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In the initial stages of yeast infection, avoid foods high in simple carbohydrates and foods with a high content of yeast or mold including alcoholic beverages, cheeses, dried fruits, melons, and peanuts. Limit intake of high carbohydrate vegetables such as potatoes, corn, yams, and parsnips. Foods that can be eaten freely include all green vegetables and protein sources (legumes, fish, poultry, and meat). Shiitake mushrooms and garlic are good immune boosters.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Typical dosage: 2 to 3 cups of tea per day (simmer 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried fruits in 1 cup of water for 10 to 15 minutes),- or % to 1 teaspoon of tincture three times per day. Caution-. Avoid schisandra if fever is one of your symptoms. Usnea (Usnea spp.) A medicinal lichen, usnea helps fight the bacteria that are commonly to blame in bacterial pneumonia. But its active ingredients don't dissolve well in water, so tincture is the best way to take it. Typical dosage: V4 to 1 teaspoon of tincture, three to five times per day.

The Food Bible Judith Wills See book keywords and concepts

Two: Breakfast is an ideal opportunity to get certain nutrients into your diet that you may not find space for later in the day—fresh or dried fruits and fruit juice, for example, can help you attain the "five a day" and boost your vitamin C levels. Yogurt or milk can provide important calcium, especially for women—many people only take these foods at breakfast, and things like oatmeal and cereals can be a good opportunity to eat fiber and oats, which can help lower LDL blood cholesterol.

Low-sodium, potassium-rich foods include dried fruits, legumes, nuts, potatoes, bananas, garlic, onions, and many other fruits and vegetables. ¦ Phosphorus USA RDI 1 g UK RNI 550 mg (males and females) EC RDA 800 mg About 1 kilo of body weight is phosphorus and most is in the skeleton. It is an essential part of all body cells, helping in the release of energy and regulating protein activity. As it is a major constituent of all plant and animal cells, and added to many commercial foods, deficiency in the diet is not likely and, on average, our diets are above the RDI.

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America Francois Couplan, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Coriander seeds, actually the dried fruits, usually enjoy more favor than the fresh leaves as a condiment in Western countries, but they are even more pc pu-lar in the Middle East, in India and in Greece. Upon drying, the smell and properties of the fruits change: the flavor becomes sweeter and aromatic. Dried coriander fruits are carminative, stomachic and antispasmodic. T ley contain an essential oil. Besides their use as a spice, they also serve to flavor alcohols and lique jrs. The oil distilled from them is employed similarly with various foods.

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Sonoma dried fruits (Timber Crest Farms). Unsulfured apples, apricots, cherries, dates, figs, peaches, pears, prunes, and raisins. Simply Delicious, Timber Crest Farms, Walnut Acres, The Ecology Box. Special Foods. Fruit leathers made from papaya, mango, pomegranate, and star fruit. Specialty Grain Company. Certified dried apples, peaches, pears, prunes, and raisins. Starr Organic Produce. Dried apples, bananas, and papaya. Three Sisters. Certified raisins and currants. Totally Organic Farms. Apples, apricots, currants, dates, figs, papaya, pears, peaches, pineapple, prunes, and raisins.

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America Francois Couplan, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Prunes are the dried fruits of certain varieties. After fermentation, plums are commonly distilled in Europe to yield alcohol. Freshly extracted from the pulp, the juice is excellent. Plums contain vitamins A, R and C (in medium quantities), minerals, sugars (4%) and organic acids. They stimulate the nervous system and help eliminate toxins. Prunes, the dried plums of a few particular varieties, contain 45 to 60% sugars. After soaking in warm water for one night and cooking in a change of water to reduce their sugar content, they act as an efficacious laxative and also as a cholagoguc.

