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Healing/Nutrition Properties

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Alfalfa – tonic, nutritive, anti-cholesterol, anti-anemia

Apples – tonic, digestive, liver stimulant, diuretic, detoxifying, laxative, antiseptic, lowers cholesterol, anti-rheumatic, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin G

Apricots – antioxidant, anti-cancer, vitamin A

Bananas – immune booster, lowers cholesterol, anti-ulcer, anti-bacterial, potassium, vitamin B6

Beets – anti-bacterial, antioxidant, tonic, cleansing, laxative

Blackberries – antioxidant, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, manganese

Blueberries – anti-diarrhea, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, antiviral, pectin, vitamin C, potassium, natural aspirin

Cantaloupe – antioxidant, anti-cancer, anticoagulant

Carrots – antioxidant, anti-cancer, artery-protecting, expectorant, antiseptic, diuretic, immune boosting, anti-bacterial, lowers blood cholesterol, prevents constipation, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium

Celery – Annie-inflammatory, antioxidant, carminative, reduces blood pressure, sedative, urinary antiseptic

Cucumber – diuretic, vitamin A, iron, potassium

Dandelion Leaf – diuretic, liver and digestive tonic

Dandelion Root – liver tonic, promotes bile flow, diuretic, mildly laxative, antirheumatic

Garlic – anti-microbial, antibiotic, cardio-protective, hypotensize, anti-carcinogen, promotes sweating, reduces blood pressure, anti-coagulant, lowers blood cholesterol levels, lowers blood sugar levels, expectorant, digestive stimulant, diuretic, anti-histaminic, antiparasitic

Ginger – anti-nausea, relieves headaches and arthritis, anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant, expectorant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, diaphoretic, guards against blood clots, peripheral vasodilator, prevents vomiting, carminative, antioxidant

Grapes – antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-cancer

Honey – antioxidant, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, calms nerves, anti-diarrhea

Flax Seeds – omega-3 fatty acids (lubricate the joints, prevents absorption of toxins by stimulating digestion)

Kale – antioxidant, anti-cancer

Kiwi – antioxidant, anti-cancer, aids digestion

Lemons – antioxidant, anti-cancer, vitamin C, limonene

Lettuce - antioxidant, anti-cancer

Mangoes – antioxidant, anti-cancer

Nectarines – antioxidant, anti-cancer, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium

Oranges – antioxidant, anti-cancer, vitamin C, limonene

Papaya – antioxidant, anti-cancer, aids digestion, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium

Parsley – antioxidant, tonic, digestive, diuretic

Peaches – antioxidant, anticancer, vitamin A, potassium, iron, vitamin C, niacin

Pears – protects colon, vitamin C, potassium

Pineapple – aids digestion, potassium, vitamin C, iron

Protein powder – reduce risk of cancers, reduces cholesterol, favorable affects on bone density

Raspberries – immunity enhancer, potassium, niacin, iron, vitamin C

Spinach – anti-cancer, helps memory, antioxidant, anti-cataracts, anti-anemia, promotes healing, choline, folic acid, vitamin E

Sprouts – vitamin B, vitamin C, iron, bioflavonoids, enzymes

Stevia – energy booster, natural sweetener (without calories), tonic, digestive, diuretic

Strawberries – antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-cancer, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium

Tangerines – antioxidant, anti-cancer, vitamin C, limonene

Tomato – antioxidant, anti-cancer, lycopene, glutathione

Watermelon – anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium

Wheat grass – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antibiotic, blood cleanser, protects against radiation

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