Results: Nature's Pharmacy
Published on 04/21/2017
Did you know there are many fruits and vegetables that bear resemblance to the parts of the body they're good for? This list is just the tip of the iceberg. For each one, mark off any benefits you are aware of.
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Carrots/Eyes
Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, which helps protect the cornea
62%
1179 votes
Carrots increase blood flow to the eyes
29%
553 votes
Beta-carotene, which gives carrots their orange color, helps to improve night vision
48%
922 votes
None of these or N/A
20%
384 votes
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Walnut/Brain
Walnuts are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which improve memory and cognitive function
57%
1084 votes
Walnuts can elevate your IQ
21%
404 votes
Walnuts help you get a better night's sleep, as they contain high levels of melatonin
21%
408 votes
None of these or N/A
32%
607 votes
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Celery/Bone
Celery is rich in Vitamin K, which is a bone strengthener
35%
677 votes
Celery contains silicon, which helps to restore and heal fractured or broken bones
19%
364 votes
Celery also contains sodium, which is vital for building bones
20%
383 votes
None of these or N/A
50%
957 votes
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Tomato/Heart
Lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red color, helps to prevent heart disease
46%
883 votes
Tomatoes aid in lowering blood pressure for people with hypertension
36%
697 votes
Tomatoes help reduce the risk of stroke
26%
497 votes
None of these or N/A
36%
681 votes
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5.
Ginger/Stomach
Ginger has been used to treat stomach ailments for over 2000 years
48%
916 votes
Ginger contains the phytochemical, gingerol, which helps to repress nausea and vomiting
41%
780 votes
Ginger acts as a digestive aid
44%
832 votes
None of these or N/A
28%
537 votes
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Sweet potatoes/Pancreas
Sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index
30%
573 votes
Sweet potatoes contain high levels of Vitamin B6, which hinders the growth of pancreatic cancer
30%
574 votes
Sweet potatoes help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics
31%
583 votes
None of these or N/A
44%
833 votes
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Avocado/Womb
An avocado takes about nine months to grow, similar to an infant in the womb
16%
309 votes
Avocados help to prevent cervical cancers
19%
372 votes
Avocados help get rid of excess baby weight
16%
309 votes
None of these or N/A
66%
1255 votes
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Did you think any of these foods really looked like the body parts they benefit? Yes, all of them
31%
597 votes
Some of them
51%
968 votes
No, none of them
18%
345 votes
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