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Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

Black Bean Soup Soak beans overnight with garlic clove to soften; Simmer in 3 times the water for 2-3 hours; then add chopped 1 celery stalk and 1 onion, (okra, carrots, etc), 1 c. diced dried mango, 1/4 c. parsley, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; gently heat until tender. Mayaddblackcherryorgrapejuice; servewith floating sliced lemon, sprinkled with pine or macadamia nut granules. •Lentil Soup Rinse, dice, and soak 1 wakame leaf 10 minutes; bring to a gentle boil for 30 minutes 1.5 c. lentils, 1/2 c. water, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

Combine ingredients in bowl. Best when served immediately. Serves 1-2. Options: Double or triple recipe, add berries, cherries, grapes, or orange slices. dr. budwig cottage cheese dish V2-I cup organic low fat cottage cheese 2-4 tbsp. ground flax meal 2-4 tbsp. flax oil 1/2 cup fruit, such as sliced banana or blueberries pinch of cayenne Mix by hand in bowl or blender. Great for breakfast or snack. This is the basic recipe for the healing diet of Dr. Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Originally from India, turmeric belongs to the ginger family. Weight and health benefits. Turmeric is frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Okinawan medicine as a metabolism booster, and when combined with bitter herbs such as barberry, it is said to eliminate "excess fat." It's also used as an antimicrobial, liver protectant, and stimulant for poor digestion. Scientists have studied turmeric for antioxidant properties,29 for use as an anti-cancer agent,30 with respect to heartburn and stomach ulcers,31 and as a treatment for arthritis,32 high cholesterol,33 and HIV.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

The leaves, whole or cut into strips, can also be cooked: steamed for a few minutes; stir-fried with ginger and garlic; or sauteed with butter and oil, plus garlic, onion, caraway, or fennel to your liking. In the spring the young shoots may be gathered; they have a more delicate flavor than the leaves, with a taste that suggests hazelnuts. Health Benefits pH 6.36-6.80 (cooked). Kale is valuable as an internal body cleanser but has a tendency to generate flatulence when the body is overly acidic.

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Have half a pint of fruit or vegetable juice a day—either carrot and apple juice (you can buy these two separately and combine them with one-third water) with grated ginger or fresh watermelon juice. The flesh of the watermelon is high in beta-carotene and vitamin C. The seeds are high in vitamin E and the antioxidant minerals zinc and selenium. You can make a great antioxidant cocktail by blending flesh and seeds in a blender.

Chinese: soy sauce, water, lemon juice, ginger, cilantro, and garlic. Thai: coconut milk and Thai spices. Mexican: watered down Mexican salsa (versions are available in supermarkets, but check chemical additives). Mediterranean: tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and herbs. Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or buckwheat noodles. Alternatively, use other combinations of raw or lightly cooked vegetables with rice, beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu, buckwheat noodles, or fish. 30 Achieving Peak Physical Performance No first-class athlete can afford to ignore optimum nutrition.

NATURAL PAINKILLERS Turmeric, boswellia, ashwagandha, hop extract, and ginger all help reduce the overproduction of leukotrienes that cause pain and inflammation. The bright yellow pigment of the spice turmeric contains the active compound curcumin, which has a variety of powerful anti-inflammatory actions—trials in which it was given to arthritic patients showed it to be similarly effective to the anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects. You need about 500 mg, one to three times a day. Frankincense may be the ultimate gift for an arthritic friend.

If you don't like water, try flavoring it with lemon, lime, ginger, mint, or herbal teas. What's the best water? The best water to drink is natural mineral water, which contains significant amounts of minerals—for example, 60 to 100 mg of calcium in two quarts of water. This can be still or sparkling. Carbonation makes no difference to calcium absorption. However, fizzy drinks containing phosphorus can inhibit calcium absorption, as can drinks containing caffeine. A cola drink that contains both is therefore bad news.

Alternatively, boil carrots, sweet potato, or butternut squash and make a soup by adding vegetable stock, loads of ginger, and some coconut milk. A large salad: Include a selection of "seed" vegetables (like fava beans), broccoli, grated carrot, beets, zucchini, watercress, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados, adding seeds or marinated tofu pieces—organic if possible. Serve with a dressing of cold-pressed oil containing some crushed garlic. Berries as a snack: Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges. Blueberries have the highest antioxidant power (ORAC) score of all.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

