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Healing Food and Your Body

Did you know that eating more fruits and vegetables can be a powerful source of medicine for your body? Eating a beautiful rainbow of foods every day can help with weight loss, reduce your chances of heart disease, have less cold and flu, and even reduce your chance of getting cancer. 

Today let’s discuss foods to heal and fuel your body. Incorporating more of these foods into your diet can not only help heal your body from the inside out but also help keep you healthy.

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5 Healing Foods to Heal the Body

There are many studies that show that you cannot eat too many fruits or vegetables. Your body needs the phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein found in fruits and vegetables, which are with few exceptions, low in fat and calories. Here are 5 foods to add to your diet.  

Leafy Greens

According to Amy Myers MD, leafy greens are powerful and can aid in helping you feel and look younger. They can also help with belly bloat, improve inflammation response, and support optimal gut health. There are many other reasons leafy greens like kale, spinach, and chard are considered superfoods, but these reasons mentioned are a great place to start focusing to heal your body. 

Garlic

Garlic has been studied to find it has powerful antibiotic properties. It is a source of phytochemicals. These chemicals can help boost your immune system and fight off disease. Garlic has been used to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and different types of cancers. It is a real powerhouse! Eat it raw for a powerful punch!

Ginger

Ginger is known as a superfood for many reasons. One reason many people use ginger is for digestive health. Anything from acid reflux, heartburn, or indigestion. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce menstrual pains. Make it into a soothing tea or add it to the foods you cook. You can’t go wrong no matter how you use it!.

Nuts

If you are cutting out meat from your diet, nuts are a great source of plant-based protein. They are full of healthy fats and Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects against cellular damage. It is also critical for your immune system. 

Berries

Berries, like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries provide Vitamin C which can promote wound healing by stimulating collagen. They are also a great source of antioxidants, are anti-viral, and support the immune system. They are great as snacks or added to salads. Healing never tasted so sweet!

There are many sources of great foods to eat that will help your body heal. Hop over to Instagram to see how to heal the Chakras with food.

Enjoy exploring the beautiful rainbow of food that can nourish and heal your body and soul. Until next time!

Namaste.