Aqsa Anwaar

BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

'Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food'. And it just so happens that many natural whole foods closely resemble the organs and body parts they're good for! In occult teachings, this is well known. However, in today's society and medical industry, what we eat is largely ignored as the culprit of disease or the catalyst to health and longevity. Here is what amazed me;

Walnut - Brain

Walnuts have a striking resemblance to the human brain and have been recognized as one of the ultimate brain foods. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 and have more antioxidants, folic acids(Vitamin B9) and vitamin E than any other nut. It is important to properly soak and rinse walnuts(as well as most other nuts) to remove phytates and activate enzymes for optimal nutrition absorption.

Carrot - Eye

It is cleared that a sliced carrot resembles an eye, it even has patterns of radiating lines that look just like the pupil and iris! Beta-carotene(what gives carrots their vibrant orange color) helps to maintain healthy eyesight, protects against macular degeneration, and the development of cataract.

Celery - Bone

A stalk of celery resembles a bone, and they're good for bones too. Celery contains silicon, which is part of what gives bones their strength. Here's an astonishing fact; bones are 23% sodium, and celery is also 23% sodium.

Tomato - Heart

Tomatoes resemble the heart more than any other fruit and they are loaded with lycopene which has been referred to as heart and blood food. The consumption of lycopene has been proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are also a great source of Vitamin C which is crucial for heart health!

Mushroom - Ear

A sliced mushroom has a shape and resemblance of a human ear and mushrooms are good for ear health! They are a great source of Vitamin D, which is essential for preventing hearing loss. So hear me out eat your mushrooms.

Avocado - Uterus

Avocados are shaped like the uterus and cervix, and avocados have been shown to balance hormones and prevent cervical cancer! And guess what? Just as it takes exactly 9 months for a baby to fully develop in the womb, it takes an avocado exactly 9 months to grow from a blossom into a ripened fruit!

Ginger - Stomach

Ginger looks like the stomach and aids in digestion! Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for stomach health. Gingerol, the ingredient that gives ginger it's strong scent and taste, is listed in the USDA database of phytochemicals as having the ability to prevent nausea and vomiting. Plus these are found helpful for MOTION SICKNESS!

Sweet Potato- Pancreas

Sweet potato has a striking resemblance to the pancreas and has been shown to help the pancreas do its job by helping to stabilize bold sugar levels. Sweet potatoes are also naturally high in Vitamin B6 which studies have shown inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer!

Grapes - Lungs

Grapes, especially heirloom concord grapes, resemble the alveoli of the lungs. A diet high in fresh grapes has shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer! Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which can reduce the severity of allergy-triggered asthma.