“Let food be thy medicine” said Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Did you know that the food you eat every day can also heal you?

Here is a list of 6 of them and their benefits:

• Turmeric for muscle fatigue
  Known for its antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, this spice can also naturally prevent cancer and reduce joint pain. A study has shown positive effects of turmeric on muscle fatigue.
• The winning combo: Garlic and Onion
  Here's a winning combo. Packed with antioxidants, they help improve cardiovascular health by reducing bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. A French-Belgian study claimed that garlic could prevent overweight and obesity.
• Honey, a healthy sweet treat
  High in natural antibiotics, it also has anti-infectious, digestive, and respiratory properties... It is used as a natural healing agent: wounds, injuries and burns. And furthermore, it can be used to relieve a cough or a sore throat.
• Ginger for improved digestion
  Ginger can help you with digestion problems, by promoting bile secretion. It relieves gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Ginger is also an ally for inflammatory pains of rheumatism and arthritis: apply the essential oil directly on the sore area.
• A great bowel transit time with apples
  Apples are known for their digestive benefits: they help regulate bowel transit. You can eat them in case of digestive pain or disorders. And as the English proverb goes:  "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"!
• Lemon for detox
  Lemon helps to treat colds or flu thanks to its vitamin C content. It can also detoxify the body, reduce high blood pressure, and help fight intestinal problems and urinary tract infections.

Did you know? In traditional Chinese medicine, the five flavors (sweet, salty, sour, bitter and pungent) are all associated with a specific organ: respectively, the spleen, kidney, liver, heart and lungs. It is believed that all organs should be “fed” at every meal.