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The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

A wide assortment of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds supplies multiple nutrients. "So many people eat the same ten or twenty foods over and over again," Perlstein says. "In traditional cultures, people have much more variety. I would like to emphasize that supplements should only enhance an excellent diet. Make the effort to eat high-quality, nutrient-dense foods. That means whole foods, the way nature produced them." The body intuitively knows what it needs to support new life, and paying attention to its messages can be a helpful guide.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

Department of Agriculture (USDA) for pork, poultry, beef, spices, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Many of these foods are sold without special labeling, and when they are marked it is with an innocent-looking flower symbol called the "radura." Labeling is not required at all in food mixtures, meaning that about 80% of irradiated foods will never be labeled. For example, if you bought a can of potato soup containing irradiated potatoes, you wouldn't know it.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Wharton warns that this is recommended only for short periods of time, during an acute infection: "Eat plenty of acidic foods, such as grains, nuts, seeds, fish, dairy products, meat and bread, and cut back on fruit and vegetables." VITAMINS VITAMIN C. An ascorbic acid form of vitamin C acidifies the urine, and should be taken to bowel tolerance with cystitis or any infection. Bowel tolerance is where the stool becomes quite loose, almost to the point of diarrhea.

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Even though you are limiting the high-carbohydrate foods, do you still find yourself eating large amounts of high-protein foods, dairy products, vegetables, and legumes? Do you seem to be eating constantly? ?If yes, you may be eating the same portions out of habit or you may be eating for reasons other than hunger. It is important that you eat when you are hungry and that you stop when you are satisfied for the present time. If you find that you are eating large amounts of food without any sense of fullness, perhaps you need to reevaluate your perception of how much food is enough for you.

Canadian bacon or ham, pineapple, vegetables other than olives, or just plain cheese pizza are all lower-fat topping options. Mexican Restaurants Many Mexican restaurant menu items are low in fat. Watch out for those that are deep-fried, like chimichangas, tortilla chips, nachos, crisp burritos, and Mexi-fries. Corn and soft tortillas, or hard taco shells are better low-fat options. Guacamole and sour cream also add fat, but salsa is fat-free usually. Beans are a good source of protein.

For example, you may choose protein and vegetables, protein and carbohydrates, or all three. Food Label Secrets Use food nutrition labels to stay linked and balanced. One carbohydrate serving is 15 grams and will need to link with at least 7 grams protein. Or two carbohydrate servings is 30 grams and will need to link with at least 14 grams protein. Or, keep this simple label formula in mind: Maximum total carbohydrates of 30 grams links and balances with a minimum protein of 14 grams. Let's practice link-and-balance label reading.

Starchy vegetables such as corn and potatoes also are good sources of many nutrients. You don't have to eliminate them from your diet as long as you keep the portion size down. Just link, balance, and enjoy! Question: Would I be better off never to eat sweets? Answer: Perhaps sugary foods are not the healthiest foods for your physical needs; however, trying to go without any sweets may spell disaster for your emotional health. If you think of some foods as forbidden you may find yourself wanting them even more.

You may notice that dairy products, legumes, and vegetables do contain some carbohydrates. These carbohydrates do not need to be counted when linking and balancing. The body does not respond to these carbohydrates, which are already linked with protein, in the same way as when you eat high-carbohydrate foods. This is why we consider dairy foods and legumes high-protein foods, too. You may always exceed two servings of protein if you are hungry. For example, if you feel hungry, drink some low-fat or nonfat milk. Eat some deli meat or cottage cheese. Eat some string cheese.

The Miracle of Natural Hormones David Brownstein See book keywords and concepts

A major problem in the Midwest is that for three-fourths of the year, fruit and vegetables must be shipped in, therefore losing much of their nutrients in transit. I have seen many women go through menopause symptomless when they maintain proper levels of natural progesterone and eat a healthy diet. Progesterone and Provera There are two types of progesterone supplements available—natural progesterone and synthetic progesterone.

The Natural Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs Frantisek Stary See book keywords and concepts

Dill is an essential ingredient for pickling gherkins and other vegetables, and is also used as seasoning in salad dressing and with other foods. Because of this it is cultivated not only in home gardens but on a commercially large scale. Remnants of the harvest are sometimes used to distill the essential oil. Dill rarely becomes naturalized. Garden Angelica Angelica archangelica l. Garden Angelica is the most familiar of the fifty species that make up this genus.

