Foods That Look Like Body Parts & What are They’re Good For
I recently read this article recently about how carrots ARE really good for your eyes and it is not just a myth but that
it is weird that they look like your eye. Which makes me wonder if
there were other fruits and vegetables out there that are good for a
certain part of your body AND look like that body part as well. I was actually VERY surpised as to how many I found. Come and take a Journey into the truth.
1. Carrot : Eye
Slice a carrot in half crosswise and
it’s easy to see that the veggie resembles an eye—look closely and
you’ll even notice a pattern of radiating lines that mimic the pupil and
iris. And the old wives’ tale is true: Munching on carrots will
actually promote healthy eyes. Carrots are filled with vitamins and
antioxidants, like beta-carotene, that decrease the chance of macular
degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older people.
2. Walnut : Brain
The folds and wrinkles of a walnut
bring to mind another human organ: the brain. The shape of the nut even
approximates the body part, looking like it has left and right
hemispheres. And it’s no surprise walnuts are nicknamed “brain
food”—they have a very high content of omega-3 fatty acids, which help
support brain function.”
Long, lean stalks of celery look just
like bones—and they’re good for them, too. Celery is a great source of
silicon, which is part of the molecular structure that gives bones their
strength. Another funny bone coincidence: Bones are 23 percent sodium,
and so is celery.
4. Avocados : Uterus
The lightbulb shape of an avocado looks
like a uterus, and it supports reproductive health as well. Avocados
are a good source of folic acid. Folate has been found to reduce the
risk for cervical dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition.
5. Clams : Testicles
Studies have offered evidence that
clams, which bear a resemblance to testicles, are actually good for the
male sex organs. Research from the Netherlands has suggested that
supplementing your diet with folic acid and zinc—both of which clams are
high in––can have a significant effect on improving semen quality in
men.
6. Grapefruit : Breast
The similarity between round citrus
fruits––like lemons and grapefruit––and breasts may be more than
coincidental. Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which
have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer in lab animals and
in human breast cells.
7. Tomato : Heart
Slice open a tomato and you’ll notice
the red veggie has multiple chambers that resemble the structure of a
heart. Studies have found that because of the lycopene in tomatoes,
there is a reduced risk for heart disease in men and women who eat them.
And, if you mix them with a little fat, like olive oil or avocado, it
will boost your body’s lycopene absorption nearly tenfold.
8. Red Wine : Blood
Red wine, which is rich in antioxidants
and polyphenols, including powerful resveratrol, looks like blood. When
you drink it, you’re really loading up on the healthy stuff that
protects against destructive things in the blood, like LDL cholesterol,
which can cause heart disease. There’s also a blood-thinning compound in
red wine, so it reduces blood clots, which are associated with stroke
and heart disease.
9. Ginger: Stomach
Anyone who’s ever reached for a glass
of ginger ale when they’ve had a stomachache knows about the antinausea
effects of ginger. So it’s fitting that the herb somewhat resembles the
digestive organ. Gingerol, which is the ingredient responsible for
ginger’s pungent scent and taste, is listed in the USDA database of
phytochemicals as having the ability to prevent nausea and vomiting.
10. Sweet Potatoes : Pancreas
The oblong sweet potato bears a strong
resemblance to the pancreas, and also promotes healthy function in the
organ. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, which is a potent
antioxidant that protects all tissues of the body, including the
pancreas, from damage associated with cancer or aging.
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