The Great Carrot Phenomenon
Carrots are a rich source of beta carotene, a powerful anti-cancer, artery-protecting, immune-boosting
and infection-fighting antioxidant. Recent research has shown that a single carrot a day slashed stroke
rates in women by 68 percent! No drug can even get close to that. Even beta carotene supplements had no
benefits at all, according to a recent study (2007). If you are or were a smoker, the beta-carotene in one
medium carrot cuts your lung cancer risk in half.
Your eyes will be grateful for that carrot per day as well. It has been shown that high doses of beta
carotene, as found in carrots, substantially reduces odds of degenerative eye diseases (cataracts and
macular degeneration). It also helps with chest pain (angina). The high soluble fiber in carrots balances
blood cholesterol and promotes regularity. Cooking has shown to make it easier for the body to absorb the
beta-carotene.
Celery – Better Than Viagra
Celery has long been known to be one of the best foods to keep your blood pressure normal. It dilates
blood vessels like most potent drugs, but without the harmful side effects. Who would have thought,
though, that this common food could turn out to be far more effective than Viagra or any other sex-
enhancing drug ever produced? According to an exhaustive study of purported aphrodisiac foods, celery
is the “sexiest” substance on earth. This unlikely-sounding candidate combines ideal amounts of vitamin
E, magnesium, niacin, potassium and zinc—all required for optimum sex.
And it gets even better. Celery contains arginine, a natural amino acid that expands blood vessels
much like Viagra. Yet, unlike Viagra, arginine also increases blood flow to the clitoris and makes female
genitals more responsive.
Furthermore, the actual aroma of celery contains two steroids called androsterone and androstenol.
The research showed that the subtle odor of these two chemicals travels through the nose and attracts the
opposite sex.
Celery has other benefits, too. It contains an ingredient acetylenics, which has been shown to stop the
growth of cancer cells. Celery is an excellent source of organic sodium, which gives it a slightly salty
taste. Along with potassium, sodium helps to maintain the body’s electrolyte balance. Sodium is also
necessary for hydrochloric acid production in the stomach and is involved in many glandular secretions.
Celery is also an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system.
Celery is a natural diuretic, and thus useful in circulatory disorders, such as high blood pressure and
lymphatic congestion. Chinese physicians have long used celery to dependably reduce blood pressure.
Now scientists have discovered exactly why it works so well. Celery contains unique oil which relaxes the
muscles that regulate blood pressure, improving flow, and lowering pressure. Just a few stalks every other
day (or some celery juice, perhaps, combined with carrot juice) do the trick.
Avocado—The Delicious Super Fruit
Avocado is a very dense fruit, packed with nutrients. It is especially rich in vitamin A. It also contains
plenty of B vitamins, especially niacin, folic acid, calcium, iron, 9 essential amino acids, and a mountain
of potassium.