A c. each of diced water chestnuts and shrimp; spoon into Won Tons, fold back and pinch the comers, and gently saute, steam, or drop into soup. SOUPS •Bean Soup Soak overnight with a split clove of garlic and 5 c. water, 1.5 c. kidney, garbanzo, lima, pinto, split peas, or small white beans; simmer beans until tender; saute 1 clovegarlic, 1 diced onion, 1 thin sliced carrot, and 1/2 green pepper; then add 1 diced zucchini, 2 bay lvs., 1/2 tsp. each marjoram, basil, summer savory, and thyme; dash cayenne, 2 tbs. tamari; add 2 quarts water, 1/4 c. diced parsley, and2 lbs.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Several drops of sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup sake rice wine 1 tablespoon mirin sweet rice wine 1/2 cup frozen edamame green soybeans 2 cups cooked medium-grain brown rice 2 cups arugula, torn In a large mixing bowl, soak the shiitake mushrooms in plenty of water to rehy-drate. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Save 1 cup of the soaking water. Slice the shiitake thinly. In a small mixing bowl, soak the hijiki in plenty of water to rehydrate. Let stand for 10 minutes.

The Garlic Cure James F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox See book keywords and concepts

Salt and freshly-ground pepper, 1/2 tsp. ginger to taste Peel cooled potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch diced pieces. Put them into a glass serving bowl. In a blender, combine tomato, garlic, ginger, coriander, curry and olive oil. Blend well and toss with the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. GARLIC PEAS AND RICE 6 servings Use aromatic basmati rice for this flavorful dish. 1 tsp. olive oil 2 cups basmati rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cups frozen peas 1 tsp.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Traditional medicine frequently uses peppers and hot spices such as hihatsu as well as cayenne, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and turmeric to increase metabolism. In Okinawan herbal medicine, hihatsu has been used to treat stomach problems and gout among other ailments. There has been some limited research support for red chili pepper's ability to raise metabolic rates and possibly accelerate the rate of body fat loss,35 but these claims need further study.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

Usually eaten alone, they are also delicious in salads, preserves, ice creams, sorbets, and desserts. ginger in any form seems to go uncommonly well with the fruit. Remove the seeds before serving. Given the sweetness of a perfectly ripe melon, it seems sutprising that its sugar content accounts for only 5 percent of its weight, only half as much as for an apple or pear; yet since a melon is 94 percent water, this still gives sugar a five-to-one advantage over all the other taste-producing elements.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds, until barely light golden brown. Add the mushrooms, mustard greens, snap peas, bean sprouts, spinach, radicchio, and watercress and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to wilt. Add the noodles, moromiso, and fish sauce, mix well, and stir-fry for a minute to blend the seasonings. Remove from the heat. To serve, divide the fried tofu among 4 plates. Top each with mesclun and stir-fried vegetables. Sprinkle with the macadamia nuts and serve immediately. NUTRITION FACTS: 1 SERVING; Caloric Density 1.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

They go with all tropical fruits and flavorings, taking well to ginger, chilies, and coconut. They can be bought fresh or canned and are also available dried. Health Benefits pH 3.40-4.63. Mangoes are beneficial for the kidneys, combat acidity and poor digestion, are wonderful disinfectants in the body, relieve clogged pores of the skin, and reduce cysts. Many people claim the mango is a great blood cleanser and that the juice will help reduce excessive body heat as well as fevers.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

All patients reported substantial improvement, including pain relief, joint mobility, and decrease in swelling and morning stiffness. Other Recommendations Proteolytic enzymes (or proteases) refer to the various enzymes that digest protein. These enzymes include the pancreatic proteases chy-motrypsin and trypsin, pancreatin, bromelain (pineapple enzyme), papain (papaya enzyme), fungal proteases, peptizyme SP, and Serratia peptidase (the "silkworm" enzyme). Preparations of proteolytic enzymes have been shown to be useful in RA and other inflammatory conditions.

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods and spices such as turmeric (and its derivative curcumin), ginger, garlic, onions, cayenne, rosemary, citrus fruits, and parsley. • Increase your fiber intake from foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. 5. End the Burnout Feel energized by maximizing your metabolism. Ultimately, metabolism is simply the body's process of using the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat to make the energy we need to maintain all bodily functions.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Cook the ginger and garlic over medium heat for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until golden. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the bok choy, increase the heat to high, and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add the sake and soy sauce and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender. Do not cook until the bok choy is brown and transparent. Serve hot on a large plate. NUTRITION FACTS: 1 SERVING; Caloric Density 0.4; Calories (Kcal) 63; Protein (g) 3; Carbohydrate (g) 6; Total Fat (g) 2; Saturated Fat (g) 0.3; Monounsaturated Fat (g) 0.7; Polyunsatutated Fat (g) 0.9; Dietary Fiber (g) 1.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Recommendations Q Be sure to cook all your food until it is tender. Poaching and steaming are good methods of cooking to retain moisture. Q Cut your food into very small pieces—or, if necessary, grind or puree it. This will cause less irritation to the throat. Be sure to chew your food well before swallowing. Q Use frozen popsicles, ice cream, yogurt, and sherbet to soothe a sore throat. Q Avoid eating foods that are spicy, hot, salty, or acidic. These can be irritating to the throat.

