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The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Avoid yogurts that have artificial colors, flavorings, or sweeteners. While fruit-filled yogurt can be a delicious treat, be aware that often these yogurt products contain excess sugar. Look for yogurt made of organic milk. It is becoming more widely available in an array of sizes, flavors, and varieties. Store yogurt in the refrigerator in its original container. If unopened, it will stay fresh for about one week past the expiration date. QUICK SERVING IDEAS • Saute cubes of eggplant and then stir in some plain yogurt. Add chopped mint leaves, garlic, and cayenne.

Eating for defense: Foods to avoid when fighting the flu Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

It means avoiding all chemical additives such as saccharin, aspartame, monosodium glutamate and artificial colors. It means turning to whole food sources such as whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts, seeds, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and superfoods. When you choose these as your food sources, you are fortifying your body with the vitamins, minerals, healthy oils, fiber and other nutrients it needs to boost its immune system function and fight off the flu. To see articles and recommendations on superfoods, visit: http://www.WebSeed.com/Superfoods.html.

Health roundup: The depression patch, McDonald's trans fat goofs and bottled water (satire) Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Popular sports water products are just water, artificial colors, salt and a few low-grade minerals. These are rip-off products, if you ask me. But there are also quality, genuine bottled water products on the market that I believe are worth every penny. Those would be the ones from natural mineral springs, like Evian or Aquarius water out of Oregon.

Vitamin warning! Some nutritional supplements use hydrogenated oils as filler Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The rest of that store was just outright garbage – products loaded with sugars and artificial colors, hydrogenated oils, high sodium, tons of preservatives (literally, tons of preservatives), sodium nitrate – just all kinds of unhealthy ingredients from top to bottom, stacked as high and as far as the eye can see in this warehouse retailer. Spread the word: Your neighbors' vitamins could be toxic I believe we each have to do our part and stand up and speak the truth. That's what I'm trying to do here. I'm telling everyone I meet and everyone I know, "You've been conned.

Health roundup: Herb bashing, black box warnings and Honey Nut Cheerios (satire) Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

There is almost no combination of sugars, chemicals and artificial colors that food companies can't hop up with some minor nutritional ingredient in order to make FDA-approved health claims on the front of the package. Manufactured and processed foods, it seems, all have the right to advertise they're extremely healthy. But unprocessed, unrefined, wholesome fruits and vegetables right out of the garden cannot be marketed with any health claims whatsoever without running the risk of an FDA lawsuit.

Unsafe snacks? New "Natural" Doritos contains yeast extract Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

REPPED: Frito-Lay has launched a new "Natural Doritos" product that doesn't have the usual monosodium glutamate (an excitotoxin) and artificial colors found in its flagship product, but it does contain another offensive ingredient: yeast extract. It's listed right on the package of the new Natural Doritos products. Yeast extract is a flavor-enhancing additive that many food manufacturers use in place of MSG. The problem is that yeast extract is a hidden source of MSG (monosodium glutamate), according to my sources (see below). MSG, you may know, is classified as an excitotoxin by Dr.

The Honest Food Guide empowers consumers with independent information about foods and health Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You know where artificial colors come from? Ben: Where do they come from? Mike: Coal tar. They are petrochemical products basically. Ben: Like they use for the road? Mike: Like they use for the road. If you modify those petrochemicals enough, you can create food colors. That's where they come from. The FDA allows certain food colors because not enough people have died from them yet to yank them off the market.

Healing foods, herbs and nutrients reference sites to be launched; Update from Truth Publishing Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Combinations of dietary toxins like MSG and artificial colors can create bizarre neurological disorders. The single most powerful cancer prevention drug in the world is Vitamin D, which you can create for free by exposing your skin to natural sunlight. High-fructose corn syrup, the sweetener found in soft drinks, really does cause obesity and diabetes. Drug companies routinely engage in outrageous "disease mongering" to invent and market new diseases (like Road Rage Disorder) so they can sell more drugs to people who don't need them.

The Honest Food Guide empowers consumers with independent information about foods and health Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

It's not just a taste masterpiece, it is also visually appealing, and again, it uses colors from nature, not a bunch of artificial colors. Thai food is glorious, and if you look at some of the medicinal herbs used in Thai food, it's rather astounding how healing Thai dishes can be. Ben: I notice something really interesting right here, on both the health and disease sides of the pyramid. A lot of what we think of traditionally is just physical health when we talk about eating the right foods and eating the wrong foods.

The health dangers of trans fats have been known for decades, yet food companies still poison customers with hydrogenated oils Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You will discover an impressive collection of disease-promoting chemicals and substances listed right on the label: Hydrogenated oils, sodium nitrite, monosodium glutamate, sugar, artificial chemical sweeteners, artificial colors, homogenized fats and many more. It's like walking into a chemical factory... but it's triple coupon day!

