# data[].attributes.body
This section will group up the different foods based on what specifically they help. The same foods can and will be found in different groups if they have properties that help in that certain category.

# data[].attributes.body
Women's Health.

# data[].attributes.body
Men's Health.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚟𝚊𝚜𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚛 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚟𝚊𝚜𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚛 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.body
This padlet is a "notebook" of sorts for research that I am doing. I am researching different natural foods and their health benefits; things like vitamin properties and other things that can be beneficial to humans health wise.

I'm personally doing this research because I want to actually know what all of the different foods have in store so that I can have a diverse diet that includes everything I need. As well as this, a lot of products sold in The United States are pumped full with additives, food dyes, and other things that keep us unhealthy. Even the "healthy" foods that most places sell aren't actually healthy and are usually genetically modified and lacking in vitamins or pumped full with preservatives to make it last longer, but in turn makes it unhealthier, especially if you are buying from large cooperations.

So in conclusion, I am doing this research to try to better my life, my health, and my diet, because fun fact: What you eat can actually be linked to issues such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and other things, not just heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, though those are very commonly attached to how you eat as well.

# data[].attributes.body
First thing's first, the color of a fruit, vegetable, or even meat, has meaning. It means that it has specific properties/chemicals that can do different things. These properties/chemicals are called Phytonutrients. Such Phytonutrients and the colors they are found in will be listed below.

# data[].attributes.body
Lutein: Protects eyes, boosts immunity, and supports healthy tissues, skin, and blood.

Can be found in:

Kale

Collard Greens

Cucumber

Zucchini

Peas

Avacado

Asparagus

Green Beans

Chlorophyll: Detoxifying; helps build red blood cells and collagen; boosts energy and well-being.

Can be found in:

All Leafy Green Vegetables

Sprouted Grasses

Microalgae

Indoles: Has Anti-Cancer properties and supports Hormone Balance

Can be found in:

Brussel Sprouts

Broccoli

Bok Choy

Cabbage

Turnips

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 & 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 & 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲

# data[].attributes.body
Carotenes: Source of vitamin A; has anti-cancer and heart protective properties and protects mucous membranes.

Can be found in:

Peppers

Squashes

Carrots

Apricots

Mangoes

Oranges

Grapefruit

Xanthophylls: Source of vitamin A: has anti-cancer properties, protects eyes and brain, and strengthens the immune system.

Can be found in:

Salmon and other Red Fish

Eggs

Most Yellow & Orange Fruits and Vegetables

# data[].attributes.body
Lycopene: Protects against heart disease, cancer (especially prostate cancer), and vision loss.

Can be found in:

Tomatoes

Watermelon

Goji Berries

Papaya

Rosehips

Anthocyanins: Can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Can be found in:

Cranberries

Strawberries

Raspberries

Cherries

Red Cabbage

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 & 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 & 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲

# data[].attributes.body
Anthocyanins: Fights free radicals, has anti-cancer properties, and supports healthy aging.

Can be found in:

Blueberries

Eggplant

Grapes and grape products such as grape juice, raisins, and red wine

Resveratrol: Has anti-cancer properties and helps balance hormone levels.

Can be found in:

Grape Products

Mulberries

Cocoa

# data[].attributes.body
Allyl Sulfides: Boosts immunity; has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

Can be found in:

Onions

Garlic

Scallions

Chives

Anthoxanthins: Helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, helps reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Can be found in:

Bananas

Cauliflower

Mushrooms

Onions

Parsnips

Potatoes

Garlic

Ginger

Turnips

# data[].attributes.body
This section will go over what every specific fruit, vegetable, and herb is beneficial for.

# data[].attributes.body
Available in many varieties, apples have been celebrated for their health benefits. They are high in pectin, a fiber, and slow reverse sugars that help to improve heart health and regulate the body's blood sugar levels. They also contain many important vitamins and minerals as well as substances that promote, among other things, strong and healthy bones.

Good for blood sugar regulation, constipation and diarrhea, protecting bones, and reducing cholesterol.

Advice: Eat the whole fruit, go organic and local, and keep the skin on.

# data[].attributes.body
Native to Eastern Asia, apricots were cultivated by the Chinese for thousands of years before they reached the rest of the world. Low in calories yet high in fiber and many key vitamins, apricots can be eaten fresh or dried, and the leaves and kernels can all be used. Medicinally, they can help improve digestion, promote clear skin, and protect vision.

Good for eye and skin health, digestive health, and anti-cancer effects.

Advice: Eat fresh or dried, the kernels are edible, and oil made from the kernels is great for cooking.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 & 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 & 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
Peaches originate from China, where they are considered uplifting, rejuvenating fruit. Like other stone fruits, peaches and nectarines contain a balance of phenolic compounds - anthocyanins, chlorogenic acids, quercetin derivatives, and catechins - that work synergistically to combat metabolic syndrome.

