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Foods to Avoid • Bread, biscuits, cakes, cookies, crackers, crispbreads, doughnuts, flour (white or whole grain), muffins, pancakes, pastry, pies, pretzels, rolls, toast, and waffles. • Breakfast cereals made with wheat or oatmeal, such as All-Bran, wheat flakes, puffed wheat, shredded wheat, Sugar Smacks, Grape-Nuts, oatmeal, and wheat germ. • Macaroni, noodles, spaghetti, semolina, vermicelli, and other pasta. • Meat pies, luncheon meat, canned meat, meat loaf, commercial hamburgers, sausages, bologna, and frankfurters. • Canned soups and soup mixes.

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This bread is made mostly of rye flour with a small amount of wheat or another whole grain. It is unsalted, made with very little yeast, and served toasted without butter. At breakfast patients also receive the first of their special juices. Along with the potassium supplement, in six of the 13 daily juices there are three drops of half-strength Lugol solution (an iodine/potassium compound). A small amount of thyroid extract is also added. Dr. Gerson felt that the iodine and thyroid supplementation is extremely important in helping to reactivate the immune system.

Bulgur is a variety of whole grain wheat that is parboiled, dried (often in the sun), and then coarsely cracked. This Near and Middle Eastern staple has found its way to America in a distinctive salad called tabouli. Bulgar does not require cooking but is simply reconstituted by spreading the grain an inch deep in a shallow pan and pouring enough boiling water over it to leave about half an inch of standing water; once the water is absorbed, stir the grain several times with a fork until it's cool.

The grains are cooked for 15 to 20 seconds under dry radiant heat and then are dropped onto rollers and flattened into whole grain flakes. Since no wet methods of processing are used, there is only very minimal leaching and modifying of nutrients. And flaked grains and beans cook in half the usual time. You can add them to breads and casseroles for protein, texture, or taste. In chili, wheat flakes serve to complete the protein of the bean. A rice-based grain milk called kokoh is available prepacked at natural food outlets.

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Water-Soluble Vitamins" Thiamin (Bj) Riboflavin (B2) Meat, whole grain, fiver, yeast, nuts, eggs, bran, soybeans, potatoes. Milk, cheese, liver, beef, eggs, fish. Stable in cooking but may dissolve Carbohydrate metabolism. Promot in cooking water. Needed daily. growth. Stable in cooking of acid foods. Unstable to light and alkali. Metabolism in all cells. Niacin (nicotinic acid) Bran, eggs, yeast, liver, kidney, fish, whole wheat, potatoes, tomatoes. Stable in cooking, may dissolve in Growth, metabolism, normal skin, cooking water.

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Carbohydrate foods have their own protective buffer in the natural state (brown rice and whole grain and vegetables), but once they are refined (white flour and white rice, cakes and pastries) the buffer is stripped away. Therefore, avoid denatured, processed carbohydrates. Vegetables are usually quite acidic, so avoid those causing gas (turnips, cucumbers, brussels sprouts, broccoli, radishes, and cauliflower), especially in the raw state. Vegetables will be less acidic if you cook them, preferably by steaming since it does not destroy their fibrous structure.

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Although the Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health (1988) concludes that many food factors are involved, it cites in particular the "disproportionate consumption of food high in fats, often at the expense of food high in complex carbohydrates and fiber—such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products that may be more conducive to health.

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Natural Sources-Cold pressed vegetable oils- safflower, sunflower, soybean, whole wheat, whole grain cereals, nuts, grain, molasses, organ meats, eggs, sweet potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, leafy greens, spinach. Herb Sources-Alfalfa, Bee Pollen, Blue Cohosh, Burdock, Comfrey, Dandelion, Dong Quai, Echinecea, Eyebright, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Kelp, Licorice, Papaya, Red Raspberry, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Yarrow. VITAMIN F (LINOLEIC ACID, LINOLENIC ACID, ARACHADONIC ACID) Consists of unsaturated fatty acids.

Third Day— Breakfast: same as second day Lunch and Dinner: can start adding small portions of cottage cheese, baked potato, yogurt, whole grain bread. Fourth Day— Start on Real Food Diet. BALANCED BODY CHEMISTRY A balanced body chemistry is what is called a proper alkaline-acid ratio. If the body becomes over-acid, immunity to disease is weakened. It is now believed that one of the basic causes of disease is acidosis or over-acidity. As foods are digested in the body, they leave a residue or ash which is either neutral, acid, or alkaline.

Natural Sources-Liver, blackstrap molasses, brewers yeast, sunflower seeds, dried peas and beans, eggs, oysters, lentils, prunes, raisins, dried peaches, whole grain cereals, oatmeal, wheat germ, grapes, apricots, dates, lean meat, nuts, green vegetables, (Broccoli, asparagus, spinach etc.

