Mark Sircus
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 Since refined grains, such as white flour, have their innermost and outermost layers (their germ and bran) removed, they are stripped of a great portion of their minerals. Whole grains are not only higher in fiber but contain four times the magnesium and zinc and twice the selenium.6
Only about 15 to 25% of children eat the recommended amount of magnesium.
Even in individuals who are unwilling to make prudent changes in their diets and sedentary habits, the administration of certain nutrients and/or drugs may help to prevent or postpone the onset of Type II diabetes. |
Bill Sardi
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In a study of dietary risk factors for colon cancer, all of the foods that contain highly-absorbable iron or that increase iron absorption from other foods (red meat, alcohol and refined grains), were found to increase the risk of colon cancer. All the factors that limit the provision or absorption of iron (whole grains, vegetables, citrus fruit, coffee and garlic) were found to decrease the risk. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 Salt, cheese, and refined grains work against vitamin D function because they generate acidosis and inflammation that sap calcium, magnesium, and protein from your bones and muscles.
4. Green, leafy vegetables and other kinds of produce are big members of the vitamin D booster club; they balance acid-base and preserve bone and muscle mass.
Pain
Because I'm a rheumatologist, people come to see me because they want solutions for the pain they're experiencing in their joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 Different definitions of refined grains are used.
Some studies show an increased risk with higher levels of intake among smokers.
Associations appear to be stronger for younger people and those with proximal tumors. Lutein is a good marker for green vegetable intake.
Although protective effect not observed, high intake of tomatoes has been reported as protective in three studies that examined the association.
TABLE 2 (continued)
Dietary Factor
Risk Estimates
Supporting Evidence
Comments
Vitamin E
0.6-1. |
| Plant Foods: Vegetables, Fruits, Legumes, and Grains
Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and refined grains are the custodians of numerous dietary constituents, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other potentially anticarcinogenic factors. Of these plant foods, vegetables had been one of the most consistently identified factors associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer [4]. Most studies through the 1990s reported a 30-40% reduction in risk in those with the highest level of vegetable intake relative to those with the lowest level of intake [45, 53, 57-60]. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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| Cheese and refined grains promote inflammation that may overwhelm brain protective mechanisms, causing degenerative neurological disease. Conversely, fresh green produce and lean meat that's high in omega-3 fats suppress inflammation and protect brain function.
Here's how a lack of vitamin D leads to development of certain diseases.
Blue Moods
I met Roseanna in 2004 when she accompanied her mother on an office visit because she had questions about the supplements and diet I'd prescribed for her mother. |
Hyla Cass
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 Think of omega-6 fats, sugars, and refined grains as slow-burning fires and omega-3 fats as cool, fresh, quenching water. And now imagine the standard American diet, which generally contains a ratio of omega-6 fats to omega-3 fats of about 20:1. This is a conflagration waiting to happen—if it isn't happening already. The drastic shift in fat and refined carbohydrate consumption over the last one hundred years brings the body to a slow-burning state of inflammation. As a result, any inflammation in the blood vessels is made worse. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| The Western diet represented an eating pattern characterized by high intakes of red meat, fast foods, high-fat dairy foods, refined grains, and foods with high sugar content. The Prudent diet, on the other hand, was typified by high intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish and poultry. Subsequent to the initial study, these same dietary patterns were identified and validated using data from a large cohort study even though the diet questionnaire was different [197]. |
Hyla Cass
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| My recommendations in Chapter 2 resembles the DASH diet in many ways, but I wouldn't advise you to consume six to eight servings of grains per day, and you should avoid refined grains entirely (as in white flour).
?Reduce stress—by any means necessary. If you know you need to be less sedentary, and avoid the effects of stress, try meditation, biofeedback, deep breathing, aromatherapy, massage, yoga, or regular exercise, whatever appeals to you. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| An ecological study suggests that international variability in colorectal cancer incidence may be a result of the combination of meat intake and genetic susceptibility to heterocyclic amines [207]. refined grains and fats also contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines and may interact with variants of GST and NAT
[208, 209]. Actual DNA exposure in tissues to heterocyclic amines (HCA), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and A/-nitroso compounds seem to be particularly important for those who are rapid metabolizers of N-acetyltransferase. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 In this case, in talking about type-2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, what the patient usually has is a severe imbalance in blood sugar metabolism caused by three main factors: 1) Massive over-consumption of refined sugars and refined grains, 2) Lack of physical exercise, and 3) Lack of key nutrients such as trace minerals, B vitamins, essential fatty acids and others.
