HEALTH BENEFITS

OF WHAT YOU EAT

Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon)

-lowers blood sugar -rich in calcium and antioxidant -contain vit B1, B2, B3, C and iron

Apples

-rich in fiber help prevent constipation -blocks diarrhea -help prevent asthma -contain vit A and C

Avocado

-good source of potassium - lowers cholesterol -prevents stroke -helps improve eyesight -smoothes skin -rich in vit A and K

Banana

-rich in potassium -lower blood pressure -prevent diarrhea - rich in iron which can prevent anemia -good for the kidney -reduce depression

Broccoli

-rich in fiber -rich in vit c and vit a (betacarotene) -boost immune system -rich in potassium - regulate blood pressure -antioxidant -prevent colon and breast cancer -good source of calcium -prevent osteoporosis -help regulate insulin and blood sugar

Cabbage

-rich in iron, sulphur and iodine -rich in fiber prevent constipation -rich in vitamins A, C, E and B

Carrot

-help improve eyesight rich in vitamin A (betacarotene) -lower cholesterol and blood pressure -prevent stroke -regulate blood sugar -increase breastmilk -good for the skin

Egg

-rich in protein -rich in vit B12 -stimulates brain development and function -contain vit A and D; good for the eyes -good for immunity

Eggplant

-lower cholesterol -rich in fiber prevent constipation -antioxidant

Garlic

-lowers cholesterol -regulate blood sugar - fights infection (natural antibiotic) -treat toothache -fight allergies

Ginger

-treat cough, colds and sore throat -treat nausea -prevent ulcer -helps in morning sickness -lower cholesterol -antiinflammatory -prevent blood clot -prevent cancer

Honey

-aid in digestion -guards against ulcer -fights allergies -treat sore throat -fights infection -antioxidant

Lettuce

-rich in fiber, help in digestion, prevent constipation -rich in folic acid -good source of vit C and vit K -contain beta-carotene

Mango

-good source of fiber, aids in digestion -lowers cholesterol -antioxidant

Mushrooms

-good source of potassium and vit B -lower cholesterol -antioxidant

Okra

- aids in weight loss -helps reabsorb water that prevents constipation -lowers cholesterol -help prevent diabetes -help stabilize blood sugar -treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome

Olive oil

-promote weight loss -lower blood pressure -control blood sugar

Onions

-rich in iron -lower cholesterol -prevent stroke or thrombosis -fights infection

Orange

-rich in vit. C -help in wound healing -support immune system

Papaya

-aids in digestion -prevent constipation -prevent morning sickness, nausea -rich in vit c -prevent cancer

Pineapple

-rich in vit C - boost immunity -rich in fiber, good for digestion -reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes -promotes weight loss -good for gums -antiinflammatory

Strawberry

-rich in vit c -antioxidant -contain folic acid, potassium

Tomato

-rich in lycopene, help prevent cancer -rich in Vit C and A -good for the skin

Watermelon

-rich in vit c -rich in lycopene, help prevent and fight cancer -rich in the B vitamins necessary for energy production -improve eyesight -good source of potassium -helps remove toxins -antioxidant