Medicinal Foods.Since the beginning of mankind, all cultures have used foods to prevent and treat ailments, disorders and diseases of the Body. Without a doubt, diet plays a fundamental role in the preservation of health, both physical and aesthetic.
Certain foods act as natural remedies and their effects can appreciate after a period of consumption. This group is called with the name of “medicinal foods” or “super foods”. The process of observation of its effects over time was what determined its use therapeutic or as a complement to medicine. Before any problem of health, the doctor usually makes a prescription on the diet, based on always in the consumption of natural foods such as fruits and vegetables. These occupy a privileged place within healthy dietetics, since they provide enormous amounts of benefits to the body.
Already in the 5th century before Christ, Hippocrates – father of medicine – he wisely stated “that food is your best medicine and that your best medicine be your food ”. In this sense science has advanced a lot in recent years on the medicinal applications of food, including many prominent professionals have appreciated the importance of nutrition for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes and certain types of cancer. Scientists also highlight the way in which food is cooked and general habits regarding the daily diet. So important about what to eat is how to do it. The way of eating directly affects the benefits that can be derived from certain foods.
Thus, within the wide universe of foods available for consumption human, one food group stands out – mostly fruits and vegetables – which have exceptional medicinal virtues. These foods also have a high nutritional value together with beneficial properties that contribute to the improvement of health, helping in the healing process of many frequent and important ailments and diseases. In this mini book
you will find a selection of twenty medicinal foods or super foods, with a practical summary of its properties together with a photograph of the same. Some foods have more to offer than others, but when consuming them regularly in your diet will ensure you maintain a healthy steel. Remember that absolutely all foods – even those that you like the most – they can be consumed within an eating style healthy and balanced, at least in small amounts and from time to time. To protect yourself from any disease, you must avoid excesses and always prioritize the consumption of natural foods over food processed. Ultimately, it is about enjoying your diet and feel happy with it, keeping your body healthy, agile and vital.
