Pomegranate juice is good for the heart. This Persian fruit contains antioxidants that may thwart osteoarthritis and slows down overproduction of enzymes that are thought to be responsible for the destruction of cartilage — the coating that protects the bones and helps them glide past each other. To reap the potential health benefits, try drinking pomegranate juice at least half a cup a day.

Our kitchen is rich in things that give good cures and/or benefits to our bodies. Olive oil contains a certain ingredient called oleocanthal that helps reduce inflammation. Oleocanthal inhibits the cox enzymes that lead to inflammation, which is linked to stroke, heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Fresh and extra-virgin olive oil has the highest concentration of this said ingredient. Now, don’t look past your kitchen for medicines as the possible cures of some fatal diseases can only be found in your own kitchen at home.