Aid healing through foods
Colds, fevers, even recovering from surgery can be hard on your body. But eating right can play a big role in feeling better. A good menu can give you healing. Here are some foods that can help you heal. Banana
Banana is a very good remedy for the cure of stress or anxiety. Next time you feel stressed, reach for a banana. With only 105 calories and 14 g of sugar, a medium banana fills you up, provides a mild blood sugar boost, and has 30% of the day's vitamin B6, which helps the brain produce mellowing serotonin, getting you through a crisis peacefully. Yogurt
If you are having constipation or excessive gas accumulation in your stomach, yogurt can be a good medicine. One and a half cups of live-culture yogurt (high in gut-friendly bacteria) pushes food more efficiently through the gastrointestinal tract, says a 2002 study in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. The beneficial bacteria also improve our gut's ability to digest beans and dairy lactose, which can cause gas. Ginger tea
Dozens of studies reveal that ginger (1/4 teaspoon of powdered, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of minced gingerroot, or a cup of ginger tea) can ease nausea from motion sickness and pregnancy. It is safe and has none of the side effects (dry mouth, drowsiness) as experienced in medicine. Pear
One medium pear has 5 g of dietary fiber, much of it in the form of pectin, which helps flush out bad cholesterol, a risk factor in heart disease. Garlic
Garlic contains essential oils that can inhibit the growth of the fungus specially common one called Candida albicans fungus. Candida is the main culprit in the pain, itch, and vaginal discharge. Include garlic in sauces, salad dressings, and marinades. Potatoes
The 37 g of carbs in a medium potato can ease a tension headache by upping serotonin levels, as long as you keep the fat and protein below 2 g. Cabbage
A 2002 study at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that sulforaphane, a powerful compound in cabbage, clobbers H. pylori (the bacteria that causes gastric and peptic ulcers) before it can get to your gut, and may even help inhibit the growth of gastric tumors. For only 34 calories a cup, cabbage provides 3 g of fiber and 75% of the day's vitamin C.
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