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Nontoxic, Natural and Earthwise Debra Lynn Dadd See book keywords and concepts

Add fruit juices or fresh or dried fruits to dishes that need to be sweetened, or use one of the many sweeteners that do not rely on sucrose as their sweetening agent. Aguamiel The naturally sweet, nutritious sap of the century plant, used for centuries as a food, tonic, and sweetener. It tastes like a blend of honey and molasses, though is less sweet than honey. Use like you would honey, rice syrup, or barley malt syrup.

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

This can be repeated 3 to 4 times daily. The dried fruits can be made into a tea by pouring 150 ml of boiling water over 1 to 2 U.S. teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) of the fruit. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes before drinking. Tinctures can be taken in amounts of 1 to 2 ml 2 or 3 times per day. Dried hops in tablet or capsule form can also be taken in amounts of 500 to 1,000 mg 2 or 3 times per day. As mentioned above, many herbal preparations use hops in combination with herbal sedatives, including valerian, passion flower (p. 449), and scullcap (p. 459). Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions?

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

Used as a yeast and mold inhibitor and as a fumigant for bulk and packaged raisins and dried currants; also as a fungicide for cashew nuts, cereals, tobacco, and dried fruits. Also used as a synthetic flavoring ingredient for blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, apple, apricot, banana, cherry, grape, peach, plum, pineapple, tutti-frutti, brandy, rum, sherry, and whiskey flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, liquor, gelatin, and chewing gum. Irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and narcotic in high concentrations.

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

Complex carbohydrate foods such as fruits, vegetables, bran muffins, and dried fruits should replace refined, store-bought snacks high in sugar, salt, and starch. If triglycerides are increased in relation to cholesterol, this is a distortion of the ratio of cholesterol to triglyceride. Usually, if it is under 0.3, external symptoms such as changes in the tendons and wrinkling of the palms may be noted. The dietary recommendations listed above are applicable in this case, also.

And use dried fruits only in moderation, too: the natural sugar in them is extremely concentrated, and may cause cavities just like refined sugar. Rice syrup, barley syrup, and other grain syrups are less processed, have more vitamins and minerals, and are preferable over all other sugars mentioned. Eight Facts About Sugar 1. You could be eating a high-sugar diet even if you don't own a sugar bowl. Half of our carbohydrate intake is in the form of sugar, experts tell us; between 20 and 25 percent of our calories come from sucrose. Most of it is already in the foods we buy.50 2.

The Economics of Meat Consumption Despite the fact that he sometimes splurges on such relatively expensive treats as imported cheeses, pignolia nuts, and unsulfured, organically grown dried fruits from the health food store, he found his grocery bills declined sharply when he stopped buying meat for every meal. Soon after that, he stumbled on another fact about the earth's protein resources that helped confirm his commitment to vegetarian cookery. It has to do with the economics of meat consumption. Meat represents an intensive use of the earth's protein resources.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Red meat, liver, dairy produce, egg yolk, herrings, shellfish (especially oysters), whole-grain flour, brewer's yeast, brown rice, beans, dried fruits, molasses, wheatgerm, onions, garlic, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds. Fenugreek seeds. A high protein diet is necessary to enhance the body's ability to utilise zinc. Citrus fruits increase, while wheaten products decrease absorption of zinc. Notes. A diet low in essential fatty acids requires more zinc, as also would one high in processed fats: chips, pastry. A diet rich in Vitamins B6 and C requires less zinc.

No sweet or dried fruits. Conservatively-cooked vegetables. Seafood. Iodine-rich foods. Wholegrain cereals. Protein: beans, chicken, poached eggs, fish, little lean meat: no pork, bacon or ham. Low-fat yoghurt. Cold-pressed unsaturated oils for salad dressings with lemon juice. Dandelion coffee to stimulate liver. Avoid sugar, alcohol, bananas and white flour products. Spring water. Supportives. Stop smoking. Adopt an alternative to the contraceptive pill. To avoid fluid retention, 2-3 glasses of water daily. CELLULITIS.

Zanthoxylum clavaherculis L. dried fruits. Action: similar to the bark, but with greater emphasis on the circulatory system (intermittent claudication, etc). Preparations. Average dose, 0.5 to 5g thrice daily. Liquid Extract BHP (1983): 1:1 in 45 per cent alcohol; dose, 0.5 to 5ml in water. GSL PRICKLY HEAT. Milaria. Acute inflammation of the skin with red rash, usually commencing on the trunk. Chiefly associated with residence in hot, wet climates of high humidity. Profuse sweating causes water-logging of the skin, the sweat ducts becoming plugged by keratin debris.

Red meat, liver, kidney, almonds, dried fruits (especially figs). All Bran, spinach, watercress. Herbs. All seaweeds. Burdock, Devil's Claw, Couch Grass root, Meadowsweet, Mullein, Rest Harrow, Nettles, Toadflax, Wild Strawberry leaves, Yellow Dock, Gotu Kola, Parsley, Silverweed. Floradix Herbal Iron Extract: absorbable iron in a yeast extract dietary supplement. Contents include Nettles, Fennel, Angelica root, Horsetail, Spinach, Yarrow, etc. IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Previously known as "mucous colitis", "spastic colon".

