The Healing Properties of Foods

humans have long learned to use all kinds of foods, primarily plant-based, for medicinal purposes.And today, despite the presence of a large number of synthetic drugs, genuine medical preparations are widely known.

Knowing the healing properties of individual foods allows them to be successfully used to treat not only adults but also children with various health conditions and illnesses.

Of animal-based foods, milk and various dairy products possess pronounced beneficial properties; they are relatively easily digested, requiring minimal digestive juices.

MILK

Milk does not contain extractive substances and reduces gastric acidity, making it safe for gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gallbladder disease, and liver disease. Due to the presence of methionine, lecithin, and phosphorus, it has pronounced lipotropic properties. Milk lecithin also has antimicrobial properties. Milk also acts as a diuretic.

FERMENTED MILK PRODUCTS

Fermented milk products are widely used in dietary nutrition. During lactic acid fermentation, they produce a powerful antiseptic—lactic acid. The acidic environment promotes the absorption of calcium, iron, and vitamin D, and improves digestion and absorption by increasing the activity of intestinal enzymes and increasing gastric juice secretion. Lactic acid normalizes intestinal peristalsis, participates in the breakdown of the milk protein casein, and is bacteriostatic. The presence of harmless microbes in fermented milk products prevents the proliferation of pathogenic and putrefactive microbes in the intestines. Fermented milk products can be successfully used for conditions such as poisoning, dysbacteriosis, gastroduodenitis, malnutrition, anemia, rickets, pneumonia, and others. They are especially recommended for digestive diseases accompanied by low acidity, food allergies when bland dairy products are poorly tolerated, and also for decreased appetite due to various illnesses and long-term antibiotic use.

COTTAGE CHEESE

Cottage cheese is a valuable dairy product for dietary nutrition. Cottage cheese contains a huge amount of calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, which makes it a valuable product for those suffering from rickets, osteomyelitis and other diseases accompanied by disorders of phosphorus and calcium metabolism.

CHEESE

Cheese is also a high-protein product, prepared, like cottage cheese, using milk. Cheese is indicated in the diet of weakened people during recovery after infectious diseases, operations, etc.

Cream and sour cream contain a huge amount of emulsified milk fat. These products are used for diseases of the gastroduodenal system.

Meat and meat products are true protein products.

MEAT

Meat contains a huge amount of extractive substances that stimulate gastric secretion and increase appetite. However, a number of diseases require restriction or, in isolated cases, from the diet of extractive substances (peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, etc.). This is achieved by special culinary processing of meat products. In dietary nutrition, horse meat is used; it is given to those suffering from intolerance to cow’s milk and beef proteins. Of the by-products in medical nutrition, the liver, which is rich in iron, is primarily used, especially for children suffering from anemia. The presence of a large amount of copper in the liver, along with iron, contributes to the ideal regeneration of hemoglobin.

Gelatin, a product of the hydrothermal breakdown of collagen, is produced from the connective tissue of animals and birds. The ability of gelatin to swell, dissolve in water when heated and solidify into a gelatinous mass when cooled is used in medical nutrition for making jellies, jelly, mousses and other dishes that are easily digestible and do not at all stimulate strong secretion of digestive juices.

FISH

Fish, like meat, is rich in animal proteins; among other things, these proteins are easier to digest and better absorbed than meat proteins. As a result, fish is often used in dietary nutrition when there is a need to spare the gastrointestinal tract. Dishes made from almost all fish, especially sea fish, are extremely full of microelements, including such as copper, the deficiency of which leads to disruption of protein metabolism; chromium, which ensures the normal course of metabolic processes and the formation of bone tissue; vanadium, which promotes mineralization of teeth; nickel, which normalizes hemoglobin levels, etc.

SEAFOOD

Other seafood products, such as mussels, shrimp, and squid, can also be used as carriers of rare microelements.

Fresh caviar of particulate fish has lipotropic behavior and can be included in diets for diseases of the liver and cardiovascular system. Sturgeon caviar contains a lot of iron (especially pressed caviar), and it can be given for anemia.

