5 food-medicines that could quite possibly save your life

Some of the most powerful medicines on the planet are masquerading around as foods and spices. While they do not lend themselves to being patented, nor will multi-billion dollar human clinical trials ever be funded to prove them efficacious, they have been used since time immemorial

to both nourish our bodies, and to prevent and treat disease. So valued were these in ancient times that they were worth their weight in gold, and entire civilizations either rose to great power or collapsed as a result of their relationship to them.
What is even more amazing is that many of these “plant allies”

are found growing in our backyards, and often sitting there in our refrigerators and spice racks, neglected and under appreciated. In fact, many of us use these daily unaware that this is why we don’t get sick as often as those who do not incorporate them into their diet. Let’s look at a few examples….

1) Garlic – with the increasing prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria and the failure of the conventional, drug-based model to develop effective solutions against them (nor accepting responsibility for creating them), spices have regained their once universal reign as broad spectrum infection-fighters with sometimes life-saving power.

Garlic, in fact, has several hundred therapeutic properties, confirmed by a growing body of scientific research, which you can view directly on GreenMedInfo.com. One quick example of garlic’s power, is in killing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which the mainstream media has termed the “white plague,”

roiling the masses with a fear of drug-resistant (but not plant-extract resistant) they are made to believe they are defenseless against.
Last year an article was published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal showing that garlic was capable of inhibiting a wide range of multiple drug resistant tuberculosis strains.

The authors concluded “The use of garlic against MDR-TB may be of great importance regarding public health.” Garlic’s anti-infective properties do not end with MDR-TB, as it has been demonstrated to inhibit the following pathogens as well:
Amoeba Entamoeba histolytica (parasite)
Cholera
Clostridium
Cytomegalovirus
Dermatophytoses (a type of topical fungal infection)
Haemophilus Influenzae

Helicobacter Pylori
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
Klebsiella
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus A. (MRSA)
Parainfluenza Virus
Peridontal Infection
Pneumococcal Infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Streptococcus Mutans
Streptococcus Infections: Group A
Streptococcus Infections: Group B
Streptococcus pyrogenes
Thrush (oral fungal infection)
This amazing list underscores how important it is to keep a supply of garlic close by!

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15 FOODS TO DO AND DON’T EAT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH

Experts always claim that the breakfast is the most important daily meal, as it provides the needed nutrients for the following day.

Yet, you should always choose the proper ingredients carefully, in order to give you the right kick off the day. The following list reveals 15 foods which should or shouldn’t be consumed on an empty stomach:

DO- Eggs

Eggs are an excellent choice for a breakfast as they are high in protein and nutrients which boost metabolism and provide high energy levels. Eggs also cut the daily intake of calories.

DO- Watermelon

Watermelons are full of water and lycopene which supports heart and eye health.

DO- Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a great beginning of the day, it prevents damage or irritations of the stomach due to hydrofluoric acid, and is rich in soluble fiber which reduces cholesterol levels and boosts metabolism.

DO- Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in nutrients and regulate blood pressure, boost metabolism, and improve memory, concentration, and focus.

DO- Cornmeal Porridge

Cornmeal porridge is another perfect choice for starting the day. It will detox the system, eliminate heavy metals and toxins from the body, and enhance the intestinal microflora. It also provides numerous nutrients and boosts the energy levels.

DO- Honey

If you start the day with honey, you will boost your energy, shake the organism, and improve mood, as it supports the production of serotonin. It also makes you more focused and productive during the day.

DO- Buckwheat

Buckwheat is high in minerals and vitamins, especially iron, and it boosts metabolism. It is also rich in protein so it effectively boosts your energy levels.

DO- Nuts

The consumption of nuts for breakfast regulates the pH levels in the stomach and helps digestion.

DON’T- Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruits are high in vitamin C, but they are not the best choice for breakfast as their acidity might lead to heartburn and raise the risk of gastric ulcers and gastritis.

DON’T- Spicy Food

Generally, spicy foods are beneficial for health, but if consumed in the morning, they can irritate the whole digestive system and lead to heartburn and damage to the gastric mucosa.

DON’T- Banana

If you eat bananas on a completely empty stomach for breakfast, you will boost the magnesium levels in your blood, and thus lead to heart issues. So bananas aren’t the best standalone breakfast choice and we recommend you to take it along with nuts, blueberries, or honey.

DON’T- Sodas and Carbonated Beverages

Sodas and carbonated drinks are one of the worst choices you can make in the morning as they are high in sugar and will slow down the metabolism and lead to bloating.

DON’T- Green Veggies

Green vegetables are not the best choice for breakfast as well, as they are abundant in amino acids which cause heartburn and flatulence. Moreover, they can also irritate the stomach and lead to abdominal pain.

DON’T- Tomatoes

Tomatoes have tannic acid which irritates the stomach and may lead to gastric ulcers and heartburn, so make sure you postpone their consumption until lunch.

DON’T- Pear

Pears are high in crude fiber which might lead to stomachache and damage of the mucous membrane.