It may have happened with you that doctors stressed upon the importance of following a healthy diet when you were feeling sick, whether it be physically or mentally.
Well, it is quite true that the healing process can also be accelerated with the right food intake that aids the bodily recovery process.
Doctors are also known to recommend food instead of supplements, so it’s best that you take heed of their advice. Dr. Josh Axe said it best when he said:
“The HEALING FOODS diet is not just a diet; it’s a tool that will launch you into a total health transformation”
Here are some of the healthy foods that can help your body healing process.
Kelp
Kelp is known to consist of calcium, magnesium and most importantly Iodine. Iodine is important to the thyroid gland in the neck especially since low consumption of iodine is associated with weight gain. However, it is not appropriate to overconsume the green leaf as it can also cause other health issues. The best way is to maintain a balanced diet. You can help yourself to some kelp in your salad or add it to your seafood dishes.
Ginger
Ginger is technically a cooking spice but it has an ancient remedial characteristic that helps in digestion and soothing stomach pains and even providing relief in arthritis. The most unique attribute of ginger is how it is used to cure nausea and vomiting.
You can utilize ginger root in drinks like tea or add them in food. You can even use them as herbs in oils. It remains as one of the best medicinal foods in the modern era.
Beets
Beets are best suited to putting off your sugar cravings at best. Not to mention they act as carbohydrates that energize the body. Beets also consist of carbs, calcium and iron which are very important in maintaining teeth health. But where it stands out the most is its ability to fight cancer and offer protection from heart disease according to this study by the Nahrung Journal.
Beets are consumed either in cooked or steamed form – sometimes even raw or as juice. They have grown more popular in recent years as more people are coming to know of its benefits.
Swiss chard
Swiss chard, albeit related to beet, is rich in Vitamin C, E and K along with zinc and calcium. The Swiss chard is well known for its green leaves with stalks that can be either red or yellow in color. Its many miraculous medicinal attributes range from strengthening bone health to decreasing stress.
It is a viable substitute for spinach and with its sweet and bitter taste, it is best suited to be consumed in salads.
Managing your Diet
The healing process in the body requires a balanced diet. So, it is best to avoid the types of food that might decrease your healing chances. Added advise from the doctors is a sure way to confirm what type of food schedule is required to help in your healing.