Good for weight management, skin health, diuretic, and has anti-cancer properties.

Advice: Eat them in season and preserve them for when they aren't in season.

# data[].attributes.body
Dozens of different varieties of pear are now available; most have paper thin skins and a similar shape. Some, though, look a little different. A cooling, uplifting, low-allergy fruit and an excellent source of water-soluble fiber, pears also contain useful amounts of beta-carotene and B vitamins, as well as traces of copper, phosphorous, potassium, and other essential elements.

Good for allergy relief, constipation, nervous exhaustion, and rehumanic conditions.

Advice: Keep the skin on, ripen at home, eat them dry, or juice them.

# data[].attributes.body
Plums, or gages, are members of the rose family and there are more than 2,000 varieties, including the greengage, mirabelle, and damson. Plums have good antioxidant and detoxifying properties, are a metabolic stimulant, and contain chromium, potassium, selenium, and other minerals, as well as Vitamin C and beta-carotene. Dried plums, or prunes, are a traditional treatment for constipation.

Good for protecting eyesight, constipation, metabolic stimulation, and detoxing.

Advice: Eat plums dried and keep the skin on.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙳𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙳𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.body
Native to China, and sometimes called a Chinese Gooseberry, this unusual looking fruit is now grown all over the world in sunny climates. There are some nutritional differences between the two varieties, green and gold, but both are good for digestion and heart health. Their high vitamin C content also promotes skin health and boosts the immune system, fighting off any inflammation.

Good for healthy skin, healthy digestion, heart disease, and immunity.

Advice: Eat them raw and eat both color varieties.

# data[].attributes.body
Figs are a lovely, sweet, seasonal fruit, generally available from July to September, and can be enjoyed fresh or dried. Although each has its own benefits, both fresh and dried figs are beneficial foods for blood pressure thanks to their high potassium levels, and are also beneficial for maintaining a good digestive system and improving bone health.

Good for blood pressure, bone health, digestion, and constipation.

Advice: Can be eaten as they are or you could put them in your cereal.

# data[].attributes.body
Quince is an ancient fruit native to the Middle East that is slowly finding its place again in the modern world. It boosts the immune system and benefits heart health, while its juice is used to treat diarrhea and used as a mouthwash to gargle to maintain gum health and treat mouth ulcers. THis deeply fragrant fruit is too sour to be eaten raw, but cooking helps bring out its flavor and nutritional beliefs.

Good for soothing the stomach, anti-cancer, fighting free radicals, and heart health.

Advice: Buy in season, mix with water

# data[].attributes.body
Cherries - if you pick the right kind - can rightly be called one of today's super foods. Montmorency Cherries have the highest medicinal value because they are rich in antioxidants, are a good anti-inflammatory, and are useful in the prevention and treatment of gout. They are also one of the very few fruits to contain melatonin, which can help treat insomnia and jetlag and can encourage good sleep.

Good for good sleep, diabetes {they are anti-diabetic}, and arthritic conditions.

Advice: Choose fresh and in season, and pick sour cherry varieties over sweet ones.

# data[].attributes.body
For thousands of years, every part of the grape plant, including the sap in the vines, has been used as medicine. Grapes, a natural diuretic, contain a variety of antioxidants, especially oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes {OPC's} which contribute to everything from glowing skin to protection from heart disease and free radical damage. OPC's are especially concentrated in grape seeds.

Good for anti-cancer, cardiovascular health, detox and water balance, and steadying blood sugar levels.

Advice: Choose varieties with seeds and eat them dry as well.

# data[].attributes.body
Helps your kidneys put extra salt and water into your pee (urine). This is how diuretics clear extra fluid out and bring down your blood pressure. Diuretics also help when you have too much fluid collecting because of heart failure or other medical problems.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
Blackberries are high in antioxidants, of which anthocyanins are responsible for their deep purple color. Anthocyanins also fight free-radical damage in the body and address a range of modern conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, vision loss, poor liver function, and declining mental faculties. The berries also have Detoxifying properties and promote gut health.

Good for gut health, skin health, heart health, and anti-cancer.

Advice: Eat fresh and eat the leaves as well.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
High in Vitamin C, with useful levels of potassium and phosphorus, blackcurrants also contain a range of different anthocyanins as well as antioxidants that protect against heart disease, cancer, and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's. The fruits also have anti-bacterial properties and promote better vision. Too sour to eat fresh on their own, they make good cordials, syrups, and jams.

Good for heart health, brain food, better night vision, UTI's, boosting immunity, and as a tonic.

Advice: Add sugar, use the leaves, and use the oil made from the seeds.

