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Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

His case, in fact, is a dramatic illustration of unbalanced vegetarianism: He lived on fruits, vegetables, potatoes, milk, white rice, chocolate, and enormous amounts of sugar and white flour in the form of pastries and cakes.23 Considering less extreme examples, I have seen many a contentious, cranky vegetarian—myself included at times—and many a kind and patient meat eater. After all, if the "you are what you eat" cliche is true, when you eat beef you become like the cow—not like the butcher.

Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Second Edition Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

One slice cheese pizza, piled high with grilled vegetables, such as green or red bell pepper red onions, mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini. Serve with fruit juice. • Three fig bars and I cup warmed nonfat milk flavored with almond extract and sprinkled with nutmeg. • '/2 cantaloupe filled with 6 ounces low-fat lemon yogurt and topped with I tablespoon lemon zest. • Two slices extra-lean ham lunch meat, 12 fat-free whole wheat crackers, and I cup fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Nutrient-packed whole-grain breads and cereals, crackers, brown rice, and starchy vegetables do not aggravate endorphin levels or blood sugar but they do satisfy serotonin needs. These nutritious foods help curb cravings and soothe moods. Later in this chapter you'll find guidelines on how to use this information to adjust your diet and curb your food cravings. Sweet Addictions The link between cravings and chemicals extends beyond food to other compulsive behaviors.

The urge to eat sweets or starchy foods is greatest after a meal that contains only meat and vegetables. _ 15. I've tried lots of diets, but have not had long-lasting success with any of them. Scoring: Total the number of yes answers to the above self-assessment. 5 or less: There is a low probability that you are carbohydrate sensitive. 6 to 9: You might be moderately carbohydrate sensitive, but you often can control your cravings.

Of those fresh or plain frozen vegetables, how many are dark green, such as romaine lettuce, spinach, or broccoli, or dark orange, such as sweet potatoes and carrots? a. Three or more. b. Two, c. One. d. Fewer than one each day. 16. How many servings of grains, such as bread, cereal, pasta, noodles, rice, or tortillas, do you typically eat each day (one serving = one slice of bread, one tortilla, or '/2 cup cooked grains) a. More than eight. b. Six to eight. c. Five to six. d. Fewer than five. 17. Of these grains, how often are the choices whole grain? a. All the time. b.

Step 2: Include all three of the fruits; at least three of the vegetables; two servings of the milk and cheese; and at least three grains (toast, bread, crackers, English muffin, or rice), which should be whole grains. You can add an additional serving of meat at lunch or a larger serving at dinner, if you desire. You still have some leeway on caffeinated beverages, sweets, and additional oils and fats, but cut back on these when you can.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

I have seen very thin young men go for two and three huge helpings of grain and vegetables and found that even though they ate as abundantly each day and chewed very carefully, they still put on no weight. Of course a certain amount of weight loss is to be expected when you embark on a healing regime. In almost all cases, it's beneficial. It means that the body is cleaning out old debris, getting rid of unwanted matter that could, conceivably, cause trouble later on.

A wide variety of vegetables of different colors, shapes, and flavors will help balance the meal. For nonvegetarians, consuming a different kind of fish or fowl each time is also helpful. * I've heard rumors that it is called "rice chest"! Ten: Cravings and Binges: What DoThey Mean? How many times have we resolved to "be good," to take care of ourselves and eat properly, only to ruin the whole thing with some crazy binge? How long could we not stay on a healthy diet if it weren't for those uncontrollable cravings for "bad" yummies?

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green See book keywords and concepts

He jumped up onto his feet saying, "Chiron, is it not time now to play; is it not time to honor this delicious flow of hfe by enhancing its surge with dancing and the taste of fine wines, ripe fruits, and spiced vegetables?" "Yes," added Ceres, "and I have here loaves of fresh bread, sweet cakes, and rice puddings on which to feast." She laid out a spread of food that boggled the minds and aroused the palates of all present. Artemis had also brought sweet milk, and honey, and wheels of cheese to share.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

An excess of alkalizing food, such as fruit, salad, vegetables, and potatoes, will create a demand for acid-forming foods as balancers. If someone on a highly alkaline diet is eating no acid-forming meat, fish, fowl, or eggs, and very little grain, if any, then the need for acid-forming sweets will demolish all willpower. That need will not be satisfied entirely with sweet fruits, for these are also somewhat alkalizing; only the baked goods, the honey cakes, the natural or unnatural ice cream and candy bars will fill the bill.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Mark Bricklin See book keywords and concepts

Cali also urges his patients to eat hard, raw vegetables on a regular basis, because they clean and exercise gums and teeth. But, says Dr. Cali, "If I had three words, and three words only, to explain how to improve your diet, your life expectancy and your overall physical and mental health, I would say 'Don't eat sugar.' " But do eat cheese, says a team of dental researchers led by Charles Schachtele, Ph.D., at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis. Certain cheeses actually prevent cavities, according to Dr. Schachtele, by blocking other foods from forming an acid layer on the teeth.

