Every child knows from an early age the mantra – ‘You are what you eat’. But there is a deeper and more concrete links between what we eat and our body and health? If you study a little more detailed which foods are good for the health of certain body parts and how they look, you can get to very interesting conclusions.

See below for a list of foods that in their appearance extremely reminiscent of parts of the body that are good and that supply indispensable substances. For example, walnut looks very reminiscent of the brain, and a cuttted carrots reminiscent of the human eye. Coincidence? Maybe. And maybe all these healthy foods are such to as a reminder of how good they are for us. Is nature is not perfect? It gives us the answers to the most difficult questions and it’s amazing how it’s all connected.

1. Carrot – Eye

If you cut a Carrot you will notice that it looks very similar to the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines reminiscent of the eye. Carrot vegetables are full of vitamins and antioxidants that reduce the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly.

2. Walnut: Brain

The folds of walnuts resemble the brain. Walnut, moreover, has the right and left hemispheres. No wonder that walnuts are known as a brain food. They contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids, which help improving the brain function.

3. Celery – Bones

Long thin stalks of celery look just like bones, andat the same time, celery is beneficial to the bones. Celery is an excellent source of silicon, which is part of the molecular structure that gives bones strength. Another similarity: the bones are 23 percent sodium, just like celery.

4. Avocado – Uterus

The shape of avocado is reminiscent of the womb, but also protecting reproductive health. The avocado is a good source of folic acid. Folate has been shown to reduce the risk of cervical dysplasia, which is a premalignant condition. It is also interesting that it needs nine months to mature and become a ripened fruit. Also, research shows that one avocado a week reduces the risk of cervical cancer. Besides the avocado, the womb are very similar and eggplant and pears.

5. Shellfish – Testicles

Studies have confirmed that the shells, which resemble the shape of the testicles, have a positive impact on the health of the male sex organs. A dutch research has shown that a diet rich in folic acid and zinc, and shellfish are rich in these elements, can have a significant impact on improving the quality of sperm in men.

The same is the case with figs, which also take the form of testicles and affect the number and motility of spermatozoa.

6. Grapefruit – Breast

The similarity between round citrus fruits – lemons and grapefruit – and the breasts may not be just coincidental. Grapefruit contains substances called lemonoids, which can prevent the development of cancer cells in the breast.

7. Tomato – Heart

Cut the tomatoes and you will notice that this red vegetables has multiple chambers that resemble the structure of the heart. Studies have found that because of the lycopene in tomatoes, it reduced the risk of developing heart disease in men and women who often eat them. And if you mix them with a bit of fat, such as olive oil or avocado, it will by almost 10 percent increase the absorption of lycopene.

8. Red wine – Blood

Red wine, reminiscent of blood, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, includes powerful resveratrol. Also, red wine is good for reducing blood clots, which are associated with heart disease.

When red wine in drunken in moderation, you ‘charge’ yourself with healthy substances that protect against destructive substances in your blood, such as cholesterol, which causes hearth diseases

9. Ginger – Stomach

Ginger is a great solution for stomach pain or nausea. Substances in ginger which are responsible for the smell and taste of the leaves are phytochemicals that prevent nausea and vomiting.

10. Sweet potatoes – Pancreas

Sweet potatoes look very reminiscent of the pancreas and improves the function of these glands. It’s full of beta carotene, which is a very potent antioxidant, and keeps the tissue damage associated with aging and disease.

11. Mushrooms – Ear

The mushrooms, such as champignons, cut in half reminiscent of the human ear. Mushrooms improve hearing because they are one of the few foods that contain vitamin D. This vitamin is important for healthy bones, even those tiny ear bones that transmit sound to the brain.

12. Beans – Kidneys

Beans helps the kidney function, and look just like a kidney!

13. Olives – Ovaries

Does the form of olives not remind you of the ovaries? They actually enhance the health and functionality of the ovaries. An italian study found that the women whose diet included plenty of olive oil, the risk of ovarian cancer was 30 percent lower.

Look a little more around yourself, you will find many similarities.

Source: Tinktura  c 2019