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Antihepatotoxic actions of flavonolignans from Silybum marianum fruits. Planta Medica 50,248-250,1984. 5. Wagner H: Plant constituents with antihepatotoxic activity. In: Natural Products as Medicinal Agents (Beal JL and Reinhard E, eds.). Hippokrates-Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 1981. 6. Vogel G, et al.: Protection against Amanita phalloides intoxication in beagles. Toxicol Appl Pharm 73, 355-362,1984. 7. Desplaces A, et al: The effects of silymarin on experimental phalloidin poisoning. Arzneimittel-Forsch 25, 89-96,1975. 8.

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Smokers Still in Danger In the Iowa study, smoking and ex-smoking women who ate the most vegetables and fruits, garlic included, were less prone to develop lung cancer. However, a heavy intake of produce didn't protect those who continued smoking.21 Research in China and the Netherlands also shows a cancer-preventive effect of garlic for non-smokers or former smokers, but not for those who continue smoking.22 Like smoking, a diet high in animal fat contributes to various types of cancer - particularly prostate cancer, indicate Drs.

A diet rich in sugar - even sugar in fruits such as bananas, prunes, dates, or figs - can diminish the value or possibly undermine the garlic-acidophilus regimen. It can also be harmful to diabetic patients Preventive medicine specialist Ronald Hoffman, M.D., of New York City, advises his diabetic patients to supplement their diet with garlic, along with an array of vitamins and minerals. "Diabetics tend to develop yeast infections more, because yeast thrives in a high sugar environment. Garlic suppresses yeast. The deodorized capsules are best," he claims.

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Vitamin C is found mainly in fruits and vegetables, and is easily lost in storage, processing, preparation, and cooking (see page 208). For example, fresh peas contain approximately 24 mg vitamin C per 100 g; canned garden peas only 1 mg. The only plants that contain no vitamin C are unsprouted grains and dried legumes. ¦ The B Vitamins The B vitamins are a group of six water-soluble vitamins that work together in the body and are essential for growth and the proper development of a healthy nervous system; for body maintenance and food digestion and the metabolism.

And which fruits and vegetables can be included? Most people haven't got a clue —because no one has ever told them. And what about the other nutrients you hardly ever hear about? For instance, did you know that many of us eat far more protein than we really need, and that too much can be bad for you? That some fats are vital to our well-being and aren't all that easy to find in a typical diet? And that many of us in the US fall short of at least some of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need?

The US National Cancer Institute has recommended a daily amount of 6,000ug beta-carotene, an amount that is not that difficult to obtain from five or more good portions of fruits and vegetables a day. The beta-carotene list here is not comprehensive; for more good sources, see the Food Charts at the end of the book. Beta-carotene is not thought to be toxic, although fairly high intakes of over 30 mg per day may make the skin orange-tinged, and high doses of beta-carotene supplements (not carotene-rich foods) may increase the risk of cancer in smokers.

Coumarins, found in various fruits and vegetables, as well as in licorice, help thin the blood and thus may help in the prevention of stroke and heart disease. See also: Supplements, Heart Disease, Cancer, and Antioxidants. Alcohol Approximately 67% of Americans over the age of 21 claim to have drunk alcohol in the past year. In Europe the average is higher at about 80%. Recent news stories report that drinking alcoholic beverages has health benefits. Other stories say abuse of alcohol is related to many of the major causes of death in the US.

Vegetables also contain starch in varying amounts; most fruits contain none, the main exception being bananas. The carbohydrates in these foods are called polysaccharides and are known as complex carbohydrates. RECOMMENDED ENERGY INTAKE FOR ADULTS* Sex Female Male Age 19-24 25-50 19-24 25-50 Light activity Cats/day 2,000 2,000 2,700 3,000 Moderate activity Ca Is/day 2,100 2,300 3,000 3,200 Heavy activity Cals/day 2,600 2,800 3,600 4,000 * These are only reference values for healthy adults and may vary according to weight, height, activity level, body size, and metabolism.

Five a day" -interpreting the fruit and vegetable guidelines Departments of health throughout the Western world are advising us to eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day for good health. Based on all the research to date, that is sensible advice no one should ignore. In fact, we should aim for "five" as a minimum. However, many people are confused as to what exactly the five portions means. For example, does it include potatoes? How big is a portion? Do the five portions all have to be different? And does everything have to be fresh? Here are the answers.

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These flavonoid molecules give the fruits their deep red-blue color, and are remarkable in their ability to prevent collagen destruction. Flavonoid-rich grape seed and hawthorn extracts are the best herbal recommendations for gout. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are basically varicose veins of the rectum. They may be near the beginning of the anal canal (internal hemorrhoids) or at the anal opening (external hemorrhoids). Hemorrhoids are extremely common in the United States, as well as other industrialized countries.

