In the Words of John Tesh, Some Intelligence for Your Life!

Hola! I hope everyone is finally getting back into the swing of things at Furman! Since this is the first year living in North Village for some of you (as it is for me), cooking is more than likely a necessary evil (or joy, depending on the individual I suppose). For those who have not cooked too often in the past, choosing the right ingredients might be a slight challenge, especially in terms of nutritional value. I hope you find this chart worthwhile (and that it helps!). See you at the drop-in!

Food	Benefits
apples	Protects your heart, Prevents constipation, Blocks diarrhea, Improves lung capacity, Cushions Joints
apricots	Combats cancer, Controls bloodpressure, saves your eyesight,shields against Alzheimer's, slowsaging process
artichokes	Aids digestion, lowers cholesterol,protects your heart, stabilizes blood sugar, guards against liver disease
avocados	Battles diabetes, lowers cholesterol,helps stop strokes, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin
bananas	Protects your heart, quiets a cough,strengthens bones, controls blood pressure, blocks diarrhea
beans	Prevents constipation, helps hemorroids, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, stabilizes blood sugar
beets	Controls blood pressure, combats cancer, strengthens bones, protects your heart, aids weight loss
blueberries	Combats cancer, protects your heart,stabilizes blood sugar, boosts memory, prevents contipation
broccoli	Strenghens bones, saves eyesight, combats cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure
cabbage	Combats cancer, prevents constipation, promotes weight loss, protects your heart, helps hemorrhoids
cantaloupe	Saves eyesight, controls blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, supports immune system
carrots	Saves eyesight, protects your heart, prevents constipation, combats cancer, promotes weight loss
cauliflower	Protects against prostate cancer, combats breast cancer, strengthens bones, banishes bruises, guards against heart disease
cherries	Protects against Prostate Cancer, combats cancer, ends insomnia, slows aging process, shields against Alzheimer's
chestnuts	Promotes weight loss, protects your heart, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion, soothes sore throat, clears sinuses, combats cancer, boosts immune system
figs	Promotes weight loss, helps stop strokes, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, controls blood pressure
fish	Protects your heart, boosts memory, protects your heart, combats cancer, supports immune system
flax	Aids digestion, battles diabetes, protects your heart, improves mental health, boosts immune system
garlic	Lowers cholesterol, controls blood pressure, combats cancer, kills bacteria, fights fungus
grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks, promotes weight loss, helps stop stokes, combats prostate cancer, lowers cholesterol
grapes	Saves eyesight, conquers kidney stones, combats cancer, enhances blood flow, protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer, protects your heart, helps stop strokes, promotes weight loss, kills bacteria
honey	Heals wounds, aids digestion, quards against ulcers, increases energy, fights allergies
lemons	Combats Cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin, stops scurvy
limes	Combats cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin, stops scurvy
mangoes	Combats cancer, boosts memory, regulates thyroid, aids digestion, shields against Alzheimer's
mushrooms	Controls blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, kills bacteria, combats cancer, strengthens bones
oats	Lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, battles diabetes, prevents constipation, smoothes skin
olive oil	Protects your heart, promotes weight loss, combats cancer, battles diabetes, smoothes skin
onions	Reduce risk of heart attack, combats cancer, kills bacteria, lowers cholesterol, fights fungus
oranges	Supports immune system, combats cancer, protects your heart, straightens respiration
peaches	Prevents constipation, combats cancer, helps stop strokes, aids digestion, helps hemorrhoids
peanuts	Protects against heart disease, promotes weight loss, combats prostate cancer, lowers cholesterol, aggravates diverticulitis
pineapple	Strengthens bones, relieves colds, aids digestion, dissolves warts, blocks diarrhea
prunes	Slows aging process, prevents constipation, boosts memory, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart disease
rice	Protects your heart, battles diabetes, conquers kidney stones, combats cancer, helps stop strokes
strawberries	Combats Cancer, protects your heart, boosts memory, calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight, lifts mood, combats cancer, strengthens bones
tomatoes	Protects prostate, combats cancer, lowers cholesterol, protects your heart
walnuts	Lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, boosts memory, lifts mood, protects against heart disease
water	Promotes weight loss, combats cancer, conquers kidney stones, smoothes skin
watermelon	Protects prostate, promotes weight loss, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Wheat germ	Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Wheat bran	Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Yogurt	Guards against ulcers, stregthens bones, lowers cholesterol, supports immune systems, aids digestion