Notice that none of these contributing factors are "a lack of pharmaceuticals? |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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 For all these reasons, white refined flour and other refined grains are included in the stimulant category, as well as this list of Things to Avoid.
As you start to move away from food products made from white refined flour, be aware that because it is a simple carbohydrate, much like sugar, white refined flour can be addictive in nature. You may need to clear it from your system in order to eliminate cravings, as we will discuss in the next chapter. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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 Many people don't realize what a difference there is between whole and refined grains. While whole grains are actually health-promoting, refined grains, such as pasta, white flour, white bread, and white rice, have been associated with a variety of negative health effects, such as an increased risk of colorectal, pancreatic, and stomach cancers.
If you stick with real whole grains, I promise you, you'll get full before you get fat. (How much brown rice can you eat?) You'll also increase your health span and maybe even your lifespan.
White flour was not available until 1880. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Also, you'll hopefully be making positive changes to your diet (eliminating processed foods, refined grains and all dietary sugars) and exercise habits. Those positive changes will further accelerate your progress on Glucotor, but it's worth noting that the remarkable blood sugar improvements experienced by trial participants here did not alter their diet in any way.
Type 2 diabetes can be utterly cured in just a few weeks, by the way. The diabetes industry doesn't want you to know that, but a study conducted at UCLA by Christian K. Roberts and published in the Dec. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Get the garbage out of your diet (refined sugars, refined grains, fried foods, etc.) and you'll be able to experience the health benefits of sensible UV light exposure.
Vitamin D works better than prescription drugs
Did you know that most prescription drugs don't even work on most people? This was admitted by one of the top executives of a leading drug company. He said that most drugs simply don't work on most people and he gave actual numbers, such as Alzheimer's drugs only working on about a third of patients. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| The protein content and quality of whole grains is also greater than that of refined grains. Diets rich in whole grains have been shown to be helpful in both the prevention and treatment of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Except in this case, there's no sugar, no refined grains, and none of the junk found in cherry pie recipes. Just pure ingredients in the Pure Bar.
The Apple Cinnamon bar tastes like apple pie. I'm not kidding. I think it's the addition of the brown rice protein (my top recommended plant-based protein source) that creates a pie crust taste. It's out of this world.
Pure Bar gets an enthusiastic five-star rating from me. Everything is right about this bar, and if I had the cash, I'd buy one for every person on the planet. Nobody should miss out on the pure goodness of this food bar marvel! |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Mike: Because, what I find, I'll share with you, is people know they're not supposed to eat refined sugars and refined grains, but sometimes they do anyway. When they do, they need to take, what I call "defensive supplements," which would be something just like this.
Gregg: Yes, sure. I've always watched what I eat, but I always have a cheat day. I've got to pick the day; it's usually Sunday. It usually starts early Sunday afternoon and ends late Sunday night, but there's got to be a cheat day, and there's no better time to sprinkle this stuff on. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Or, to put it another way, your body's metabolism gets ramped up on refined carbs because you're putting in a bunch of low-quality fuel that has no vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants."
How are processed grains similar to low-grade fuel? Well, those refined carbs are turned into glucose more quickly, meaning that your body doesn't need to work so hard to break down and digest them, because, as Dr. Wil-lett has explained, machinery has already done the work for you during processing. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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| They include sugar, honey, sweeteners, and refined grains (white refined flour or rice). In addition to causing weight gain, they can wreak havoc on your blood sugar, causing your energy to spike, then drop dramatically, which can lead to a host of other adverse health conditions. Consequently, simple carbohydrates are best kept to a minimum. They are extreme foods that fall into the category of stimulants and Eating-for-Health Guideline #2: eliminate or relegate stimulants to rare occasions. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 As much as 80 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD can be completely free of the "disease" in a matter of weeks just by taking certain metabolic disrupters out of their diet -- most notably, refined sugars and refined grains, such as white flour and artificial food colors. Imagine how healthy children's nervous systems could be if we fed them good nutrition. What if they had some supergreens or just some basic vitamins, minerals and whole food concentrates? What could we do for the health of their brains? |
Byron J. Richards
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 Highly refined grains are stripped of important nutritional substances that give grains their health value.
