Shapes of Vegetables & Fruits = shape of human body parts.

Don't get persuaded by the nature just because its beautiful, there are many reasons to adore the nature. Nature is intelligent, is one such fact. I am providing here, some of the analogies between humans and vegetables depicting the brilliance of the creation. There are enough resources in our nature to live through. These vegetables can be used to mitigate problems concerning the body part associated with it.

• Carrots - Eyes

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. According to science, eating carrots greatly enhances blood flow to the eyes. Carrot gets their orange color from a plant chemical called beta-carotene, which reduces the risk of developing cataracts. The chemical also protects against macular degeneration an age related sight problem that affects one in four individuals over the age of 65.

• Ginger - Stomach                                                 

Ginger looks like the stomach, it is known that it relieves stomach aches and bloating. It contains special enzymes that are responsible for the catalysis of the protein in the food, and so as to aid digestion and prevent spasms, prevents the formation of ulcers, gastric mucosal damage, and is used for the treatment of gastric diseases such as dyspepsia, colic and diarrhea.

• Tomatoes - Heart                                                   

Tomato has four chambers and is red in color, so also the heart is red and has four chambers. Research has confirmed that tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and it is indeed pure heart and blood food.

                                                 

• Walnuts - Brain                                                    

Walnut core resembles the brain, it has a left and right hemisphere, and even wrinkles resemble the ones of the brain. Today we know that walnuts create neural transmitters of the brain function.

• Celery - Bones                                            

Celery is a delicious food. One of my favorite snacks is celery in some hummus. It turns out, they’re good for your bones too. Celery is a great source of silicon, which is part of the molecular structure that gives bones their strength.

• Grapes - Lungs                                                  

Grapes resemble the alveoli of our lungs (the place where gas exchange takes place). Grapes contain a special compound called resveratrol that helps reduce your risk of lung cancer and emphysema. One study found resveratrol to inhibit cancer cell growth (apoptosis) in 3 lung cancer cell lines by up to 50%! Be sure to consume organic grapes, though, because conventional grapes contain a high pesticide residue content.

• Avocados - Uterus                                               

Also known as “the fruit of the womb,” the avocado is great for improving the health of the womb and cervix of the female. Eating just one avocado a week can help women balance their birth hormones and shed unwanted birth weight by helping satisfy hunger. Avocados are also good for helping prevent cervical cancer.

• Sweet Potatoes - Pancreas                                          

The shape of the pancreas and sweet potatoes are very similar. Take a look and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Sweet potatoes help balance the glycemic index of diabetics and are good for those suffering from pancreatitis. They provide protection from developing pancreatic cancer later in life, a hidden health concern for some men.

• Kidney beans - Kidney                                             

Kidney beans are named after the organ itself, mainly because they look like the bean around? Kidney beans are packed with potassium and magnesium, which when we become deficient, can increase our risk of developing kidney stones.

                               

• Grapefruits, Oranges - Mammary Glands                             

Grapefruits, Oranges, and other citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts. The similarity between round citrus fruits like lemons and grapefruit and breasts may be more than coincidental. Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer in lab animals and in human breast cells.

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Edit 1 : I am getting few comments regarding the analogies mentioned. The answer is relevant considering the similarities plus the rich healing properties of the corresponding vegetable/fruit. Here are some of the facts that corroborates the answer.

Carrot (Beta-Carotene)

Beta-carotene is a rich source of Vitamin-A. The body converts the dietary beta-carotene into required quantities of Vitamin-A. Vitamin-A deficiency. A lack of vitamin A causes the cornea to become very dry, leading to clouding of the front of the eye, corneal cancers and vision loss. Vitamin A deficiency also causes damage to the retina, which also contributes to blindness.

Ginger

The carminative properties present in ginger can be used to calm an upset stomach. It also helps relax the gastrointestinal muscles, hence preventing gas and bloating. Also, health experts often recommend ginger to treat stomach ailments such as dyspepsia or colic. It is also frequently used in the treatment of bacteria-induced diarrhea. To improve digestion, try to eat ginger after any large meal. Ginger can also help alleviate the various symptoms of food poisoning.

Tomato (Lycopene)

Lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant. Lycopene's antioxidant activity has long been suggested to be more powerful than other carotenoids such as beta-carotene, and research has even revealed it may significantly reduce your stroke risk (while other antioxidants did not).

Walnut

Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid to keep the brain functioning normally. They boost the function of neurotransmitters.Eating a fistful of walnuts regularly then can keep the spirits up and prop up the grey cells for good measure. What is more, walnuts are known to raise melatonin levels by a whopping three times, promising relief from sleeplessness and insomnia.

Celery

Celery is a rich source of silicon. Silica is responsible for cross-linking collagen strands which contributes to the strength, integrity, and flexibility of connective tissues such as those found in skin, bones, nails, and arteries.

Grapes

Grapes help inhibit the release of compounds that cause inflammation on the cell lining of the lungs with the help of resveratrol, an antioxidant. Grape seeds are also said to reduce the severity of asthma because of the chemical proanthocyanidin.

Avacados

Avocado was considered the “fertility fruit” in ancient times by the Aztecs, for men as well as women. One reason for this is that it has a high vitamin E content. Today’s research shows that when women eat one avocado per week it balances their hormones, sheds excess baby weight and helps to prevent cervical cancers. A recent study by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that avocados and olive oil could help women trying to conceive through IVF – they could triple their chances of conception (due to the mono-unsaturated fat in these foodstuffs). Women hoping to conceive have been advised to eat an avocado every day.

Sweet potato

The glycemic index of sweet potatoes is a lot lower, which is better for diabetes control, according to a 2002 article in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition." Eating sweet potatoes in moderate amounts will help you keep your blood sugar levels in the healthy range even if you have diabetes.

Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are rich source of magnesium and postassium . Deficiencies in magnesium and postassium can increase the risk of developing kidney stones.known for as an effective home remedy for kidney stones.

Citrus fruits

Grapefruit, oranges, and other citrus fruits resemble female mammary glands and help the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts. Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer in lab animals and in human breast cells.