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Yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots and yellow squash contain carotenes, the vegetable cousins of vitamin A. The body turns carotenes into vitamin A, but the carotenes themselves provide a different antioxidant effect than vitamin A. Beta-carotene, which is probably the most commonly talked-about carotenoid, is just one kind. There are many kinds of carotenoids, such as lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are also considered to be antioxidants.

This may be one of many reasons why women who eat processed, simple-carbo diets have worse PMS, and feel better when they replace sugars with wholesome complex carbohydrates from grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits. Chocolate cravings may be due partly to chocolate's high magnesium content, but chocolate candy is not the best choice to solve that problem because of its fat and sugar. If you must have chocolate, try unsweetened cocoa powder mixed into yogurt or a blender drink.

Fruits, vegetables, and beans are the best natural sources of boron, which may help explain why vegetarian women have less osteoporosis (besides the lower protein content of a vegetarian diet). Eat as many soy foods daily as you can manage. As we will discuss below, soy foods contain estrogenlike compounds that may offer protection against bone loss in the same way your own estrogen does. Maximizing Continued Hormonal Activity There are natural ways to keep as much estrogen available in the body as possible, and for as long as possible, and/or to increase estrogenlike activity.

Nutrients such as zinc, boron (found in fruits, beans, and vegetables, or supplements), and magnesium are needed in order for calcium actually to calcify bone. Too much protein—milk again, as well as meat—increases calcium loss. Also, phosphates (in processed foods and soft drinks, common in the average child's diet) can cause calcium loss or excretion. A well-rounded diet as described earlier and a daily multivitamin will help boost the total nutrient load to support better absorption.

Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine See book keywords and concepts

Vegetable Lasagna 1 pound lasagna (Barilla thin lasagna is recommended) 1 recipe tomato sauce (see page 372) Cheese mixture: 1 pound tofu (silken texture) 2 eggs Vi pound mozzarella cheese Parsley, chopped Vi pound ricotta cheese Filling mixture (include one of the following): 1 pound spinach, cleaned and steamed 2 medium zucchini, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped Vi head broccoli, chopped Saute these vegetables together until tender. Mix the filling mixture with the cheese mixture and set aside. Cover bottom of a large oblong baking pan with a little tomato sauce.

Drain the pasta, toss with the cooked vegetables, and season with some oil, salt, pepper, and a shaking of Parmesan cheese. You can use virtually any pasta or any vegetable that suits you. It works every time! 1 teaspoon cumin In a skillet, gently heat the cooked beans, add the onion, cilantro, and cumin, and simmer for a few minutes. Assemble the burritos as follows: Spoon rice onto a chapati, followed by black beans, and top with salsa. Fold into burritos and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Food Revolution: How your diet can help save your life and our world John Robbins See book keywords and concepts

The reasons their bones are so much stronger than are Americans' are several, including that they eat more vegetables, get a lot of physical exercise, and don't drink nearly the quantity of cola drinks we do. But a major reason is also that they eat much less animal protein than Americans do, including hardly any dairv products, and their bones are far healthier for it. Dairy products simply aren't necessary to avoid osteoporosis, indeed may not even be helpful, and this is now recognized by many leading researchers.

The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia Sheldon Saul Hendler See book keywords and concepts

B) Source/Form: The best sources of silicon are vegetables, whole grains and seafood. Silicon is available as a nutritional supplement in the forms of magnesium trisilicate and silicon dioxide. Magnesium trisilicate is the form found in widely used antacids. It is unclear at this time what benefit, besides its antacid effect, supplementary silicon can confer. For the time being, get your silicon from food sources. On the other hand, the amounts usually found in supplements are unlikely to cause adverse effects.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

At the very least, patients should be encouraged to eat less saturated fat and cholesterol, by reducing or eliminating the amounts of animal products in the diet, and to increase the consumption of fiber-rich plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes). Limit the intake of animal protein sources to no more than 4-6 ounces/day and recommend patients choose fish, skinless poultry, and lean cuts rather than fat-ladened choices. Finally, synthetically hydrogenated fats should be eliminated from the diet.

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Makes 4 servings VV\ Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). In one study, Indian researchers gave three to seven grams (IV2 to 3V2 teaspoons) of ginger a day to 18 people with osteoarthritis and 28 with rheumatoid arthritis. More than 75 percent of those participating in the study reported at least some relief from pain and swelling. Even after more than two years of taking these high doses of ginger, none of the people reported side effects.

