10 Foods That Resemble the Organs They Help
You are what you eat, but as it turns out,
there is a larger similarity between the human body and food than we
initially thought. We found 10 foods that look a lot like the body part
they actually help. A coincidence? Maybe, but it doesn't take away from
this handy advice!
1. Carrot - Eyes
If you slice a carrot, you will easily
identify the similarities between this vegetable and the eye. Indeed,
the carrot is wonderful for the eyes; it's rich in vitamins and
antioxidants such as beta carotene, which diminish the risk of ocular
degeneration, the number one reason for loss of sight among adults.
2. Walnut - Brain
The folds, wrinkles and shape of the walnut are reminiscent of that of
the brain, and it's little wonder that walnuts are called "brain food".
Walnuts are full of linoleic alpha acid, an Omega 3 fatty acid, which is
essential to the biological process of the body. The amino acid plays
an important role in building brain cells and keeping them functioning
properly.
3. Celery - Bones
The long and thin stems of the celery not
only look like bones, they help them too. Celery is an excellent source
of silicon, which is part of the molecular structure that gives bones
their enormous strength. An interesting coincidence is that bones
contain 23% sodium, and so does celery.
4. Avocado - Womb
It looks like a womb and it is great for
fertility. The avocado is a great source of folic acid, which has been
found to reduce the risk of displacement of the cervix. Also, folic acid
is recommended for pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant,
as it helps in the prevention of birth defects.
5. Oysters - Testicles
Research shows that oysters are very
beneficial for male sexual organs. Research conducted in Holland found
that a diet rich in oysters contains a lot of zinc and folic acid, which
vastly improves the quality of the sperm.
6. Grapefruit- Breast
The similarity between citric fruits and
the female breast might be a coincidence, but it is backed by clear
health advantages. The peel of the grapefruit contains a petrochemical
called Limonoid, and research done on lab animals and human cells has
proven that it helps to delay the reproduction of cancer cells,
especially breast cancer.
7. Tomato - Heart
If you slice a tomato in half, you'll
notice a variety of cells that remind us of the structure of the heart.
Research has found that the Lycopene in tomatoes serves as an
antioxidant and protects the cellular structures and DNA from free
radicals that damage healthy cells, which may contribute to cancer
growth. 
Also, Lycopene reduces cholesterol levels, which may cause heart damage,
and also heart disease. Furthermore, adding a little unsaturated fat to
tomatoes (such as olive oil or avocado oil), will allow your body to
better absorb the Lycopene.
8. Red Wine - Blood
Red wine is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, including a material
called Resveratrol which contains a wealth of health benefits. The
resveratrol protects from damaging factors in the blood, including bad
cholesterol (LDL). It also lowers the risk of blood clots and prevents
the contraction of the blood vessels, which allows for a better blood
flow.
9. Ginger - Stomach
10. Sweet potato- Pancreas
Anyone who's suffered a stomach ache and
drank tea with ginger has already felt the influence of this spice, so
it only makes sense that it resembles the digestive system. Ginger is
known to fight stomach cramps, reduce vomiting and nausea, help with
gassy digestions and strengthen the mucus layer in the stomach.
Another food that resembles the organ it
helps. The sweet potato is rich in beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant
that defends all the tissues in the body, including the pancreas, from
damages related to old age or cancer.