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Conscious Eating Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

For example, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, alfalfa seeds, dried fruit, and dried vegetables work well. Taking along a light-weight, portable water filter to purify drinking water and for soaking the dry foods overnight is a must. With the purified water one can even have sprouted seeds the next day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually available in most countries during the summer. There are several excellent foods to take when traveling. One is spirulina; another is a new class of products called flash-dry vegetable, grain, and fruit concentrates.

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

Keep a quick source of carbohydrates with you at all times—for example, a nondiet soft drink, dried fruit, or glucose gel or tablets. • Get an exercise buddy. If you must exercise alone, tell others where you are going and when you'll be back. • Begin every workout with a warm-up and end it with a cool-down. • Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. • Carry diabetes identification. If possible, also carry a cellular phone and/or money for a phone call.

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

If you are allergic to aspirin, avoid berries, dried fruit (especially prunes and raisins), and licorice and peppermint candies. LM If you are allergic to sulfites, buy organic produce, which usually is not sprayed with preservatives, and avoid wine and beer. In addition, take 200 micrograms of molybdenum per day. Molybdenum is a key component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, which allows the body to convert sulfites into sulfates that can then be excreted through the urine.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

Steep the crushed, dried fruit in boiling water and enjoy as tea. Of course, the heat will affect vitamin C, but the flavor will still be there. • Add acerola to conserves, preserves, and fruit butters or use the acerola tea in making jelly • Give a new tart flavor to fruit pies, punches, hot-mulled beverages, relishes, and marinades for pork or game by seasoning with acerola. We have to hand it to the Alaskans, by the way, for coming up with the most unique use of acerola that we know of. They collect fresh berries, simmer them, and dry the puree in the sun or oven.

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating Rebecca Wood See book keywords and concepts

Phosphorus Seaweed, whole grains, beans and legumes, dried fruit, garlic, nuts, seeds, and unrefined sea salt. Potassium Seaweed (especially kelp and dulse), carrot juice, whole grains, beans and legumes, fruit, vegetables, and unrefined sea salt. Selenium Seaweed, whole grains, beans and legumes, organic garlic, mushrooms, and unrefined sea salt. Silicon Seaweed, whole grains, lettuce (es- * pecially bib lettuce), parsnips, dandelion greens, strawberries, celery, cucumbers, apricots, carrots, and unrefined sea salt.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Non-heme iron is also found in these foods, as well as in dried fruit, molasses, leafy green vegetables, wine, and most iron supplements. Acidic foods (such as tomato sauce) cooked in an iron pan can also be a source of dietary iron. Iron Has Been Used in Connection with the Following Conditions' Ranking Health Concerns Primary Athletic performance (p. 20) (for iron-deficiency anemia only) Celiac disease (p. 35) (for deficiency) Crohn's disease (p. 48) Depression (p. 50) (for deficiency) Iron-deficiency anemia (p. 107) Menorrhagia (heavy menstruation) (p.

Pharmacological and toxicological investigations on Foeni-culum vulgare dried fruit extract in experimental animals. Phytother Res 1996; 10: 33-36. 6. Hare HA, Caspari C, Rusby HH. The National Standard Dispensatory. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1916: 63,1129. 7. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 128-29. 8. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.

Non-heme iron is also found in these foods, as well as in dried fruit, molasses, leafy green vegetables, wine, and most iron supplements. Acidic foods (such as tomato sauce) cooked in an iron pan can also be a source of dietary iron. Vegetarians eat less iron than non-vegetarians, and the iron they eat is somewhat less absorbable. As a result, vegetarians are more likely to have reduced iron stores.2 Vegetarians can increase their iron intake by emphasizing iron-containing foods within their diet (see above) or in some cases by supplementing iron if needed.

Vitex (Vitex agnusdried fruit, which has a pepperlike aroma and flavor, is used. In What Conditions Might Vitex Be Supportive? Ranking Health Concerns Secondary Infertility (female) (p. 102) Menstrual difficulties (Secondary amenorrhea) Premenstrual syndrome (p. 141) Other Acne (p. 5) Fibrocystic breast disease (p. 66) Menorrhagia (heavy menstruation) (p.

Although it has not been tested for efficacy, saw palmetto can also be used by making a tea with 5 to 6 grams of the powdered dried fruit. Liquid extracts of whole herb at 5 to 6 ml per day may also be used, but has not been specifically tested. Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? No significant side effects have been noted in clinical studies with saw palmetto extracts. However, in rare cases saw palmetto can cause stomach problems.1' Saw palmetto extract does not interfere with accurate measuring of prostate-specific antigen—a marker for prostate cancer.

The German Commission E monograph suggests 2 to 10 grams of the dried fruit daily.4 This corresponds to 2 to 100 mg of the essential oil. To make a tea, 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water is added to 1 U.S. teaspoon (5 grams) of juniper berries and allowed to steep for 20 minutes in a tightly covered container. One cup can be drunk each morning and night. Juniper is often combined with other diuretic and antimicrobial herbs. As a capsule or tablet, 1 to 2 grams can be taken 3 times per day, or 1 to 2 ml of tincture can be taken 3 times per day. Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions?

