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"Lighter in color and more delicate in flavor than blackstrap molasses, one tablespoon of Barbados molasses is about 70 percent sugar and has 2 percent of the PvDA of iron. Blackstrap molasses (sulfured) is the waste residue left after the third exttaction of sugar from the sugarcane or beet. It contains all the nutrients that were stripped away from the sugar during the refining process; it also contains all the residues from the chemicals used in growing and refining rhe sugar—pesticides, lead, and sulfur, to name just a few." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"In my opinion, the best form of organic iron is blackstrap molasses, as it is a natural form that won't accumulate at toxic levels as some forms of iron can. One or two tablespoon daily is normally adequate. S Castor oil has been found to improve the function of the thymus gland and other parts of the immune system, as well as treating liver disease. Cold-pressed castor oil should be available at your local health food store. Just be aware that castor oil is also a laxative. S Zinc." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Natural sources of iron include liver, kidney, lean meats, shellfish, fruits, nuts, whole grains, leafy vegetables and blackstrap molasses. Ferrous sulfate can deplete vitamin E, which many "natural" pet foods use as a preservative.2 Copper oxide and copper proteinate: These are necessary for converting the iron into hemoglobin. The liver stores the excess copper that the body is unable to use. Excess copper can result in liver disease. For example, Bedlington terriers can inherit hemolytic anemia, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of copper in the liver." - Ann N. Martin, Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food (Get the book.)

"Although it still contains sugar, blackstrap molasses is primarily used for its high mineral content. Three and a half ounces (100 g) of blackstrap molasses contains 1,900 to 3,300 mg of potassium, 800 to 1,400 mg of calcium, 300 to 400 mg of magnesium, 15 to 28 mg of iron, and so on. Its potassium content is higher, gram for gram, than that of soy, brewer's yeast, vegetables, or fruits, all foods considered the most important sources of potassium." - Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet (Get the book.) "Likewise, iron is present in higher levels in blackstrap molasses than in liver, spinach, apricots, or eggs. Blackstrap molasses is especially recommended for anemia, cramps, edema, rheumatism, insomnia, and stress. It is available in liquid or solid (flake) form. It has a slightly sugary flavor with a pronounced taste of sugar cane. The daily dose is 2 to 3 full teaspoons of liquid, or 1 to 2 tablespoons of the flakes. It can be eaten at one time or divided into 3 daily doses in the form of a hot or cold drink." - Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet (Get the book.) "For a hot beverage, the blackstrap molasses is blended directly with water; for a cold drink, it must first be dissolved in hot water before cold water is added. It is advisable to drink this mixture slowly and hold it in the mouth long enough to mix it with a good amount of saliva in order to avoid bloating and flatulence. Blackstrap molasses treatments generally last 1 to 2 months, but can be extended if necessary. Ginseng Ginseng is a plant native to the Far East that grows in the underbrush of woods and forests." - Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet (Get the book.)

"Where you get it: Nuts, black pepper, blackstrap molasses and cocoa. RDA: None. Vitamin D What it's good for: Calcium and phosphorus metabolism, aids bone growth and integrity, and promotes strong teeth. Where you get it: Fortified milk, egg yolks and fatty fish, like herring, kipperand mackerel. RDA: 5-10 meg for adults. Vitamin E What it's good for: Antioxidant powers protect cell membranes, essential for red blood cells, aids cellular respiration and protects lung tissue from pollution." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Take along with the blackstrap molasses in order to assist in the absorption of iron. 4. Copper and Zinc. Taking 2 mg daily of copper, and 30 mg of zinc daily would be helpful in building red blood cells. Although zinc is needed to balance the copper, they would be best taken separately, as zinc tends to cancel the copper when taken together. 5. B-vitamins. You will need a good vitamin B-complex in order to provide adequate levels of folic acid, vitamin Be and B12, (necessary for preventing elevated homocysteine), along with the other B-vitamins." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.) "When building red blood cells, I would recommend taking four 30-grain (1940 mg) tablets with each meal. 2. blackstrap molasses. To assure an adequate supply of iron, I would also recommend taking a tablespoon of molasses twice a day. By taking iron in the natural form, you do not risk getting an overdose. This could be a potential risk factor if an inorganic form of iron was used, as the body can accumulate toxic levels of iron when too much of the wrong form is used. 3. Vitamin C potentiates the absorption of iron, and is also important for many other functions in the body." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"SwiftTip: blackstrap molasses, one of grandmother's favorite ingredients and a natural remedy, adds valuable minerals such as calcium, potassium, and iron to your diet." - Mark Hyman, Ultra-Metabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss (Get the book.)

