The Food Doctor: Healing Foods for Body and Mind

We will weekly add to this list of the Top 100 Foods for your Body and Mind's Health from the book; The Food Doctor--Healing Foods for Mind and Body by Vicki Edgson and Ian Marber, Collins and Brown 1999.

The Creator of ALL this Food was God on the 3rd Day of Creation....Genesis 1:11-12 God said,"I command the earth to produce all kinds of plants, including fruit trees and grain." And that's what happened. The earth produced all kinds of vegetation. God looked at what he had done, and IT WAS GOOD."

1. Broccoli:
Nutrients--Calcium, magnesium, phosperous, vitamin B3 and B5, beta-carotene, high in Vitamin C and folic acid
Benefits--Anti-Cancer, antioxidant, intestinal cleanser, excellent source of fiber, antibiotic, antiviral (from sulpher) stimulates the liver....A Perfect Food
2. Strawberries:
Nutrients--Vit A, C and K, beta-carotene, folic acid and potassium
Benefits--Anti-Cancer, antiviral, and antibacterial
3. Millet: (whole grain)
Nutrients--Magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and Vit B3
Benefits--Gluten-free grain, easily digestible, highly alkaline, rich in fibre, low allergenic food
4. Salmon:
Nutrients--Calcium, selenium, Vit D and E, Omega 3 fatty acids
Benefits--Rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids (beneficial oil for your heart and body), good for hormonal health, skin, the immune system, bones and teeth
5. Apple:
Nutrients--Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, Vit C, beta-carotene, and pectin
Benefits--Astringent, tonic, relieves constipation, reactivates beneficial gut bacteria, reduces total cholesterol and helps remove toxins from the body
6. Cabbage:
Nutrients--Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosporous, beta-carotene, folic acid, Vit C, E and K, iodine
Benefits--Eaten raw, it detoxifies the stomach and upper colon and improves digestion. Stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, anti-cancer and antioxidant...A perfect food!!
7. Melon (Cantelope):
Nutrients--Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosperous, Vit C and beta-carotene
Benefits--Excellent cleanser and rehydrator, high water content, should be eaten on its own for maximum benefit
8. Pine Nuts:
Nutrients--Magnesium, potassium, zinc, and B vitamins
Benefits--High in protein and essential fat, good as a meat replacement for vegetarians
9. Potatoes:
Nutrients--Potassium, Vit B3, C and Folic acid
Benefits--Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting the liver and muscles, and providing energy
10. Orange:
Nutrients--Calcium, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid and Vit C
Benefits--Stimulating tonifying, cleansing, intestinal antiseptic, and Stimulates peristalsis (clearing of food from your colon....thus reduces constipation and improves your energy level)