Here is my compiled list of fruits, veges, and herbs and the benefits of each:
apples (green) | antioxidant |
appetite control | |
blood sugar regulator | |
cholesterol reduction | |
digestion | |
hair | |
heart | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
nails | |
pancreas stimulation | |
skin | |
alfalfa | anti-cancer |
blood clotting regulation | |
cholesterol reduction | |
heart disease prevention | |
apricots | anti-cancer |
antioxidant | |
blood builder | |
digestion | |
energy level increase | |
immune system booster | |
skin | |
stamina, endurance | |
agave nectar | energy level increase |
immune system booster | |
sugar alternative | |
weight loss | |
wound healing | |
almonds | amino acids |
healthy fats | |
protein source | |
artichokes | calcium |
cell function | |
digestion - IBS | |
fiber | |
iron | |
liver detox | |
magnesium | |
organs | |
potassium | |
tissues | |
arugula | anti-cancer |
ashwagandha (Indian Gensing) | anti-inflammatory |
antioxidant | |
anti-stress | |
asparagus (sparingly) | anemia |
anti-cancer | |
blood purifier | |
blood sugar regulator | |
kidneys | |
liver detox | |
morning stiffness | |
avocado (not juiced) | antioxidant |
cholesterol reduction | |
hair | |
healthy fats | |
hormones | |
joints | |
protein source | |
skin | |
SUPERFOOD | |
bananas | antioxidant |
blood pressure | |
body fluid regulator | |
digestion | |
heart rhythm regulator | |
immune system booster | |
muscle energy | |
nerve function | |
PMS | |
basil | anti-cancer |
antioxidant | |
blood flow to brain | |
brain fog | |
beets (roots & tops) | bile duct protection |
birth defect prevention | |
blood detox | |
blood pressure | |
blood purifier | |
heart disease prevention | |
kidneys | |
liver detox | |
liver support | |
menopause | |
organs - increases flow of minerals | |
PMS | |
bell pepper | converts fat to energy |
bilberry | antioxidant |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
glaucoma | |
night blindness | |
skin | |
sore throat | |
UTI | |
vericose veins | |
black currant | blood vessel protection |
connective tissues | |
diarrhea bacteria combatant | |
expectorant | |
hemorrhoids | |
immune system booster | |
infection prevention | |
black radish | metal detox |
morning stiffness | |
blackberries | anti-inflammatory |
constipation | |
digestion | |
immune system booster | |
infection prevention | |
blueberries | anti-age |
antioxidant | |
belly fat decrease | |
blood vessel protection | |
connective tissues | |
diabetes prevention | |
diarrhea bacteria combatant | |
eye protection | |
bok-choy | antioxidant |
converts fat to energy | |
fiber | |
full feeling | |
potassium | |
broccoli | anti-cancer |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant | |
breast cancer prevention | |
diabetes prevention | |
digestion - gastritis | |
eye - healthy vision | |
ulcers | |
brussel sprouts | diabetes prevention |
natural insulin | |
bugleweed | anxiety |
insomnia | |
nerve function | |
burdock | cleanse |
digestion | |
burnet | colon health |
hemorrhoids | |
vericose veins | |
cabbage | anti-cancer |
colon health | |
ulcers | |
cantaloupe | anti-cancer - skin, colon |
antioxidant | |
arteries - reduces thickening | |
detoxification | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
immune system booster | |
carrots + greens | anti-age |
anti-cancer | |
antioxidant | |
blood pressure | |
cholesterol reduction | |
diabetes -insulin resistance | |
eyes | |
heart disease prevention | |
immune system booster | |
liver function | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
muscle energy | |
potassium | |
skin | |
skin -protects from sun damage | |
soft tissue | |
cauliflower | anti-age |
anti-cancer - breast | |
anti-inflammatory | |
appetite control | |
arthritis | |
bone health | |
colon health | |
diabetes prevention | |
heart disease prevention | |
immune system booster | |
ulcers | |
weight loss | |
celery + leaves | anti-inflammatory |
anxiety | |
arthritis | |
blood pressure | |
blood vessel protection | |
cholesterol reduction | |
cleanse | |
detoxification | |
diuretic | |
fluid balance regulation | |
heart tissue strengthen | |
lymph system stimulation | |
nerve function | |
pain reduction | |
skin | |
uric acid cleanser | |
water retention prevention | |
chard | antacid |
anti-cancer - colon | |
bone health - density | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
kidneys | |
laxative | |
cherries | anti-inflammatory |
gout | |
skin - enhances collagen | |
teeth & gums - prevents plaque | |
uric acid cleanser | |
chicory + leaves | eyes |
gall bladder | |
immune system booster | |
liver | |
liver detox | |
cilantro | antibiotic - salmonella |
anti-cancer | |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant | |
bone health | |
cholesterol reduction | |
diabetes - stimulates insulin | |
