Incredible! These 7 Foods Look Like The Organs They Benefit Most, Did You Notice?

Written by Rachana C  • 

Is this Nature’s way of revelation or is it just Her sport? I mean look at a walnut. It looks like the brain and does wonders to the brain. Or, is it just the human mind trying to bring semblance between the foods that look like certain organs of our body and the whole lot of good it does to precisely those organs? Whatever it is, without wasting much time on why they look like organs they benefit, let me get into listing those incredible foods that look like the organs they benefit the most.  Read on…

1. Walnuts

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Let’s begin with the most obvious food–walnut. When you see the edible part of the walnut, you realize that it looks just like the brain, to the extent where it is encapsulated in a shell that’s almost like the skull. While that was about the physical semblance, what is even more interesting is that walnuts are rich in phytochemicals and polyunsaturated fatty acids that offer potential benefits for the brain health (1). Also, they help in reducing the pace at which neurodegeneration happens in the old age. This is because of the Polyphenolic compounds found in walnuts that not only reduce the oxidant and inflammatory load on brain cells but also improve interneuronal signaling (2).

2. Avocados

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Avocados – think of what they look like? I wouldn’t have guessed it. So, I’ll make it easy for you. A half sliced avocado looks quite similar to the female reproductive system, specifically the uterus. Is that just a coincidence? Well, apart from the host of vitamins and minerals lurking in this fruit, what’s our point of interest here is to check if it in anyway helps the uterus, right? Research says that including avocado in your diet, particularly if you are pregnant/planning/expecting/woman (just to make sure things inside are in place, it is enough for you to have that thing. It doesn’t require you to be having a baby inside) enhances the fetal and infant health and development (3). The reason stated by this research is that avocados contain MUFAs (Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids), fiber, antioxidants, and are low glycemic. All this, in some way or the other, help in influencing fetal development, and maternal milk composition.

3. Broccoli

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The internet is defamed for the fact that it claims numerous foods to cause cancer. But what we don’t realize is that it talks about tons of everyday foods we eat that are anti-cancerous, in deed. Wondering why on earth are we talking about cancer? Because of broccoli. Yes, a closer view of the florets resembles cancerous cells. Broccoli that hails from the family Brassicaceae (also categorized under the name ‘cruciferous’), is a favorite vegetable of researchers when it comes to anti cancerous foods research. Why? Because the sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates present in these vegetables break down into several biologically active compounds that help in deactivating active carcinogens, protecting the cell DNA from damage, and by inducing death of unnecessary cells (4).

4. Carrots

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What are carrots good for? It is a well-known fact that they are good for our eyes. But wait. Do they look like eyes? Slice a carrot. Have a look at the cross-sectional view of the slice. Doesn’t it now look like our eyes? Exactly, my point. The Vitamin-A and Beta Carotene in carrots have an anti-oxidant effect on the eyes and help in maintaining eye health (5). These carotenes in carrots help in generation of the compound called retinal which is what improves your eye sight. It is also said that eating carrots on a regular basis will help in improving eyesight, particularly in the night time.

5. Tomatoes

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The color red and the cross-sectional view of tomatoes. Rings a bell? The heart (sliced heart) it is. Tomatoes are full of antioxidants. The primary compounds in tomatoes that contribute to a healthy heart are lycopene, beta-carotene, folate, Potassium, Vitamin C, flavonoids and Vitamin E (6). Research says that tomatoes are cardioprotective because they aid in the reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, platelet aggregation, and blood pressure. They are cardioprotective, they are red, they are juicy. Anymore reasons to make you consume a ton of them? I hope not!

6. Ginger

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Now, what do you think ginger looks like? It looks like an essential part of the gut—the stomach. If you are the kind who gets sick every time you set out on a road trip (motion sickness, I mean), then, I am sure ginger, by now, is your best friend. If you haven’t made friends yet, it is high time you did because it relieves the urge to vomit and reduces nausea quite instantly. Drink a cup of ginger tea before you set off and carry some with you. Keep sipping every time you feel uncomfortable. Also, ginger is known to relieve heartburn and can soothe an upset stomach. Plus, if you haven’t enjoyed the luxury of pooping for a while now (yes, pooping is a luxury. You will agree with me if you have ever suffered from constipation,) sip on some hot ginger tea.

7. Celery

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Celery. Doesn’t it look like your bones? Of course, it does. It is also proved beneficial for bone health and strength. In a research conducted to study the effect of flavonoid intake, it is proved that celery consists of a bioactive compound called luteolin which is a flavonoid that can potentially influence bone loss and also has anti-inflammatory properties. A lovely excuse to indulge in chewing on some celery sticks, leaves, and not to forget seeds – they are all edible and more importantly full of nutritional benefits.

So, this time your imagination goes wild, and you begin to connect food with a body part, go ahead. It might just be having nutrients that are good exactly for those body parts – like may be papaya for the vagina… scallops for the testicles. I don’t know. I am just thinking of every thing possible. Anything to add to the list? Feel free to use the comments section below.

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