The Timetables of Science: A Chronology of the Most Important People and Events in the History of Science Alexander Hellemans and Brian Bunch See book keywords and concepts

At the least, these vegetables contain ingredients that have antibiotic properties: Other ingredients were less likely to be efficacious, such as Nile mud, dung, and urine. There was also a tendency to mix medicines into wine or beer; this contributed to a feeling of well-being in the patient. Treatment of diseases with unknown causes was done strictly in a religious context. Egyptians believed that gods watch over each body part and priests devoted to a particular god were also specialists in treating that body part. Surgery for wounds and broken bones was quite different.

The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia Sheldon Saul Hendler See book keywords and concepts

If you want to increase your intake eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Brewer's Yeast/Skin Respiratory Factor/Glucan (Nutritional Treasure Trove) Just about every ailment imaginable can be cured by brewer's yeast, according to some. There are many who say they couldn't get through the day without a tablespoon of brewer's yeast mixed with tomato juice. Recently there have been negative claims, as well.

Milk and its products are the richest sources of dietary phosphorus, but phosphorus is widely available in other foods, such as fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, eggs, etc. The major dietary form of phosphorus is inorganic phosphate, but phosphorus is also found in organic (bound to carbon) forms such as lecithin. Phosphorus deficiency can and does occur. One can predict that the symptoms of such deficiency would affect all of the body's systems, since even mild phosphate deficiency leads to a decrease in the production of energy.

Perhaps most significant was the finding that even one serving of fresh fruit or vegetables daily {high potassium foods) is associated with a 40 percent reduction in risk! The researchers stress that their findings need confirmation. We certainly hope that they are proven correct. 3) Improves athletic performance—Potassium deficiency does lead to weakness, easy fatigability and most certainly would affect athletic performance. Users of diuretics are particularly at risk for potassium deficiency and must always remain vigilant regarding this.

Food Politics Marion Nestle See book keywords and concepts

Critics complain that the Pyramid does not adequately assign foods to groups, define serving sizes, or distinguish "good" from "bad" kinds of fat, nor does it explain that some serving numbers are meant to be upper limits (meat, dairy, and the fat/sweets groups), whereas others are meant to be lower limits (grains, fruits, and vegetables). Advice about fat raises particularly complex issues.

The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia Sheldon Saul Hendler See book keywords and concepts

Given the low toxicity of manganese and the potentially important role that it plays in human health, I believe it is prudent to incorporate 5 milligrams daily (adults) in one's supplement program. Doses higher than 10 milligrams daily are not recommended. B) Source/Form: The best dietary sources of manganese include whole grains and nuts. Fruits and green vegetables contain moderate amounts, content depending upon the soil in which the crops were grown. The more alkaline the soil the less manganese there will be in the food.

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Heinermans Encyclopedia of Fruits, vegetables and Herbs, suggests making an antiperspirant sage tincture by steeping lA cup dried, powdered sage in llA cup vodka. Age the mixture for two weeks, shaking it twice a day, then strain the sage out and store the liquid in a clean bottle. Try applying it three or four times a day. Alcohol can dry the skin, so discontinue use if it becomes irritating. (You can also sip it as sage liqueur.) V Baking soda and cornstarch. Apply a mixture of these powders in malodorous areas.

Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Finally, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, get enough sleep, and exercise on a regular basis; a healthy body is less likely to bruise easily. Earl's Rx If you bruise easily, try the following. Special bruise-busting formula: This combination of supplements designed to promote bruise healing is sold in many natural-food stores. Look for C-complex with bioflavonoids, including hesperidin and bromelain. Take 1000-4000 mg. daily until the bruises are healed. In addition, add 500 mg. of rutin, another bioflavonoid, to the regimen until the bruises are healed.

Chive—These vegetables are rich in vitamin C and iron—a perfect combination, since vitamin C facilitates the absorption of iron. Chives should be eaten fresh. Quinoa—A grain native to Bolivia and Peru, it is now being grown in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is rich in all eight essential amino acids that form a complete protein, normally found only in red meat, eggs, and dairy products. Quinoa is much lower in calories and fat. Rose hips, watercress, yellow dock root, burdock root, parsley, and horsetail are all iron boosters.

Good food sources of folic acid include dark-green leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, liver, and peanuts. Folic acid is now being added to packaged dry cereals, and is also available in supplement form. Vitamin B12—Folic acid is interdependent with vitamin B12; both are required by rapidly dividing cells, and a deficiency of one will lead to a deficiency of the other. For many people over age sixty, a lack of vitamin B12 may be responsible for certain neurologic symptoms ranging from weakness, lack of balance, mood changes, disorientation, and memory loss.

Whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, peas, beans, and vegetables are more slowly digested and therefore less likely to promote yeast growth. Yeast infections can be difficult to treat, but simple measures may help to keep them at bay. Wear loose, natural-fiber underwear with cotton crotch. Avoid tights, leggings, pantyhose, and tight jeans. Exercise in breathable clothing. Shower and change right after exercising. Don't sit around in a wet bathing suit, as chlorine in swimming pools can affect the vagina, leading to a chemical-induced irritation that may allow the vaginal yeast to act up.

Two other carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) appeared to offer the most protection against macular degeneration; they are found primarily in dark leafy vegetables such as spinach and collard greens. High concentrations of lutein and zeaxanthin are also found in the yellow pigment in the macula of the eye, and researchers believe that these nutrients may screen out particular light rays that promote oxidative damage. (Both carotenoids are available in supplement form.

It might also help to minimize your intake of arginine-rich foods such as almonds and other nuts, chocolate, carob, and seeds, and increase your intake of lysine-rich foods such as most vegetables, legumes, fish, turkey, and chicken. Herbs Echinacea—The healing power of this herb was well-known to Native Americans, who introduced it to the settlers. Around the turn of the century, scientists who had studied echinacea observed that this herb could boost our ability to resist disease.

The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia Sheldon Saul Hendler See book keywords and concepts

Noteworthy, is that foods rich in potassium such as vegetables and fruits also contain other substances (such as beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium and zinc) that we are discovering might very well protect against cancer. Therefore, Gerson might have been on a right track, after all—though not simply because of potassium. Related to Negative Claims: 1) Toxic—Diets rich in potassium are unlikely to have adverse effects except for patients with kidney failure. Normally, we can process all the potassium from our diets that our bodies require and excrete the rest.

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

The patient was also given canned vegetables, whole grain bread and raw milk in the correct amounts. Eventually, the leg condition healed up completely with the farmer strictly adhering to this dietary regimen. The rich chlorophyll content found in alfalfa, and other green plants like it, was used by some doctors in major hospitals in the 1940s for treating infections resulting from surgical incisions, bed sores and inner ear problems. In such cases, capsules of Nature's Way Alfa-Max from your local health food store may be of great benefit.

Natural Cures Michael Castleman See book keywords and concepts

Use nuts and seeds sparingly to top fruits, vegetables, beans, pastas or grains. If you're looking for a little crunch, substitute Grape-Nuts cereal (completely fat-free) or toasted bread crumbs, oats or cornmeal. Eggs. Use commercial egg substitutes in cooking and baking. For scrambled eggs or omelets, mix one real egg into mashed tofu or two or three eggs' worth of substitute. Meats. Of all the red meats, only venison contains less than 20 percent of calories from fat. Beef, veal, pork, lamb, duck, sausages and lunch meats are all high in fat.

A few handfuls of potato chips have the same number of calories as two medium-size baked potatoes topped with nonfat yogurt and steamed vegetables." Carbohydrates have a lot of bulk per calorie, so eating them triggers feelings of fullness. It's difficult to overeat if you base your diet on them. "If you reduce your fat consumption from the typical 35 to 40 percent of calories down to the 10 percent level of my program," Dr. Ornish explains, "you can eat one-third more food without increasing your total number of calories.

Carbohydrates, including fruits, vegetables, beans and grains, provide most of the body's energy. Loose Label Lingo Great! We now have nutritional labels—courtesy of federal government regulations—that are designed to help us eat healthy. That means we won't ever again be fooled by claims that a food is "fat-free," "low-fat," or "lite." Right? Wrong! Just because the Feds got involved doesn't mean you're protected from the tricks of the advertising trade. Here are a few things to be aware of.

Instead of building your meals around them, choose recipes that use small amounts of meat to flavor dishes based on vegetables, beans or grains, the way Asian cuisines do. If you love BLTs, you can still have them, but instead of four strips of bacon and one slice each of lettuce and tomato, pile on the L and T and crumble one strip of bacon over them. And if you love burgers, select lean cuts of ground beef—the leanest is fat-trimmed top round. Ask your butcher or supermarket to grind it for you. Then thin your burgers by adding oatmeal and grated carrots.

The following foods are allowed: vegetables, beans, whole-grain breads, potatoes, rice, milk, most cheeses, butter, noncaf-feinated teas, most fresh fruits (the exceptions are listed below), fresh, unprocessed meats and fish, unsweetened juices and cereals without sugar or artificial coloring.

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