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• Eat fewer flesh foods and more organically grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Flesh foods contain higher concentrations of pesticides than do foods lower down on the food chain, and are more healthful as a smaller portion of the diet.
• If you do buy meat, be sure it comes from organically grown and humanely raised animals. | | Many pet nutritionists recommend adding fresh raw food (meat, vegetables, and whole grains) to your animal's diet. According to Anita Frazier, author of The Natural Cat, "You can't build resistance without some raw food. After three generations on a canned-food diet, the immune system is gone."
Studies by Dr. Francis M. Pottenger over forty years ago showed the superiority of raw food for cats. Dr. Pottenger noticed that cats fed raw meat were healthier, reproduced more easily, and had healthier kittens than cats fed cooked meat. | | Fruits and vegetables should be cut up and eaten raw; use cooked whole grains such as brown rice. Proper food combining is also recommended for animals to aid in digestion: feed fruit separately, protein with vegetables, and starch with vegetables.
• A pamphlet by world-famous herbalist-veterinarian Juliette de Bairacle Levy makes food recommendations based on observing what animals eat and how they behave in nature, and then applying these observations to home and kennel care. |
Bill Gottlieb
See book keywords and concepts |  Food Therapy
"Try to eat more whole grains, rice and millet," advises Allan Magaziner, D.O., a nutritional medicine specialist and head of the Magaziner Medical Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. "These foods are good sources of B vitamins, which have an overall calming effect and keep the nervous system healthy." (For other food sources of the B vitamins, see "Getting What You Need" on page 142.) And, he adds, there's another bonus: These foods are unprocessed. | | He also recommends replenishing your system the morning after with plenty of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, grapefruit, strawberries and guava, and foods rich in the B vitamins, including whole grains, fish and beans. "Vitamin C may help speed the alcohol out of the body, and the B vitamins are believed to do the same thing," he says. (For more food sources of vitamin C and the B vitamins, see "Getting What You Need" on page 142.)
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Nux vomica is a homeopathic remedy for hangover that works for many people, says Mitchell Fleisher, M.D. | | Haas's plan includes plenty of solids: steamed vegetables, whole grains, fresh fruits and, after the initial three-week period, legumes, nuts and other whole foods. "It's a transition plan to help rid the body of toxins and rebalance abnormal yeasts, bacteria and parasites that cause diseases. It helps the body heal itself," says Dr. Haas. "The proper elimination of these toxins is essential to intestinal and overall health. | | Drinking juice isn't a substitute for eating high-fiber fruits, vegetables and whole grains," stresses Calbom.
"I encourage people to think of juices as a supplement to a healthy diet," she says. "If we followed a perfect diet, we'd be eating raw vegetables and drinking them. But considering that most Americans do neither, adding a few glasses of fresh juice each day can do a lot to improve the average person's diet."
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Fresh juices have more going for them than vitamins and minerals. | | Food Therapy
Eat more nuts, seeds and whole grains, because they're rich in essential fatty acids and the vitamins and minerals that can relieve the pain of breastfeeding problems, says Julian Whitaker, M.D., founder and president of the Whitaker Wellness Center in Newport Beach, California. "You might also want to avoid cruciferous vegetables," he says. "Some babies won't drink milk from mothers who eat a lot of cruciferous vegetables. |
John Robbins
See book keywords and concepts |  Avoiding sugar and white flour products, and eating plenty of whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits is fundamental to a healthy diet. Refined foods frequently do not carry the essential nutrients needed by the human body for optimum health. They leave the cells still hungry for nutrients, thus promoting overeating and excessive weight gain. The increased body fat in turn produces higher blood levels of estrogen, and more PMS. |
Jean Antonello
See book keywords and concepts |  I've found that clients who swear off Borderline Foods, avoid fattier foods on the Real Foods list, and bulk up with abandon on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and lower fat dairy products get off the Feast or Famine Cycle fastest and stay off.
Sometimes former faminers have a decided distaste for vegetables, salads and other no-fat snacks at the beginning of their new eating program. This makes sense in light of the fact that they have often forced themselves to eat these "perfect" diet foods ad nauseam. They are overloaded! |
Stephanie Beling
See book keywords and concepts |  Phytosterols in whole grains, legumes, and soy quite literally compete with the estrogens that promote cancer; while they don't destroy these cancer-causing agents, they do deflect them from their path. Flavonoids in just about all fruits and vegetables—and in wine—block carcinogens' access to cells and suppress malignant changes in cells.
