Some foods naturally contain disease-fighting, health promoting properties, while others contain elements that may hinder your health goals.
Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are an excellent anticancer vegetable. They may also be beneficial for colds, arthritis or depression.
Onions
Onions are an excellent antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine properties. Sulfur compounds in onions help to detoxify the body. Onions aid in cellular repair (not your phone, silly). Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant. To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed.
Parsley
Parsley is useful as a digestive aid. It helps to purify the blood and stimulate the bowels. Parsley is an anticarcinogen. It contains three times as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach. Parsley contains vitamin A and is a good source of copper and manganese. For a natural breath freshener, try a sprig of parsley
Peanut Butter
When buying peanut butter, only buy organic varieties. Non-organic peanut butters are high in pesticides and fungus and contain aflatoxin, a potent carcinogenic mold. To increase the protein in peanut butter (peanuts have about the same amount of protein as soy), Brewer’s yeast can be mixed in. This is especially useful for vegetarians
Peanuts
Peanuts contain aflatoxin, a carcinogenic, which may explain why peanut farmers have been found to have disproportionately high rates of cancer. Peanuts are high in fungus and, often, pesticides. They do not contain any omega-3, which can contribute to distorting your omega-6:omega-3 ratio. Peanuts contain about the same amount of protein as soy and are low in starchy carbohydrates.
