From The Brain Garden:
Dates reverse the progression of prostate cancer.
Raisins have protective effect on heart, help sustain normal blood sugar levels.
Oats lower risk of coronary heart disease.
Sesame seeds reduce susceptibility to oxidative stress, a major contributor to increased cancer risk.
Sunflower seeds reduce dry scalp and split ends, increase mood stability, contain high levels of selenium, known to clear the head and improve mood.
Amaranth aids liver function, lowers cholesterol.
Buckwheat lowers serum cholesterol and blood pressure values.
Quinoa, one of oldest foods known, high in protein, calcium, B vitamins and iron, easy to digest.
Millet, high in lysine, an essential amino acid the body does not produce, high in protein, phosphorus, B vitamins and iron.
Barley helps regulate cholesterol levels and hypoglycemia, eases many diabetic problems.
Brown rice significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Flax seed, high in fiber and ligands that inhibit cancers, especially breast cancer, high in alpha-linolenic acid that wards off heart attacks, inhibits autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, severe menstrual cramps and depression, contains omega-4 fatty acids found in some meats, good news for vegetarians.
