| Find Your Local Health Food Store
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Carbon-Neutral Fast Food
Burgerville
Washington and Oregon www.burgerville.com
Chipotle
Nationwide www.chipotle.com
O'Naturals
Massachusetts and New Hampshire www.onaturals.com
Sharky's Franchise Group LLC Southern California www.sharkys. |
Dan Buettner
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 Lest you think this is an anomaly or the sole epicenter for the health food crowd, about a mile away is Clark's Nutrition Center, another supermarket-sized outlet for organic foods and supplements. One entire wall at Clark's is devoted to gluten-free nourishment. Another aisle contains huge, 50-pound bags of organic carrots, and coffee-table-sized flats of organic wheatgrass that could be mistaken for miniature lawn plots. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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 Agricultural toxins like pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, as well as synthetic chemical additives (including hormones and antibiotics) that change our foods at the source—on the farm in soils and animals—continue to be a major concern, so much so that organic foods are quickly becoming mainstream across America in most regular grocery stores now that we are demanding higher-quality products. I just hope that federal regulators continue to keep the standards high when it comes to the term organic. |
| Some of these habits include moving toward organic foods that are fresh, clean, and whole, as well as avoiding processed, prepackaged, and refined foods. Choosing lean proteins that offer you all the amino acids you need to build and maintain numerous structures in the body—including those that are part of detoxification?is key. The result is an infusion of genuine nutrients that will aid in your digestion process rather than take away from or inhibit it.
Below are the guidelines for following my Detox Diet. |
KC Craichy
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 EASY SOLUTIONS TO SAFER FOODS
¦ Eat only whole, natural organic foods. organic foods by definition must be free from all GM organisms and produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and from an animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growrh promoters, or other drugs. There are local farmers markets and whole food co-ops in every area of the country. The Organic and Natural foods industry has exploded and made it much easier for people in busy populated cities to obtain clean whole foods that have not been processed (or perhaps just moderately processed). |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| Nourishing the body with healthy organic foods and supplements is something we should do on a daily basis.
In this chapter I outline a regimen of supplements and sources of high-quality nutrients to incorporate in the detox program. It includes my Detox Diet, which is simply a way of eating I hope you can adopt as a lifestyle for continued health. You will not have to follow a rigid and structured "diet" in the traditional sense of this word, though. |
| Reasons for this are pretty logical: soils used to grow organic foods may have been exposed to pesticides in the past that loiter in the ground; and nearby "conventional farming" plots (i.e., lands that use pesticides) share their pesticides when the winds blow. Of course, there's always the mislabeling explanation. A worker packaging lettuce for shipping may accidentally label a box "organic" when in fact it came from the side of the farm that liberally sprays pesticides. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Since many pesticides and herbicides are estrogenic, it's ideal to buy and eat organic foods whenever possible, including fruits and vegetables.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
According to Dr. Julian Whitaker, easing andropause requires its own hormone therapy: testosterone replacement. Studies have shown that testosterone replacement can heighten sex drive, increase bone density, and improve mood and sleep patterns, among other effects. If you are considering testosterone replacement, the first step is a blood or saliva test to assess your current levels of the hormone, says Dr. Whitaker. |
| Buy fresh, organic foods first, fresh nonorganic second, and frozen third. Only use canned if that is the only option available.
Commercial, sugared fruit juices, juice drinks, and soft drinks (both diet and regular).
Fresh juices, preferably raw and organic, and natural spritzers containing only fruit juice and carbonated water. carbohydrates, yet they are a healthful food. Why? Because in their whole form, they come packaged with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals, and more—a veritable cornucopia of healthy nutrients. |
David Steinman
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 Curl and colleagues in 2003 in Environmental Health Perspectives}1
"Significantly higher" concentrations of organophosphate metabolites were found in the urine of the children eating the conventional foods than children eating the organic foods. In fact, the concentration of organophosphate pesticide metabolites was six to nine times higher for children with conventional diets than for children with organic diets.
Eating organic fruits, vegetables, and juice can reduce children's exposure levels "from above to below the U.S. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 TOM
Since I've become conscious of the benefit of organic foods, getting out into the sunlight, using prayer and thinking positively, my life has improved. I am a more confident, stronger man.