What is a "normal" diet? Consumers and food industry pundits have it all backwards Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

There are petroleum chemicals in foods in the form of artificial colors, and people think that's normal too. People accept this as normal because that's what everybody else is doing, not because it's actually normal for the human body to process these substances. They think it's all okay because that's what has been made standard by the marketing and advertising of the food industry. Overall, people have a very bizarre idea of what is normal, and you hear this in another common myth, which is that all foods, even ones that are bad for you, can be eaten in moderation.

Vitamin warning! Some nutritional supplements use hydrogenated oils as filler Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Some vitamin companies are taking artificial colors – that's right, chemicals extracted from coal tar – and putting them in not only soft gels but in tablets and capsules, too. Now, why on earth would a vitamin company do this? The answer is because some of these companies aren't at all interested in health.

The top ten things food companies don't want you to know Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

ADHD in children is caused almost entirely by the consumption of processed food ingredients such as artificial colors and refined carbohydrates. Eighty percent of so-called ADHD children who are taken off processed foods are cured of ADHD in two weeks. See articles on ADHD. 5. The chemical sweetener aspartame, when exposed to warm temperatures for only a few hours, begins to break down into chemicals like formaldehyde and formic acid. Formaldehyde is a potent nerve toxin and causes damage to the eyes, brain and entire nervous system.

Most food dips (like guacamole dip) are made with hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and monosodium glutamate. Many guacamole dips don't even contain avocados. 7. Plastic food packaging is a potent health hazard. Scientists now know that plastics routinely seep the chemical bisphenol A into the food, where it is eaten by consumers. Cooking in plastic containers multiplies the level of exposure. Bisphenol is a hormone disruptor and can cause breast formation in men and severe hormonal imbalances in women. It may also encourage hormone-related cancers such as prostate cancer and breast cancer.

The Honest Food Guide empowers consumers with independent information about foods and health Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They color the foods with artificial colors to fool our senses, to make their foods look appealing and look fresh when they are not. They can be on the shelf for months and still have these same neon red colors, and something from nature doesn't last that long, so it's a pretty good hint that something artificial is going on there. Speaking of food colors, if you look at the foods people consume around the world -- the cultural diets -- those cultures that have the healthiest diets make great use of colors in their foods. They go to great lengths to put different colors in them.

Five appetite control foods that suppress cravings without adding calories Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Just don't buy pickles containing any added sugars or artificial colors. Some pickles are, believe it or not, loaded with sugar. They're more like candied cucumbers than pickles. Read the ingredients labels to be sure what you're getting. By the way, while you're eating pickles, it's an excellent time to take some calcium and mineral supplements, too. The acidity of the pickles will accelerate the absorption of calcium. Emergency appetite control food #5: Here's an easy one: apples. Yep, apples. Eat the largest apple you can find.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Food Additives Food additives are used either to prevent foods' spoiling or to enhance their flavor; they include such substances as preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavorings, and acidifiers. Although the government has banned many synthetic food additives, it should not be assumed that all the additives currently used in our food supply are safe. A great number of synthetic food additives remain in use that are being linked to such diseases as depression, asthma or other allergies, hyperactivity or learning disabilities in children, and migraine headaches.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Do not consume any refined sugar, white flour, alcohol, processed foods, saturated fats, or foods containing artificial colors, preservatives, or other additives. Eat six to eight small meals spaced regularly throughout the day, rather than two or three larger meals. (See hypoglycemia in Part Two for additional suggestions.) Q Avoid caffeine, colas, dairy products (except for low-fat soured products), processed foods, red meat, and sugar. Q Use vitamin E to help prevent incisional scarring and relieve itching and discomfort in the area surrounding the stitches.

Also eliminate junk food and all foods that contain artificial colors, flavorings, monosodium glutamate (MSG), yeast, or preservatives; processed and manufactured foods; and foods that contain salicylates. Certain foods naturally contain salicylates. These include almonds, apples, apricots, all berries, cherries, cucumbers, currants, oranges, peaches, peppers, plums, prunes, and tomatoes.

Avoid foods that contain artificial colors or preservatives. Avoid fried and fatty foods such as bacon, cold cuts, gravies, ham, luncheon meats, sausage, and all dairy products except for low-fat soured products. q Omit wheat and wheat products from the diet. q Drink steam-distilled water. q Get regular moderate exercise. q Use an elimination diet to test for food allergies, which can aggravate the condition. (See allergies in Part Two.) q Have a hair analysis test to rule out heavy metal poisoning. (See hair analysis in Part Three.