# data[].attributes.body
Native to North America, blueberries have long been valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties. They contain anti-bacterial compounds that fight off stomach bugs and antioxidants that prevent eye damage and improve both eyesight and memory. They also promote prostate health. Much sweeter than many small berries, they can be eaten fresh on their own to reap all the benefits.

Good for prostate health, improving memory, healthy gut, supporting vision, and UTI's.

Advice: Buy them organic and eat the leaves too.

# data[].attributes.body
Native to North America, these rather sour red berries are packed with antioxidants and have a number of health benefits. They are both astringent and anti-bacterial, helping to promote good gum health. Meyond that they contain a unique substance that helps prevent infection from taking hold in the urinary tract, kidney, and bladder.

Good for UTI's, teeth protection, toning and astringent, digestion, and heart health.

Advice: Drink the juice and eat dried.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
Elderberries are a fruit of a woodland tree common throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. It was once regarded as a complete medicine chest because all parts of the plant can be used medicinally. The fruits and flowers, most commonly consumed today, have immunity boosting and diuretic effects. The raw berries are an acquired taste, but cooking them makes them more palatable.

Good for strengthening immunity and detoxing.

Advice: Preserve the fruits and eat the flowers.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗚𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗚𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
These berries belong to the broader nightshade family that includes Chile peppers and tomatoes. Also called Wolfberries, they are rich in a combination of antioxidant nutrients that benefit cardiovascular health, muscle health, and vision. They also contain a variety of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, known to boost metabolic processes and promote good sleep and memory.

Good for muscle health, metabolic support, neurological support, vision, and boosting antioxidants.

Advice: Drink the juice and eat dried.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙸𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚎 𝚂𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚖 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙸𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚎 𝚂𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚖 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙼𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚖 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙼𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚖 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.headline
𝙽𝚎𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.subject
𝙽𝚎𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑

# data[].attributes.headline
𝚂𝚕𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.subject
𝚂𝚕𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.body
Mulberries are an ancient fruit with a long tradition of use as a medicine, including as a tonic for the whole body. All parts of the plant, from the root to the tip, can be used medicinally, though these days we tend to concentrate only on the fruit and leaves, which are high in antioxidant anthocyanins and cancer-fighting resveratrol and vitamin C. They also protect against eye damage and act as a sedative.

Good for being used as a strengthening tonic, eye health, sedative use, digestive health, and lowering fevers.

Eat dried, make a tea from the leaves, and handle the fruit gently {it's fragile!}

# data[].attributes.headline
𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.subject
𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

# data[].attributes.body
Recent studies confirm that Raspberries contain a vast array of antioxidants with a host of potential benefits in regulating metabolism and fighting diseases. One of these antioxidants is the anti-inflammatory compound named ellagic acid, which is cancer protective. The leaves can be used medicinally as a tonic in pregnancy, and in particular, preparing the uterus for a birth.

Good for metabolic aid, pregnancy aid, and fighting cancer.

Eat organic and make sure they are ripe.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
Fresh strawberries are a high antioxidant food. As well as being a rich source of vitamin C, they contain manganese, folate, potassium, B vitamins, and the beneficial flavonoids, quercetin, and kaempferol. In addition, they have heart healthy properties, benefit the digestive system, and are the only fruit to have seeds - a source of small amounts of omega-3 - fatty acids - on their exterior.

Good for heart health, digestion, and are anti-cancer.

Advice: Eat seasonally and go organic.

# data[].attributes.headline
𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀

# data[].attributes.subject
𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀

# data[].attributes.body
This family of juicy fruits not only includes lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit, but also includes tangerines, mandarins, and less widely eaten fruits such as pomelos and kumquats. Their vitamin C content is legendary, and regular consumption can help reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney stones, and infections of all kinds. They also boost good digestion and have alkalizing and detoxifying properties.

Good for kidney stones, heart health, relieves indigestion, alkalizing, and detoxifying.

Advice: Use the peels.

# data[].attributes.body
Bananas are an extremely versatile and healthy fruit. They are rich in potassium, which is essential for maintaining blood pressure at healthy levels, and are natural antacids, which makes them a soothing and healing choice for upset stomachs and ulcers. The ripe fruit consists of nearly 90 percent natural slow-release sugars - ideal for athletes and busy people alike.

Good for bone health, soothing the stomach, boosting energy, cardiovascular health, and constipation relief.

Advice: Make sure it is ripe.

# data[].attributes.body
The date palm, one of the oldest trees cultivated by man, has its origins in the desert around the Persian Gulf. Immunity-Boosting dates are high in potassium, supply slow-release sugars, and provide a range of other essential nutrients. For example; they are a good source of fiber, protein, minerals including magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc, and trace elements such as boron.

Good for supporting digestion, balancing blood sugar, heart health, colds, and the flu.

