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See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin C
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA):
Age 18 or younger, pregnant or nursing: 115 mg per day
Age 19 and older, pregnant or nursing: 120 mg per day
Tolerable upper intake level (UL):
Age 18 or younger, pregnant or nursing: 1,800 mg per day
Age 19 and older, pregnant or nursing: 2,000 mg per day
Food sources: fruits (especially citrus), green chilies, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and prunes
Herbal sources: elderberries, rose hips, parsley, dandelion greens, nettles, alfalfa, and cayenne
Vitamin D. |
Pam Montgomery
See book keywords and concepts |  Bitters such as dandelion greens have historically been used to aid in digestion. Plants with a bitter taste are also beneficial to the liver and gallbladder. Many plant constituents have a bitter taste: alkaloids, secondary metabolites, anthraquinones, which have laxative effects; cyanogenic glycosides, which have sedative and antispasmodic properties; flavonoids, which include rutin (part of the vitamin C complex) and flavones; and isoflavones, which have estrogenic-like properties. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Herbal sources include elderberries, rose hips, parsley, dandelion greens, nettles, alfalfa, and cayenne. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
See book keywords and concepts |  Such foods include: þGarlic, legumes, onions, eggs, and other foods with a high sulfur content þGood sources of water-soluble fibers, such as pears, oat bran, apples, and legumes þCabbage-family vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage þArtichokes, beets, carrots, dandelion greens, and many herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper, ginger, and licorice þGreen foods like wheat grass juice, dehydrated barley grass juice, chlorella, and spirulina. |
Ann N. Martin
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene is primarily in leafy green and yellow vegetables, carrots, dandelion greens (which contain five times the amount of vitamin A as carrots), sweet potatoes, broccoli, kale, and fruit. Excess amounts of beta-carotene can be toxic to humans and animals, however, since it is not fat soluble, it does not store in your body. Vitamin A in the form of retinol is the most active or usable form of vitamin A and is a fat soluble vitamin that stores up in your body. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Foods high in calcium include kelp, Swiss and cheddar cheese, carob flour, dulse, collard greens, turnip greens, molasses, almonds, brewer's yeast, parsley, corn tortillas, dandelion greens, Brazil nuts, watercress, goat's milk, tofu, dried figs, buttermilk, sunflower seeds, yogurt, beet greens, wheat bran, whole milk, buckwheat, sesame seeds, olives, broccoli, walnuts, cottage cheese, and spinach. Calcium and vitamin D are discussed in detail in the nutritional supplement section.
The influence of dietary fats on mineral absorption is complex and only understood in part. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Fresh dandelion greens make an excellent salad, alone or with other garden greens. According to natural-foods expert Rebecca Wood, you can use the bittersweet root the same way you would a carrot—in stir-fries, in soups, or sauteed with onion and garlic. The root also makes a terrific, liver-friendly, detoxifying tea. worth knowing
According to herbalist Louis Vanrenen, those with gallstones should consult an herbalist when using dandelion as an herb. There are no known contraindications for pregnant or nursing women. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  Also eat beets, artichokes, and dandelion greens regularly to improve bile flow. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil in salads to improve bile flow, and limit your consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates. Note: if you already have gallstones, raw vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli may actually make the symptoms worse.
Supplements: Take 1-2 capsules of lipase enzymes with food to improve the digestion of fat. Taking 1,000 mg of lecithin in the form of phophatidylcholine twice a day helps to increase the solubility of gallstones. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | One cup of cooked dandelion greens contains 147 mg of calcium, 244 mg of potassium, 203 mg of bone-building vitamin K, and a very respectable 3 g of fiber. Dandelions are nature's richest green-vegetable source of beta-carotene and the third richest source of vitamin A of all foods after cod liver oil and beef liver. One little cup of the stuff contains more than 10,000 IUs of vitamin A! |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | High-mineral herbs include nettles, oatstraw, red raspberry leaves, chamomile, horsetail, and dandelion greens.
