| And you're better off eating whole fresh foods rather than processed food products. That's what I mean by the recommendation to "eat food," which is not quite as simple as it sounds. For while it used to be that food was all you could eat, today there are thousands of other edible foodlike substances in the supermarket. These novel products of food science often come in packages elaborately festooned with health claims, which brings me to another, somewhat counterintuitive, piece of advice: If you're concerned about your health, you should probably avoid products that make health claims. Why? |
| The Year of Eating Oat Bran—also known as 1988—served as a kind of coming-out party for the food scientists, who succeeded in getting the material into nearly every processed food sold in America. Oat bran's moment on the dietary stage didn't last long, but the pattern now was set, and every few years since then, a new oat bran has taken its star turn under the marketing lights. (Here come omega-3s! |
| Most supermarkets are laid out the same way: processed food products dominate the center aisles of the store while the cases of ostensibly fresh food—dairy, produce, meat, and fish—line the walls. If you keep to the edges of the store you'll be that much more likely to wind up with real food in your shopping cart. The strategy is not foolproof, however, because things like high-fructose corn syrup have slipped into the dairy case under cover of Go-Gurt and such. So consider a more radical strategy:
«i GET OUT OF THE SUPERMARKET WHENEVER POSSIBLE. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Dietary supplements, processed food used by vegetarians, and products labeled "organic" are some of the industry's favorite places for hiding MSG. California proposes legislation to allow more crops to be sprayed with MSG. Like so many other live virus vaccines, the nasal spray flu vaccine called FluMist contains MSG in the form of monosodium glutamate. Monosodium glutamate is described as a "mutagen and reproductive effector" by the Centers for Disease Control in their Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. |
Michele Simon
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 Also, clever manufacturers have made processed food artificially stimulating by isolating particular chemicals that cause pleasure reactions, creating new "foods" that don't exist in nature and ensuring that we stay hooked.
For most Americans, these nutrient-deficient factory-made pseudofoods have replaced the real food that Mother Nature intended us to eat: mostly plant-based unprocessed foods such as whole grains, legumes, and fresh produce that are packed with the fiber and nutrients our bodies need. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Magnesium deficiency can cause anxiety, muscle tremors, confusion, irritability, and pain. processed food or foods cooked at high temperatures can be depleted of their magnesium content. Food sources: Tofu, nuts, seeds, sea vegetables, and leafy green vegetables, especially kale.
Supplements: Oral supplements of magnesium are absorbed well and will increase the measurable levels of this mineral inside red and white blood cells.44 The forms best absorbed are magnesium glycinate, magnesium fumerate, and magnesium citrate, which also have less of a laxative effect. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 The problem is that over the years, large numbers of people have begun to depend totally on processed foods for nutrition—while the nutritional quality of processed food has fallen dramatically. These foods contain more sugar, more oxidized oils and fewer essential nutrients than ever before. More recently, food processors have engaged in the genetic manipulation of foods, creating a set of problems never before faced by man. And if that were not enough, processors also add enormous quantities of food additives, many of which have never been tested for human safety. |
Mike Adams
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 It takes longer to eat a high-fiber food than processed food. People who eat slowly tend to eat less than people who eat quickly because slow eating gives their bodies time to "realize" that they ate.
By helping your body move fat and calories through your digestive system, fiber actually increases the amount of calories you excrete in your feces (Mayell, Murray).
Your body digests soluble fiber more slowly than processed foods, which slows down your body's release of glucose and thereby reduces hunger pangs (Whitaker). |
| That means the bacteria living in your armpits are not going to be as offensive as the ones that might be living there if your skin is emitting the toxic byproducts of animal, dairy and processed food digestion.
The best "cleaning" supplements that can reduce body odor are chlorella and parsley. Cilantro also does a great job. Chlorophyll works wonders for cleaning your blood of toxins. But none of these can completely counteract the metabolic byproducts of consuming animal products and processed foods. |
Jack Challem
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 When these products failed to sell, the processed food industry argued that the low-carb boom was over, perhaps hoping that people would go back to eating more profitable carbs.