The obvious conclusion is that the more phytochemicals there are defending us, the stronger our various lines of defense against cancer. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Choline is found in a variety of foods, including wheat germ and bran, beans, egg yolks, brewer's yeast, whole grains, nuts, lecithin, meat, and fish.
Your body also produces its own supply of choline, using protein and other B vitamins. Daily requirements are not yet known, but the average daily intake has been estimated to be between 500 and 900 mg. In addition to the foods listed above, two tablespoons of lecithin granules may be taken as a supplement to help meet these requirements. My recommended daily intake would be 500 mg. | | Eggs, brewer's yeast, molasses, wheat germ, and whole grains are good sources of PABA. Signs of deficiency include digestive trouble, nervous tension, emotional instability, and blotchy skin. No official daily requirements have been established for PABA. My recommended daily intake would be 400-600 IU.
CHOLINE Choline is present in all your cellular membranes and works to remove fat. It also helps regulate your cholesterol levels and is vital to the liver's functions. It aids in building and maintaining a healthy nervous system. | | B5 is found in many foods including eggs, peanuts, whole grains, beans, and organ meats.
The signs of deficiency include high susceptibility to illness and infection; digestive malfunctions such as abdominal pains and vomiting; muscular and nerve disturbances like leg cramps; insomnia; and mental depression. Although the requirement for pantothenic acid is not yet known, 5 to 10 mg daily for adults is suggested. A low-potency vitamin supplement is suggested. | | Dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, nutritional yeast, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, and the nutrient-rich soybean can provide ample supplies of vitamin B2.
Lack of vitamin B2 is one deficiency that can be seen readily. If your tongue is purplish red, inflamed, or shiny, you may need more B2. Other symptoms are cracking at the corners of the lips; greasy skin; vision problems such as hypersensitivity to light, itchiness, bloodshot eyes, or blurred sight; headaches; depression; insomnia; or loss of mental alertness. A minimum of 1.6 mg of vitamin B2 daily for adult males and 1. | | It is found in a variety of foods, including whole grains, legumes, poultry, and fish.
A deficiency of vitamin B[ may result in the degeneration of the insulating protective sheath (myelin) that covers certain nerve fibers. Your nerves can become hypersensitive, causing irritability, sluggishness, forgetfulness, and apathy. If such nerve destruction continues, nerves in the legs may become weakened, and pain may develop in the legs and feet. Paralysis may result. | | Animal foods tend to have more selenium than plants. whole grains, mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, onions, and tomatoes are the best vegetable sources. Eggs are excellent sources of selenium; they also contain sulphur, which helps your body absorb and utilize selenium.
Signs of selenium deficiency include lack of energy, accelerated angina, and the development of degenerative diseases. Deficiencies have been implicated in blood sugar disorders, liver necrosis, arthritis, anemia, heavy metal poisoning, muscular dystrophy, and cancer. |
Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Source: whole grains and cereals, seafood, pork, potatoes, organ meats. Signs of Deficiency: Nausea, depression, anxiety, muscle cramps, irregular heart beats. Extreme: beriberi. Signs of Overdose: Deficiency of other B vitamins. Supplement Needed? If diet does not provide RDA, use multivitamin instead of Bj supplement.
RDA for Women: 1.3 mg (milligram). ~D RDA for Pregnant Women: 1.6 mg.
2 RDA for Men: 1.7 mg.
(riboflavin) Purpose: Helps release energy to cells; helps build red blood cells; needed for proper function of nerves, eyes, and adrenal glands. | | Source: Half of needed amount made by intestinal bacteria; get rest phytonadione) from diet: green leafy vegetables, whole grains, potatoes, liver.
Signs of Deficiency: Bleeding, liver damage.
Signs of Overdose: Yellow skin (jaundice in infants). Supplement Needed? Only by pregnant women and some babies. More than 500 micrograms can be toxic and must be prescribed by physician.
Excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are typically excreted by the body in the urine. Therefore, the following vitamins should be consumed often if not daily.
RDA for Women: 1.1 mg (milligram). "D RDA for Men: 1. |
Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Eat citrus foods for the C content, and egg yolks, fish, whole grains, and tofu for zinc.
INFLAMMATION
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Vitamin C has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Take high doses of vitamin C supplements. Eat and drink citrus fruits. Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil can be taken for any internal inflammation. To reduce digestive inflammation, take capsules of the anti-inflammatory herb turmeric, and reduce gastritis inflammation with daily chlorophyll tablets. Many herbs are extremely beneficial in reducing inflammation. |
Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Occasionally, a "healthful" craving for fruit, vegetables, or whole grains comes up, but most cravings are for high-fat, highly processed foods.