Natural or Bio-Identical Progesterone. The term natural progesterone, now more popularly called bio-identical progesterone, refers to progesterone made from derivatives found in the Mexican wild yam or in soybeans. | | Other liver-cleansing foods include beets, carrots, artichokes, lemons, dandelion greens, watercress, and burdock root. Onions, garlic, and leeks contain organosulfur compounds that enhance the immune system and induce enzymes that detoxify the liver. In addition, they contain the bioflavonoid quercitin, which is known to stimulate the immune response, protect against oxidation, block the inflammatory response, and inhibit tumor growth.61 By eating as many of your vegetables as possible in an organic form, you cut down on your intake of pesticides that may also mimic estrogen. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Regularly consume beets, carrots, artichokes, dandelion greens, onions, and garlic, as these foods stimulate liver detoxification.
Eat organic cultured yogurt to increase the levels of friendly flora in the large intestine.
Once a day, have a green drink to support detoxification.
Drink a glass of clean water every two to three waking hours to support detoxification.
Food to Avoid
Avoid red meat and dairy products, all of which contain high levels of dioxins that act as environmental estrogens. affeine consumption appears to be a risk factor for endometriosis. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  High-sodium foods include apples, apricots, asparagus, beets and all greens, cabbage, carrots, celery (one of the best sources), coconuts, collard greens, dandelion greens, dates, dulse, figs, horseradish, Irish moss, kelp, kale, lentils, mustard greens, okra (very high), black olives, sesame seeds, New Zealand spinach, strawberries, sunflower seeds, turnips, and black mission figs (also very high).
Sulfur
Sulfur is the pitta element of fire. It significantly affects brain function, in conjunction with phosphorous and manganese. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin A (as much fresh as dandelion greens, carrots, or apricots); B-Complex, 300-500 i.u. Bl; 2000-2800 mg. B2 (increases 7 times); 7.5-15 mg. B3; B5 Pantothenic acid; B6; B-12 (anti-anemia); Folic acid (increases 400% in 2-day wheat sprouts); Choline (for control of Fat metabolism) increases in sprouts; Lecithin; 300-700 mg. Vitamin C (just under orange juice); Bioflavonoids Rutin (in buckwheat); 20-44 mg. Vitamin E (for heart, artery, and sex); Vitamin F; and 30,000-80,000 units ofVitamin K. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts |  Food Sources: Good food sources of vitamin A include liver, cod liver oil, dandelion greens, carrots, eggs, cheddar cheese, sweet potato, butter and milk.
Some good food sources of vitamin E are sunflower seeds, wheat germ, sweet potatoes, safflower oil, shrimp, salmon and eggs.
Treating Low Stomach Acid
In the first half of the 20th century, there was considerable medical interest in stomach acid. The consensus among interested medical authorities was that low stomach acid is a real medical condition that necessitates appropriate medical treatment. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Store dandelion greens unwashed and wrapped in damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator, where they should remain fresh for three to five days.
Commercial growers debate about the optimum time to harvest dandelion root. Some believe the roots are more bitter when harvested in autumn, while others consider the roots to be more bitter in spring. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia (BHP) recommends harvesting the roots in autumn. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | High Phosphorus (for good digestion, bones, and Brain); Magnesium (for blood, kidneys, and hair; half as much as kelp); Potassium (like grapefruit, cucumber, grapes, lemon, apple and watermelon; dried like spirulina and alfalfa, juice dried like soybean & Irish moss); Iron (half of dandelion greens; dried like alfalfa and clover); Zinc; Sodium (like onion, avocado, almond, tomato, grape, and lemon; dried like spirulina and alfalfa). |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Other generally basic sources include alfalfa, apples, apricots, asparagus, barley, beans, beets and beet greens, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cherries, com, dandelion greens, dates, figs, greens in general, horseradish, kohlrabi, millet, nectarines, onions, parsnips, pomegranates, raisins, pumpkin, brown rice, wild rice, spinach, sprouted seeds, strawberries, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, wheat bran, wheat germ, and whole wheat.
Sodium
Sodium is a fluidity element. It keeps us pliable, limber, active, and useful. | | Foods that are high in chlorine include asparagus, avocados, beans, blackberries, brazil nuts, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, coconut, cucumbers, dandelion greens, dates, eggplant, horseradish, kale, kelp, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangoes, oats, peas, pineapples, raisins, sauerkraut, spinach, strawberries, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, and watermelon. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Regularly eat beets, globe artichokes, and organic dandelion greens, as they improve bile flow.
Olive oil has historically been used by nutritionists and naturopathic doctors to improve bile flow. Use it on salads regularly.
