Onion is not only a food that adds flavor, but it is also a medicinal herb. Medicines such as quercetin and Mederma have onion as one of their main constituents. Onion also provides alk(en)yl cysteine sulfoxides including S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide and S-propyl cysteine sulfoxide, cycloalliin, thiosulfinates, and sulfides, which are ingredients in many pharmaceutical medicines.

The onion protects from oxidative stress, protects against cancer, supports immunity, improves heart health, reduces inflammation, prevents and dissolves blood clots, improves bone health, prevents tumors, supports gut health, lowers blood pressure, helps with consitpation, regulates blood sugar, and, with garlic, it fights infectious disease. Studies have shown reduction of body fat from using onion extract. It is also a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.

Honey is a naturally produced food that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. While honey has a high sugar content (mainly fructose and glucose), studies have shown more positive effects of eating honey than negative effects, especially in children, people with cancer, cardiovascular patients, and diabetics.

In traditional medicine, honey was used as a treatment for cancer, eye disease, bronchial asthma, throat infections, tuberculosis, fatigue, dizziness, parasites, piles, eczema, hepatitis, ulcers, wounds, constipation, and the list goes on. Studies have shown honey to have a protective effect against diabetes, respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, nervous system problems, and even cancer.

Garlic is a well-known spice used most often in savory dishes. In the world of natural health, it is known to be "as good as ten mothers". It is known for its healing, cleansing, and rejuvenating properties.

Garlic has been used for centuries to promote health and prevent disease. Clinical studies have shown garlic helps with cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic disorders, blood pressure problems, reduces LDL cholesterol, and improves diabetes. The allicin in garlic helps boost immunity and fight off infections. 

Galic also contains high levels of potassium, zinc, phosphorus, sulfer, selenium, calcuim, magnesium, manganese, iron, sodium, vitamin A, B-complex, and C.

Watermelon is a nutrient-dense fruit that is tasty and hydrating, with seeds that are just as nutritious as the fruit itself. Watermelon has magnesium, sodium, and potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Watermelon seed contains iron, magnesium, zinc, and "good" fat.

Watermelon is known to support immunity, protects against dehydration, relieves pain and soreness, reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and reduces inflammation. Scientific studies have shown that people who eat watermelon, are healthier overall. 

Strawberries are a nutrient-dense superfood. Besides being sweet and delicious, they are known for their anti-aging properties. They contain high amounts of vitamin C, which promotes collagen production, sebum production, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity. 

They also protect the eyes, decrease arthritis pain, protect from cancer, combat cardiovascular disease, and protect the body from Alzheimer's.

Strawberries contain antioxidants, flavonoids, folate, manganese, potassium, vitamins A (beto-carotene), and vitamin C.

Proverbs 27:27 There will be enough goats’ milk for your food, for the food of your household and maintenance for your girls. 

When it comes to raw milk vs pasteurized milk, think life vs death. Raw milk contains every nutrient we need, in a form the human body can actually use. It contains calcium, folate, vitamins A, B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12, C, D, iron, minerals.

Pasteurized milk has been heated, destroying much of the nutrition. In this state, pasteurized milk becomes an inflammatory substance. Do you remember the ads that said, "Got Milk?" You don't see those commercials anymore. But, why? It's because they discovered that pasteurized milk makes bones brittle! 

The old-fashion method of pasteurization heated the milk to 170 degrees. With this method, vitamin A and other vitamins are degraded, important proteins and enzymes are denatured, and immunoglobulins (aka antibodies) are destroyed. These days, milk is ultrapasteurized, heating it to 230 degrees. How can anything good remain?

When looking for raw milk to buy, be sure to ask if it contains the A2 beta-casein protein (A2/A2). This protein is the same primary protein found in human mother's milk, making it easier to absorb.

One more thing to note about raw milk...it's illegal. Yep, it's illegal to sell raw milk for human consumption. When you find a farmer that sells it, it will have a label that says it's for animals only. Don't let that deter you. 

When you buy from farmers with a milk-producing business, that milk is much more likely to be safe. In many states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture or a similar goverment agency, inspects the farms to ensure safety and compliance.

Turmeric is a plant from the ginger family known for its healing abilities. Curcuminoids, including curcumin, are the parts of the plant generally considered medicinal. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to strengthen the overall energy of the body, reduce inflammation, and stop the growth of bacteria.

Because turmeric is a spice, it is safe to eat. I use it on chicken, in soup, and on vegetables. It can be taken as a daily supplement for overall health, used topically on cuts and wounds as well as on painful sites of osteoarthritis.

Pineapple is so sweet and delicious that it's hard to believe it is medicine. It contains enzymes that, when eaten at the beginning of the meal, can aid in digestion. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It protects against cancer and oxidative stress, improves immunity, aids in digestion, reduces pain and inflammation, aids in muscle recovery after a workout, and helps wounds heal.

Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the flesh and core of the pineapple, is known to reduce pain and inflammation and help wounds heal. By blending the flesh and core together in the blender, you will have a pineapple sauce that helps with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The bromelain may irritate your mouth when eating pineapple. Rinsing with water is often a quick fix.