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Like bitter melon juice, the plant's dried fruits and seeds help reduce blood sugar. To make a tea, chop about 4 ounces (100 grams) of the Chromium Shines in Controlling Diabetes The mineral chromium usually plays second fiddle to nutritional superstars like vitamins C and E. But it's making a name for itself in the treatment of diabetes. In 14 of 16 studies, supplemental chromium significantly reduced blood sugar levels. The mineral works by binding very tightly to insulin, helping the hormone usher blood sugar out of the bloodstream and into cells.

But you can do it if you include dried fruits such as prunes, raisins, currants, figs, and dried blueberries, cranberries, and apricots. That's seven right there. seven vegetables. I get my seven veggies in essentially three ways: salads, soups, and juices. If you tend to eat the same vegetables over and over again, here's your chance to branch out and try some new ones. For example, when I make a salad, I may mix together an assortment of leafy greens such as arugula, chicory, cress, endive, purslane, sorrel, and spinach.

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

Small amounts of dried fruits (dates excepted) balance kapha. All fruit is best tolerated alone, rather than in combination with other foods. Sweet fruits such as ripe bananas and watery fruits exacerbate kapha, as do fatty fruits such as avocados and coconut. Favor apples, under-ripe bananas, berries, cranberries, cherries, peaches, pears, pomegranates, and persimmons. Grains that are drying with diuretic properties, such as amaranth, barley, buckwheat, corn, millet, dry oats, and tef, support kapha. Puffed or popped grains are drying. Basmati rice is favored over other types of rice.

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

Also an antifermentative in the sugar and syrup industries and an antibrowning ingredient in cut fruits, and is 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; and as a developer in photography. Products containing sulfites may release sulfur dioxide. If this is inhaled by people who suffer from asthma, it can trigger an asthmatic attack. Sulfites are known to cause stomach irritation, nausea, diarrhea, skin rash, and swelling in sulfite-sensitive people.

The Memory Solution Dr. Julian Whitaker See book keywords and concepts

Low-Glycemic Foods (fine to eat in abundance) • All fresh and frozen fruits, except for dried fruits, most tropical fruits, and most melons (see high-glycemic foods listed below for exceptions). • All fresh and frozen vegetables, except for corn and most root vegetables (see list of high-glycemic foods listed below for exceptions). • All beans, peas, and legumes (dried and fresh varieties are better than canned). • Selected breads (sprouted grain, whole grain rye, and whole wheat tortillas). • Selected cereals (bran, slow-cooking oatmeal).

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

But again, be careful: as with dried fruits, overdoing animal protein can be counterproductive and can end up depleting potassium stores. HOW MUCH POTASSIUM DO YOU NEED? If you eat correctly, you needn't worry about your potassium intake. You will be consuming easily the 2 to 4 grams you need each day to replace the amount lost in your urine.60 However, eating correctly means limiting your salt intake. Processed foods, a heavy hand with the salt shaker, or even reliance on antacids, can cause you to excrete as much as nine times the normal amount of potassium.

If it's the muscles of the digestive tract that are slowing you down with intestinal spasms or severe constipation,84 try adding potassium-rich foods like whole grains, legumes, prunes, and other dried fruits to your diet, perhaps along with a potassium supplement if your doctor agrees, instead of using commercial laxatives. These foods combine the biochemical stimulation of potassium with the physical stimulation of fiber, and should improve your peristaltic action promptly. If the deficiency becomes acute, paralysis of the intestinal muscles is possible, and very serious.

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

Keep away from chocolates, nuts, dried fruits, fried foods, cola drinks, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, and excessive salt. Also, do not use sugar. Small amounts of honey will sweeten just as well and you'll look better for it. A good start toward healthy, glowing skin is a daily soy-food protein drink. It can be taken in place of any meal, but it makes an especially good breakfast. PROTEIN DRINK 2 tbsp. soy-food protein powder 1 tbsp. whey 2 tbsp. lecithin granules VA cups soy milk 2 tbsp. fresh or frozen fruit, or 1 banana 3-4 ice cubes Mix in blender at high speed for one minute.

It's found in most fruits and vegetables; however, dried fruits such as prunes and apricots are the best source. As a supplement, I recommend 3 mg. daily. (Do not exceed 10 mg. daily.) What are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are chemicals found in plants; health-promoting nutrients that give fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes their color, flavor, and natural protection against disease. They are, essentially, the plants' immune system.

For example: cheese, leavened breads, sour cream, buttermilk, beer, wine, cider, mushrooms, soy sauce, tofu, vinegar, dried fruits, melons, and frozen or canned juices. If your doctor has not yet put you on a yeast fungus-killing drug, such as nystatin, there are many natural and surprisingly effective dietary combatants. Among them are garlic, broccoli, cabbage, onions, plain yogurt, turnips and other vegetables. And an effective supplement regimen would be: MVP (see section 172) MSM, 1,000 mg.

