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The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

What makes EPO different from vegetable oils such as safflower or olive oil? Evening primrose oil offers an added benefit: a direct, easily absorbed source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fairly unusual constituent present in only a few plants that serves as a building block for anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (hormonelike compounds). Most evening primrose supplements are composed of 7 to 10 percent GLA.

Americans had a much higher intake of omega-3 EFAs before the age of industrialization, hydrogenated fat, and refined vegetable oils. Currently, researchers estimate that at least 80 percent of Americans are deficient in this beneficial oil.1 The type of fat we eat greatly influences how well our bodies function. People who consume too many meat and dairy products get more than just a large dose of saturated fat.

Food Politics Marion Nestle See book keywords and concepts

Prefer vegetable oils to solid fats, but keep total fats under 30% of your diet calories. 4. Favor fresh vegetables, fruits, and non-fat milk products. 5. Avoid heavy use of salt and refined sugar. 6. Good diets do not depend on drugs and fancy preparations. 7. Get plenty of exercise and outdoor recreation. 8. Be sensible about cigarettes, alcohol, excitement, business strain. 9. See your doctor regularly, and do not worry. Keys A, Keys M. Eat Well and Stay Well. New York: Doubleday, 1959.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Healthy bodies easily convert omega-6 EFAs in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils into GLA. Supplementation with evening primrose oil may be necessary only when this conversion process becomes impaired due to disease, as in the case of diabetes. Preliminary clinical research shows that EPO supplementation can significantly improve symptoms of nerve damage caused by diabetes (technically known as diabetic neuropathy).

Food Politics Marion Nestle See book keywords and concepts

Trans fat-free" margarines are made from vegetable oils that have not been hydrogenated. The mixtures are not particularly stable, and these products cannot be used in standard recipes for cooking or baking. The most important development in this field, however, was the late 1990s introduction by Procter & Gamble of its new fat substitute, olestra, to which the next chapter is devoted. FOOD AS A TECHNO-FIX: HEINZ KETCHUP As discussed in the introduction to Part V, techno-foods offer a reductionist approach to choosing healthful diets.

Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common Ailments Robert M. Giller, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Avoid margarine, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and fried foods, as they can interfere with prostaglandin metabolism. • Cut down on alcohol consumption, particularly beer. • If your frequent urination is irregular, you could be reacting to a particular food. See text for discussion of this and read Food Allergy, page 146, for more information. • Be sure you void properly: Co when you feel the urge; fully relax the muscles in the pelvic floor; empty your bladder completely.

Increase intake of polyunsaturated oil including vegetable oils, safflower oil, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, wheat germ oil. • Make every effort to eliminate any allergens from your diet and environment. See Food Allergy, page 146, and Hay Fever, page 167. IN ADDITION TO YOUR DAILY SUPPLEMENTS, PACE xxiv, TAKE • Vitamin C: 1,000 mg. daily. • Vitamin E: 400 I.U. daily. • Vitamin B12: one 1,000-mg. tablet dissolved under the tongue daily. • Beta-carotene: 10,000 I.U. daily. • Selenium: 100 meg. daily. • Zinc: 22.5 mg. daily. • Calcium: 1,200 mg. daily.

Miracle Medicine Foods Rex Adams See book keywords and concepts

Morrison places lecithin at the top of the list in a heart-food program of lean meats, soft fats (those that are liquid at room temperature, such as most vegetable oils), fish, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, all cooked or dry cereals, whole wheat bread, most natural syrups and honey, and fat-free beverages. He says to include 'Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1958.

Hallberg also mentions the addition of unsaturated vegetable oils to the diet as a means of lowering the cholesterol level of the blood. Two of the best are olive oil and soybean oil (which contains the important fat dissolver, lecithin). Reported Cases; * A doctor, age 40, suddenly noticed a blurred sensation in his left ear. He had no head cold or dizziness, but he felt there was something in his ear. An examination showed no blockage of any kind; however, an audiogram showed a sharp hearing loss on that side. Blood tests revealed a high fat level.

He began eating lean meats, fish or fowl, green vegetables, green salads, cottage cheese, a teaspoon each day— totalling three—of wheat germ oil, soya, sunflower or other vegetable oils, and carrot juice whenever possible. His diet included beef, liver, organ meats, baked sweet potatoes, apricots, fresh unsalted nuts, cucumbers—in other words, the garlic food program (foods that go well with garlic). Over a period of 18 months, the hair lengthened and thickened, making it possible for him to comb it.