Flaxseeds are a highly concentrated source of essential fatty acids, the "good" fats that reduce inflammation. Add flaxseeds to juices, salads, or fruit plates, or use the oil as a salad dressing.
Studies have shown that vegetarians are at a lower risk for gallstones. |
Carol Simontacchi
See book keywords and concepts |  Foods that are rich in oxalates include apples, apricots, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, chard, chives, cocoa and cocoa-containing products, collard greens, Concord grapes, cranberries and cranberry juice, currants, dandelion greens, endives, gooseberries, green beans, kale, leeks, okra, oranges, parsnips, peanuts, pecans, raspberries, rhubarb, soy products such as soy milk and tofu, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tea, turnip greens, wheat germ, and white potatoes. |
Bill Gottlieb
See book keywords and concepts |  Ill
Herbal Therapy
Try a tea of dandelion greens and burdock root, says Barre, Vermont, herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, author of Herbal Healing for Women and other books about herbs. dandelion greens are high in potassium and help create the proper water balance that the body needs, she explains, while burdock root is a mild, natural diuretic.
Here's Gladstar's recipe: Mix two parts dandelion greens, two parts burdock root and one part marshmallow root. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Regularly consume beets, carrots, artichokes, dandelion greens, onions, and garlic, as these foods stimulate liver detoxification.
Eat organic cultured yogurt to increase the levels of friendly flora in the large intestine.
Once a day, have a green drink to support detoxification.
Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours. Water will help flush impurities from your body and reduce pain.
Food to Avoid
Avoid red meat and dairy products, all of which contain high levels of dioxins, which act as environmental estrogens. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Kevala: Greens – lettuces, kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens, spinach – any and all of the above. I know dandelions sound a little weird; they did for me, too. They're still a little bitter, but lovely reader, have heart. With a nice macadamia nut sauce, you can make anything go down. Anyway, so what I can say for myself as a raw foodist living in the cities, I can say I'm increasingly a product of my lifestyle, where I need to have more and more of a tie in nature and be more in-flow with the natural cycle of the earth. My health has certainly skyrocketed as a result. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  V2 cups soybean sprouts 2 cups dandelion greens, available at
1V2 tablespoons rice vinegar large grocery stores and health food
V2 teaspoon chili powder stores
V2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 cups cooked brown rice
Pinch of sea salt Sesame seeds
Pinch of turbinado or brown sugar
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the soybean sprouts for 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain. Squeeze out excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and sugar.
Add the sprouts and the dandelion greens to the mixing bowl. Toss to coat evenly. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
See book keywords and concepts |  For instance, wild dandelion greens may contain as much as five times more vitamin A (as beta carotene) than greenhouse-grown varieties, and, in addition, up to ten times the potassium levels.
Dandelion greens
These are not difficult to find. They are right in your lawn. They are most edible during the spring and early summer. The best greens are the young leaves, which may grow under the older leaves. Older leaves are fibrous and inedible, that is they are mostly cellulose. Be sure the dandelion greens you pick are from an area not sprayed with pesticides. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Good sources include asparagus, avocados, beet greens, black currants, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, collards, dandelion greens, dulse, grapefruit, kale, lemons, mangos, mustard greens, onions, oranges, papayas, green peas, sweet peppers, persimmons, pineapple, radishes, rose hips, spinach, strawberries, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnip greens, and watercress. Orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, but only if it is freshly squeezed or has been processed by methods that don't involve heating or pasteurization. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | These are the dandelion greens, which must be gathered before the plant blooms or they will become quite bitter and tough. The young greens, which have a slightly bitter, tangy flavor that adds interest to salads and can also be cooked like spinach, are the part most often consumed, but dandelion roots can also be eaten as a root vegetable or roasted and ground to make "coffee," and the flowers can be used to make dandelion wine and tea.
HISTORY
From ancient times to the present, dandelion has been valued as a healthful food and a medicine. | | After blooming, dandelion greens become too bitter and tough to eat. The long taproot can be used as a vegetable or roasted and used as a coffee substitute. You also may find the beginnings of the blossoms in the center of the crown. These will appear as a yellowish, closely packed mass and can be cut out and cooked. If the plant has already bloomed, the blossoms can be used to make delicious wine and the roots can be roasted and ground for "coffee."
Like other greens, even if dandelion leaves look clean, they should be washed thoroughly. |
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