Safe Food: Bacteria, Biotechnology, and Bioterrorism Marion Nestle See book keywords and concepts

Outbreaks of the especially virulent Salmonella enteritidis used to be restricted to eggs; now they have been traced to carriers as unlikely as tomatoes, melons, and orange juice. As we examine the societal and commercial forces that foster these unwelcome trends, we need ro understand a bit more about one of the three newly emergent pathogens, E. coli 0157:117. Introducing E. coli Oi^j-.Hy E.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

Their bodies can't digest any form of protein, including that found in vegetables. Both the faulty digestive process and the resulting deficiency in protein lead to a deterioration in health. A protease deficiency compromises the immune system, leaving a person vulnerable to frequent or chronic infections, either bacterial or viral, and more serious conditions, including cancer. Protease deficiency can also lead to edema (fluid retention) anywhere in the body, including swelling of the hands and feet or fluid in the ears.

Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous To Your Health James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A. See book keywords and concepts

Today, we are restricted to a very small selection of twenty to thirty vegetables and fruits, and most of us choose from a much narrower range dictated solely by preference. The majority of our calories and much of our dietary protein come from cereal grains, mostly wheat, rice, corn (maize], and cow's milk products—foods never touched by most humans as recently as just a few thousand years ago. Our genetics are unchanged, but our diet has been radically transformed, and therein lies the rub. Dairy and gluten-grain products combine to make up the top six foods we now eat.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Boron, a trace mineral that is found in many vegetables and fruits, helps reduce the amount of calcium and possibly magnesium that you excrete in your urine. It may also help to slightly raise estrogen levels, which could prevent bone loss as well, says Dr. Schoenbeck. Because of that same estrogen-increasing property, however, women with breast cancer should avoid it, she says. A safe daily amount for women with no breast cancer history is three milligrams, says Dr. Schoenbeck. tmIIPF_3HE_^jmP ai_mP iMI_iilliuJl'.i

The Diabetes Cure : A Natural Plan That Can Slow, Stop, Even Cure Type 2 Diabetes Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry See book keywords and concepts

While helping to metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, pantothenic acid, found in meats, whole-grain cereals, legumes, milk, vegetables, and fruits, also assists in the production of fats, cholesterol, bile, vitamin D, red blood cells, neurotransmitters and steroid hormones. RDAs: None established, but 4-7 milligrams is believed to be a safe and adequate daily intake for adults. Possible negative effects of higher than recommended intake: Associated with diarrhea, a condition for which many persons with diabetes already are at risk. B6—multifaceted helpmate.

The richest sources of potassium include unprocessed foods, especially fruits, many vegetables, legumes, and fresh meats. RDAs: 2,000 milligrams. Possible negative effects of higher than recommended intake: May cause muscle weakness, vomiting, and cardiac arrest. Selenium—antioxidant helper. Selenium has many functions that are fundamental to good health for people with diabetes. Commonly found in seafood, kidney and liver meats, cereals, and grains, selenium is a component of an enzyme with antioxidant properties and may free vitamin E for other tasks. RDAs: Men—70 micrograms.

Fruits, vegetables, and grains, especially unrefined cereals, are excellent sources of "good" fiber—unrefined carbohydrate, fiber, and some magnesium. A study from the Netherlands found that men who ate healthy meals and exercised were less likely to develop insulin resistance. Researchers, working with 389 elderly men who did not have diabetes, found insulin levels were highest among those who got the least exercise and whose diets included the largest proportion of saturated fats and alcohol. High insulin levels are a sign of insulin resistance.

101 Things You Don't Know About Science And No One Else Does Either James Trefil See book keywords and concepts

Broccoli and related vegetables contain antioxidants, which is one reason they figure prominently in anticancer diets.) Normal cells, then, live on a knife edge in which damage is constantly occurring and constantly being repaired. Scientists have observed two broad types of DNA damage, each of which has its own repair mechanisms. One of these, "mismatch repair," deals primarily with mistakes that occur when DNA is being copied during cell division.

Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous To Your Health James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A. See book keywords and concepts

A properly prepared animal protein-dominated, low-cereal diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds offers us the nutrients essential to our good health. Failure to absorb these nutrients, and the absence of other critical nutrients from these cereal-derived foods, has created many of the nutritional deficiencies that plague our culture, despite our calorie-rich lifestyles. Nutrient absorption is so variable, even in treated celiacs, that individual assessment, leading to individually tailored advice, is the best approach.

