8 Foods that resemble the body parts they are best for!

The importance of fruits is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and this cannot be overemphasized as they help boost vitality of our body organs, but do you know we’ve got fruits and vegetables which look like body parts and no, They actually mirror the body parts which they provide nutrients for.

Carrot – Eye: Pick a carrot then slice, you’ll notice the similarities in pattern between the veggie, the pupil and iris of the eye. Carrots filled with vitamins and antioxidants have been known to promote healthy eyes because it contains beta-carotene which help prevent macular degeneration (a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision) Generally,  carrots help a great deal in maintaining healthy eyesight.

Grapes – Lungs: Quite similar in shape to the alveoli of the lungs. They have been known to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Its seeds contain a chemical called Proanthocyanidin- an extremely powerful antioxidants which help reduce the severity of allergies such as-triggered asthma, constipation, indigestion, fatigue and kidney disorders, the alveoli of the lungs aid the passage of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream just like the shape of the body organ it resembles .

Ginger: Stomach
Ginger is good in dealing with stomach problems, this herb resembles the digestive organ and it aids digestion too. “Gingerol an active ingredient responsible for ginger’s scent and taste is recognized for having the ability to prevent nausea and vomiting and also strengthens the mucus layer in the stomach.

Avocados: Uterus: Avocados are shaped just like the uterus,meaning they support the reproductive health. Known as fertility fruit, avocados are good source of folic acid – a type of vitamin B in your blood. Folic acid is needed to help a baby in the womb grow properly and not enough folic acid during pregnancy may lead to birth defects in a baby.

Tomato: Heart If you’re quite familiar with the kitchen, you’ll realise that this vegetable has multiple chambers just like the heart. Amazingly according to findings, lycopene contained in tomatoes help reduce the risk for heart disease.

Kidney Beans:  This bean heals and helps maintain kidney function and are shaped exactly like the human kidneys (hence their name). Kidney beans provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, and so are generally beneficial for your health. Kidney beans when consumed as part of a balanced diet contribute to your kidney health. If your kidneys are diseased, you might need to moderate your intake of kidney beans.

Mushroom – Ear: Think of your favourite Telemundo series – Eat mushrooms! Pretty rich in vitamin D they help prevent hearing loss. Just like the others, when sliced it also bears a slight similarity to the ears, Did I hear you say you love mushrooms? I do too!

Grapefruits, Oranges, and other citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts. The similarity between round citrus fruits––like lemons and grapefruit––and breasts may be more than coincidental. "Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer in lab animals and in human breast cells," says Dr. Moulavi.

P.S: you’re what you EAT, so keep eating healthy and keep smiling!