How food can impact your body
Hi Fitness Warriors!
Food can assist our body's in many different ways - however, in today's blog we're going to focus on how certain foods can 'heal your body' (both inside and out)!
Throughout history, civilisations have been using food as a type of medicine. If you were ever told that eating carrots would help you see in the dark - then you already know more about the 'Doctrine of Foods' than you thought! The doctrine of foods is a holistic approach to health and well-being. Many health professionals have researched the doctrine of foods and have discovered an undeniable link between specific natural foods and their positive impact on our body and organs.
Below are a handful of great examples - take note in the similarity of the appearance of the food and the desired area of health they improve!
DOCTRINE OF FOODS
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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Roots (eg. Ginger): Roots such as ginger are an incredible food that reduces the inflammatory responses in the body. This encourages healthy, gentle, detoxification - and digestion which increases the ability - to nourish ourselves - (good for fertility). |
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RED BLOOD CELLS Red Grapes: High in Vitamin B and A which assists in the production of - red blood cells in our body. |
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IMMUNE SYSTEM and IMFLADIC SYSTEM Green Grapes: High in fibre and water - assisting in breaking down cholesterol levels. |
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IRON Raisins: High source of iron - this has numerous health benefits. |
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BONES Celery: High in Vitamin K, which assists calcium when strengthening - our bones. |
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OVARIAN CANCER Olives: High in fibre, Vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. |
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How can this help me?
As seen above, certain foods assist the body by providing various nutrients and natural supplements that directly assist in healing. While this is not a replacement for medical advice - the above will assist you in the development of natural healing that can replace certain supplements. If you are lacking in specific nutrients and minerals, try consuming more of the above to boost your overall health, well-being and nutrition!
Conclusion:
Altogether, the doctrine of foods can go such a long way into shaping your attitude towards health and fitness. Once you can make a connection to the food you consume and the way your body feels/reacts - your mindset will expand far beyond food only being something we place into our mouths.
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References:
- Reproductive System: retrieved from https://previews.123rf.com/images/normaals/normaals1801/normaals180100107/94227061-human-reproductive-system-vector-illustration-diagram-male-and-female-medicine-educational-informati.jpg
- Red Blood Cells: retrieved from https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTcY3nVl6VDX0Xrw5FWwguqXGPd_rnZw8-dGMIjkq5Yt6Fmo86MhQ
- Iron: retrieved from https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://c.ndtvimg.com/hemoglobin_625x300_1529932322762.jpg
- Bones: retrieved from https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/xray-normal-leg-childe-image-260nw-243985450.jpg
- Ovaries: retrieved from https://www.endocrineweb.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/gallery-large/wysiwyg_imageupload/14572/2015/04/08/ovaries_26880160_m_4.jpg
