Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices
"Food is the cause of the vast majority of our health problems, and food is also the solution"
- Dr. Victor Marchione
📊 Did you know? A recent study suggests that a healthy diet can add as many as 14 years to your life.
Important Safety Note: When considering supplements (herbs, vitamins, minerals, etc.), please discuss with your pharmacist any potential adverse drug interactions! It is always best to work with a qualified holistic physician and nutritionist.
🥗 Foods vs. Supplements
✅ Choose Healthy Foods When Possible
- • Natural nutrients are more absorbable than synthetic versions
- • Lower risk of overdoses
- • Safer choice for most people
- • Contain beneficial compounds beyond isolated nutrients
⚠️ Supplement Considerations
- • What works for one person may not work for another
- • May contain synthetic versions of natural nutrients
- • Higher risk of adverse drug interactions
- • Require careful supervision by qualified practitioners
💡 Top Health Tips
🚫 Eliminate Trans Fats
Cut your risk of heart disease by 50%. High cholesterol is not as dangerous as trans fats and hydrogenated oils.
🍫 Dark Chocolate
Eat one small daily serving of dark (raw) chocolate to improve hypertension.
🥬 Incorporate Superfoods
Include beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach, tea, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts and yogurt.
🫒 Healthy Fats
Not all fats are bad. Incorporate monosaturated fats (olive oil) to enhance cardiovascular health.
🥚 Eggs Are Nutritious
High-protein, whole food full of vitamins and minerals. Relatively low in saturated fat and calories.
🌈 Color-Coded Nutrition Guide
🔴 Red Fruits & Vegetables
Contains: Lycopene and anthocyanins
Benefits: Heart health, memory function, urinary tract health, cancer protection
Recommended: Tomatoes, watermelon, cherries, cranberries, pomegranates, beets, red peppers, radishes, radicchio, red potatoes, rhubarb
🟡 Yellow-Orange Fruits & Vegetables
Contains: Carotenoids and flavonoids
Benefits: Heart health, vision, healthy immune system, lower cancer risks
Recommended: Apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, lemons, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, tangerines, squash, carrots, yellow peppers, pumpkin, rutabagas, sweet potatoes
🟣 Blue-Purple Fruits & Vegetables
Contains: Anthocyanins and phenolics
Benefits: Urinary tract health, memory function, lower cancer risks
Recommended: Blackberries, black currants, dried plums, elderberries, purple figs, red grapes, plums, raisins, red cabbage, eggplant, purple peppers
Blueberry Special: 2,400 ORAC value per 100g, rich in anthocyanins, fights UTI bacteria, may combat pain
🟢 Yellow-Green Fruits & Vegetables
Contains: Lutein and indoles
Benefits: Strong bones and teeth, healthy vision, lower cancer risks
Recommended: Avocados, green apples, green grapes, honeydew melon, kiwifruit, limes, green pears, artichokes, arugula, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, endive, leafy greens, green onions, okra, peas, green peppers, snow peas, sugar snap peas, spinach, watercress, zucchini
⚪ White-Green Fruits & Vegetables
Contains: Allyl sulfides and allicin
Benefits: Heart health, healthy cholesterol levels, lower cancer risks
Recommended: Leeks, garlic, onions, chives, bananas, brown pears, dates, cauliflower, ginger, mushrooms, shallots, turnips
Note: Ginger can decrease blood clotting - avoid if you have bleeding disorders
🏥 Quick Health Conditions Reference
🫀 Cardiovascular
🦴 Joints & Bones
- • Arthritis
- • Osteoporosis
- • Joint Health
- • Back Pain
🧠 Brain & Mental
- • Memory Loss
- • Depression
- • Alzheimer's Disease
- • ADHD
🩸 Metabolic
🛡️ Immune System
- • Common Cold
- • Flu
- • Allergies
- • Immune Function
👁️ Eyes & Vision
⚠️ Aging Prevention
A 20-year British study showed that sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, smoking, and excessive alcohol can age people by 12 years.
🌟 Anti-Fungal Foods
Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO) and Apple Cider Vinegar are effective against internal and topical fungal issues.
⭐ Featured Natural Remedies
🍌 Bananas
Great for:
- • Hangovers
- • Morning sickness
- • PMS
- • Stress relief
- • Warts
🧄 Garlic
Contains allicin for:
- • Heart health
- • Cholesterol support
- • Anti-parasitic effects
- • Cancer prevention
🫐 Blueberries
High ORAC value (2,400):
- • UTI protection
- • Memory support
- • Pain relief
- • Antioxidant power
🥕 Ginger
Anti-parasitic properties:
- • Digestive support
- • Anti-inflammatory
- • Nausea relief
⚠️ Avoid with bleeding disorders
🍯 Raw Honey
Manuka honey for:
- • Wart treatment
- • Wound healing
- • Antimicrobial action
🌿 Aloe Vera
Versatile healing:
- • Skin conditions
- • Digestive support
- • Wound care
- • Blood sugar help