The Origin Diet: How Eating Like Our Stone Age Ancestors Will Maximize Your Health Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Drink lots of water, sweeten with dried fruits and honey, and— of course—exercise daily! (Even though the following menus are loaded with vitamins and minerals, you still might consider taking a moderate-dose multiple vitamin and mineral supplement, plus extra vitamin E and fish oils.) Recipes for the dishes with asterisks can be found starting on page 247.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems the Editors of PREVENTION See book keywords and concepts

If you want to use the herb in a less medicinal way, grind the dried fruits and sprinkle them on your food for a peppery flavor. Don't take chasteberry during the week that you're menstruating, advises Dr. Yates. Constant use of the herb could cause hormone changes that make your period disappear altogether. Black Cohosh Drink two to four droppers of tincture in a little water or tea three times a day, or take two capsules of standardized extract daily. Among Native Americans, black cohosh was a widely used folk remedy for menstrual irregularities.

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

Soybeans, lentils, peas, tomatoes, and dried fruits are related to decreased prostate cancer risk. Zinc is an important nutrient for prostate conditions. Herbal remedies include saw palmetto and pumpkin seed extract. Homeopathic remedies may be appropriate for prostatic hypertrophy patients with specific symptoms. Chelation therapy is proven to prevent diseases associated with aging, such as prostate cancer. Patients should exercise regularly and use techniques that will help manage stress levels. Respiratory Illnesses Most of us take the ability to breathe for granted.

Foods specifically related to decreased prostate cancer risk include beans, especially soybeans, lentils, peas, tomatoes, raisins, dates, and other dried fruits. In some cases, small amounts of organic chicken and fish may be eaten. The following supplements are also recommended: •Zinc...Everyone needs zinc, but it is especially crucial for preventing prostate problems, as zinc inhibits the uptake of testosterone into the prostate. Studies indicate that 40 mg of zinc, taken daily, not only lessens the risk of prostate cancer but also helps in treatment.

Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E Ruth Winter See book keywords and concepts

The Committee is reviewing this additive's levels in dried fruits, jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit preparations including pulp and fruit toppings, dried vegetables, vegetables, nut and seed purees and spreads, white and semiwhite sugar, concentrates for fruit juice, wines, and fruit wines. SULFOACETATE DERIVATIVES OF MONOGLYCERIDES and DIGLYC-ERIDES • Used as emulsifiers. The final report to the FDA of the Select Committee on GRAS Substances stated in 1980 that there were insufficient biological and other studies upon which to base an evaluation of them when they are used as food ingredients.

Used to bleach vegetable colors and to preserve fruits and vegetables; a disinfectant in breweries and food factories; a bleaching agent in gelatin, glue, and beet sugars; an antioxidant, preservative, and antibrowning agent in wine, corn syrup, table syrup, jelly, dried fruits, brined fruit, maraschino cherries, beverages, dehydrated potatoes, soups, and condiments. Should not be used on meats or on foods recognized as a source of vitamin A because it destroys the vitamin. Poisonous, highly irritating. Often cited as an air pollutant.

Also an antifermentative in the sugar and syrup industries and a browning inhibitor in cut fruits, used in frozen apples, dried fruit, prepared fruit-pie mix, peeled potatoes, maraschino cherries, dried fruits, and glaceed fruits. Used to bleach straw, silk, and wool; a developer in photography; treats upset stomachs and combats fungus infections. Also used in hair dyes. Foods and drinks containing sulfites may release sulfur dioxide. If this is inhaled by people who suffer from asthma, it can trigger an asthmatic attack.

A bacterial inhibitor in wine, ale, and beer; an antifermentative in sugar and syrups; a preservative for fruit and vegetable juices; antibrowning agent in cut fruits, frozen apples, dried fruits, prepared fruit-pie mix, peeled potatoes, and maraschino cherries. The final report to the FDA of the Select Committee on GRAS Substances stated in 1980 that the additive did not present a hazard when used at present levels but that increased use would require additional safety data. See Sulfites. SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE • Graham's Salts. A dough conditioner.

