Food as Medicine Tips

Arthritis- Eat salmon, tuna, mackerel, & sardines to prevent arthritis. Fish has great Omega oils which are good for immune system.
Asthma- Onions ease restrictions of bronchiial tubes, helps respiratory ailments.
Bladder Infections- high acid cranberry juice controls bacteria.
Blood Sugar- Broccoli & peanuts regulate insulin & blood sugar. Fish, salmon, tuna, halibut, black cod, sardines, anchovies, & rainbow trout are packed with Omega-3's. Tilapia & catfish have lower amounts of Omega-3. Use olive oil, cranberries, blueberries, red grapes, and green tea.
Bones- Pineapple prevents bone fractures & osteoporosis with the manganese inside.
Cancer- Oranges and apples help lower the risk of colon cancer. Strawberries help protect against free radicals. Watermelon is high in lycopene to fight against cancer. Wheat, bran, and cabbage help improve estrogen levels to fight against breast cancer.
Clogged Arteries- Avocados, garlic, red grapes, & oranges lower cholesterol. Chicken & fish boost good cholesterol.
Cognitive- Eat oatmeal instead of muffins. Low carbs & unsaturated fats, fish, low sodium soy sauce--sodium restricts blood flow to the brain.
Colds- Garlic clears head. Guava has high amount of vitamin C. Eating 2-4 oranges a day may prevent colds.
Constipation- Guava is rich in fiber. Oatmeal & kiwi are too.
Coughing- Red peppers. cayenne peppers can irritate stomach.
Diarrhea- Apples, with peeling, bananas.
Eyesight- Papaya and carrots are rich in carotene.
Gas/Indigestion- Eat papaya
Hay Fever- Eating yogurt before peak times may reduce hay fever. Eat honey grown locally.
Headache- Eat fish, take fish oil capsules, ginger reduces inflammation and pain.
Heart Attack/Stroke- Apples enhance vitamin C to help lower risk. Green tea is great for the immune system. Eat more fish, chicken, protein, use reduced sodium soy sauce.
High Blood Pressure- Celery &olive oil lower blood pressure. Raw walnuts help keep diastolic levels down. Peanut butter with mashed fresh fruit vs, jelly Peanut butter is high in fiber, jelly is high in sugar. Guacamole & avocados lower risk.
Inflammation- Ginger reduces inflammation & pain.
Insomnia- Honey works as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Kidney Stones- Oranges prevent and dissolve stones.
Leg Strength & Muscle Mass- Protein shakes, nuts, beans, quinoa, tofu, & grains, help prevent falls. Quinoa has twice as much protein as white rice.
Low Potassium- Kiwi is tiny, but mighty. Twice as much vitamin C as an orange. It is also a good source of magnesium, vitamin E, & fiber. Watermelon is good for low potassium too.
Memory- Eat foods with zinc: fish, nuts, pumpkin seeds, red meat.
Mood- Spinach--high in folate-supports dopamine production. Spinach also has magnesium which lowers depression. Eat grass fed beef, Ashwagandha (herbal) tea helps reduce stress. Dark chocolate boosts concentration 7 improves blood flow to brain.
Nausea/Morning Sickness- Eating ginger, drinking ginger tea, eating bananas.
PMS- Cornflakes reduce depression, anxiety, & fatigue.
Prostate- Tomatoes work as a preventative
Recovery from Surgery/Illness- Protein shakes, especially for people over 65 years old.
Ridding Free Radicals- Blueberries are full of antioxidants. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power.
Skin- Watermelon protects from UV rays with its natural SPF sources
Thirst-Watermelon is 92% water.
Ulcers- Eat cabbage

*Resource: AARP