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

Linoleic acid is the main omega-6 oil and is found in most vegetable oils, including saf-flower, corn, peanut, and sesame. The most therapeutic form of omega-6 oil is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), found in evening primrose, black currant, and borage oils. A balance of these oils in the diet is required for good health. Once in the body, omega-3 and omega-6 are converted to prostaglandins, locally produced, hormone-like substances that regulate many metabolic functions, particularly inflammatory processes.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

However, many researchers believe that Americans already consume too many omega-6 EFAs, in the form of vegetable oils and as "hidden fats" in a variety of prepared foods. In a world of perfect fat balance, we would consume a 4:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 oils, meaning four times as much omega-6 as omega-3. Most of us are currently taking in 20 times as much omega-6 as omega-3! When we eat too many omega-6 oils and hydrogenated fats, we can't properly metabolize the more precious omega-3s.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Source: Green, leafy vegetables; whole grains, vegetable oils, seafood, eggs, nuts. Signs of Deficiency: Rare: fluid retention, hemolytic anemia. Signs of Overdose: Rare: reduced sexual function. Supplement Needed? If diet does not provide. Excess does no harm except in extreme amounts (above 1,080 IU). RDA for Women: 65 micrograms. ts~ RDA for Men: 80 micrograms. Purpose: Assists blood clotting, bone metabolism, kidney function. (menadione, Source: Half of needed amount made by intestinal bacteria; get rest phytonadione) from diet: green leafy vegetables, whole grains, potatoes, liver.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Other fatty acids, omega-6's, are abundant in vegetable oils such as corn, soybean, safflower, and sunflower oils as well as in the many processed foods made from these oils. They're also available in the meat from grain-fed livestock. The discoveries about omega-3's and omega-6's are relevant to flaxseed as well as to fish oil. Our bodies function best when our diets contain a well-balanced ratio of these fatty acids, meaning no more than 4 times as much omega-6 as omega-3.

While omega-6 oils are vital to our health, we may be getting too much in our diets. Most vegetable oils today have very high amounts of omega-6's but not enough omega-3's, and that kind of imbalance could turn into risky business for our bodies. Scientists think that in the diets of our ancestors, the ratio of the two types was nearly 1 to 1. Today, the omega-6/omega-3 ratio is about 10 to 1. When linoleic acid dominates too heavily over omega-3's, it may jeopardize our health.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Since many vegetable oils contain considerable quantities of linoleic acid (an omega-6 oil), deficiencies of linoleic acid are uncommon. However, you must remember that the polyunsaturated acids containing linoleic acid, such as safflower oil, corn oil, peanut oil, and even canola oil, are all prone to excessive lipid peroxidation (lipid peroxidation occurs when fat is metabolized in the presence of oxygen). So while they are a good source of linoleic acid, these polyunsaturated fats are easily oxidized and are therefore a tremendous source of free radical stress in the body.

Grains, fruits, and most vegetables have no cholesterol, but some vegetable oils, such as coconut and palm oils, and many processed foods are high in saturated fat and should be avoided. So, as previously stated, be sure to read labels! CHAPTER Six Fat, Good Fat, and Bad Fat Austrian-born singer Ernestine Schumann-Heink struggled through the orchestra pit in a cramped Detroit concert hall, knocking over music racks with every step. "Sideways, madam," the conductor urged in alarm. "Sideways!" "Mein Gott!" cried the singer in reply. "I haffno sideways!

The best sources of vitamin E include vegetable oils such as wheat germ oil and peanut oil. Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, dry beans, brown rice, and whole wheat are other good sources of vitamin E. Vitamin E is found in fats, oils, and margarines. Therefore, if you consume a low-fat diet, you may not get the RDA of vitamin E. As a supplement, approximately 200 to 400 IU of vitamin E per day is suggested to enhance the body's health and immunity. Although not all the mechanisms of vitamin E are clear, medical research has revealed yet another secret of vitamin E in health.

TABLE 9 Representation of Chemical Bonds in Saturated, Monounsaturated, and Polyunsaturated Fats Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated H H H H H H HHHHHH H H H H H -C-C-C-C-C-C- -C-C-C=C-C- -C=C-C=C-C H H H H H H H H H H H Hydrogenatedfats, which are often found in processed foods and commercial baked goods, are vegetable oils that have had extra hydrogen molecules added to them to make them solid at room temperature and also to extend shelf life. These extra hydrogen atoms make them less heart-healthy.

Overcoming Arthritis David Brownstein See book keywords and concepts

Omega-6 fatty acids are found in most vegetable oils (e.g., sunflower, safflower, corn, primrose, borage and black currant oil) and many nuts and seeds. Cooking oils are a major source of fat in our diet. Using the wrong type of cooking oil can have a disastrous effect on our health. The cooking oil used by the majority of Americans not only contains the wrong kind of fatty acid but also is devoid of almost all nutrients.

Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are found in margarine and in many other oils such as corn oil, canola oil, and cottonseed oil. Margarine should be avoided at all costs; butter should be the spread of choice. Every cell membrane in our body contains a mixture of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. These fatty acids give the cell membrane its fluidity and flexibility. The cell membrane is the point where nutrients are absorbed into the cell. Ingesting the wrong types of fatty acids forces the body to accumulate the wrong types of fatty acids into each of the cells of the body.

Vitamin E is found in unrefined vegetable oils, animal products, nuts and leafy green vegetables. Recommended dose: 400-800 I.U. per day of mixed Tocopherols. Mineral Recommendations As previously mentioned, adequate mineral levels are necessary to promote health and initiate healing of a chronic illness. For arthritic patients, the most common minerals I recommend supplementing are the following: 1. Magnesium Magnesium is essential for catalyzing hundreds of reactions in the body. A diet high in carbohydrates and processed food can cause a deficiency of magnesium.

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

The seeds of various plants provide the vegetable oils we cook with. Dill, mustard, pepper, and other seasonings come from seeds; beer, coffee, cocoa, and other drinks couldn't be made without seeds. Neither could detergents and soaps, livestock feed, some adhesives, and some explosives. Flax seed, increasingly being shown to be one of the most powerful of the PowerFoods, is pressed into linseed oil, which in turn creates linseed cakes for cattle fodder, and is also found in up-market hair styling gel—something to think about next time you're at the beauty salon.

Where the oils are concerned, remember that vegetable oils, which are usually liquid at room temperature, are polyunsaturated or monounsaturated, while fats of animal origin, solid at room temperature, are saturated and should be avoided. A serving of nuts, seeds, and oils is equivalent to 45 calories. Dairy and Nondairy Dairy products provide protein but contain varying amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol and must be chosen with care. Read the labels; they're your guide to fat content. Then choose fat-free or low-fat items as much as possible.

Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself Leo Galland See book keywords and concepts

In present-day food processing, the hydrogenation of vegetable oils is usually not complete. It is partial. Partially hydrogenated oils are easier to work with and produce a softer foodstuff than fully hydrogenated oils. Chemically, partial hydrogenation converts EFAs into trans-fatty acids, which are unsaturated fatty acids that twist abnormally. Trans-fatty acids do not have the serpentine shape and fluidity of naturally unsaturated fatty acids (which are called cis-fatty acids).

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

Margarines high in trans-fatty acids and vegetable oils high in omega-6 fatty acids are absent from the food plan. Sweets, soft drinks, and hard liquor are to be consumed on special occasions only. Wine can be enjoyed with dinner on a daily basis—in moderation. The Seven Dietary Guidelines In the remainder of this chapter, I will give you practical advice on how to realize the seven dietary guidelines of The Omega Diet.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

I am not convinced that any of the vegetable oils are desirable—with the possible exception of olive oil, and perhaps sesame. Neither are polyunsaturated and therefore less liable to trigger free-radical formation. On the other hand, there is ample research that butterfat is beneficial. Butyric acid, its unique constituent, has been found to incease natural interferon production, decrease viral growth, and provide some anti-aging benefits for the brain.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

It's very important to cut back on vegetable oils and saturated fats that promote inflammation. Just adding fish oil is not enough if you're still eating a lot of red meat and fat." Dr. Maes advises people with gout to take 1,500 milligrams of fish oil a day, but not all at once. Divide the doses and take the supplements with meals. You should also take 400 to 1,200 international units of vitamin E a day with the fish oil, she says. It works along with the EPA to act as an antiinflammatory and also serves as an antioxidant.

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

Avoid synthetic fats (such as margarine) produced from the hydrogenation of vegetable oils, which cause increased cholesterol. ?Eat foods high in fiber. Low-fiber diets promote high cholesterol. Water-soluble fiber—found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes—binds intestinal cholesterol and inhibits its intestinal reab-sorption. It is far better to get your fiber from whole foods than from supplements. ?Get sufficient food enzymes. Enzyme-deficient diets lead to increased cholesterol and triglycerides. The need for lipase, the fat-digesting enzyme, is obvious. ?

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Add up to two tablespoons a day of cold-pressed vegetable oils and/or fish oils. In addition, gain awareness of the fat content of foods without making it an obsession. Your goal is not to eliminate fat from your daily intake. That would be an impossible diet to maintain and would not be realistic for a lifetime of healthy eating. Begin choosing lower-fat items or limiting the amounts of higher-fat foods to those that will provide 3 grams of fat or less per serving. Remember, any food that is labeled "low-fat" must contain less than 3 grams of fat per serving by law.

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