Healing Foods

Squash

The name here refers to zucchini, one of the foods with the lowest calories known. It is an ideal summer … More

Spinach

An excellent source of antioxidants, it contains four times more beta-carotene and three times more lutein than broccoli. It is … More

Soybean

Soybeans have twice as much protein as most other legumes, and are packed with other beneficial compounds, like iron, folate, … More

Rice

Like all other grains, rice contains anticancer protease inhibitors. Rice bran helps move the bowels, reduces cholesterol, and blocks the … More

Raspberry

These berries have anticancer and antiviral properties. They are high in natural aspirin, and contain many immune boosting compounds. They … More

Raisin

Raisins have some of the benefits of wine, since a great many of the beneficial compounds are found in the … More

Radish

Radishes are members of the cancer fighting cruciferous family of plants. With a sharp taste and crunchy texture, they are … More

Purslane

Sturdy, weed-like green that may be easily grown anywhere and added to any salad. It is one of the few … More

Pumpkin

Abundant source of beta-carotene, an agent against heart attacks, cancer, etc. It has also a lot of fiber and some … More

Prune

Prunes are excellent natural laxatives. They are a rich source of fiber, both soluble and insoluble, iron, some beta-carotene, and … More