Gary Nulls Ultimate Anti Aging Program Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The report goes on to say that phytochemicals are present in many frequently consumed foods, especially fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and seeds, as well as in such less common foods as licorice, soy, and green tea. In addition to naturally occurring phytochemicals, scientists are developing what they call functional foods, which consist of any food or food ingredient providing health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients it contains.

Discard this solvent solution, then rinse vegetables in filtered water. WATCH—AND WASH—YOUR HANDS We think we're being diligent, but we're not. We handle doorknobs and money and hangers in subways. And we shake people's hands. Just spend an hour in traffic watching how many orifices people can stick a finger into on their way to work. Then realize that they're going to be touching doorknobs that you will be touching; handling money that you're going to handle; shaking hands with you. And you're going to use the telephone or ATM they touched—that stuff doesn't just go away.

Pyroglutamate (PCA) Pyrogluatame is an amino acid found in fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products that studies indicate may be a powerful booster of cognitive ability. Results of animal studies show pyroglutamate can improve learning and memory, as well as produce anti-anxiety effects. Additional human studies have shown pyroglutamate can be helpful against alcohol-induced memory loss, in patients suffering from multi-infarct dementia, and in elderly patients with verbal memory decline.

If not for Chinese takeout, I never would have eaten vegetables. In short, I consumed all the vital chemicals not found in nature. I was a toxic mess, a blob sitting in front of a TV set with one hand on a beer and the other in a bag of chips. I was 380 pounds and killing myself; worse, I was very unhappy. I knew something had to be done, but what? On January 12, 1997,1arrived at Gary's Paradise Gardens, fully committed to do whatever "this nut" wanted for two weeks. That first day, I had no appreciation of the changes I would undergo. For fourteen days, I was happy. I lost sixty pounds.

In addition, they had a chance to experience what it was like to eat gourmet vegetarian meals every day and juice up to twelve or fourteen glasses of fresh organic fruit and vegetables a day. People lost weight; they got their energy back; they began to understand how they had created their own problems. For many, this was a revelation. Participants in these intense detoxification programs had a 97-percent success rate. They stuck to the program, and they had the greatest overall reversal of aging.

I started loading up on the phytochemicals from the vegetables and fruits that were specific for DNA repair. As a result, wrinkles that I acquired from sun exposure were gone. My skin became smooth, and my nails were very pink and growing very fast. Then I started measuring my hair. It had slowed down its growth, from about three inches per month to about a quarter inch per month. However, within eight months I had a whole new head of hair. Mind you, I did everything else the same.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

Besides this, the ailing fellow also was told to consume canned vegetables, whole wheat bread and raw cow's milk in the right proportions. "In time," Bieler concluded, "the ulcer healed entirely and the swelling disappeared. Needless to say, he never resumed his diet of hog fat, white flour and white sugar." I frequently recommend fresh alfalfa shoots in combination with citrus or pineapple juices for any kind of open and runny infections which refuse to properly heal. I've even seen a few cases of gangrene in the early stages, completely reversed when alfalfa was consistently used.

I've adopted here one of the key features that made my first Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Fruits, vegetables, and Herbs (1985) such a smashing best-seller. That is to have not one but three separate indexes, for the most extensive cross-referencing you could ever hope to find in any health book. The table of contents offers an index of health problems with the appropriate juice remedies beside them and their particular page numbers. Then the general text is alphabetized for locating the juices in order of their appearance.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

If you have been addicted to sugar, try such substitutes as dates, frozen bananas, semimoist dried fruit, or baked goods sweetened with barley malt or maple syrup, and especially sweet orange vegetables, like yams and winter squash; they satisfy the sweet tooth without restarting the addiction. The most common food allergies are those to milk and milk products, eggs, wheat, corn, shellfish, nuts, chocolate, coffee, and alcohol. If the reactions are nonphysical, such as anxiety, sleeplessness, or extreme fatigue, you may not even be aware that you have a food allergy.