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

Pick the one you like best-be it as a plain hot cereal, homemade muffins, yeast bread, or cooked and covered with fresh or dried fruit. (Peaches, apples, and berries are especially good with it.) Whole Oats: Regular (Old-fashioned) or Quick Cooking At the Market: The only difference between regular and quick oats is the size of the flake. Regular oats are whole flakes, while quick-cooking oats have been cut in a way that makes them cook faster. It's reassuring to know that wholesomeness, or lack of it, is not an issue between the two.

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating Rebecca Wood See book keywords and concepts

Anise still flavors some sausages and stews and is occasionally found in cakes or festive breads or confections made of dried fruit. Its primary use is, however, in anise-flavored liquors, including arak, raki, ouzo, and pernod. In Peru, anise ranks with chamomile as a popular herbal tea and is listed on many restaurant menus. In Mediterranean regions, fresh anise greens are used as a salad ingredient and a cooked vegetable. See Herbs and Spices. Anjou Pear See Pear.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

Serve with sliced fresh apples or pears, or with chopped dried fruit such as apricots and pineapples. For a low-fat, low-sodium way to thicken soups, add about 2 tablespoons of cream of wheat to soup to serve four. Let it bubble for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Whole Wheat Cereal At the Market: First check for purity of ingredients, then read the package for preparation time, which varies among brands. Many wheat cereals Kitchen Tips: Store unopened packages in a cool, dry place.

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating Rebecca Wood See book keywords and concepts

The Mission fig took its name from the Spanish missionaries, who introduced it to California. See Dried Fruit; Fruit. Filbert See Hazelnut. File See Sassafras. Finocchio See Fennel. FLAGEOLET (Phaseolus vulgaris) Called the Rolls-Royce of Beans by Sheryl and Mel London in The Versatile Grain and the Elegant Bean, the flageolet is a medium-size, kidney-shape bean, pale green in color. Cultivated primarily in France and Italy, it is an American variety bean that is harvested and dried before it reaches maturity. The flavor is very delicate and creamy, with an herblike essence.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications Christian Ratsch See book keywords and concepts

They wrap a dried fruit of Martynia louisiana Mill, with colored woolen ribbons and tie it to a leather headband. Early anthropologists interpreted this headpiece as a symbol of the squash flower. The Zuni themselves approved of this error, as it helped keep their sacred Datura secret (Muller-Ebeling and Ratsch 1998). Navajo jewelry features a type of chain that is known both publicly and in the popular literature as the squash blossom necklace.

Cultivation Dream grass can be grown from germinated seeds. The dried fruit husks should be removed prior to planting. It is best planted in good topsoil and watered thoroughly. Appearance The herbaceous, branched plant grows to a height of approximately 1.5 meters and in rare cases to 3 meters. It has small, oval leaves that are crispate (curled) on the edges and forms small yellow or occasionally whitish flowers. The undersides of very young leaves are violet. The plant is difficult to recognize and is easily mistaken for a number of other plants.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

A decoction of the dried fruit is useful for treating diarrhea in children. Bilberry's high anthocyanin content makes it a potentially valuable treatment for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and capillary fragility. A decoction of the fruit is used as a mouthwash. The leaves may be helpful in prediabetic states but are not an alternative to conventional treatment. They may be taken for urinary tract infections. Related Species Cowberry (V. vitis-idaea), cranberry (V. macrocarpon), and uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, p. 168) are all urinary antiseptics.

Medicinal Actions & Uses The fruit sugars within the fig (especially the dried fruit) have a pronounced but gentle laxative effect; syrup of figs is still a remedy for mild constipation. The fruit's emollient pulp helps relieve pain and inflammation, and it has been used to treat tumors, swellings, and gum abscesses — the fruit often being roasted before application. Figs are also mildly expectorant and, when used with herbs such as elecampane (Inula heleniuni, p. 105), are helpful in treating dry and irritable coughs and bronchitis.

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating Rebecca Wood See book keywords and concepts

See Coconut Milk and Cream; Dried Fruit; Fat and Oil; Nuts. COCONUT MILK AND CREAM Coconut milk and cream are fragrant liquids extracted from fresh coconut meat. They give body and sweet flavor to sauces, desserts, and rice pilafs and are featured in Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Caribbean cuisine. Coconut milk is widely available canned. The cream separates from and rises to the top of the milk. To blend the two, shake the can before you open it. Or after opening a can, lift off the cream and use it separately as a garnish or extra-rich ingredient.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Because the nutrient content of grapes is close to that of blood plasma, grape fasts are recommended for detoxification. The dried fruit (raisins or sultanas) is mildly expectorant and emollient, with a slight effect in easing coughs. Wine vinegar is astringent, cooling, and soothing to the skin. Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae) Jujube, da zao (Chinese) Description Spiny deciduous tree growing to approximately 25 ft (8 m). Has oblong, bluntly toothed leaves, clusters of small greenish yellow flowers, and reddish brown or black, oval fruit.

