Health: Nature's Healers

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Health: Nature's Healers

Provided by Sunday Mirror on 9/5/2004

by Words: Lynne Michelle and Rhiannon Vivian.

 

Packed full of health-boosting nutrients to combat a

wealth of diseases and ailments, these everyday foods

are more important than they seem...

 

Broccoli

 

High in antioxidant vitamins, which help prevent

cancer, heart disease, stroke and cataracts

 

Rich in iron, which prevents anaemia

 

Good source of calcium, for protecting against

osteoporosis

 

Sweet potatoes

 

High in vitamin E which boosts fertility

 

Very rich in cancer-fighting carotenes and vitamins C

and E

 

High in iron which helps fight off infections

 

Blueberries

 

Stop bacteria sticking to the urinary tract,

preventing cystitis (as do cranberries)

 

Contain compounds which improve circulation and combat

varicose veins

 

An effective traditional remedy for diarrhoea

 

Onion

 

Protects the heart by reducing blood pressure and bad

cholesterol

 

Freshly cut onion may help prevent asthma

 

Contains flavanoids which may protect against cancer

 

Ginger

 

Eases painful wind and soothes nausea

 

Helps prevent blood clots that block blood vessels and

can cause strokes and heart attacks

 

Helpful for colds, as it dislodges phlegm and catarrh

 

Evidence to suggest it can ease rheumatism and

arthritis

 

Live yoghurt

 

Friendly bacteria in live yoghurt protect against

thrush and gastro-enteritis

 

Can counter the bacteria that causes food poisoning,

infections and ulcers

 

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