Contest: Food is Medicine

Hi, I want to welcome you to yet another contest of mine, I am delighted for your time and appreciate the organizer. Thank you @sahmie for this contest today.

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Do you believe that the foods we eat have medicinal value?

Yes, I did believe that the foods we eat have medicinal value. Every food has that quality because as we eat, our bodies continue to build stronger and healthier.

But some foods are recommended as supplements, i.e. are taken to support the medicine that takes care of health issues in our bodies.

Give 5 examples of foods that you consider to be powerful "medicines" for the body, and what they do.

Sweet potatoes can help improve vision and support immune function. It also helps to control blood pressure and support others' health issues because of its mineral and vitamin content.

Plantain is another food that has medicinal value. It's one of the best foods for diabetic patients.

Water yam also has medicinal value. It supports medicine for diabetic patients because it's starch-free.

Tumeric also has some medicinal value
Tumeric improves symptoms of depression, reduces the risk of heart disease and supports brain health.

The red oil from Palm Trees is collateral-free, and taking it improves vision.

How can we use food in our daily lives to keep healthy?

Food is the basis for every surviving being.
We can use food in our daily lives to keep healthy by consuming a little processed foods and less sugar.

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Also by taking a variety of foods, such as fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins and other necessary proteins our bodies need.

Taking less sugary drinks, and taking a lot of water to keep hydrated to maintain our health status.

Cook at home in most instances, will help maintain our health. When one cooks at home one is more conscious of the combination of the ingredients.

Also eating slowly and not rushing helps proper dissemination and satisfaction of the food.

Do you think it's important for schools to teach about how food can be like medicine for our bodies?

Schools need to teach about how food can be like medicine for our bodies because it's an institution where teaching and learning take place.

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Each part of the human body performs a specific function and needs a specific nutrient for the health of the entire body.

The body needs food that has high body of nutrients and antioxidants which boost the immune system and protect the body from diseases.

Herbs have medicinal properties such as ginger, and turmeric, which help digestion and boost our immune systems.

Fruits vegetables, and healthy fats are some of the balanced diets to be eating to build our bodies.

Also, students should be encouraged to choose the foods they eat, which will enable them to know the proper combination of foods that will help supplement the medicine they take.

In a nutshell, foods should be seen as medicinal and should be taken as supplements for bodybuilding. And teaching about eating some food as medicinal in school is very important.

This is my story for the week and I would like to invite @vickyson @josepha and @simonnwigwe to join the contest.