Advice: Can and should be eaten dry & fresh.

# data[].attributes.body
Throughout Asia, the mango has both spiritual and medicinal significance. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. Mangoes are high in the antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C, and are so good for boosting the immune system, protecting eyesight, and aiding digestion. They also help neutralize free-radical damage in the body.

Good for digestion, anti-cancer, eye health, and immunity.

Advice: Keep it fresh and add dairy.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Healing Foods

Take control of your life and your health through what you eat with Healing Foods - an indispensable resource that shows you exactly what foods are best, and how to optimize their super-food potential.

With more than 200 healing foods, from carrots to clementines, and 150 easy-to-prepare recipes that heal, Healing Foods empowers readers to practice optimum nutrition, and shows how certain foods can be incorporated into daily life to targetspecific health issues.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Take control of your life and your health through what you eat with Healing Foods - an indispensable resource that shows you exactly what foods are best, and how to optimize their super-food potential.With more than 200 healing foods, from carrots to clementines, and 150 easy-to-prepare...

# data[].attributes.body
Aromatic melons are, perhaps surprisingly, part of the gourd family, which includes cucumber and squash. They were first cultivated in Persia and Northern Africa nearly 4,000 years ago, and later by ancient Greeks & Romans. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and assorted antioxidants, they are good for immune support. They also contain potassium, which normalizes blood pressure.

Good for eyesight, blood flow, blood pressure, and wound healing.

# data[].attributes.body
Also called paw-paw or tree melon, papaya has become a commercial crop that is now widely available. It is known to have antibacterial properties and promoted good digestion, and almost every part of the plant can be used. In the west, we tend to focus only on its brightly colored orange flesh, which is a good source of antioxidant carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, that protect eyesight.

Good for digestion, fighting parasites, healthy fiber, and eye health.

Advice: Use the seeds, juice it, and consume unripe too.

# data[].attributes.body
Native to modern day Iraq and Iran, Pomegranate has been used as a folk medicine for thousands of years. The juice contains substances that support a healthy prostate and antioxidants to maintain the elasticity of the arteries, All parts of the plant are used as medicine in the Ayuruedic traditions; in the west, the seeds and their juice are most valued for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Good for men's health, heart health, joint health, and fighting infection.

Advice: Eat the seeds and make Pomegranate molasses.

# data[].attributes.body
Thirst quenching and cooling, pineapple is a good source of manganese, which can boost men's fertility, and contains significant amounts of vitamin C. The core contains the proteolytic enzymes bromelain, a powerful anti-inflammatory used to treat bowel and joint problems. Its anti-inflammatory and astringent quality makes it a good choice for treating sore throats.

Good for men's fertility, inflammatory bowel, staying flexible, and digestion.

Advice: Make it into a tangy sorbet or salsa.

# data[].attributes.body
We may think of coconut as a nut, but it is a fruit, or drupe, similar to peaches and plums. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, where it is called the "Tree of Life." Its medicinal properties, which benefit the heart, brain, stomach,and others, stem from its unique healthy fat content, anti-bacterial effects, and balance of sugar, dietary fiber, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Good for being a natural antibiotic, metabolic balance, feeding the brain, and improving cholesterol ratios.

Advice: Drink coconut water instead of sports drinks, mix into a dressing.

# data[].attributes.body
The avacado has the distinction of being the fruit with the highest fat content. This may sound unhealthy, but its beneficial monounsaturated oils, which can lower blood pressure and lubricate joints, have earned it the title "The Olive Oil of the Americas." The flesh and oil contain antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, helping to lower the risk of diseases, such as arthritis, and boost women's fertility.

Good for its anti-inflammatory effects, lowering blood pressure, and boosting fertility.

# data[].attributes.body
This cruciferous vegetable has been widely studied for its medicinal properties, which include antibacterial and immunity boosting activities. It is rich in vitamin C and fiber and has the highest level of carotenoids - particularly eye-healthy lutein - of all brassicas. It is also an excellent source of indol-3-carbinol, a chemical that boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells.

Good for prostate health, boosting skin health, immunity, and eye health.

Advice: Steam it, try different color variations, and sprout the seeds.

# data[].attributes.body
Most people don't consider cabbage a "love to eat" vegetable nowadays, but before we lost the habit of eating bitter foods, it was revered as a warming, calming, balancing, and grounding food. It is now known to clear the blood, boost skin health, and is a remarkable remedy for ulcers. Its bitterness stimulates gastric juices to digest food more effectively, and is also a mild diuretic.

Good for healing ulcers, liver function, skin health, and fighting parasites.

Advice: Cook it lightly, try bok choy, get different colored varieties, and use the outer leaves.

# data[].attributes.body
Damage to cell membranes, proteins, lipids and DNA.