essential oils | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
immune system booster | |
insomnia | |
kidneys - prevent stones | |
metal detox | |
metal detox | |
yeast infections | |
collard greens | anti-cancer - colon |
constipation | |
hemorrhoids | |
coconut milk | anti-age |
diabetes - lowers blood sugar levels | |
digestion | |
electrolyte balance | |
heart | |
iron | |
kidneys | |
metabolism | |
protein source | |
thyroid | |
weight loss | |
cordyceps | anti-age |
energy level increase | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
cranberry | anti-cancer |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant | |
diuretic | |
fiber | |
heart disease prevention | |
kidneys - prevent stones | |
liver | |
metabolism | |
teeth & gums - prevents plaque | |
ulcers | |
UTI | |
weight loss - dissolves fat | |
watercress | anemia |
converts fat to energy | |
fluid retention reduction | |
healthy red blood cells | |
kidneys | |
liver detox | |
nutrient absorption | |
cucumber | anti-inflammatory |
bladder | |
blood pressure | |
digestion - helps proteins | |
diuretic | |
fever reducer | |
flexibility | |
hair | |
kidneys | |
liver | |
nails | |
pancreas stimulation | |
skin | |
teeth & gums - prevents plaque | |
uric acid cleanser | |
cayenne pepper | anti-inflammatory |
congestion | |
immune system booster | |
pain reduction | |
chia seeds (ground) | antioxidant |
fiber | |
full feeling | |
omega fatty acids | |
protein source | |
cinnamon | anti-inflammatory |
antioxidant | |
bacteria fighter | |
chorella | SUPERFOOD |
does EVERYTHING | |
metal detox | |
dill | anti-inflammatory |
antioxidant | |
antiviral | |
iron | |
endive | laxative |
weight loss | |
eggplant | antioxidant |
brain activity increaser | |
cholesterol reduction | |
escarole | amino acids |
laxative | |
weight loss | |
fennel | anti-cancer |
anti-inflammatory | |
anxiety | |
appetite control | |
asthma | |
bloating reduction | |
blood pressure | |
coughing | |
depression | |
digestion - IBS | |
endorphin releaser | |
eyes | |
healing properties | |
heartburn | |
iron | |
libido | |
menopause | |
potassium | |
french green beans | anti-inflammatory |
diabetes - controls sugar | |
energy level increase | |
eyes | |
frisee (curly endive) | diabetes - controls sugar |
eyes | |
skin | |
garlic | antibacterial |
antibiotic | |
antifungal | |
antiparasitic | |
antiviral | |
appetite control | |
ginseng | anti-stress |
brain fog | |
energy level increase | |
immune system booster | |
ginger root | antihistamine |
anti-inflammatory + | |
antiviral | |
blood pressure | |
circulation stimulant | |
digestion of fats | |
heart | |
immune system booster | |
liver detox | |
magnesium | |
metabolism | |
nausea | |
potassium | |
soothes stomach | |
strengthen intestinal walls | |
goji | SUPERFOOD |
anti-age | |
antioxidant | |
blood pressure | |
brain fog | |
diabetes - controls sugar | |
digestion | |
energy level increase | |
eyes | |
immune system booster | |
weight loss | |
grapefruit | antioxidant |
arthritis | |
blood pressure | |
bones - osteoporosis | |
diabetes - controls sugar | |
digestion booster | |
lymph system stimulation | |
grapes (not green) | anti-age |
antioxidant | |
blood clots reduction | |
blood pressure | |
cholesterol reduction | |
heart | |
potassium | |
green beans | diabetes - controls sugar |
full feeling | |
heart | |
potassium | |
green pepper | arthritis |
blood pressure | |
constipation | |
liver | |
honeydew | blood pressure |
potassium | |
skin - collagen development | |
horseradish | digestion |
liver detox | |
tumor supression | |
weight loss | |
jalapeno pepper | anti-inflammatory |
metabolism | |
migraines | |
pain reduction | |
sinus headaches | |
jerusalem artichoke | reduce cravings for sweets |
jicama | natural sweetener |
kale | anti-cancer |
antioxidant | |
detoxification | |
fiber | |
oxygen circulation | |
kiwi | antioxidant |
asthma | |
cleanse | |
digestion | |
energy level increase | |
repairs DNA | |
kohlrabi | liver detox |
leeks | antioxidant |
anti-inflammatory | |
lemon | alkalize body |
antioxidant | |
bacteria fighter | |
blood detox | |
diabetes - normalize insulin levels | |
digestion | |
eyes | |
fever reducer | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
pain reduction | |
reduce cravings for sweets | |
lentils | anti-age |
antioxidant | |
full feeling | |
protein source | |
weight loss | |
licorice root | antiviral |
expectorant | |
soothes and coats inflamed tissues of the mouth, throat, digestive, and urinary tracts | |
lime | antibacterial |
cleanse | |
detoxification | |
disease resistance | |
eyes | |
pain reduction | |
wound healing | |
mango | body odor reduction |
cleanse | |
detoxification | |
heart | |
immune system booster | |
milk thistle | liver |
mint | anti-stress |
headaches | |
liver - corrects balance | |
motherwort | blood pressure |
digestion - eases stomach pain and gas | |