The best isoprenoid-containing fruits are signified by their deep color. Excellent choices are blueberries, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, pomegranate, and red wine. The colorful pigments of all fruits contain health-promoting nutrients.
Skewed Taste Buds Are a Major Part of the Problem
The taste of simple sugar is a major source of pleasure-based addiction. The tongue has leptin receptors on it that are tuned to sweet taste. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Twenty-four point five percent reported eliminating mood swings, anger or irritability, and this was probably due to avoiding refined sugars, refined grains or soft drinks. When you eliminate sugars from your diet, your mood stabilizes. You're no longer depressed or irritable, and your nervous system has an easier time dealing with the pressures of everyday life.
Twenty-four point five percent reported losing at least 10 pounds of body fat. This indicates that this information has helped a quarter of the readers lose a significant amount of body fat. |
Jack Challem
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 The problem was that most of the ingredients were refined grains and sugars, so despite being organic, the cereal was not any better nutritionally than a nonorganic product.
In restaurants it is important to inquire politely about food ingredients in various meals. I happen to be allergic to tomato, so I often ask whether tomato—in any form—might be used. Sometimes tomato powder or dried tomato pieces are used in recipes, and occasionally finely diced tomato is sprinkled on top of a meal as a garnish. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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| What happened was the taste went from a salty cracker to sweet as sugar within a matter of seconds; the lesson being to demonstrate how quickly white refined flour and refined grains break down into sugar. This happens because the refining process has broken down and stripped the once whole wheat grain, a nutritious complex carbohydrate that is slowly metabolized by the body, into a simple, refined carbohydrate that is now an anti-nutrient. As such, it will not only deplete the body of vitamins and minerals, but will also raise blood sugar as it is quickly metabolized. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| Similarly, studies that have tried to ferret out the association between the different compounds present in plant foods and colon cancer have shown that, even when controlling for dietary fiber, trace minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in plant foods, vegetables still remain significantly inversely associated with colon cancer [53], implying that other unmeasured compounds contained in plant foods could be protective. Biological plausibility is based on abundant evidence that components in fruits and vegetables have potential influence on carcinogenesis (Table 3). |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Whole grains are rich sources of this mineral, but refined grains provide little. Nuts, legumes, seafood, and dark leafy greens all pack a powerful magnesium punch.
Depression is a serious illness - you can't treat it with just diet. While eating the proper nutrients can lower your risk of depression and speed your recovery, don't try to take on this illness alone. Look to your doctor and loved ones for help, and consider medications if your doctor recommends them.
Friends + food = a better mood
Loneliness can be downright depressing. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 So, they started taking up the more refined grains. They ate a lot of rice, hot dogs and french fries just like we do. They can't afford to do that when they can grow their own quinoa.
It's been very interesting, because there is a woman who works for the UN -- an American who's lived in Ecuador for 40 years -- who's also been promoting quinoa very strongly. With her help, we've put quinoa into some of the school lunch programs. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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| They essentially cause people to crave the foods that feed them, primarily sugars, dairy products, and refined grains.
Generally speaking, cleansing the body on a regular basis is considered a part of ongoing self-care in the field of natural healthcare. In addition to helping clear food cravings and addictions, cleansing is especially in order for those who have had trouble losing weight or have been experiencing any kind of
I love the fish bowl metaphor: that you are only as healthy as the fluids in which your body cells swim. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 These refined grains and sugars cause many of the health problems experienced by wealthy nations.
What if you could replace some of those ingredients with something that was loaded with outstanding nutrition? I'm talking about omega-3 oils, quality proteins from plants, insoluble fibers and major minerals like magnesium, which is deficient in most people today. Such a superfood is now available. It's the "super chia" I'm talking about here.
This super chia isn't black like chia, however. Its seeds are white. What does that mean to you as a consumer? |
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