EDUARDO
I cannot afford all the required supplements, yet even so I am vigilant about my organic food intake. I juice organic fruits and vegetables. My vegan lifestyle supplies me with constant energy throughout the day. I remember the times I crashed with exhaustion in the past around midday. Instead of being home with upper respiratory infections, today they are mild annoyances. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| This is especially true for people who regularly consume processed and fast foods, or who are not accustomed to purchasing whole, organic foods on a regular basis.
For this reason, I do not want to overwhelm those who will find it double-tasking to complete the detox supplement program and radically change their diet in one fell swoop. I don't expect you suddenly to become the model health nut. Remember to aim for slight shifts; this is not an all-or-nothing approach. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| A number of vitamins and minerals I talked about are increased in organic foods. All these things could be helpful for a lot of people in the family."
Orthodox medical opinion claims autism is caused by genetic defect, but many people have been looking at the possibility that vaccines are at the root of autism. Specifically, the concern centers around thimerosol, a mercury-based preservative that was used in several childhood vaccines until 1999, at which time thimerosol was removed or greatly reduced. |
| I am vegan, use organic foods, and eat vegetables and fruits. I discovered my allergy to wheat. With a clear mind, learning comes quickly to me now. I no longer harbor yeast infections. I work in a synagogue. My skin is clear, and the behavioral problems and anxieties which held me back ceased.
I use supplements, an air filter, antioxidants, and Vitamin C. I recently began walking as exercise to lose weight, a current problem.
BOB
I was a heroin addict and methadone user until 2001.1 was depressed, physically weak with elevated blood pressure and glaucoma. My hair was thinning. |
| I gradually investigated organic foods and vegeterian replacements for flesh foods. My health is maintained with supplements, using weights, gardening, and drinking power shakes with red and green powders. I still work in building and construction, and just built a playhouse for my grandchildren.
Listening to health programs on the radio gave me some information. Following today's healthier lifestyle and taking proper products supplies me with more energy than I have ever had. I bounce back easily from exhaustion. |
| The DAN protocol recommends parents feed their children organic foods that are free of toxic chemicals such as artificial colors and flavors and preservatives.
FOOD ALLERGIES: Many autistic children have food allergies that hinder proper function of their digestive tract and/or immune systems. A significant study by Dr. R. Cade found that 87 percent of the autistic children tested had the presence of IgG antibodies, which is indicative of an allergy to gluten. The autistic child is also frequently susceptible to dairy allergies. |
Andreas Moritz
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 These normal circumstances include eating nutritious and organic foods, living in a pollution-free environment, having plenty of physical movement and exercise, and living a balanced, joyful lifestyle. Yet how many of us can claim to live such fulfilling lives? What happens when our diet, lifestyle, and environment are no longer balanced enough to suit the body's requirements for energy, nourishment, and flawless circulation? One of the organs that suffers the most from an overload of toxic chemicals, poor quality of food, and lack of exercise is the liver. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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 Unfortunately, antioxidants only appear to have such an effect when extracted from organic foods as part of our normal diet. Supplements have been shown to be inert, and potentially even damaging. As with n-3 fatty acids, it is recommended that you acquire antioxidants from actual fruits and vegetables rather than through supplemental means.
Spice up your memory?
A recent study of 1,010 elderly Asians not diagnosed with a form of dementia revealed a possible association between curry consumption and increased cognitive performance on the Mini Mental State Examination. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 Before focusing on organic foods, balance the acid-base in your diet and normalize your nutrient intake. You also can grow your own garden vegetables without pesticides or fertilizers or participate in community-sponsored agriculture (www.eatwild.com): you buy a share in a local organic farm before the growing season, then pick up your allotment of fresh produce weekly as you move through the harvests. Many organic farms also raise organic chickens, turkeys, and larger livestock. You can buy eggs from these farms and butcher your own meat. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Just as consuming organic foods is a way to avoid ingesting toxins, becoming aware of the quality of water one drinks and uses is increasingly essential in today's polluted world, since water can be a major source of toxins. According to Diet for a Poisoned Planet, less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface water is safe to drink. In some places in the United States and other countries, the term "drinking water" for tap water should be considered nothing more than a euphemism. |
| The Tree of Life Awakened Living Shoppe: Located at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, the Awakened Living Shoppe offers vegan, organic foods and supplements, books, and other products to support a healthy awakened life. We cheerfully help with questions and phone orders; call toll-free 1-866-394-2520 (local 1-520-394-2520) x212. Internet orders can be placed by visiting www.AwakenedShoppe. |
| The author has eaten a 100-percent plant-source-only diet of live, organic foods for more than thirty years, and David Rainoshek for the past five years. Both are living in vibrant health.
