Kickstart your Healing Powers

Our bodies are designed to heal us. The following four foods provide some of the most important substances used by our bodies to protect, restore and maintain our health.

Contents  

1. Liver

2. Wheat Germ

3. Dark green, leafy vegetables

4. Eggs

1. Liver

Liver has a strong flavor because it's so loaded with nutrients.

In fact, it’s the most nutrient dense food known.

It contains protein, vitamin A, all of the B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, E, and K, and it’s the only meat that contains vitamin C.

It’s a good source of the minerals iron, chromium, copper, selenium, zinc, and the potent antioxidant coenzyme Q10 which aids the immune system.

It contains an anti-stress factor used to kickstart the natural healing processes of the body.

Although the liver is a detoxifying organ, it does not store toxins.

For those who really hate the taste of liver, it can be consumed in pill form commonly known as desiccated liver.

2. Wheat Germ

It’s the only grain that contains complete protein.

Wheat germ is a good source of the B-complex vitamins, and vitamin E. Natural Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that enhances immune function and helps cleanse the liver.

Wheat germ contains the minerals calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc and the same anti-stress factor that’s found in liver. It’s a good source of fiber and Omega-3 (healthy fat).

It can be found in the cereal aisle of most grocery stores and can be eaten raw or cooked. Always store in a cool place and refrigerate after opening.

Use it as a cereal, as a filler for meat loaf (in place of breadcrumbs), or add it to home baked goods, such as breads and muffins.

3. Dark green, leafy vegetables

Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, and turnip greens are nutrient-rich health foods. They’re good sources of vitamins A, C, E, K, several of the B-complex vitamins especially folate, and the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, and zinc.

They contain Omega-3 (healthy fat), fiber, and an anti-stress factor similar to the one in liver, and wheat germ.

They also contain many health-promoting, immune-boosting carotenoids and flavonoids including phytonutrients that help prevent cancer, reduce inflammation and strengthen the mucous membranes.

4. Eggs

While eggs do not contain the anti-stress factors like the previous three foods, they do contain the most digestible form of protein of all foods. That’s why eggs are used as the standard for which the protein content of all food is measured. Protein is needed by the body to heal, especially the sulfur-containing amino acids found in eggs. The sulfur-containing amino acids in eggs are necessary for tissue repair.

Eggs are a good source of vitamin A, several of the B-complex vitamins, the minerals iron and selenium, and others. The yolks contain most of the nutrients.

While it's true that eggs contain cholesterol, they also contain lecithin which keeps cholesterol safe by preventing it from hardening in our arteries.

And surprisingly, eggs contain some of the same immune-boosting carotenoids found in dark green, leafy vegetables.

Important: I am a Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health professional. I am not a medical doctor. This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for proper medical treatments. Speak to your doctor before making any changes to your diet, fitness, or lifestyle programs.