Whereas having a normal, healthy appetite, with moderate eating habits, is pleasurable, obsessive food cravings are annoying. Cravings interfere with our freedom to choose between eating, and abstaining from, food. Cravings control us, and nobody enjoys being controlled.
This I firmly believe: Overwhelming food cravings are the culprit behind every obese body, every broken diet, and every dietary-related disease. |
Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., Lisa Y. Lefferts and Anne Witte Garland
See book keywords and concepts | | SAFE FOOD CHOICES
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Try for variety, too—that way you'll be assured of getting the full range of nutrients that different vegetables, fruits, and grains offer, and you will minimize your exposure to any one harmful contaminant.
AT THE MARKET
ž Whenever possible, buy locally grown produce directly from farmers. It is almost always fresher than produce available in stores, and is picked closer to the peak of its ripeness. |
Jean Antonello
See book keywords and concepts | | NATURALLY THIN PRESCRIPTION #6: Eat a broad-based diet with emphasis on whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein foods.
"Broad-based" means "spanning all food groups," including grains and cereals, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry and dairy products. Of course, if you have food allergies or sensitivities, or you are vegetarian, you can easily make those adjustments.
This is a very general recommendation, meant to help you relax your eating controls. |
Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Source: Lean meats, poultry, whole grains, eggs, cheese, brewer's yeast. Signs of Deficiency: Elevated blood sugar levels; diabetes-like symptoms such as poor muscle coordination, tingling in hands and feet. Signs of Overdose: If supplements with over 1,000 meg used regularly, blocks insulin and can be toxic. Supplement Needed? Multinutrient supplement useful for most; not well absorbed.
COPPER EMDR: 1.5-3 mg (milligrams).
Purpose: Helps form hemoglobin; assists absorption of iron and regulation of blood pressure and heart rate; may help prevent cardiovascular problems. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Instead, the diet should be based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat dairy products (and lowfat fish for non-vegetarians).
Eating adequate amounts of fiber (p. 293) is believed to be important for individuals wishing to lose weight. Fiber contains bulk and tends to produce a sense of fullness, which allows people to consume fewer calories.1 However, research on the effect of fiber intake on weight loss is conflicting. Some studies have shown that supplementation with a source of fiber accelerated weight loss in individuals who were following a low-calorie diet. | | Many nutritionally oriented doctors recommend diets very low in meat and dairy fat and high in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
Most well-controlled studies have not found vaginally applied natural progesterone (p. 326) to be effective against the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.7 However, some doctors of natural medicine report that orally or rectally administered progesterone may be effective.8
Progesterone is a hormone, and as such there are concerns about its inappropriate use. A nutritionally oriented physician should be consulted before using this hormone. | | Insoluble fiber comes mostly from vegetables, beans, brown rice, whole wheat, rye, and other whole grains. Switching from white bread and white rice to whole wheat bread and brown rice often helps relieve constipation. It is important to drink lots of fluid along with the fiber— at least 16 ounces of water per serving of fiber. Otherwise, a "dry sponge" is now in the system, which can worsen the constipation.
In addition, wheat bran can be added to the diet. Nutritionally oriented doctors frequently suggest a quarter cup or more per day of wheat bran along with fluid. | | For people with reactive hypoglycemia, nutritionally oriented doctors usually recommend elimination of sugar, refined flour, caffeine, and alcohol from the diet; eating small, frequent meals; and eating whole grains, nuts and seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish. Another study confirmed the relationship between caffeine ingestion and restless legs.4
Nutritional Supplements That May Be Helpful
Mild iron (p. 304) deficiency has been shown to exist in many people, particularly the elderly, who have restless legs syndrome. |
Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
See book keywords and concepts |  Why add whole grains, rich in insoluble fiber, when it's the soluble form that helps control blood
Because his diabetes was better managed and his blood lipids [such as cholesterol and triglycerides] were lower, we developed a high-fiber diet for him to use at home; this diet provided 55 percent of energy as carbohydrate, 20 percent as protein, and 25 percent as fat, with about 50 grams of dietary fiber per day (compared to an average American fiber intake of 15 grams per day). With this diet his diabetes was well managed and his blood lipids were lower. | | In those parts of the world where whole grains dominate the diet, people are truly at risk of poor mineral nutrition.
At the Market: Choosing ready-to-eat cereals requires no special knowledge. To ensure freshness, though, you may want to check the expiration date. If you have a good nose, sniff the package; the aroma should be fresh and nutty-not musty
Kitchen Tips: Keep packages of whole grain cereal tightly closed. Especially during humid weather, transferring the contents to a covered container is a good idea. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. |
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