FDA tolerances include: 200 ppm in dried fruits and vegetables from use as a releasing agent in drying pans; less than 0.095 percent in meat from use as hot melt coating; less than 0.10 percent in egg white solids; and less than 0.06 percent as a releasing agent, binder, and/or lubricant in or on capsules or tablets containing concentrates of flavors, spices, condiments, and nutrients intended for addition to food.

The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Be careful with dried fruits, though —eating too much, too fast, can give you a sugar overdose. Plant protein foods are also generally good sources of potassium. Whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and other whole grains are good sources, as are soybeans, kidney beans, and most legumes, as well as nuts and seeds. Not quite as high in potassium as plant sources are the animal proteins—meat, fish, and dairy products. Fish and other seafood are good sources. Of these, swordfish has about the highest potassium content.

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America Francois Couplan, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Dried fruits of the latter species were used in Europe as a laxative, diuretic and depurative. Leaves and fruits of a few local species are used as food in Asia. R. crocea (m.a.) is the alternate host of the crown-rust disease of oats. Ziziphus (B 5) From the Arabic "zizuf," name of a Mediterranean species, Z. lotus. S.C. U.S., Mex. Z.jujuba, jujube - from temperate Asia - is planted as an ornamental and for its fruits in S. U.S. & Mex. It is naturalized, especially in Tex. Several varieties are known. The reddish-brown fruits are rather acid when fresh and are commonly dried.

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

Various sulfites are widely used in potato salad (as a preservative), salad bars (to keep the vegetable looking fresh), dried fruits (sulfites keep dried apricots orange), and some drugs (such as those used in the past for asthma). Normally, the enzyme sulfite oxidase metabolizes sulfites to safer sulfates, which are then excreted in the urine. Those with a poorly functioning sulfoxidation system, however, have an increased ratio of sulfite to sulfate in their urine.

The Complete Book of Alternative Nutrition Selene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

These are widely used as preservatives in beers, wines, baked goods, teas, dried fruits, fruit juices, jams, jellies and canned vegetables. Sulfites may cause chest tightness, hives, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, lowered blood pressure, light-headedness, weakness and a faster pulse rate, as well as asthma attacks. What foods did they give up? Sardines, anchovies and mackerel. Cheeses like gouda, Roquefort, camembert and Cheddar. Salami and dried ham. Pickled cabbage, spinach and tomatoes. And beer and wine.

Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine Elson M. Haas, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The foods that generate an alkaline ash are the fruits and vegetables (even the acid fruits, such as lemons), except for cranberries and most dried fruits. The whole grains, nuts, and seeds are slightly acid in our body, though millet, buckwheat, corn, almonds, and all sprouted seeds tend more toward the alkaline side. The cereal grains tend to be more acid-alkaline balanced than the more acidic nuts, milk products, meats, and refined flour and sugar products. For a system that does not get too acidic, congested, or mucusy, the diet should contain about 70 percent alkaline foods.

Of the fruits, avocado is the highest in vitamin B^ Pork has a high amount of this B vitamin. Many dried fruits contain some thiamine, though the sulfur dioxide often added as a preservative seems to destroy this vitamin. Functions: Thiamine helps a great many bodily functions, acting as the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP). It has a key metabolic role in the cellular production of energy, mainly in glucose metabolism. Thiamine is also needed to metabolize ethanol, converting it to carbon dioxide and water. B! helps in the initial steps of fatty acid and sterol production.

Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being Barnet Meltzer, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

DO NOT BINGE ON CHEESE, CRACKERS, NUTS, FRUITS, OR dried fruits. þDO NOT OVERDOSE ON ANY FOOD ITEM FROM ANY FOOD GROUP. þDO NOT SNACK WHILE YOU ARE COOKING. þDO NOT EAT DINNER AFTER 8:00 p.m. þDO NOT EAT WHEN STANDING, DRIVING, OR WORKING. þDO NOT TAKE YOUR DIET FOR GRANTED. m DO NOT DRINK WITH YOUR MEALS. þDO NOT MIX FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE SAME MEAL. þDO NOT ADHERE TO DIETARY EXTREMISM (TAKE EVERYTHING IN MODERATION), s DO NOT INDULGE IN CYCLES OF FEASTING AND FASTING.