Sea products such as algae – kelp or seaweed – also have pronounced healing properties. Laminaria contains a huge amount of vitamins (A, K, team B). In terms of mineral content, seaweeds are much superior to all land plants. Thus, kelp is extremely rich in chromium (4-5 times more than potatoes and beets) and iodine. Sea kale is also rich in proteins, which are quite easily digestible, and contains a lot of carbohydrates and fats. Canned seaweed is recommended as an anti-sclerotic agent for hypertension, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and anemia.

EGGS

Eggs are a very beautiful product for dietary nutrition. They are easily absorbed (96-97%) and, one might say, do not produce toxins. A soft-boiled egg seems to be the most suitable for digestion. Desperate but mashed eggs are also well digestible. They serve as an excellent addition to cereal and vegetable dishes, as carriers of real protein. Raw egg yolk causes a spastic decrease in the gallbladder and bile ducts, which is used from time to time for diagnostic purposes.

vegetable OILS

Among fatty products, vegetable oils have pronounced beneficial properties, having choleretic, laxative and lipotropic behavior, due to which they can be used for some diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Olive oil is good for the gastric mucosa, which is why it is especially recommended for gastritis and peptic ulcers.

vegetables, fruits, and berries are valued in dietary nutrition for their wide range of vitamins and minerals. In addition to all this, they are full of water (from 70 to ninety-five percent), which does not remain in the tissues, but soon leaves the body, facilitating the removal of final metabolic products and toxins. This quality of vegetables, fruits and berries is used in the treatment of a number of acute and persistent diseases.

POTATO

Potatoes have high nutritional and beneficial properties. Due to the high content of potassium salts, it is initially used in medical nutrition as a means of increasing urination. Freshly prepared potato juice has long been used in folk medicine as a remedy against heartburn, in the treatment of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and also as a sedative for headaches. Freshly grated potato pulp is used to treat burns. Potatoes are used for medicinal products such as starch, glucose, lactic acid, alcohol, etc.

carrot

carrots have long been famous for their healing properties. It is used in raw grated form as a mild and anthelmintic laxative. A decoction or infusion of carrot tops mixed with parsley leaves is used for diseases of the liver, gall bladder, and to remove sand from the urinary tract. Carrot juice is recommended for inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, colds, eye diseases, as a general tonic, when there is a lack of milk in the mother, etc.

cabbage

cabbage (usually white cabbage) is used as a means of regulating intestinal activity and increasing the secretory function of the digestive glands. It can also be used for liver diseases and as a diuretic. Fresh cabbage juice can be used for inflammation of the oral mucosa (and diluted with water 1:1), cabbage juice with sugar – as an expectorant, without sugar – as a tonic.

BEET

Beets have a positive effect on hematopoiesis, normalize metabolic processes, and regulate intestinal activity. Beetroot juice can be used to treat vitamin deficiencies, anemia, hypertension, and runny nose. Freshly grated raw beets can be used externally to treat ulcers and other skin lesions.

PUMPKIN, ZUCCHUGS, EGGPLANT

Pumpkin and zucchini, rich in potassium salts, are widely used in the medical nutrition of children as diuretics. In addition to all this, pumpkin is necessary as a source of carotene. Eggplants are offered to those suffering from atherosclerosis, liver disease, and gout. Juice from raw eggplants has antimicrobial properties.

Watermelon is widely used in medical nutrition, especially for anemia, diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver diseases, and inflammatory lesions of the urinary tract. It has a strong diuretic effect, and according to the opinion of some medical professionals, it also has an antipyretic effect, which is why it is recommended for feverish sufferers in the form of a refreshing drink. The fiber found in watermelon is known to regulate intestinal function and help remove cholesterol from the body.

PARSLEY

Parsley (greens) is used as an expensive source of vitamins, as well as for healing wounds, strengthening gums, improving vision and as a diuretic.

STRAWBERRY

Strawberries contain a huge amount of malic, citric, quinic and other organic acids, all kinds of vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, tannins, and phytoncides. Strawberries are used in the treatment of atherosclerosis, hypertension, neurasthenia, insomnia, gout, liver and kidney stones. Porridge from freshly ground strawberries is used to treat eczema and small wounds.

BLUEBERRY

Blueberries are extremely rich in pectin and tannins, which can clear the intestines of putrefactive decomposition products. It is rich in iron. With all this, iron in blueberries is located in such compounds that are better absorbed by the body. Blueberries can be used to treat digestive disorders, anemia, rheumatism, all kinds of inflammatory processes, as well as to improve visual acuity. Fresh blueberry pulp is used to treat eczema, burns, difficult-to-heal wounds, ulcers and other skin diseases. Blueberry leaves have anti-diabetic properties.