The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson See book keywords and concepts

You will be eating seven or more servings of fruits, vegetables, and legumes every day, food that is low in calories but takes up a lot of room in your gut. Studies show that the bulkier the food and the more fiber people consume, the more satisfied they feel on a low-calorie diet and the more weight they lose. Finally, The Omega-Weight Loss Diet will lessen the temptation to snack between meals. One rarely discussed benefit of eating a moderate amount of fat is that it helps stave off hunger.

Stopping the Clock: Longevity for the New Millenium Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman See book keywords and concepts

In order to reduce your risk of cancer, it is important to eat five to ten servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day, every day, not just once in a while. Get enough zinc. Studies show that men with genitourinary problems tend to be zinc deficient and should be supplementing or eating foods rich in the mineral. In fact, a healthy prostate gland normally contains about 10 times more zinc than any other organ in the body! The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry reported that zinc prevents the hormonal action that causes prostate enlargement.

The Longevity Code: Your Personal Prescription for a Longer, Sweeter Life Zorba Paster, M.D. and Susan Meltsner See book keywords and concepts

Eating lots of fiber, fruit, and vegetables (see page 000), especially tomato products, from pasta sauce to salsa. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant carotenoid that appears to help protect you from prostate cancer. • Taking antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and a carotenoid and flavonoid supplement. But the data on the effectiveness of this are very skimpy. 26. Get a Chest X Ray to Screen for Lung Cancer Impact ? The most common cancer, other than skin cancer, striking Americans today is also the deadliest.

A diet heavy on meat and light on fruit and vegetables puts you at greater risk. Changing your eating habits with boosters such as those described on pages 000—000 can cut your risk by 50 percent. • Avoid a sedentary lifestyle and a job that requires a lot of sitting. You simply must get up from your desk or sofa and move around. • Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Colon and rectal cancer is one of the areas where having more than one (for women) or two (for men) alcoholic beverages a day takes its toll. • Avoid cigarette smoking. Heredity and certain medical conditions also play a role.

On the surface, consuming only fruits, vegetables, and grains seems like it would be the next logical step toward better health and a longer life. However, there's some doubt as to whether vegan eating is actually healthier. Moreover, it raises the life-quality question once again. Does a diet that limited fit into your current lifestyle or your mental picture of a long, healthy, and personally satisfying life? Any risk-reduction effort is likely to come with some kind of price tag.

Drawing from books and magazine articles on healthy living, which he read by the droves, Sam built his new diet around fruits, vegetables, grains, selected fish, a glass of red wine now and then, and lots of garlic. He walks up to forty miles per week, swims, and does aerobics, stretching, and light weight lifting. "Age is just numbers," he said. He was the oldest entrant in the New York City marathon. "I'm living my youth now." What Sam's story said to me that I'm hoping to pass on to you is that we all have options to improve our lot in life, regardless of our age.

Selenium, found in meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables grown in soil that contains large concentrations of this mineral, fires up our immune system and may protect against lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers. When taken with vitamin E, selenium enhances the antioxidant effects of that vitamin. However, dosage can be a problem. We need only a little bit, and too much can be toxic, causing hair and nail loss. Between 200 and 400 meg should be enough. 36. Make Room for Calcium and Vitamin D Impact *? ? Calcium is a mineral with many functions.

Despite all of this evidence, only 50 percent of men and 66 percent of women actually eat five to seven servings of fruit and vegetables every day. If it weren't for french-fried potatoes dipped in tomato ketchup, those numbers would be lower. Yet meeting the standard is not as difficult as you think. Six ounces of juice with breakfast, an apple at midmorning, a salad with lunch, a sweet potato or a handful of carrot sticks, and you're on your way. Remember: • Something is better than nothing.

Herbs of Life: Health & Healing Using Western & Chinese Techniques Lesley Tierra See book keywords and concepts

Translated into specific foods this means that an energetically balanced diet includes 50-60% grains and legumes, 30-40% vegetables, mostly cooked, and 10% meat, dairy, fruit and juices. When viewed from this perspective, we can see how so many of us eat in an energetically unbalanced way, perhaps having the 10% category make up 90% or more of our diets. We can determine ourselves how food makes us feel by noticing its effects in us after we eat it.

The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson See book keywords and concepts

The portions are smaller, the vegetables are cooked with imagination and finesse, the salad is likely to be mesclun rather than anemic iceberg lettuce, olive oil salad dressings are commonplace, and a pot of olive oil may be served along with your bread. Although the portions will be smaller than those found at a restaurant chain, you can still eat far too much if you work your way through the bread and hors d'oeuvres, salad course, soup course, entree, and dessert. Many people who sit down to an elegant, multi-course meal confess to feeling full long before the entree arrives.

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