I read this article a few days ago and yesterday realised that I could remember almost all the foods that were listed and what body parts the nutrients are particularly good for. That was reason enough for me to re-post the article..
It’s a great way to teach kids a few basic nutritional ideas about which foods are packed with goodness for their growing bodies.
Slice a carrot in half crosswise and it’s easy to see that the veggie resembles an eye—look closely and you’ll even notice a pattern of radiating lines that mimic the pupil and iris. And the old wives’ tale is true: Munching on carrots will actually promote healthy eyes. “Carrots are filled with vitamins and antioxidants, like beta-carotene, that decrease the chance of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older people,” says Sasson Moulavi, MD, medical director of Smart for Life Weight Management Centers in Boca Raton, Florida.
Slice open a tomato and you’ll notice the red veggie has multiple chambers that resemble the structure of a heart. “Studies have found that because of the lycopene in tomatoes, there is a reduced risk for heart disease in men and women who eat them,” says Somer. And, she adds, if you mix them with a little fat, like olive oil or avocado, it will boost your body’s lycopene absorption nearly tenfold.
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Read more: Food Nutrition Facts – Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com – Woman’s Day
People who don’t understand health don’t understand how important it is to know what foods can do in our bodies. They can really turn illness around when eaten the right way. I am so glad I found your blog, Michelle!