LINGONBERRY

Lingonberries (berries and especially leaves) have strong diuretic properties. The infusion is drunk for kidney stones, rheumatism, gout.

CRANBERRY

Cranberries contain many organic acids, vitamin C, and pectin. Used as a vitamin drink, as well as for inflammatory diseases, rheumatism, hypertension. Cranberry enhances the behavior of some antibiotics and sulfa drugs in the treatment of kidney diseases.

RASPBERRY

Raspberries contain a rich range of biologically energetic substances, including sterols, which have the ability to prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Raspberries are considered a strong diaphoretic and can be used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract as an expectorant.

CURRANT

Blackcurrant especially contains a lot of vitamin C, pectin, and microelements. It is used as a general strengthening, tonic for anemia, gastrointestinal, and colds. An aqueous infusion of black currant leaves helps remove oxalic and uric acids from the body and can be useful for rheumatism, gout, and kidney stones.

SEA BUCKTHORN

Sea buckthorn is extremely valuable for its rich content of vitamins (C, B team, carotene), minerals, organic acids, and biologically energetic compounds. Fresh sea buckthorn berries, like sea buckthorn oil, have powerful healing properties, promote the healing of wounds, ulcers, and reduce inflammatory processes in the intestines and stomach. Sea buckthorn oil is used to treat burns, frostbite, inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes.

ROWAN

Rowan is rich in organic acids, pectin and tannins, essential oils, vitamins C, A, K, group B. Rowan fruits are harmless in cases of low acidity of gastric juice, liver and heart diseases. Decoctions of rowan fruits are used as a diuretic and hemostatic agent. Its berries stimulate appetite, increase the acidity and enzymatic activity of gastric juice, they are used for gastritis with low acidity, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diseases accompanied by impaired capillary permeability.

GARNET

Pomegranate contains a huge range of vitamins, citric acid, phytoncides and other productive substances. Pomegranate juice increases the body’s resistance to infectious diseases and has a general strengthening and tonic effect. It is also used as a diuretic, choleretic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent for diseases of the liver, kidneys, stomach, and intestines. Burns are treated with pomegranate juice diluted with water. A decoction of pomegranate peel is used to remove worms.

WALNUT

Walnuts have a low biological value due to the huge content of vegetable proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. In terms of nutritional value, walnuts are 3 times superior to wheat bread, potatoes – 7 times, apples – 12-13 times. They are recommended for weakened people, as they relieve fatigue, restore strength and vigor. There are recommendations for consuming walnuts with honey for hypertension, and nut milk for intestinal disorders (constipation).

YEAST

Baker’s yeast is a high-protein product. Pressed yeast contains 16% protein, dry yeast contains 50 percent. They are also full of mineral vitamins and substances, especially the B team. Dry brewer’s yeast is more full of vitamins of the B team. In therapeutic nutrition, yeast can be used to enrich the diet with B vitamins.

BREAD

Bread does not have any special beneficial properties. The biological value of bread proteins is relatively low due to the lack of significant amino acids such as lysine and threonine. Nevertheless, it is rich in mineral vitamins and team B substances. Both wheat and rye bread can be used in therapeutic nutrition. Wheat is absorbed and digested better. Rye bread is indicated for constipation, but is prohibited for cholecystitis and peptic ulcers. For people with these diseases, it is even better to consume wheat bread not fresh, since it has a pronounced sokogonny behavior.

GREATS

Cereals are widely used in medical nutrition. To begin with, mucous decoctions (rice, oatmeal) are prepared from them, which are widely used for diseases of the intestines and stomach. Oatmeal has lipotropic behavior, and therefore is used for liver diseases. Buckwheat contains a lot of lecithin, iron, and phosphorus. Semolina is easily digested and is easily absorbed by the body. It is low in fiber, but rich in iron and is widely used in healthy nutrition.

BRAN

Rye and wheat bran include up to 50 percent dietary fiber, which increases intestinal motility and creates a feeling of fullness. At the moment, it is recommended to widely use bran in the diet of people suffering from excess body weight.

Healing properties of products