Natural Sources-Nuts, green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals, peas, beets, egg yolks, celery, liver, banana, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, prunes. Herb Sources-Aloe, Barberry, Black Walnut, Cascara, Catnip, Camomile, Chickweed, Garlic, Goldenseal, Hops, Horsetail, Kelp, Licorice, Red Clover, Red Raspberry, Sarsaparilla, Wood Betony, Yarrow, Yellow Dock. MOLYBDENUM (Mol lib deh num) A little known trace mineral. Very small amounts from 0.15 to 0.5 milligrams are needed daily by humans.

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However, this increase will usually be covered by the increased food intake if nutrient-dense foods such as whole grain breads and cereals are eaten. There is little evidence that intake of B vitamin supplements improves athletic performance. Thiamin Thiamin supplements may be helpful in preventing or accelerating recovery from exercise-induced fatigue. In a study done in 1996, researchers assessed the effects of 100 mg per day of thiamin in 16 male athletes. The athletes exercised on bicycles and changes in blood, heart and lung functioning were measured.

Sources The best natural sources of vitamin E are wheatgerm oil, hazelnut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, wheatgerm, whole grain cereals and eggs. Peaches, avocados, broccoli and leafy greens are also good sources. Different foods have varying amounts of the different forms of vitamin E. For example, soybean oil is composed of about 10 per cent alpha tocopherol with the rest made up of other tocopherols. The specific benefits of the different forms of vitamin E remain to be discovered.

The richest sources of niacin and tryptophan are chicken, fish, cooked dried beans and peas, brewer's yeast, wheat bran, peanuts, beef, and whole grain wheat products. Niacin in grain foods is bound to other compounds and only around 30 per cent is available for absorption. Fruits, vegetables and dairy products all contain some niacin as do dates, figs and prunes. Milk and eggs are good sources of tryptophan. Processing of grains removes most of their niacin content so flour is enriched with the vitamin. Niacin is relatively stable to heat and light, and little is lost during cooking.

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You can prepare it as a porridge from the whole grain itself, or from prepacked rice-cream powder. Combine the rice with four cups of lightly salted boiling water and stir constantly over a low heat to prevent lumping. Rice flour is used extensively in baking, especially by those on gluten-restricted diets. Rice flakes make quick additions to soups or casserole bases when no other leftovers are available. The flaking process for grains and beans was originally developed to improve animal nutrition.

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Likewise, beriberi, now known to be a thiamine deficiency, was a debilitating and deadly disease among Japanese sailors who ate a diet deficient in whole grain foods; contributing particularly to this disease was the processing that removed the outer covering of rice. Dietary adjustment was helpful in curing this disease. When rats were experimentally fed only proteins, starches, sugars, and fats without milk products or vegetables, the animals' eyes were affected and they failed to grow.

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The South American private sector also stepped in and started to market quinoa, the most notable firm in the field being Inca Sur, which merchandises a line of whole grain, flour, and rolled flakes from its base in the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco in Peru. One of the primary motivations for promoting quinoa and improving its cultivation in South America has been to improve the nutrition of the high-elevation population, most of which is indigenous.

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Because they are a whole grain product, they should be used within a few months of purchase, or the oil in the germ will become rancid. Semolina pasta is made from refined durum wheat. Like white flour, which also lacks germ and bran, it has a long shelf life. • Durum/Semolina Pasta The hard starch in durum wheat enables pasta to hold together in boiling water and yield a toothsome, soft but firm cooked noodle. All other grains tend to disintegrate in a boiling bath.

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Third on this list was a recommendation for people to eat more high-fiber foods such as whole grain cereals, fruits and vegetables. "Knowledgeable patients should not die of colorectal cancer," a University of Florida surgeon has said. By increasing the intake of dietary fiber, decreasing fat consumption, and using modern technology to detect polyps and early cancer, people can greatly decrease the death rate associated with this disease (17). Cereal companies have seized on bran as a marketing device. But some scientists are uneasy with the quick fix implicit in the fiber theory.

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And watch out, whole wheat does not necessarily mean whole grain. Read labels. Many whole-wheat breads are not much better for you than the infamous Wonder Bread. It's easy to find whole-grain cereals in the supermarket these days—just beware of high levels of salt and sugar. Potatoes and the new types of whole-wheat pasta and Jerusalem artichoke pasta count as complex carbohydrates, but they tend to be broken down into sugars faster than the others mentioned, so eat them in moderation.

