The Doctrine of Signature Foods

Nature’s Medi-Signs

Your in the kitchen, you cut a carrot in half, what do you see? A sign from nature!

Its no mistake mother earth provides us with all the natural medi-signs we need to heal and thrive.

My dear friend and mentor Don Tolman was the first to bring this to my attention, he is an expert in body nutrition and wholefood medicine and explains that the word “signature” when broken up into its root words means “sign of nature” (Don Tolman speech) Did you just get an ‘ah hu’ moment?

Anciently the practice of healing with foods and herbs was in part a spiritual one which was believed that God marked his creations with a clear indication or ‘signature’ of its purpose. Plants and herbs with the same signature were thought to have the same or similar healing properties to the same body parts and organs.

Aspects of each plant or herb were believed to give an indication to its counter body part or organ.

These aspects were:

• Shape
• Colour – of flower, fruit root or stem
• Texture
• Fragrance
• Habitat of the plant / herb

If the theory of signature foods is correct, then one would say that if it looks like a body part it must help that body part to stay strong or to heal.

Lets look into a few now:

TOMATOES 

Have you noticed that a cut tomato is red and looks just like the heart which is red and has 4 chambers?

Tomatoes contain – Lycopene that breaks down cholesterol in such a way that it keeps the arteries free-flowing. They are also rich in potassium, a mineral crucial for lowering blood pressure.

Did you know that Tomatoes are also known to be good for:

• Significantly reducing LDL (bad cholesterol)

• Producing more white blood cells that combat bacteria and viruses

• Protect the prostate

• A great Alkaline food!

There are so many more benefits to eating tomatoes!!

AVOCADO 

Have you noticed that an Avocado cut in half with its seed in looks just like the uterus with a baby?

I read that is takes approx. 9 months for an Avocado to grow from a blossom to a ripe fruit!!!

These amazing fruits target the health of the Womb, Cervix, Fetus Development & Nerves.

They are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, potassium (twice the amount of bananas!!)

Did you know that Avocados are also known to be good for:

• Stimulating the growth of new hair – severe hair loss eat 3 x avocados per day!

• Helps raise good (HDL) blood cholesterol, stabilising blood sugar

• They contain Glutathione known for its ability to strengthen the immune system

• Protects the heart

• Helps heal dry skin

There are so many more benefits to eating Avocodo!!

Enjoy them in salads, a delicious guacamole, in smoothies, dice and pop into a hot tomato soup, even yummy chocolate deserts.

Want to treat yourself? Mash up an avocado add a little oatmeal and use as a facial, they are fantastic for the skin!

WALNUTS

Have you noticed that an opened walnut looks just like the brain?

Pure Brain Food!! They target the brain, Nerves and Imagination!

The Vitamins found in walnuts help the brain fulfill its function. The primary role is in sustaining and controlling the body.

They are full of unsaturated fat, thiamine, vitamin B6 and E and ellagic acid (a flavonoid known to inhibit the growth of cancer)

Did you know that Walnuts are also known to be good for:

• Lifting your mood

• Protecting against heart disease

• Moisten the lungs and intestines

• Help relieve coughing and wheezing accompanied by signs of coldness.

• Nourish the kidney-adrenals

• Can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

There are so many more benefits to eating walnuts!!

TIP: Eat them raw or add to salads and sweets.

CARROTS  

Have you noticed that carrots, when you slice them they look just like an iris with a pupil?

They contain – Beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin that all concentrate in the protection of the retina of the eye. They also enhance the blood flow to the function of the eyes.

Beta-carotene is also known for its cancer preventing properties.

Did you know that Carrots are also known to be good for:

• Puree them for infants that have poor digestion.

• Cook them to help with the discomfort of diarrhea.

• Grated carrots are best for ridding parasites.

• Great for easing coughs

• Great to strengthen childrens teeth if eaten raw as sticks daily.

• They are an alkaline-forming food!!

There are so many more benefits to eating carrots!!

GRAPES 

Have you noticed that a bunch of grapes looks just like a bunch of blood cells?

I read that terminal cancer patients have totally remissed their condition by eating nothing but grapes and drinking water for 40 days!!

They are a rich source of Vitamins C & K

Did you know that Grapes / Raisins are also known to be good for:

• They contain phenols which have known to prevent oxygen-based damage to cells in the body.

• Improves cardiovascular health, helps regulate blood pressure

• Improves blood flow

• They have a flavonoid called anthocyanins that helps maintain lung function

There are so many more benefits to eating Grapes!!

Enjoy them by themselves, in salads, a sweet juice, dehydrate into raisins and also wine production.

LET’S GET STARTED!

My goal for you now is to start incorporating more of the above Signature foods into yours and your families meals this week!

Do you have a fussy little eater? Check out the Healthy Little Eaters Game and Puzzle based on the Doctrine of Signatures especially made for those Fussy Little Eaters!!

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