In actuality, interest in high-protein, low-carb foods has not waned. Rather, it continues to evolve into many nutritious variations. Protein is necessary for health and especially for controlling blood sugar, and reducing sugar and other carbs is a sensible way to limit foods that provide only calories and no other nutritional value. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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 It is processed sodium chloride and is as bad for you as any other processed food. On the other hand, sea salt in its natural form is essential for good cellular function. It contains trace minerals, including iodine—the mineral usually added to table salt, important for the health of the thyroid gland—in a concentration that is more usable by the body.
If you crave salt, this may be a sign of low thyroid and adrenal function. Salt is particularly important for balanced function of many of the body's glands and organs. |
| A "Paleolithic diet" that contains no processed food has also been found to be helpful for RA, as have lacto-vegetarian diets (containing no meat or eggs). Anyone interested in learning more about this diet should read The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain, Ph.D. (Wiley, 2002). capsaicin cream onto painful joints creates heat, which can help soothe pain and muscle tension. Brand names include Capsin, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Capzasin-P, Dolorac, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, RT Capsin, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Trix-aicin, and Zostrix. |
| The most fundamental changes are those described in Chapter 2: they involve getting the junk food, processed food, flour, and sugars out of your life, and making vegetables, lean protein, nuts, and fruit the mainstays of your diet.
Identifying foods or ingredients that you're sensitive to—most commonly, wheat, dairy, soy, peanuts, chocolate, fish, shellfish, corn, yeast, and eggs—may be key for fixing your digestive symptoms at their source. Keeping a food journal and tracking your symptoms will help you to identify food sensitivities and act accordingly. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Remember the Pukapuka and Tokelau islanders—they ate a ton of coconut and very little processed food, and had hardly any heart disease. And in today's world, any food that tastes delicious and can enhance the performance of your immune system at the same time deserves a place in the honor roll of healthy foods.
Cranberries
The only time most people come face to face with an actual cranberry is during Thanksgiving dinner, but there are a lot of reasons to get more familiar with this tart little red berry.
Cranberries are low in calories (44 per cup), high in fiber, and low in sugar. |
Too Profitable to CureBrent Hoadley, Ph.D.
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| Any processed food has been modified to the extent it has increased shelf life because of added preservatives (chemicals). The foodstuff, whether it is grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, or a product that does not look like it had even been part of our living environment, has probably had most of the nutritional value destroyed by processing.
Follow the reaction of the food industry to the hot topic of the day, be it obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, high cholesterol, etc. If you are the "victim" of one of these hot topics, consider yourself a target. |
Marshall Editions
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 Diet and lifestyle modifications: Complete a 30-minute exercise routine daily and eat a diet that is high in protein and low in processed food. Supplements that have been shown to help relieve depression include omega-3 oils (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, in a 3:2 ratio) taken at a dose of 4 g daily of EPA and DHA combined, and B-vitamins, particularly inositol, folate, and B12. Take a B-vitamin complex that provides about 1 mg of B12 and folate. SAM-e, a mood brightener, can be taken at 400 mg twice a day to increase the effects of the B-vitamin. Taking the! |
| Your diet should be made up of 55% carbohydrates (as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, not processed food), 25% fat (monounsaturated), and about 20% protein, such as fish, chicken, and vegetable proteins.
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To treat Type 2 diabetes: This condition initially results when the insulin produced by the body does not work appropriately (known as insulin resistance). It is associated with obesity, and the illness can be prevented by modifying your lifestyle. |
| Avoid caffeine and follow a diet that is low in processed food. Eliminating simple sugars from the diet also helps to increase energy levels. Taking a B-vitamin complex supplement, along with folic acid and sub lingual B12 (taken under the tongue), can also be helpful. Try practicing stress reduction techniques such as massage and craniosacral therapy, which involves manipulating the skull to relieve tension.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Herbs: The herbs listed below are available from Chinese pharmacies or online. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 That’s what's happening in the food world with raw food right now because we have an understanding, based on 150 years of solid research, that there is superior nutrition in raw food versus any other kind of food; processed food, roasted food, microwave food, et cetera.
