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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

In the meantime, it can't hurt to raise your daily ration of vitamin C by enjoying rich sources such as cherries, black currants, orange juice, red bell peppers, cranberry juice cocktail, strawberries, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, brussels sprouts and broccoli. Sip Slowly, Dine Lightly Apart from following a vegetarian or near-vegetarian diet, there are two other diet strategies that often help lower blood pressure—losing weight and drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation. Consider weight loss.

For vitamin C, choose citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, kiwifruit, blackberries or raspberries. Pears, apples and berries are also high in soluble fiber. Frozen fruit and vegetables. Antioxidant-packed choices include carrots, broccoli, okra and collard greens for vitamin A and frozen cranberry, grape, grapefruit or orange juice for vitamin C. Grape juice. While fruit juices lack the fiber found in fresh fruit, purple grape juice is another rich source of flavonoids. Low-fat processed meats. If you hanker for bacon, sausage, bologna or hot dogs, choose a low-fat variety.

For vitamin C, top choices are citrus fruit, cranberry juice, strawberries, guava, papaya, kiwifruit and black currants. In addition, apples, onions and black tea seem to be packed with a Quick Picks for a Healthy Heart In a rush? You can still do your arteries a favor with these fast, heart-healthy choices. Black tea. A rich source of flavonoids that can help prevent artery-blocking blood clots. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're quick-cooking, and white meat and no skin make them low in saturated fat. Canned beans.

Peppers, broccoli, strawberries and brussels sprouts are also good sources of vitamin C. If you opt for a vegetable, eat it raw or very lightly steamed, says Dr. Weaver, since vitamin C can be destroyed in cooking. "The vitamin C makes all the difference," she says. As for zinc, good sources are toasted wheat germ and miso. If you're on a vegetarian diet and not taking a supplement that has zinc, you might want to add these two foods to your daily menu. The Calcium Connection When it comes to calcium, lacto-vegetarians have it easy.

And sweet pineapple and juicy strawberries are excellent dessert options. "There are so many ways to tailor your diet and make it enjoyable," he says. "You can follow a healthy, cancer-preventive food plan and eat very well at the same time. That's what my wife and I do. We enjoy the heck out of our food." Eating to Build Energy After Pat Hopkins was stricken with chronic fatigue syndrome, there wasn't much left that she could do. "I could sit in a recliner and do some crosswork stitching," recalls Hopkins, of Bonner Springs, Kansas. "But that was only on good days.

Stopping the Clock: Longevity for the New Millenium Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman See book keywords and concepts

Besides supplements, vitamin C is found in various foods, including citrus fruits and juices, red or green bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli and cantaloupe. One kiwi fruit contains 80 mg of vitamin C—that's more than a large orange, which contains about 70 mg. Kiwis are also loaded with potassium as well. Recommendations for taking vitamin C vary widely. Dr. Pauling recommended 3,200 to 12,000 mg a day. Several other researchers themselves take several thousand mg daily, believing that higher levels of vitamin C convey ever-higher anti-aging benefits.

Food sources Green peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, papaya, citrus fruits. Megadoses: How Much Is Too Much? For years now researchers and physicians have argued the benefits and risks associated with taking megadoses of vitamin C. While many studies have legitimately found that high doses work efficiently to treat a variety of ills, many physicians and medical organizations contend that megadoses of this vitamin don't have the same health benefits as do the drugs they can prescribe. According to Dr.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Pectins ate the water soluble substances that bond adjacent cell walls in the tissues of many plants, including apples, citrus fruits, potatoes, strawberries and green beans. They yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies. Pectins and gums bind with bile acids, and decrease cholesterol levels and fat absorption. 4. Lignins are plant polymers that combine with cellulose to form plant cell walls and the cementing material between them. Lignin has been found to reduce time of passage of stomach contents, bind with bile acids and lower cholesterol levels.

The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson See book keywords and concepts

V2 cup sliced strawberries approximate calories: 350 Breakfast #10 l/i cup canola granola (Canola Granola, p. 245) V2 cup nonfat yogurt V2banana approximate calories: 240 • lA cup canola granola (Canola Granola, p. 245) • 3A cup nonfat yogurt • 1 cup fruit approximate calories: 260 Breakfast #12 • 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt • 2T. granola (Canola Granola, p. 245) • 1 cup fruit approximate calories: 250 Breakfast #13 • Vegetable Omelet (1 cup fresh vegetables sauteed in 11. canola oil, 1 egg plus 2 egg whites) • 1 slice whole-grain toast (Honey Flax Bread, p. 249) •It.