Life Without Bread Christian B. Allan and Wolfgang Lutz See book keywords and concepts

Some fruits, such as oranges, bananas, grapes, and all dried fruits, are quite high in carbohydrates, whereas many vegetables, such as leafy greens and celery, are low-carbohydrate foods. Potatoes contain the most carbohydrate in the vegetable family, with corn and peas close behind. Between 1994 and 1996, the USD A survey showed that the average American consumed about 165 grams of fruit per day, with 65 grams coming from juice. Even the most "natural" fruit juice is simply sugar water with some vitamins thrown in.

Nutrition and Mental Illness: An Orthomolecular Approach to Balancing Body Chemistry Carl C. Pfeiffer See book keywords and concepts

The ideal diet should contain as much as possible of the following foods: whole grains and whole-grain bread, fresh or dried fruits, wheat germ, sprouted seeds, legumes (such as lentils, peas, chick peas, and beans), nuts, seeds, cheese, eggs, milk, brewer's yeast, skimmed milk powder, seafood, poultry, organ meats, and, occasionally, lean meats. In addition, safflower oil should be taken at the level of at least i teaspoon daily. Sunflower seeds can be eaten instead of the oil. The oil can be mixed with wheat germ and used as a morning cereal with milk and fruit.

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

Mold and yeast-containing foods It is generally recommended by many experts that individuals with chronic candidiasis avoid foods with a high content of yeast or mold, including alcoholic beverages, cheeses, dried fruits and peanuts. Even though many patients with chronic candidiasis may be able to tolerate these foods, I think it is still a good idea to eliminate them from the diet. At the very least they should be avoided until the situation is under control.1"4 Food allergies Food allergies are another common finding in patients with the yeast syndrome.

Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief Neal Barnard, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

These include Brown rice Cooked or dried fruits: cherries, cranberries, pears, prunes (but not citrus fruits, bananas, peaches, or tomatoes) Cooked green, yellow, and orange vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, chard, collards, lettuce, spinach, string beans, summer or winter squash, sweet potatoes, tapioca, and taro (poi) Water: plain water or carbonated forms, such as Perrier, are fine. Other beverages—even herbal teas—can be triggers. Condiments: modest amounts of salt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract are usually well-tolerated.

These include Brown rice Cooked or dried fruits: cherries, cranberries, pears, prunes (but not citrus fruits, apples, bananas, peaches, or tomatoes) Cooked green, yellow, and orange vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, chard, collards, lettuce, spinach, string beans, summer or winter squash, sweet potatoes, tapioca, and taro (poi) Water: plain water or carbonated forms, such as Perrier, are fine. Other beverages—even herbal teas—can be triggers. Condiments: modest amounts of salt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract are usually well-tolerated.

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

Good dietary sources include nuts, whole grains, dried fruits, and green leafy vegetables. Meats, dairy products, poultry, and seafood are considered poor sources of manganese. Vitamin C Vitamin C functions as an important antioxidant. The white blood cell and plasma concentrations of vitamin C are significantly decreased in rheumatoid arthritis patients.74 Supplementation with vitamin C increases SOD activity, decreases histamine levels, and provides some anti-inflammatory action.75'76 Foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and berries.

Active Wellness - A Personalized 10 Step Program for a Healthy Body, Mind & Spirit Gayle Reichler, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. See book keywords and concepts

Fiber Shopping Tip: When looking for fiber-rich fruits, a good rule of thumb is to buy those that have edible skins and seeds, such as apples and strawberries. dried fruits are also high in fiber because they are dehydrated, and therefore more concentrated. But eat them sparingly if you are watching your weight, because they are also high in calories. Since most vegetables are high in fiber, refer to the antioxidant shopping tip (opposite) to find the vegetables that are good sources of vitamins and minerals.

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