The Power of Functional Foods
# The_Power_of_Functional_Foods From My Grandma’s Kitchen to Modern Medicine: The Power of Functional Foods Growing up, I remember how my Grandma always made us drink her special “leafy soup” whenever we felt tired or under the weather. We never understood what was in it, just that it worked. Years later, I learned that what my Grandma called her “healing soup” was packed with natural ingredients like garlic, ginger, bitter leaf, and moringa foods that science now calls functional foods. So, what are functional foods? Let's simply say that, they are natural or processed foods that offer extra health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These are not pills or supplements, but everyday items you can find in your kitchen or local market, like oats, yogurt, turmeric, green tea, avocado, and even fruits like berries and oranges. Functional foods help the body fight disease, improve digestion, boost immunity, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and even support mental...