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Another example: A bowl of high-fiber breakfast cereal topped with strawberries (rich in vitamin C) offers selenium, high fiber, low fat and vitamin C. Fish, sweet potato, and a big salad topped with a low-fat yogurt dressing would be a good dinner. 20. If you feel that your diet, for whatever reason, cannot supply the nutrients you need, and you wish to take supplements, the following guidelines may be appropriate. For vitamin A, beta-carotene supplements, probably in the range of 10,000 to 20,000 I.U. per day.

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

Research into the question of the goitrogenic (antithyroid) effect of eating raw cabbage and other members of the Brassica family and their seeds, as well as peaches, pears, strawberries, spinach, carrots, soybeans, and peanuts, has found that "The goitrogenic effects in man of edible portions of Brassica other than rutabaga and white turnips are not regarded as firmly established." The research has found that most of the goitrogenic factors of the Brassica family are in the seeds rather than the edible portions.

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Good food sources: strawberries, blueberries, Concord grape juice, red wine, tea, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, red onions, red cabbage, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkin, herbs, spices, garlic, and tomatoes. Cautions and possible side effects: Don't take more than the recommended dosage. Never consider supplements as a substitute for food; the best variety and quantities of phytonutrients are found in a diet that's rich in fruits and vegetables. consistency. Even though, based on their labels, products seem similar, the potency of each product is different.

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Experiment with proportions to taste, or freeze the bananas or strawberries for a thicker, colder drink. PROFESSIONAL CARE The best alternative health professional to help you lose weight is a person who understands and can help solve the various nutritional, metabolic, hormonal, immune, and lifestyle problems that actually cause overweight, says Julia Ross, executive director of Recovery Systems in Mill Valley, California.

For dessert, fresh mango and strawberries. • In midafternoon, a snack of baked tortilla chips with bean dip and salsa. • For dinner, fish or chicken, brown rice or a grain, a green salad, vegetables, and fruit-sweetened yogurt for dessert. • In the evening, a snack of whole-grain cereal with fat-free milk or soy milk. Fill Your Life with Energy Which would you prefer, sunshine streaming in the window or a windowless wall? Soothing music or a refrigerator's whine? Delicious scents or the chemical smell of a copy machine? In each case, the pleasing choice is obvious.

Just put the following ingredients in a blender, mix, and drink: 1 cup rice milk; 1 cup soy milk; 1 cup apple juice, orange juice, or other fruit juice; 1 banana; 4 fresh strawberries; 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses; 1 tablespoon aloe juice; 1 tablespoon black cherry juice concentrate; 1 tablespoon powdered "green" formulation; 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered brewer's or nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon raw, organic bee pollen (loose, not in tablets or capsules); and 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil. Be creative, says Katzman.

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I recommend that most adults supplement their diets with 400 mg of vitamin E/day) Liver, crabmeat, egg yolk, and fruits and vegetables with high carotene content like carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, apricots Citrus fruit, strawberries, papaya, red and green pepper, tomatoes, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts.

According to this same report, the commercial fruits most highly contaminated with pesticides were strawberries, cherries, peaches, Mexican cantaloupe, apples, apricots, and Chilean grapes. Less contaminated fruits included nectarines, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, watermelon, and seasonal domestic cantaloupe or grapes. 3. Whole grains, especially oats, brown rice, and barley. In choosing bread, choose 100 percent whole wheat bread; other varieties contain mostly refined flour.

To be really free of pesticides, they should be certified organic in compliance with standards set by a state certifying organization. strawberries, tangerine, and watermelon. Apples and grapes are not high in vitamins, but apples are a good source of boron, a mineral needed for healthy bones, and purple grapes are an excellent source of bioflavonoids, natural substances that combat heart disease. Wash all fruit thoroughly with water and a scrub brush (if possible) and, after washing, peel all waxed fruit, to minimize the content of pesticide residues.

Squash and green beans are vegetables and fruits most highly contaminated wlth pesticides Vegetables bell peppers spinach celery green beans cucumbers Fruits strawberries cherries peaches Mexican cantaloupe apples apricots Chilean grapes fairly low in vitamin content but are rich in the carotenoids lutein, zeanthin, and alpha-carotene, which convey protection against cancer.21 How you buy and prepare vegetables will affect their nutritional density. Buy local vegetables in season. They will be cheaper, fresher, and less likely to be laced with pesticides than imported vegetables.