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Ideally, you should get that fiber from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Apples are excellent sources, with 3.5 grams each; J/2 cup of carrots or one potato each has 2.5 grams of fiber, and a slice of whole-wheat toast has 1.5 grams, says Dr. Heron. Getting fiber from food is always preferable, but if you fall short, fiber supplements can help, she adds. Asian Ginseng Take a daily dose of 200 milligrams. Known as a feel-good herb to boost vitality, ginseng's ability to regulate blood sugar suggests that it may be useful in helping people lose weight, says Robert Rountree, M.D.

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You can either take a vitamin C supplement (at least 500 milligrams per day) or eat foods rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids: peppers, guavas, parsley, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits, and strawberries. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, and cooling: Pretty calendula has all of these properties, plus it inhibits bleeding. A traditional remedy for wounds of all sorts, it can also be applied externally to bruises in the form of a compress, gel, cream, or salve.

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Look for the dried fruits at a health food store, and make an infusion by steeping 1 tablespoon of the herb for 10 minutes or more in 1 cup of water. Strain, drink, and relax. Aloe and Clove Apply salve to your tooth as needed. Often, your tooth aches because it's cracked. If you know that to be the case, Dr. Stay suggests a little salve made of aloe gel, baking soda, and clove essential oil as your best pain-relieving strategy. Aloe gel is what comes right out of the thick leaves of this juicy succulent, so the best way to obtain it is to get a plant, break open a leaf, and help yourself.

Natural practitioners start by recommending a diet low in fat and sugar and high in complex carbohydrates like whole grains, rice and beans, fruits, and vegetables—a diet very similar to the one promoted by the American Heart Association. Dr. Evans suggests taking a daily multivitamin along with 50 milligrams of vitamin B6, which is a natural diuretic and hormone balancer. To reduce anxiety and cramps and help promote serotonin production, he recommends 400 milligrams of magnesium daily. (If you have heart or kidney problems, check with your doctor before taking supplemental magnesium.

Bananas Pineapple Blueberries Ground cinnamon Ground ginger Ground cloves Honey (optional) Cut up the bananas and pineapple; the amounts and proportions will vary according to the number of servings and which fruits you like best. Put them in a serving bowl and add the blueberries. Season to taste with the spices and sweeten with the honey (if using). Cat's claw works in a number of ways against ulcers. First, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory that calms the ulcerated tissue itself by preventing the immune system's attack on the stomach lining.

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A study published in 1998 in the Journal of Neuroscience found that certain fruits and vegetables actually improve memory. Researchers at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, fed four groups of laboratory rats either a standard diet or a diet supplemented with one of the following—spinach, strawberry extract, or vitamin E. The spinach-fed rats had the best memories and fewest signs of nerve cell malfunction. This group was followed by the rats that had been fed strawberries, and then by the rats that had been supplemented with vitamin E.

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A diet centered on raw, fresh vegetables and fruits, and a balance of proteins is recommended to ensure that the proper amounts of amino acids necessary for proper brain functioning are being ingested. Complex, rather than simple, carbohydrates (like sugar), should be the focus. B-complex vitamins, niacin, and magnesium are important in preventing and overcoming depression. Interaction with others may help to overcome depression. Volunteer work, in particular, can help distract the person, as well as get him or her into something rewarding.

A whole-foods diet, on the other hand, rich in raw fruits, vegetables, fresh juices, nuts, seeds, and grains, in combination with a multivitamin/mineral supplement, can make a positive difference. •Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)...SOD should be taken on an empty stomach, with water, about a half hour before meals. This enhances energy, and reduces pain and inflammation. SOD's benefits are enhanced by the addition of vitamin E. •The B Vitamins... •Niacinamide...This form of B3 helps both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Among recommended alkaline-forming fruits are berries, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, currants, dates, figs, grapefruit, grapes, kiwis, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, nectarines, olives, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, persimmons, pineapple, quince, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon. Lemons—contrary to what you might think—and melons are the most alkaline-forming foods. A good idea is to eat some melon first thing in the morning, and then to wait 20 to 30 minutes before eating other foods.

The best foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Antioxidant supplements keep us young by slowing down free radical damage. These include vitamin A, beta carotene, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, and NADH. Herbs important to an antiaging protocol include fo-ti-tieng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and gotu kola. Essential oils may alleviate common conditions associated with aging, including insomnia, indigestion, arthritis, and memory loss. Stress reduction is essential to slowing down the aging process, and preventing degenerative disease.

