulcers - Energize

Barley  Lowers cholesterol – Reduces the formation of blood clots – Improves digestion  Reduces cancer risk

Basil  Eases digestion – Lowers risk of cancer

Beans  Lower cholesterol – Stabilize blood sugar levels – Reduce risk of breast and prostate cancers – Prevent heart disease in people with diabetes

Beets  Protect against cancer – Prevent birth defects – Treat anemia – Blood builder – Promote healthy digestive system

Berries  Prevent cataracts – Ward off cancer – Prevent constipation – Reduce the risk of infection

Broccoli  Protects against heart disease – Fights off cancer, especially breast cancer – Boosts immunity

Brussels Sprouts  Reduce the risk of breast, prostate and colon cancers – Lower cholesterol – Prevent constipation – Lower the risk of heart disease – Reduce appetite

Buckwheat  Prevents cancer and heart disease – Controls diabetes – Prevents varicose veins

Bulgur  Prevents constipation – Prevents colon and breast cancers – Reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease

Cabbage Family  Prevents breast, prostate and colon cancers – Lowers the risk of cataracts – Prevents heart disease and birth defects

Cantaloupe  Lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol – Reduces the risk of heart disease – Reduces the risk of cancer – Prevents cataracts

Carrots  Improve night vision – Reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease – Treat the liver and blood

Cauliflower  Inhibits tumor growth – Boosts the immune system

Celery  Reduces high blood pressure – Lowers risk of cancer – Stimulates the kidneys

Cherries  Relieve gout – Prevent a variety of cancers – Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke

Chili Peppers  Clear sinuses and relieve congestion – Prevent ulcers – Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke

Cider vinegar  Aids digestion – Good for arthritis – Promotes healthy skin

Corn  Lowers cholesterol – Boosts energy levels

Cranberries  Prevent and treat urinary tract infections – Protect cells from cancerous changes – Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke

Cucumber  Rich in silica which strengthens connective tissue – Treats skin problems

Currants  Protect against cancer – Reduce cholesterol – Lower the risk for heart disease

Eggplant  Lowers cholesterol

Fennel  Prevents cancer – Relieves intestinal spasms or cramps – Tones and strengthens the stomach – Soothes pain – Relieves menopausal symptoms  

Figs  Lower high blood pressure – Relieve constipation – Control cholesterol – Prevent colon cancer

Fish  Reduces the risk of heart disease – Prevents breast and colon cancers – Reduces lung inflammation in smokers

Flaxseed  Improves kidney function – Reduces the risk of heart disease – Prevents cancer

Garlic  Eases ear infections – Lowers triglycerides and cholesterol – Reduces the risk of stomach and colon cancers – Prevents heart disease and stroke

Ginger  Prevents motion sickness – Soothes upset stomach – Relieves migraine headaches – Reduces clotting in blood – Boosts immunity

Grapefruit  Relieve cold symptoms – Prevent cancer – Reduce bruising – Prevent heart disease and stroke – Supports digestion – Lowers cholesterol

Greens  Control blood pressure – Reduce the risk of heart disease – Reduce the risk of cancer – Protect against vision loss

Herbs  Prevent infections – Ease pain and swelling – Lower cholesterol – Relieve menopausal discomfort

Lemons and Limes  Heal cuts and bruises – Prevent cancer and heart diseases

Melons  Prevent birth defects – Reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease – Keep blood pressure low

Millet  Eases premenstrual discomfort – Speeds wound healing

Mushrooms  Inhibit tumor growth – Boost the immune system – Lower cholesterol levels

Nuts  Lower cholesterol – Protect against heart disease – Prevent cancer

Oats  Lower cholesterol and blood sugar – Improve insulin sensitivity – Control appetite  Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer – Anti-depressant

Olive Oil  Lowers cholesterol – Reduces the risk of heart disease and breast cancer

Onion Family  Raises beneficial HDL cholesterol – Lowers blood pressure – Decreases the risk of cancer – Relieves congestion – Reduces inflammation

Oranges Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke – Stop inflammation – Fight cancer  Boost immunity – Energize – Lower cholesterol

Parsley  Relieves urinary tract infections – Prevents birth defects – Eases premenstrual discomfort – Nerve stimulant

Parsnips  Prevent colon cancer – Lower the risk of heart disease – Stabilize blood sugar levels – Decrease the risk of stroke – Protect against birth defects

Pears  Lower cholesterol – Improve alertness and memory – Keep bones strong

Peas  Relieve cold symptoms – Prevent cancer and heart disease

Pineapple  Keeps bones strong – Improves digestion – Relieves cold symptoms – Lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease - Energizes

Potatoes  Prevent cancer – Control high blood pressure and diabetes

Prunes  Relieve constipation – Lower cholesterol – Reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease

Pumpkin  Prevents macular degeneration – Boosts immune system – Prevents cancer and heart disease

Quinoa  Fights fatigue – Prevents anemia – Regulates blood pressure

Radishes  Protect against cancer – Rich in Vitamin C

Raisins  Improve digestion – Lower blood pressure – Keep blood healthy

Rice  Reduces cholesterol – Lowers the risk of colon cancer – Keeps digestion regular

Shellfish  Prevent anemia – Boost immunity – Prevent heart disease

Spices  Protect against cataracts – Prevent cancer – Lower cholesterol and triglycerides – Prevent excessive blood clotting

Squash  Prevents lung problems – Reduces the risk of endometrial cancer – Lowers cholesterol

Sweet Peppers  Prevent cataracts – Reduce the risk of heart disease

Sweet Potatoes  Preserve memory – Control diabetes – Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer – Boost immunity

Tangerines  Prevent heart disease – Reduce the risk of cancer

Tea  Controls cholesterol – Prevents stroke and heart disease – Prevents intestinal cancer

Tomatoes  Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer – Prevent cataracts – Keep older people active – Boost immunity

Tropical fruits  Aid in digestion – Prevent heart disease and cancer

Watercress  Reduces the risk of lung cancer – Prevents heart disease – Decreases risk of cataracts – Prevents wrinkles

Whole wheat  Improves digestion – Reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer

Yogurt  Prevents yeast infections – Boosts immunity – Helps and prevents ulcers

Yucca  Prevents heart disease – Reduces the risk of cancer – Prevents cataracts – Keeps skin smooth

Information from: “The Doctor’s Book of Food Remedies,”  “The Top 100 Traditional Remedies,” and “The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods”

"Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food."

- Hippocrates