NOTE Eat more dried fruit, especially figs. HEARTBURN Herb Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria, p. 96) Remedy Make an infusion and drink 1—2 cups a day. HEADACHE & NERVOUS TENSION Herb Linden (Tilia spp., p. 275) Remedy Make an infusion and drink 3—4 cups a day. PREPARING FOR CHILDBIRTH Herb Raspberry (Rubus idaeus, p. 262) Remedy Make an infusion using 1 tsp of the chopped fresh or dried leaf per cup of water. Brew for 5—6 minutes and drink 1—2 cups a day during the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. Cautions Do not leave the infusion to brew for more than 5-6 minutes.

Research Chinese research indicates that the fresh vine has a stronger expectorant effect than the dried fruit. Lycopodium clavatum (Lycopodiaceae) Club Moss Description Creeping evergreen moss growing to 5 in (12 cm). Has numerous straggling branchlets covered with bright green linear leaves, and scaly spikes bearing yellow spores. Habitat & Cultivation Club moss is found throughout temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. It is common on mountains and in grassy areas. The plant is gathered in summer. Parts Used Moss, spores. Constituents Club moss contains about 0.1—0.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Eliminate fermented, or yeast- and mold-containing products such as breads, including muffins, cake, cookies, and other refined carbohydrates; fruit, including fruit juice and dried fruit; cheese; vinegar; pickled and smoked foods; alcohol; mushrooms; tomato sauce (unless it's prepared with fresh tomatoes); nuts; and food products containing monosodium glutamate and hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Eat natural, healthy foods.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

They were: • Fruits: apples, bananas, oranges, dried fruit. • Vegetables: greens, onions, peas, potatoes. • Smoked or fried foods: bacon, french fries, sausages. No doubt, the IBS experts will be arguing the merit of these studies for a long time. Nonetheless, we don't think that the ongoing debate is grounds to dismiss these approaches as unproven. If avoiding one or more foods might lead to relief of your symptoms, why shouldn't you give it a try? KIDNEY STONES A Pain We Can Live Without Although kidney stones and gallstones differ in many ways, there are similarities.

Beating Cancer with Nutrition Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS See book keywords and concepts

Quickly saute spices to bring out their flavors. Add dried fruit and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add cooked barley; heat thoroughly. More water may be needed to reach desired consistency. Serve with chopped nuts. Lunch: Soy Pilaf 2 Tbs. canola oil or olive oil 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1 bay leaves, crumbled 1 pinch cloves 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbs. minced fresh onion 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1/8 tsp. cayenne 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 cup cooked soybeans Toast first 10 ingredients. Add grain and beans and heat.

What Color is Your Diet? David Heber, M.D., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Most nuts are seeds of the dried fruit from trees. A Peanut Is Not a Nut Peanuts, which are commonly thought of as nuts, are actually legumes. They belong to the same family as peas and beans. Because nuts come from plants, they're naturally cholesterol-free. Although nuts are high in calories for their size, they're also considered to be a "nutrient-dense" food. They contain a lot of nutrients in relation to their calories.

A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Ruth Winter, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

The mature, unripe dried fruit of a perennial vine grown in South Asia, Java, Sumatra, the Indies, and Sri Lanka. Java pepper was formerly used to stimulate healing of mucous membranes. The fruit has been used as a stimulant and diuretic and sometimes is smoked in cigarettes. The oil is used for chronic bladder troubles and is reputed to increase the flow of urine. CUBEB OIL • See Cubeb Berries. CUCUMBER • Cucumis sativus. The juice of the cucumber was reputedly used by Cleopatra to preserve her skin. It imparts a cool feeling to the skin.

Homeopaths mix the powdered, dried fruit with alcohol and allow the compound to sit for a week. This is one of the main colic remedies used by homeopaths. See Colocynth. CITRULLUS VULGARIS • Watermelon. CITRUS GRANDIS • Grapefruit. CITRUS LIMONUM • Lemon. CITRUS NOBILIS • Mandarin Orange. CITRUS OILS • Eugenol. Eucalyptol. Anethole, iron, orris, and menthol (see all). CITRUS PARADISI • Grapefruit. CITRUS TANGERINA • Tangerine. CITRUS UNSHIU • Japanese Orange Peel. CIVET • A fixative in perfumery.

The FDA decided in 1988 against extending its ban on the use of sulfites to a variety of foods sold in supermarkets and served in restaurants, including wine, dried fruit, some seafood, and condiments. Sulfites must be declared on the labels of wine and packaged foods sold in supermarkets when they are added in excess of 10 parts per million. Despite reports of severe or even fatal reactions to sulfites, there are six sulfiting ingredients currently listed as GRAS chemical preservatives.

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