In general, we recommend that, wherever possible, meals should consist of a wide variety of fresh meat, internal organs, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables, and antioxidant herbs and spices. Eat whole, unprocessed, and organically grown food when possible. Like unprocessed foods, organically grown food has fewer man-made chemicals and toxic metals, and often has a higher nutrient content, including improved protein quality and up to 30 percent more vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

The Diabetes Cure : A Natural Plan That Can Slow, Stop, Even Cure Type 2 Diabetes Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry See book keywords and concepts

Drain and rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium. • Fruit/fruit juice. Choose fresh, frozen, or dried fruit, preferably without added sugar. Look for 100 percent pure fruit juice. • Margarine/oil. Choose brands containing 1 gram or less of saturated fat per serving (usually one tablespoon). • Soup. Choose low-sodium and/or reduced-fat varieties. For cream soups, use nonfat or low-fat milk or water in preparation. Away from Home Whether eating out is a special treat or a routine part of your day, keep the following in mind. • Call ahead.

Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous To Your Health James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A. See book keywords and concepts

Normally, a gluten-free diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat, fish, and poultry will supply you with all the potassium you need. On occasion the diet proves inadequate in supplying potassium, and supplementation should be considered after collaboration with your doctor. Potassium deficiency, in association with muscle wasting, weakness, and paralysis, has been reported in celiac disease. One note of importance: Magnesium and potassium deficiencies often coexist in celiac disease.

The Diabetes Cure : A Natural Plan That Can Slow, Stop, Even Cure Type 2 Diabetes Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry See book keywords and concepts

You should target getting the bulk of your nutrition from the last categories— vegetables, fruit and bread, cereal, rice and pasta. These are good choices because they're major sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and energy that's easily accessible to the body. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are your body's primary energy source. They contain 4 calories per gram, and 100 percent of carbohydrates are metabolized into glucose. Carbohydrates have a protein-sparing effect by supplying the energy needs of the body and enabling the body to use protein for growth and repair.

Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous To Your Health James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A. See book keywords and concepts

The human species and its forerunners survived, thrived, and evolved eating fish, meat, organs, vegetables, and fruit, for at least 1 million, and probably about 2.5 million years. Yet, humans have only been eating grains for the last twelve thousand years, showing the brevity of the span of evolutionary time during which we have been consuming grains. This means that humans have been eating meats and other animal parts 207 times longer than we have been eating grains. In other words, grain consumption has only taken place for less than one half of 1 percent of our evolutionary history.

Defeating Diabetes Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard See book keywords and concepts

Tbsp. (15 mL) low-fat mayonnaise V2 nut and seed þSunday -1,500 calorie diet Food Groups 1 cup (250 mL) Arugula & Garbanzo Bean Salad, p. 224 1 grain, 1 vegetable, 3A legume, V2 nut and seed V2 slice Pumpernickel Bread, p. 208 V2 grain 1 tsp. (5 mL) almond butter V3 nut and seed 1 medium kiwi 1 fruit changes for 1,800/2,100 calorie diets 1 slice Pumpernickel Bread, p. 208 1 grain 2 tsp. (10 mL) almond butter % nut and seed 5.5 Dinner Menu - 1,500,1,800, and 2,1 00 calorie diets Serving amounts are given for 1,500 calorie diets.

The following snacks will ensure that your snack choices make a real contribution to your nutrient needs, and to your blood sugar control.

Doctors Guide to Back Pain Relief: The Goodbye Back and Neck Pain Handbook James H. Wheeler and James A. Peterson See book keywords and concepts

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.

If you must eat something between meals, try to eat a sensible snack like raw vegetables or fruit. 14. Avoid diets that concentrate on a single nutrient or that omit certain nutrients altogether. Both types of diets are very dangerous, don't work in the long run and should be avoided at all costs. 15.Do not severely limit your caloric intake. Diets in which you ingest fewer than 1,000 calories per day should only be undertaken with the supervision of a physician. Long-term fasting is particularly detrimental to your health.

Eat To Beat Cancer: A Research Scientist Explains How You and Your Family Can Avoid Up to 90% of All Cancers J. Robert Hatherill See book keywords and concepts

Allium vegetables and reduced risk of stomach cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst 1989:81:162-164. Gerhardsson de Verdier, M., et al. Meat, cooking methods and colorectal cancer: a case-referent study in Stockholm. Int J Cancer (1991) 49:1-6. Gross, G. A., et al. Heterocyclic aromatic amine formation in grilled bacon, beef and fish in grill scrapings. Carcinogenesis (1993) 14:2313-18. Hatch, F. T., et al. Quantitative correlation of mutagenic and carcinogenic potencies for heterocyclic amines from cooked foods and additional aromatic amines. Mutat Res (1992) 271:269-287. Messina, M.

Of the pesticide residues, only about 10 percent come from vegetables, fruits, and grains. So even if you consume only commercial rather than organic produce, if you limit your meat, fish, dairy, and poultry intake, you can partially avoid this pesticide and industrial chemical burden. The Bad News About Meat ?

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