An antiaging diet is high in complex carbohydrates, such as grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Many are eaten raw or close to their natural state, and none are unnecessarily processed, or overcooked. Frying is minimized, although stir-frying is acceptable. Very little, if any, animal proteins are eaten, and fats are used sparingly. Only about 10 to 15 percent of calories should come from fat. Complex carbohydrates help us in several ways.

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IV2 legumes þFriday -1,500 calorie diet Food Groups 2 cups (500 mL) Popcorn, p. 250 1 grain 14 fresh cherries 1 fruit 1 piece Celery Snacks, p. 247 1A nut and seed changes for 1,800/2,100 calorie diets 1,800 calories 2 pieces Celery Snacks, p. 247 V2 nut and seed þSaturday -1,500 calorie diet Food Groups 3 Sesame Rye Thins, p. 209 1 grain 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) soynut butter V2 legume changes for 1,800/2,100 calorie diets 6 Sesame Rye Thins, p.

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Of course, if you eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, raw nuts, whole grains, and unprocessed oils, you'll get some of these crucial nutrients from your diet. But all things considered, supplementing with a broad array of antioxidant vitamins is your best means of defending against oxidative stress to the brain and other tis- How Keen Are Your Powers of Observation? With so many stimuli competing for your attention, your brain is constantly filtering out information that is not worth remembering. The following quiz evaluates your observations of everyday items.

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Department of Agriculture recommends that everyone have a daily serving from the "Basic Four" to assure a balanced diet: 1) meat, fish, poultry and eggs; 2) milk and milk products; 3) vegetables and fruits; 4) bread and cereals. 4. Decrease your caloric intake. If you cut back 100 calories a day (e.g., a single slice of bread) less than your needs, you will lose 10-12 pounds per year. 5. Learn to eat slowly in order to learn to eat less. Put your fork or spoon down on the table between bites of food. Chew your food thoroughly. 6.

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Try to eat pure, simple, whole foods like fruits, nuts, seeds, and especially vegetables." For the record, cholesterol is a victim of character assassination. We've all heard plenty about good cholesterol (HDL) and its evil twin (LDL). The truth is, though, that there's nothing inherently bad about either kind of cholesterol. In fact, your body makes its own cholesterol in just the right amounts to protect cell walls and build your sex hormones, among other things. Nothing bad about that, is there? "The problems come when you have too much cholesterol circulating," Dr. Milowe says.

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Our prehistoric ancestors ate only a small fraction of the foods that we eat: mostly wild fruits and vegetables; occasionally meat and eggs; never grains, dairy products, or junk food. That's a far cry from the burgers, fries, and soft drinks that pass for meals these days. Even though tens of thousands of years separate us from our prehistoric ancestors, that's just a blink of an eye in evolutionary terms. Human genetic makeup has changed very little. No wonder the foods most likely to cause intolerances include gluten (derived from grains), dairy products, and eggs.

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For hundreds of thousands of years before the first crops were planted, our early ancestors fed themselves by hunting wild animals and gathering vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruits. That this diet sustained our species for more than a million years is a matter of historical record. That it's still a viable way to eat—a way to get the fuel our bodies were designed to use—is a nutritional philosophy propounded by scientists like S. Boyd Eaton, M.D.

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All you need is a juicer, an appliance similar to a blender but specifically designed to extract the liquid from fruits and vegetables. The liquid contains most of the food's vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. What's left over is fiber. Of course, the body needs fiber for good digestion, and many Americans don't get enough. But vegetarians seldom have to worry about fiber deficiency. A good vegetarian diet provides plenty of fiber. Juices pack incredible nutritional punch. One pint of mixed vegetable juice contains the vitamin and mineral equivalent of two meal-size salads.

The Myths of Going Meatless Clearly, building your diet around fruits, vegetables, and other plant-derived foods has a lot to offer, health-wise. Yet as recently as the mid-1970s, most nutritionists called vegetarianism a one-way ticket to malnutrition. How things have changed. Today we know that eating healthfully is easier as a vegetarian than as a meat eater, largely because most vegetarians consume less fat than the typical omnivore. Even the American Dietetic Association now endorses vegetarianism as nutritionally sound. Nonetheless, the old arguments still crop up.

In that case, many fruits and vegetables can make a contribution to your calcium intake. Among those highest in calcium are col-lard greens (290 milligrams per cup, cooked), bok choy (250 milligrams per cup, cooked), tofu (244 milligrams per cup), dried figs (161 milligrams in six figs), and kale (148 milligrams per cup, cooked). Vegetarians risk neurological damage from \itamin B12 deficiency. Because vitamin B12 is found primarily in meats and other animal-derived foods, vegetarians often have low levels of the nutrient.

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