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Among the best are broccoli, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, peppers, strawberries, raw cabbage, and green leafy vegetables. Eat Tomatoes and Hot Peppers In addition to being rich in vitamin C, tomatoes and peppers have some other compounds that are capable of boosting the ability of your body to hunt down and kill cancer cells — or which help you avoid the free radicals that appear to trigger the creation of cancer cells. Hot peppers contain capsaicin which prevents carcinogens from binding to DNA. By stopping this binding action, the carcinogens are no longer able to damage the DNA.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

Vitamin C: acerola, red chili peppers, guavas, red sweet peppers, kale, parsley, collard leaves, turnip greens, green sweet peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, watercress, cauliflower, red cabbage, strawberries, papayas, spinach, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, turnips, mangoes, asparagus, cantaloupe, Swiss chard, green onions, tangerines, and oysters ?Meat and poultry: only organic (free of chemicals, drugs, and hormones) beef, lamb, chicken, or turkey ?Fish: from the least-polluted waters. These are usually white fish—halibut, swordfish, or sole.

PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters Stephanie Beling See book keywords and concepts

Other powerful phytochemicals in this group of PowerFoods include: O Ellagic acids, which are found especially in strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and apples. They help neutralize the carcinogens that are particular to contemporary life?the carcinogens in tobacco smoke, processed food, barbecued meats O Phenols, which inhibit the formation of nitrosamines, thus helping to resist cancer O Terpenes, credited by researchers with interfering with carcinogenic action Clinical trials confirm the effectiveness of this PowerFood.

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Inositol: navy beans, barley, whole wheat (wheat germ), brewer's yeast, oats, blackeyed peas, oranges, lima beans, green peas, molasses, split peas, grapefruit, raisins, cantaloupe, brown rice, orange juice, peaches, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, sweet potatoes, watermelon, strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, and whole milk ?

PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters Stephanie Beling See book keywords and concepts

Eat fresh raspberries within 24 hours of purchase. strawberries are only slightly tougher than raspberries; eat them within two days of purchase. Chapter 5 Several carefully studied populations in Mediterranean countries and in some areas in Asia where traditional diets consist largely of foods of plant origin exhibit long life expectancies and low rates of many chronic diseases. Studies provide further evidence that high consumption of vegetables confers numerous health benefits.

For example, tomatoes, peppers, pineapple, strawberries, and carrots contain tens of thousands of phytochemicals—among them, p-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid. These two stop the formation of cancer-causing substances by preventing nitric oxide from hooking up with amines, which are components of proteins. Why is that desirable? Because when nitric oxide combines with amines, the result is the formation of nitrosamines, and nitrosamines cause cancer. Tomatoes and red grapefruit contain lycopene, a prominent promoter of cell differentiation.

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Spinach—Popeye's comic strip power food—has approximately eleven times the iron of ground beef. strawberries, cabbage, bell peppers, and even cucumbers have more iron per weight than ground beef or sirloin steak. Researchers have also found that vitamin C, which is high in fruits and vegetables, significantly enhances the body's ability to assimilate iron.

Cool energy (slighdy yin), such as apples, barley, tofu, mushrooms, cucumbers, eggplant, oranges, mangos, spinach, strawberries, and tangerines. Neutral energy (balanced), such as apricots, sesame seeds, soybeans, cabbage, carrots, celery, eggs, corn, apples, figs, honey, kidney beans, milk, olives, papaya, peanuts, pineapples, plums, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rice, sunflower seeds, and sweet potatoes. Warm energy (slightly yang), such as asparagus and malt.

PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters Stephanie Beling See book keywords and concepts

A five-year survey performed by the Harvard Medical School found that the chances of dying of any kind of cancer were lowest among people who ate tomatoes (or strawberries) weekly. Much of the tomato's cancer-fighting prowess is attributable to the carotenoid lycopene, provider of its red pigment. Almost as potent are the coumanns and phenolic acids that block that notorious carcinogen, nitrosamine, which might otherwise be formed in the body.

Doctor, what Should I Eat?: Nutrition Prescriptions for Ailments in Which Diet Can Really Make a Difference Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

FOODS HIGH AND MODERATELY HIGH IN OXALIC ACID Foods to Avoid—High Oxalic Acid Content Beans: all varieties dried, baked, green, wax Beer, draft Chocolate, cocoa, and Ovaltine Fruitcake Fruits: blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, currants, grapefruit, grapes, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, tangerines FOODS HIGH AND MODERATELY HIGH IN OXALIC ACID (Continued) Juices: Avoid juices made from the above fruits.

After a great deal of meticulous medical detective work, she was found to be allergic to fresh strawberries. As soon as she stopped eating them, the burning in her mouth disappeared. (I have never seen it myself, but I've heard that removing a food to which an autistic person is allergic can result in improvement of his or her condition.

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