20 Amazing Healing Foods
There's a first-aid kit in your kitchen, and it can make you stronger and live longer — for pennies a day.
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Spinach
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Lemon
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Ginger
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Yogurt
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Garlic
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Apples
Healing power: May preserve muscle mass
An apple a day can keep younger men at bay: A recent University of Iowa study found that older mice fed diets high in ursolic acid, which is found in apple peels, experienced a 10 percent increase in muscle mass and 30 percent increase in muscle strength, putting them on a par with younger mice. They theorize it helps turn off the protein responsible for age-related loss of muscle mass. -
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Berries
Healing power: Prevents diabetes
The best thing you can do for your diet: Taste the rainbow — and we're not talking Skittles. A recent American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study of more than 200,000 people found that a high consumption of berries—which are rich in anthocyanin, an antioxidant that gives them their color—was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. They also help turn off the "fat genes" that lead to obesity. Go for blue and red hues: Blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all especially high in flavonoids. -
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Bananas
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White tea
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Coffee
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Black beans
Healing power: Slashes cholesterol
Black beans contain soluble fiber, the type of fiber your body can digest; it's a key nutrient in helping to reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. A half cup of black beans will get you halfway to the five grams of fiber you should have each day. -
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Turmeric
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Salmon
Healing power: Heals arteries
When fats are good, they're very good: Researchers say a diet rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids can help reverse arterial stiffness, which inhibits blood from flowing to vital organs. A study in the International Journal of Cardiology found that smokers who supplemented with just 2 grams of omega-3s a day—what you'll find in a 4-ounce portion of salmon—saw a significant improvement in arterial elasticity. -
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Chocolate milk
Healing power: Aids muscle recovery
Recently, researchers said they may have found the perfect pre- and post-workout drink. It's not sold in a $40 tub that looks like a spaceship; it's what you used to drink after school: Chocolate milk. Why? It contains a near-ideal balance of carbs and whey protein (about eight grams per cup). Scientists say an ideal protein intake for building muscle is 10 to 20 grams, divided pre and post workout, so mix up a few cups and you're there. -
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Kiwi
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Pears
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Almonds
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Beets
Healing power: Detox the liver
With all the toxins in the modern world — pollution, food additives, the guy in the next cubicle over — the body needs all the help it can get. Beets contain a type of antioxidant called betalains, which studies show can help repair and regenerate cells in the liver, the body's primary detox center. -
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Grapefruit
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Asparagus
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