It is important that you seek out people who are doing well living in the Culture of Life, and you will find the names of such people in the acknowledgments at the beginning of this book. Just a few of the names you will want to become familiar with are: David Wolfe, Shazzie, Brian Clement, Viktoras Kulvinskas, John Rose, and the Boutenko family. |
| The Culture of Life manifests as cooperation, health, harmony, and compassion, combined with production of healthy, natural, organic foods that preserve soil and minimizes the pollution of both people and planet. The Culture of Life helps us reconnect to our heart and soul in a way that brings the presence of light, love, and the Divine back into the core of our human experience. |
Mark Sircus
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 When combined with some other medical essentials, such as vitamin C, proven antioxidants and minerals like selenium, zinc, organic foods, and full hydration with pure water, the reduction in medical costs would be staggering to the industry. On the other hand, the increase in the general health and well-being of the general population would have a profoundly beneficial effect on such factors as productivity, and the economy as a whole.
A mountain of evidence supports these statements. For instance, Dr. Frank D. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| And because our species has a long history of use of these foods, they're suited to our bodies. organic foods are also always a good choice because they aren't laden with residues of toxic pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. (Chapter 4, Detoxify Your Body, discusses the interrelationship between toxicity and sleep.)
Choose Carbohydrates Carefully
Earlier in this chapter, we discussed how excessive intake of sugar (the basic unit of carbohydrates) can cause hypoglycemia, which can disrupt sleep. One way to prevent hypoglycemia is by avoiding excessive sugar intake. |
Jack Challem
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 The stores have also begun to take some tentative steps toward stocking organic foods, but time will tell whether their discount-minded customers are willing to pay the difference.
On the negative side, you often get what you pay for. Food manufacturers must take shortcuts to produce foods cheap enough to sell at warehouse prices, and that often means using low-cost, unhealthy ingredients, such as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and high-fructose corn syrup. |
| Department of Agriculture established standards for the labeling of organic foods. As a result, certain terms have specific meanings:
• "100 percent organic" means all the ingredients are organic.
• "Organic" means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are organic.
• "Made with organic ingredients" means at least 70 percent of the ingredients are organic.
Unfortunately, the term organic may sometimes imply a healthier product when it is not. For example, organic bleached white flour and sugar are no better, nutritionally speaking, than nonorganic bleached white flour and sugar. |
Elaine Magee
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 Well, let's just say Whole Foods is now the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 184 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. Their 2005 revenue was $4.7 billion, and they have 78 new stores in the pipeline between now and 2009. muscle and, in excessive amounts, is associated with an increased risk for a number of health problems. |
KC Craichy
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| EASY SOLUTIONS TO SAFER FOODS
¦ Eat only whole, natural organic foods. organic foods by definition must be free from all GM organisms and produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and from an animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growrh promoters, or other drugs. There are local farmers markets and whole food co-ops in every area of the country. The Organic and Natural foods industry has exploded and made it much easier for people in busy populated cities to obtain clean whole foods that have not been processed (or perhaps just moderately processed). |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| As demand rises, the pricing of organic foods is coming down now into the affordable range. If you have the convenience of a health food store with a good produce section near you, utilize it. But even mass market food stores are now offering a pretty impressive line of organic produce, meats, and other food items. Eat organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible to avoid the chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides generally found in produce. When you do buy conventionally grown produce, peel away the outer skin first. |
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