Foods that Heal, Leaves

Foods that Heal• The Lord has given

food as a healing tool.

• “… use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities” 1 Tim 5:23

• “…the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” Rev. 22:2

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that Heal• Beach balls are

always colorful.

• The first rule for increasing your intake of healing foods is eat lots of colors.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that Heal• Many plants we

eat are leaves, like

• Parsley

• Basil

• Cabbage

• Brussel sprouts

• Alfalfa sprouts• Some of the most healing foods can be

remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S. • B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Leaves

Foods that Heal• Leaves have dietary

compounds that increase absorption of nutrients from other foods.

• If you want to get more of the goodness in food, eat leaves.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Leaves

Foods that Heal• “One of the… most

powerful things we can do to increase longevity (of life) is eating green leafy vegetables.

• Eating green leafy vegetables daily can decrease the risk of premature death by 20 - 25%

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Leaves

Foods that HealKale

• Flavonoids in kale can slow the breakdown of neurotransmitters that cause depression.

• For a better mood eat kale.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that HealKale

• Two to three servings of kale a month was associated with half the risk of glaucoma.

• To reduce your chances of having glaucoma eat kale.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that HealChlorophyll

• All leaves have chlorophyll.

• Chlorophyll has anti-inflammatory effects.

• Eating plenty of leaves will reduce the inflammation associated with all disease.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that HealChlorophyll

• Scientists found that eating chlorophyll increases cellular energy production

• If you suffer tiredness, eat more chlorophyll laden leaves.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that Heal• “The consumption of

vegetables, particularly the green leafy variety…was associated with slower rates of age-related cognitive decline…”

• American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Leaves

Foods that HealSeaweed

• Consuming one sheet of Nori per day may cut the risk of breast cancer in half.

• Wakame lowers blood pressure.

• Sea vegetables have phytonutrients found no where else and they have strong anti-cancer properties.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that HealLeaves

• Women’s skin was studied for wrinkles. Those who ate a higher intake of green vegetables had less crow’s feet wrinkles.

• Keep your skin young by eating lots of leaves.

• Some of the most healing foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries A = Allium L = Leaves

Foods that Heal•Some of the most healing

foods can be remembered by the phrase Beach B.A.L.L.S.

• B = Berries

• Eating a variety of berries you will improve health.

• The rest of the acronym will be discussed at the first Sabbath fellowship dinner during the next few months.

Your Health Ministries Committee © Keziah’s Publishing House, 2016