Food is the first necessity of the people. Certain foods not only provide the essential energy for the human body but also have the effect of preventing and treating diseases. The US magazine "Health" recently published an article listing 10 food therapies.
1. Muscle pain: Eat some sour cherries. Drinking 1-2 glasses of sour cherry juice helps relieve muscle pain. Because sour cherries are rich in enzymes with anti-inflammatory properties, their analgesic effect is equivalent to ibuprofen.
2. Memory loss: Eat some sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, which helps protect brain neurons from oxidative damage and helps maintain memory. It is recommended to eat 1-2 handfuls of sunflower seeds daily.
3. Poor eyesight: Eat some kale. The lutein in leafy green vegetables like kale helps protect vision and alleviate age-related macular degeneration.
4. Muscle injury: Eat an apple every day. The ursolic acid in apple skin helps promote the production of insulin-like growth factor IGF-1 and insulin, two hormones that are crucial for muscle growth.
5. Lack of concentration: Eat an egg every day. Eggs are rich in choline, which helps improve memory and make concentration more focused.
6. Skin aging: Eat an orange or drink 170 grams of orange juice every day. They are rich in vitamin C, which helps with collagen formation and maintains skin elasticity.
7. Depression: Often eat brown rice. High-carbohydrate, low-calorie foods like brown rice can regulate serotonin, which controls mood and suppresses anxiety.
8. Dark circles: Drink a cup of green tea after a meal. Green tea is a diuretic, which helps expel excess fluids from the body and helps eliminate dark circles and eye bags.
9. Dry hair: Eat spinach every day. Spinach leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, which help hair follicles produce sebum, making hair shinier.
10. Lethargy: Eat a banana every day. Bananas are not only rich in potassium but also in magnesium, which is crucial for producing and storing energy.