The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans Elson M. Haas, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

For example, apples with lemon and ginger are warming and enhance digestion, while a combination of carrots, celery, and lemon is refreshing and energizing. It's important to drink freshly made juices as soon as possible (ideally immediately) so that the nutrients are not exposed to air and light for very long. Some of the vitamins and phytonutrients can oxidize and be lost over time, ranging from minutes to days.

Vegetable Curry Serves 4 to 6 1 large butternut squash 2 tablespoons ghee 1 tablespoon curry powder Vi teaspoon ground cardamom Vi teaspoon ground cumin Vi teaspoon ground coriander Vi teaspoon powdered ginger Vi teaspoon asafetida (optional) Vi teaspoon anise seed y2 teaspoon turmeric 2 small onions, sliced 2 carrots, sliced diagonally 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch strips 2 cups water Sea salt y3 cup tahini 4 cups cooked basmati rice Cut the butternut squash in half, remove the seeds, and cut into pieces, leaving the skin on.

Siberian or other ginsengs are possible, echinacea for immune support, ginger for circulation, etc. Review the organized lists of herbs later in this chapter. preservative). Glutamine is also important in helping to heal the GI tract as well as reduce cravings for sugar and alcohol, should they occur. Other amino acids that may have mild detoxifying effects are methionine, tyrosine, and taurine.* As mentioned earlier, fiber also supports detoxification.

Herbal teas made from lemon grass, peppermint, ginger root, red clover, and comfrey are very nourishing, and do not have the depleting side effects. The algaes can also be energizing in place of caffeine. If we do like a cup of coffee or caffeinated tea a day, it might be best to drink it in the mid- to late afternoon, which is different from what most people do, using caffeine as their wake-up call and for energy through the day. The afternoon cup best fits our body's natural cycle, avoiding the high-adrenal morning and late pre-sleep hours.

For Asian tastes, try soy sauce, ginger, and cayenne or chili. For Mexican flavors, use tomato, onion, cilantro, and of course, chili or cayenne peppers. For Mediterranean tastes, add olive oil, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. Bon apetite! Baking Dish Method Place the fish or poultry in the baking dish, adding the appropriate seasonings, such as lemon, sea salt, and olive oil for the fish, or salt and herbs for the poultry. Cover and surround with the vegetables. Add a splash of water if needed to the dish to keep the food moist. Cover and place in a preheated oven at 350°F.

Curcuminoids: Antioxidant Phytonutrients Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D. Vladimir Badmaev, M.D., Ph.D. Uma Shivakumar, Ph.D. R. Rajendran, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

The commonly used ginger, Zingiber officinale Rose, is also an economically important member of the same family. Curcuma can be grown in diverse tropical environment, from sea level to a height of 1500 meters in hill slopes, in temperature ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. A rainfall of 150 cm per annum or more in the growing regions, or an equivalent amount of irrigation, is essential. Soil requirements are loose, friable loamy or alluvial soil suitable for irrigation and efficient drainage facility. Along with ginger, Curcuma longa L.

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

We would then send the patient to a nutritionist to learn how foods such as turmeric, cumin, rosemary, and ginger can impact the inflammatory response. We may recommend the patient reduce his or her inflammatory foods, such as animal proteins. We may increase his or her anti-inflammatory fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, prescribing sardines and other fish. We also perform a series of tests to look at biomarkers, which are indicators of health and wellness that we can measure and track over time to give us an idea of our patients' ongoing health, and which areas need particular attention.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

They are delicious simmered into a smooth puree with ginger, rurmeric, and corn oil, and they make an excellent gravy for grains, pasta, or vegetables. Cranberry beans, also known as October beans, Romans, borlotti, and shellouts, are a dark tan bean with a pink cast and wine-colored dappling. The pods of these beans resemble the bean itself, with wine-colored stripes on a cream background. About the same size as pinto beans, cranberry beans have a mealier texture but a sweeter, more delicate flavor.

Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A. See book keywords and concepts

I have had great success using ginger to treat inflammatory bowl disease, as well as excess gas. ginger also excels as an anti-inflammatory. A number Figure 7.2 Metabolism of Essential Fatty Acids Omega-6 Linoleic Acid Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) Dihimo-Gamma Linolenic Acid Delta-6 Desaturase required B6, Mg, Zinc Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid -? ¦I Steridonic Acid Elongase 20:4W3 Delta-5-Desaturase requires Vit.C, Niacin, Zinc T Prostaglandin Series 1 (PG1) (favorable) Cyclooxygenase Prostaglandin Series 2 (PG2) (unfavorable) Arachidonic Acid ?

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