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Oatmeal is the most available whole grain in restaurants across the United States. Oats are about 10-15 percent protein and provide a source of fiber and a mixture of B vitamins. They have a modest level of folic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, and pantothenic acid, as well as decent amounts of iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, calcium, and copper. Fortified oat cereals have a higher vitamin A content than natural oats. However, they usually also contain more sodium, as do most processed foods. Quinoa.

The pearled barley is easier to cook but has less nutrient content than the whole barley. This whole grain contains about 10-15 percent protein, with the remainder being carbohydrate. Niacin and folic acid are the best represented of the B vitamins, while magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium are barley's highest minerals. Buckwheat. Buckwheat is not really a grass but a thistle plant that produces fragrant flowers, followed by the buckwheat groats, little fruits each covered by their own fibrous shell.

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As bulgur is a whole grain product, it does become rancid. Purchase bulgur that smells fresh and nutty. Store airtight in the refrigerator or freezer. See Grains; Wheat. Bullwhip Kelp See Sea Whip. BURDOCK Gobo (Arctium lappa) If ever you've strolled through the autumn countryside and collected burrs on your sweater or socks, odds are that they were burdock fruits. One ingenious person examined the burr's minute hooks to see why it so effectively clings to things, went to the drawing board . . . and invented Velcro.

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Quinoa is a quick-cooking (20 minutes) whole grain and is high in protein, iron, and calcium, with a mix of the B vitamins and other minerals. It is still fairly expensive, and is available mainly in health food stores. Rice. Rice is the second most highly consumed grain in the world; more than 200 million tons are produced each year. Rice is a staple food throughout much of Asia; in China, the same word, "fan," is used for rice and for food. In the United States, rice use has increased gready in the last quarter century with the greater acceptance of the Oriental philosophies.

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As with all refined grains, white basmati's nutritional and flavor profile is diminished and it lacks the chi, or vitality, of a whole grain. Texmati and calmati are basmati hybrids now grown in Texas (and neighboring Arkansas) and in California. See Rice. Bay Laurel See Bay Leaf. BAY LEAF Bay Laurel, Laurel, Sweet Laurel (Laurus nobilis) A laureate as lightning insurance? Just as the Old Norse peoples regarded oak trees (see Acorn), the Greeks believed that bay trees were protected from lightning. The plant was woven into wreaths to crown Olympic athletes.

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Whole wheat bread, other natural, whole grain baked goods, and milk also have some folic acid. And many fruits have folic acid, such as oranges, cantaloupe, pineapple, banana, and many berries, including loganberries, boysenberries, and strawberries. Remember, folic acid is available from fresh, unprocessed food, which is why it is so commonly deficient in our culture's processed-food diet. Luckily, though, it is easily absorbed, used, and stored by our body. It is also manufactured by our intestinal bacteria, so if colon flora is healthy, we have another good source of folic acid.

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Many people do not eat the fresh nuts, seeds, whole grain breads and seafood products that are the rich sources of essential fatty acids. The same individuals are likely to have high intakes of saturated and trans fatty acids. The recognition of vast health effects has led to the recent surge of interest in fatty acids. It is no longer adequate (or even correct) simply to recommend the replacement of fats high in saturated fatty acids with those that are high in unsaturated fatty acids.

Other sources of lignans in descending order of importance are dried seaweed, whole legumes (including soy), cereal bran, legume hulls, whole grain cereals, vegetables, and fruit.1 Gender differences in urinary lignan excretion have been observed, with men excreting more enterolactone and less enterodiol than women. The researchers felt this implied a difference in colonic bacterial metabolism of lignans between the genders.25 Administration of antibiotics nearly completely eliminates the formation of these mammalian lignans from their precursors.

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Following what it calls a "common sense approach," the ACS began advocating the following measures: (1) avoid obesity; (2) cut down on total fat intake; (3) eat more high-fiber foods such as whole grain cereals, fruits and vegetables; (4) include foods rich in vitamins A and C in your daily diet; (5) include cruciferous vegetables (such as cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, kohlrabi and cauliflower) in your diet; (6) eat moderately of salt-cured, smoked and nitrite-cured foods; and (7) keep alcohol consumption moderate, if you do drink (ACS, 1988).

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B) Source/Form: Good sources of biotin are nuts, whole grain foods, milk, vegetables, organ meats and brewer's yeast. Biotin is available in supplement form either as an individual vitamin or in combination with other vitamins and minerals. C) Take With: Best taken in a well-balanced vitamin/mineral formula. Folic Acid_ I. OVERVIEW: Help for Smokers? Folic acid is the parent compound of a large group of naturally occurring, structurally related compounds collectively known as the folates.

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