insomnia | |
menopause | |
muscle relaxation | |
post partum depression | |
reduces menstrual cramps | |
regulates periods | |
mustard greens | circulation stimulant |
constipation | |
nasturtium | bladder |
bronchitis | |
colds | |
coughing | |
flu | |
kidneys | |
sore throat | |
nectarine | digestion |
energy level increase | |
nettles | digestion - intestinal inflammation |
diuretic | |
hemorrhoids | |
laxative | |
pain reduction | |
ulcers | |
noni | SUPERFOOD |
antibacterial | |
antifungal | |
anti-inflammatory | |
antiviral | |
energy level increase | |
immune system booster | |
tumor supression | |
nutmeg | digestion |
insomnia | |
kidneys | |
liver detox | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
okra | blood pressure |
cholesterol reduction | |
diabetes - stabilize blood sugar levels | |
digestion - coats intestines with natural lubricant | |
fiber | |
onion | antioxidant |
diabetes - stabilize blood sugar levels | |
orange | anti-age |
cholesterol reduction | |
cleanse | |
detoxification | |
papaya | enzyme breaks down protein |
digestion booster | |
parsley | antioxidant |
blood vessel protection | |
iron | |
kidneys | |
liver detox | |
metal detox | |
potassium | |
urinary tract | |
parsnips | blood pressure |
brain fog | |
cellulite control | |
digestion - improves bowel action | |
fiber | |
helps heal pneumonia, emphysema | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
weight loss | |
peach | anti-cancer |
bladder | |
cleanse | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
heart disease prevention | |
kidneys | |
pear | antioxidant |
blood pressure | |
constipation | |
diabetes | |
digestion | |
energy level increase | |
fiber | |
kidney detox | |
stroke prevention | |
peas | protein source |
peppermint | bile flow improvement |
digestion | |
liver | |
peppers (hot) | anti-cancer |
anti-inflammatory | |
digestion - intestine cleanse | |
liver detox | |
metabolism | |
pineapple | antioxidant |
asthma | |
digestion | |
expectorant | |
eyes | |
hay fever | |
pain reduction | |
skin - elasticity | |
plantain + leaves | blood detox |
diuretic | |
supports eliminative tissues & organs | |
potato | digestion |
radishes | blood detox |
full feeling | |
liver | |
liver detox - removes bilirubin | |
stomach | |
thyroid | |
weight loss | |
raspberries | anti-age |
anti-cancer | |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant + | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
immune system booster | |
ORAC (oxygen radical absorbence capacity) | |
skin | |
rhubarb -leaves | anti-cancer |
B vitamins | |
digestion | |
kidneys | |
potassium | |
rosemary | anti-inflammatory |
asthma | |
blood flow to brain | |
brain fog | |
circulation stimulant | |
digestion | |
immune system booster | |
rutabaga | asthma |
blood pressure | |
blood vessel protection | |
constipation | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
potassium | |
stroke prevention | |
sage | antioxidant + |
savory | antioxidant |
spearmint | anti-cancer |
digestion | |
eliminates gas | |
fever reducer | |
headaches | |
metabolism | |
nausea | |
weight loss | |
spinach | anti-cancer - liver |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant | |
arthritis | |
blood pressure | |
bowel - reconstruct and regenerate | |
cleanse | |
constipation | |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
oxygen circulation | |
pain reduction | |
squash | anti-cancer |
diabetes | |
heart disease prevention | |
stinging nettles | digestion - intestinal inflammation |
diuretic | |
hemorrhoids | |
laxative | |
pain reduction | |
ulcers | |
strawberries -leaves | anti-age |
anti-cancer | |
antioxidant | |
blood builder | |
detoxification | |
immune system booster | |
skin | |
string beans | diabetes |
iron | |
pancreas stimulation | |
sweet potatoes +leaves | eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration |
swiss chard | anti-cancer |
fiber | |
potassium | |
SUPERFOOD | |
tarragon | antioxidants |
appetite stimulant | |
diabetes - controls sugar | |
thyme | antibacterial |
anti-inflammatory | |
antioxidant | |
antiseptic | |
lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases | |
tomatoes -leaves | anti-age |
anti-cancer | |
antioxidant | |
blood pressure | |
diabetes - controls sugar | |
liver detox | |
turmeric | blood detox |
digestion | |
laxative | |
liver detox | |
turnip | lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases |
watermelon | blood pressure |
eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration | |
kidney, bladder cleanse | |
wheatgrass | SUPERFOOD |
25x the value of vegetables | |
antibacterial - heals infection | |
anti-cancer | |
blood builder -rebuilds RBC | |
blood detox | |
energy level increase | |
immune system booster | |
zucchini | eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration |
potassium |