Since we have that technology to process the food cold without losing any of the natural enzymes or minerals or any other compounds, people are saying, "I can take advantage of this." It can be done inexpensively and it can be added to products. It can be added into our diet, and it can be made more available. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Perhaps a whole cycle is set up: Stupid people start eating processed food, it makes them even more stupid, so they buy more processed food; then, they're on a downward spiral. Pretty soon, they're just an average American consumer, zoning out from reality and buying whatever products are advertised on television because they taste good.
I do know that most of the intelligent people I've ever met are very careful about what they expose themselves to in terms of their senses. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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 As mentioned with sodium, chloride is overly abundant in processed food.
TOXICITY OF CHLORIDE
Chloride is not toxic. The only noted occurrences of excess chloride were due to water deficiencies. The normal dietary salt excesses of the average American diet contribute to increased risk of high blood pressure. The excessive intake of sodium chloride can lead to an increase in blood volume.
Potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte mineral that is essential for nutrition. The chemical symbol for potassium is the letter K, named after the Latin word kalium. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Unless, of course, for people are living on what I call a "junk food vegetarian diet," which is soda, chips and vegetarian processed food. Of course that diet causes nutritional deficiencies. But not a health-minded vegetarian diet. Even vitamin B12 is simple to get in sufficient quantities if you put your mind to it.
As a society, we can exist quite comfortably on a plant-based diet. We can get everything we need in terms of nutrition -- including essential oils, vitamins, minerals and the like -- on a plant-based diet. We do not need meat to survive as a civilization. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 The results speak for themselves: This recipe of processed food and mind-altering drugs created a monster, and yesterday in Omaha, that monster exploded in a rage of violence.
If we don't learn from all this and stop drugging our nation's children, then those innocents in Omaha will have died in vain. And I ask the question: How many more innocent Americans must pay the price for medication-induced violence? |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 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. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 I always tell a person if you are making a choice between some processed food versus fruits and vegetables, and you can't afford the organic, go with the non-organic. You are still better off than buying the processed foods.
Ben: Right, so all the health detriments that a traditionally grown vegetable might have, it's still not as bad as red meat.
Mike: Absolutely. I'd take non-organic produce over packaged foods any day of the week, if I didn't have the funds or the choice of organic foods. Now, of course, I support organic foods very strongly. That's your best choice. |
Marshall Editions
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| Avoid eating processed food. Substitute whole grain bread iSM** for white, and eat an apple instead of drinking a glass of apple juice.
Take psyllium seed bulking agents, following the directions on the packet and taking with plenty of water. Avoid becoming constipated and, if you do, do not use laxatives but instead increase your psyllium and water intake or add bran to your diet. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Mike: It's processed food just like we see in the human supply.
Newman: It's even worse processed food than what we see in the human supply, because, guess what? Animals can't lobby for themselves like humans can.
Mike: That's right. What else is in there that would shock people?
Newman: What about euthanized dogs and cats? We know this from a San Francisco Chronicle investigative report, which followed euthanized dogs and cats from clinics directly to the rendering plants and directly to the pet food industry. |
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| These include a change in your diet, such as a lack of fiber or too much processed food, an intolerance to certain foods, dehydration, traveling or a change of routine, not getting enough exercise, and emotional stress. The best way to avoid constipation is to eat a balanced diet that is high in fiber, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Prunes and plum juice can also be beneficial. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Perhaps a whole cycle is set up: Stupid people start eating processed food, it makes them even more stupid, so they buy more processed food; then, they're on a downward spiral. Pretty soon, they're just an average American consumer, zoning out from reality and buying whatever products are advertised on television because they taste good.
I do know that most of the intelligent people I've ever met are very careful about what they expose themselves to in terms of their senses. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 In fact, Phillip Morris owns Kraft, a food company that makes thousands and thousands of processed food products. A cigarette company owns a food company that sells you all those processed foods, and I think that's bad for the environment. I think it's bad for the world, and it's the bad corporate model for producing and delivering food products. I don't think it's a sustainable model.
You have so much influence by making these simple decisions at the grocery store. |
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