The Edible Body: Foods That Look Like Your Internal Anatomy
Walnut: Brain
The walnut's brain-like shape is no accident. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain health. Studies have shown that walnuts can help improve cognitive function and memory.
Sweet potatoes: Pancreas
Sweet potatoes, which are high in beta-carotene and resemble the pancreas in appearance, shield all bodily tissues, including the pancreas, against deterioration brought on by cancer or ageing
Ginger : Stomach
The knobby shape of a ginger root resembles the stomach, and it just so happens that ginger is good for stomach health. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help to relieve nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.
Red Wine: Blood
The deep red color of red wine resembles blood, and it just so happens that red wine is good for heart health. Red wine contains antioxidants that can help to protect the heart from damage.
Tomato: Heart
We are frequently reminded of the four chambered heart by the multi-chambered tomato. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which studies have shown can lower both a man's and a woman's chance of developing heart disease.
Grapefruit: Breast
The round shape of a grapefruit resembles a woman's breast, and it just so happens that grapefruit is good for breast health. Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which have been shown to inhibit the development of breast cancer.
Clams: Testicles
According to studies from the Netherlands, clams that mimic testicles are good for male sex organs since they significantly increase men's semen quality.
Avocados: Uterus
The pear-shaped avocado resembles a woman's uterus, and it's also good for uterine health. Avocados are a good source of folic acid, which has been shown to reduce the risk of cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition.
Celery: Bones
Celery contains silicon, which is a component of the chemical framework that gives bones their strength. Bones and celery both contain 23% salt
Carrot: Eye
Slice a carrot in half crosswise and it's easy to see that the veggie resembles an eye. Carrots are filled with vitamins and antioxidants, like beta-carotene, that decrease the chance of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older people.