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

They challenge the digestive system when eaten with carbohydrates, sweets, or dried fruits. For optimum health, choose eating an orange over drinking orange juice. The mineral-rich pulp helps buffer the citric acid, and it also slows down absorption of the fruit's sugar into the bloodstream. A fully ripened orange contains as much as 10 percent fruit sugar. Buying Oranges are tree ripened—in fact, state regulations require that oranges be mature before being harvested—and therefore skin color, be it green or orange, is not a reliable index for quality.

The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs Nicola Reavley See book keywords and concepts

Good sources or iron include liver, red meats, dried fruits and leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians and vegans need to pay particular attention to their iron intakes as the iron from plant sources may not be as well-absorbed as that from meat. Iron supplements can cause constipation or nausea which can be reduced by taking the supplements in several small doses with meals and by drinking plenty of water; at least six to eight glasses daily. Iron supplements may adversely affect zinc status, and pregnant women who are taking iron supplements should include zinc-rich foods in their diets.

Sources Good sources include liver, meat, beans, nuts, dried fruits, poultry, fish, whole grains or enriched cereals, soybean flour and most dark green leafy vegetables. Flour is enriched with iron. Cooking in cast iron pots can increase the level of iron in food by as much as 20 times, although this form of iron may not be well-absorbed. Acidic foods such as chili and spaghetti sauce are especially good at leaching out the iron from cooking pots. The longer the food cooks in the pot the more iron is absorbed.

The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

However, they are still used for other foods, in particular grapes, wine, potatoes, and dried fruits. If you have a sensitivity to any sulfur-based preservarive, here are the names to watch out for: ~ sulfur dioxide ~ sodium sulfite ™ sodium bisulfite ™ sodium metabisulfite ~ potassium bisulfite ~ potassium metabisulfite Q: What is the best way to mix MSM crystals in liquid? A: Many patients like to take MSM crystals dissolved in liquid. This is particularly useful if you take higher doses and don't want to swallow a lot of capsules.

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

Many packaged foods including fresh and frozen cellophane-wrapped fruits and vegetables, processed grain foods (crackers and cookies), and citrus-flavored beverages contain sulfites; however, the highest levels occur in potatoes (any peeled variety), dried fruits (apricots and white raisins), and shrimp and other seafoods, which are sprayed after unloading on the dock. Sulfites can cause serious and even fatal reactions in persons sensitive to them.

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

Look for the dried fruits at a health food store, and make an infusion by steeping 1 tablespoon of the herb for 10 minutes or more in 1 cup of water. Strain, drink, and relax. Aloe and Clove Apply salve to your tooth as needed. Often, your tooth aches because it's cracked. If you know that to be the case, Dr. Stay suggests a little salve made of aloe gel, baking soda, and clove essential oil as your best pain-relieving strategy. Aloe gel is what comes right out of the thick leaves of this juicy succulent, so the best way to obtain it is to get a plant, break open a leaf, and help yourself.

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

Most fruit, especially berries and dried fruits, contain salicylates. Raisins and prunes have the highest amounts. Salicylates are also found in appreciable amounts in candies made of licorice and peppermint. Moderate levels of salicylate are found in nuts and seeds. Vegetables, legumes, grains, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products typically contain insignificant levels of salicylates. Salicylate levels are especially high in some herbs and condiments, including curry powder, paprika, thyme, dill, oregano, and turmeric.

The Cancer Industry Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Following dried fruits (unsulfured) can be stewed: apples, apricots, dates, figs, prunes, peaches, pears, plums, raisins. Juices Only fresh juices. May be selected from lists of fruits and vegetables permitted, including the following green leaves: chicory, endives, escarole, lettuce, Swiss chard, and watercress. Alcohol, cocoa, coffee, milk, soft drinks. All other. White bread. All other. Refined and bleached flour. White rice. All other. All pastries, puddings, custards, junket, sauces, ice cream. Any other form. Butter, shortening, margarine, saturated oils and fats.

The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health Walter Last See book keywords and concepts

In susceptible individuals, they can cause a swelling of hands, feet, and larynx, dermatitis, abdominal distress, and respiratory problems that especially affect asthmatics. Food chemicals frequently cause allergies and trigger hyperactivity. This applies especially to synthetic colors. Artificial sweeteners, and especially aspartame, have been linked to a high rate of brain tumors, serious metabolic and neurological complication in diabetics, epilepsy, toxicity in the thyroid, and emotional disorders.

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

Nonheme iron, which is not as easily absorbed, is found in dark-green leafy vegetables; dark-red vegetables, such as red chard, beets, and red cabbage; dried fruit, beans, and whole grains and dried fruits. Sea vegetables like dulse and hiziki are also high in iron. Too much iron, however, has been implicated as a risk factor for heart disease. That is why I recommend that you have your blood-iron levels checked by your doctor to see if you are deficient before you begin adding iron-rich foods to your diet or taking iron supplements.

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