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    • You Are What You Eat, Part 1 

    19 July 2021

    aia logo

    You Are

    WHAT YOU EAT

    Did you know that there are various types of food that look like your organs? For decades, many people believed that eating food that resembled a certain body part would benefit that particular organ. Well, surprise – there is some truth to this!

    To help you find out more about these foods, we’ve prepared this list for you:

    header-girl

    Carrots & Your Eyes

    Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body utilises to produce vitamin A that helps the eye convert light to signals to the brain, allowing better eyesight in low light. Carrots are also rich in lutein and a 2006 study cited in the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal noted that it helps reduce cataract.

    Walnuts & Your Brain

    Walnuts are full of neuroprotective compounds like vitamin E, folate, melatonin, omega-3 fats, and antioxidants. These are essential for a healthy brain and according to a 2014 study in the Journal of Nutrition, they keep the brain active and improves memory with age.

    Ginger & Your Stomach

    Traditionally used as a natural remedy for motion sickness or nausea, this incredible root also helps with indigestion. According to a 2018 study in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, it speeds up the emptying of the stomach, helping with indigestion and stomach discomfort.

    Tomatoes & Your Heart

    Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene that protects your cells from damage and lowers your levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as well as your blood pressure. This reduces heart disease. It also contains vitamins B and E that boost heart health.

    Figs & Your Testis

    Figs are a rich source of fibre and vitamins as well as calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and vitamin B6. These nutrients help in improving male fertility by increasing sperm count and motility.

    people with fruits

    A healthy diet typically consists of food from all major groups including lean protein, whole grains, healthful fats, fruits and vegetables. Now that you know which food can benefit your body, it’s time to include them in your weekly grocery run. To top it off, you can enjoy 10% OFF fruits and vegetables at any Jaya Grocer supermarket as an AIA Vitality member.

    That concludes the first part of our list of foods that are beneficial for your organs.

    For more on this, click

    REFERENCES

    https://www.foodmatters.com/article/10-foods-and-what-bodypart-theyre-good-infographic

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16936087/

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24500933/

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322268

    https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-tomato-health-benefits#:~:text=Heart,boost%20your%20heart%20health%2C%20too

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/breast-cancer-foods#foods-to-eat

    part-one
    aia logo

    You Are

    WHAT YOU EAT

    Did you know that there are various types of food that look like your organs? For decades, many people believed that eating food that resembled a certain body part would benefit that particular organ. Well, surprise � there is some truth to this!

    header-girl
    walnuts with brains

    Walnuts & Your Brain

    Walnuts are full of neuroprotective compounds like vitamin E, folate, melatonin, omega-3 fats, and antioxidants. These are essential for a healthy brain and according to a 2014 study in the Journal of Nutrition, they keep the brain active and improves memory with age.

    carrot with eyes

    Carrots & Your Eyes

    Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body utilises to produce vitamin A that helps the eye convert light to signals to the brain, allowing better eyesight in low light. Carrots are also rich in lutein and a 2006 study cited in the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal noted that it helps reduce cataract.

    tomatoes with heart

    Tomatoes & Your Heart

    Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene that protects your cells from damage and lowers your levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as well as your blood pressure. This reduces heart disease. It also contains vitamins B and E that boost heart health.

    ginger with stomach

    Ginger & Your Stomach

    Traditionally used as a natural remedy for motion sickness or nausea, this incredible root also helps with indigestion. According to a 2018 study in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, it speeds up the emptying of the stomach, helping with indigestion and stomach discomfort.

    fits with testis

    Figs & Your Testis

    Figs are a rich source of fibre and vitamins as well as calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and vitamin B6. These nutrients help in improving male fertility by increasing sperm count and motility.

    people with fruits

    A healthy diet typically consists of food from all major groups including lean protein, whole grains, healthful fats, fruits and vegetables. Now that you know which food can benefit your body, it�s time to include them in your weekly grocery run. To top it off, you can enjoy 10% OFF fruits and vegetables at any Jaya Grocer supermarket as an AIA Vitality member.

    That concludes the first part of our list of foods that are beneficial for your organs.

    For more on this, click

    REFERENCES

    https://www.foodmatters.com/article/10-foods-and-what-bodypart-theyre-good-infographic

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16936087/

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24500933/

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322268

    https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-tomato-health-benefits#:~:text=Heart,boost%20your%20heart%20health%2C%20too

    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/breast-cancer-foods#foods-to-eat

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