| Plant | Actions | Phytochemical |
| Raw garlic | Anti-biotic Anti-ulcer |
Allicin Diatyl Disulfide |
| Garlic soup | Colon cancer inhibitor | Sulfide compounds |
| Garlic sauteed | Anti-inflammatory Anti-asthmatic |
Sulfide compounds |
| Garlic aged | Anti-tumor Anti-inflammatory Anti-oxidant |
Gamma Glutamyl Allyl Cysteine |
| Red grapes | May lower cholesterol Anti-cancer |
Resveratrol Quercetin |
| Cabbage family | Anti-cancer Prevents blood clotting De-activates estrogen |
Coumarins Indoles |
| Citrus fruits | Anti-cancer Prevent blood clotting |
Coumarins |
| Licorice | Prevents dental decay Anti-ulcer Cancer inhibitor |
Triterpenoids |
| Flaxseed oil | Reduces inflammation Stimulates immune system |
Alpha Linolenic acid |
| Purslane | Reduces inflammation Stimulates immune system |
Alpha Linolenic acid |
| Walnuts | Reduces inflammation Stimulates immune system |
Alpha Linolenic acid |
| Soy Tofu |
Reduces inflammation Stimulates immune system Anti-cancer Prevents dental decay Anti-ulcer |
Phytate Triterpenoids |
| Green tea | Immune enhancing Anti-intestinal cancer Lower cholesterol |
Catechin |
| Berries | Immune enchancing Anti-intestinal cancer Lower cholesterol |
Catechin |
| Parsley Carrots Celery |
Regulates prostaglandins Anti-carcinogenic Start production of enzyme that detox Carcinogens |
Polyacetylenes Phthalides |
| Squash Peppers Eggplants Yams Soy products Tomatoes Cucumbers |
May be anti-breast cancer Blocks cholesterol absorption Anti-oxidants Supports protective enzyme activity |
Plant sterols Phenolic acid |
| Tomatoes Red grapefruit |
Anti-oxidant | Lycopene |
| Citrus fruits | Stimulate protective enyzmes | Limonoids |
| Mustard family | Protective enzyme inducers | Isothiniocyanates |
| Cruciferous Citrus Squash Yams Tomatoes peppers Eggplant Soy Berries |
Block receptor sights for certain cancer causing hormones | Flavonoids |
| Monosaturated oils | Slow atherosclerosis | Oleic acid |
| Olive Canola Sunflower oil |
Anti-oxidant Lowers blood pressure Lowers cholesterol |
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| Corn | May benefit diabetics Moderates insulin response |
Amylose |
| Lettuce Onions Cabbage Carrots Coriander |
Improves glucose oxidation | Chromium |
| Beans Lentils |
Anti-diabetic | Phytic acid |
| Fenugreek seeds | Improves insulin efficiency | Coumarins Phytic acid Nicotinic acid |
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Health Protecting Plant Foods
Immune Enhancing Medicinal Plants
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Health Protecting Plant Foods
Immune Enhancing Medicinal Plants
Health Protecting Plant Chemistry Chart
The following plant foods fight disease and preserve wellness. Keep in mind, the bio-active chemistry may vary in amount from one plant to the next.
Scientists worlwide are researching ways to standardize therapeutic quantities phytochemicals to develop Designer Foods that may have potential health benefits. Regular consumption of these plant foods may be preventive.
Scientists worlwide are researching ways to standardize therapeutic quantities phytochemicals to develop Designer Foods that may have potential health benefits. Regular consumption of these plant foods may be preventive.
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