Also avoid foods that contain artificial colors or preservatives. Q Avoid sweet fruits and juices such as grape and prune. If you drink these, mix the juice with an equal amount of water. Q Sweeten food with natural sweeteners such as Stevia, a South American herb available in liquid form that is two hundred times sweeter than sugar. Other acceptable sweeteners include barley malt syrup, molasses, and brown rice syrup. Q Eat a diet high in fiber and include large amounts of vegetables, especially broccoli, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, raw spinach, squash, and string beans.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

SEE artificial colors. Ethylene DiBromide (EDB) A highly toxic and controlled carcinogenic pesticide used in leaded gasoline until banned by the EPA in 1983, a heavy liquid with chloroform odor converts to gas at over 40A F, reported mixed and dispersed in JP-8 jet fuel exhaust visible as long or intersecting white clouds over the American heartlands in 1997-1998 for population control; tested in Cape Cod cranberry ponds, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Natural Health Solutions Mike Adams See book keywords and concepts

Also, make sure they don't eat food additives—especially artificial colors. They should avoid white bread and any food products made with refined grains. That includes most pastries, cookies and crackers. If you can do that for just a few weeks, the hyperactivity will simply vanish. By the way, children are naturally curious and energetic. Many times, children are just being children and yet they're getting diagnosed as having a disease like hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder. That's not a disease; that's just being a kid.

Avoid food preservatives, artificial colors, chemical sweeteners, MSG or caffeine. *" Avoid alcohol before any niacin flush. Hot-cold shower therapy Another therapy that comes to mind that can be very helpful is called hot-cold shower therapy. It is a very powerful way to boost circulation. Important Notes: ** Not recommended for people who have heart or cardiovascular problems. This will alter your heart rate.

Nervous system poisons include hydrogenated oils, excitotoxins such as MSG, aspartame and other chemical sweeteners, plus artificial colors and most prescription drugs. Prescription drugs are so dangerous to cognitive function that today as many as 30 percent of all traffic accidents involve prescription drugs, because people take drugs and then think they can continue to drive. But they have impaired nervous system function—-which means impaired perception and slower reaction times—and this leads to traffic accidents.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Do not feed your child anything with artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. This means you'll have to eliminate fast food as well as all junk and processed food. If you must buy canned or frozen products, read the labels carefully. Even items advertised as "all natural" may contain small amounts of additives. • Sugar is famous for making children hyper, and in fact, excess sucrose often leads to hypoglycemia, a factor in ADHD.

Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

These processed foods are chemicalized with preservatives, pesticides, fungicides, sweeteners, artificial colors, sulfites, nitrites, and similar chemicals. Tamasic foods create a veil of ignorance and an energy of sloth and decadence. All the fast foods that are so popular today fall into the tamasic category, as does alcohol, which is a fermented, decomposed food, and all other drugs. Any flesh foods that are not freshly killed are considered tamasic; this includes most meat we find in the supermarket. Only freshly killed wild game and fish are considered rajasic.

Toxic Overload: A Doctor's Plan for Combating the Illnesses Caused by Chemicals in Our Foods, Our Homes, and Our Medicine Cabinets Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton See book keywords and concepts

Toothpaste Toothpaste can contain a number of harmful ingredients, such as ammonia, benzyl alcohol/sodium benzoate, ethanol, artificial colors and flavors, flouride, formaldehyde, mineral oil, plastic (PVP), and saccharin. Formaldehyde, mineral oil, PVP, and saccharin are all classified as carcinogens or suspected carcinogens, as is flouride, which has been banned in many European countries and is the subject of concern with regard to thyroid problems.

Where's the health in health reform? Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They are poisoned with hydrogenated oils, chemical sweeteners, and artificial colors made from petroleum products. They're poisoned by prescription drugs that cloud their minds, alter their brain chemistry and kill them with strokes and heart attacks. Just one class of prescription drugs, COX-2 inhibitors, has now killed more Americans than died during the entire Vietnam War, and that's according to the FDA's own whistleblower, Dr. David Graham (a senior drug safety researcher).

Soy cheese products deceive consumers, violate vegans Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Whole tomatoes are natural products, and you could even argue that taco sauce made with ground-up whole tomatoes and natural spices derived from plants is a natural product, but if you start adding chemical taste enhancers like monosodium glutamate, or preservatives, additives, artificial colors, refined sugars and so on, it's not natural at all. Be wary of this term. The Corn Refiner's Association of America even told me in an e-mail that they believe high-fructose corn syrup is natural -- why? Because it's derived from corn!

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