"In my opinion, the best source of organic iron is blackstrap molasses, which is also a good source of organic sulfur. One tablespoon daily should normally be sufficient. 15. Foods that enhance the production of thyroid hormones are: Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse), garlic, radishes, egg yolk, wheat germ and brewer's yeast. 16. Valerian root. As we have learned, stress hormones are a major contributor to thyroid suppression, and Valerian is a very effective herb for relieving stress. It is fast acting, perfectly safe, and doesn't cause drowsiness." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Natural sources for iron include liver, egg yolks, wheat germ, whole grain products, cheese, blackstrap molasses, lentils, and enriched bread. Magnesium Magnesium aids in bone growth, and the absorption of calcium and vitamins C, E, and B complex. It promotes healthy nerves and muscles. Magnesium deficiencies may result in skin problems, seizures, slow weight gain, and muscle weakness. Natural sources of magnesium are wheat germ, molasses, cod, carp, halibut, shrimp, green vegetables, and nuts. Manganese Manganese aids in cell function, and promotes cartilage and bone growth." - Ann N. Martin, Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food (Get the book.) "Natural sources include mushrooms, oats, wheat germ, blackstrap molasses, salmon, and lentils. Iodine Iodine promotes the normal function of the thyroid gland, aids in normal cell function, and keeps the skin and coat healthy. Iodine deficiencies may result in fatigue, sparse coat, and poor growth. Natural sources of iodine include table salt, kelp, canned salmon, cod, herring, haddock, and lobsrer. Iron Iron forms part of the several proteins and enzymes in the body. It is especially important in guarding against anemia and poor growth in puppies." - Ann N. Martin, Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food (Get the book.)

"In my opinion, the best form of organic iron is blackstrap molasses. Take one to two tablespoons daily. 15. Some foods that enhance your body's production of thyroid hormones are: Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse), garlic, radishes, egg yolk, wheat germ and brewer's yeast. 16. Valerian root. As we have learned, stress hormones are a major contributor to thyroid suppression, and Valerian is a very effective herb for relieving stress. It is fact acting, perfectly safe, and doesn't cause drowsiness. I would recommend taking two capsules, (450 mg each), anytime you experience stress." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Natural Iron with blackstrap molasses. This syrupy nutrient, which is a by-product of the process of refining sugar, provides us with the ideal base on which to promote the absorption of iron gluconate and is also very valuable because of its potassium content. Copper is not normally considered as a mineral, but supp ementary zinc promotes the level of copper in the body, which is essential to enable the conversion of iron into a state in which it can be absorbed by the blood. The metabolism also requires a combined copper and zinc input, although the ratio is 25 mg of zinc to 1 mg of copper." - Jan De Vries, Life Without Arthritis: The Maori Way (Get the book.)

"Other sources: cheese, corn tortillas, pinto beans, blackstrap molasses, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, kale Depleters: antibiotics, cigarettes, high protein diets, sugar, fat, oxalic acid in spinach, inactivity IRON beef liver (3 oz.) 7.5 mg wheat bran C/z cup) 7.2 pistachios (1 cup) 7.2 sunflower seeds C/z cup) 5.1 dried apricots C/z cup) 3.6 blackstrap molasses (1 Tbsp.) 3.2 almonds C/z cup) 2.7 raisins (1/z cup) 2.5 tofu (4 oz.) 2." - Linda Ojeda, Menopause Without Medicine: The Trusted Women's Resource with the Latest Information on HRT, Breast Cancer, Heart Disease and Natural Estrogens (Get the book.)

"Special Foods We have heard for years that eating garlic or celery can lower blood pressure. The data on garlic are mixed, though. There have been nine meaningful studies to date. Six have demonstrated some benefit while the other three produced no reduction in blood pressure.619 A meta-analysis of all the garlic research published in the Archives ofInternal Medicine came to the following conclusion: "Trials suggest possible small short-term benefits of garlic on some lipid and antiplatelet factors, insignificant effects on blood pressure, and no effect on glucose levels." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Make a dressing of 1 cup virgin olive oil; the juice of one lemon; Vi teaspoon of barley malt, rice syrup, or blackstrap molasses; a pinch of dried parsley; and a dash of garlic powder or fresh garlic juice. Stevia is a good sweetener and has many health benefits, and can be used in place of the barley malt, rice syrup, or blackstrap molasses if you wish. Take 1 tablespoon of a fiber supplement such as oat bran, glucomannan, or psyllium seed. Follow it with a full glass of quality water. Dinner Eat a serving of any type of steamed or boiled vegetable or have a raw salad." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"B vitamins); one tablespoon of olive oil; and one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses (high in iron and vitamins, and the positive nutritional side of white sugar); blend, and drink up. You can vary the mixture for the flavor and consistency you wish." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

"Blackstrap molasses The British, known for their fondness for sweets, swear by crude blackstrap molasses dissolved in water. When taken every morning, they say this preparation eases and even eliminates pain in the joints. Molasses is an excellent source of minerals, including iron, potassium and magnesium. Since it's also a concentrated sweet, rinse out your mouth or brush your teeth after using this treatment. Otherwise, you may be trading one pain (arthritis) for another — a toothache!" - Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S., Natural Health Secrets From Around the World (Get the book.)

"HISTORY Dating back to the earliest American colonies, blackstrap molasses was brought into the United States from the beautiful sugar-filled islands of the Caribbean. Given its less expensive price tag than the more refined table sugar's, molasses was the most used sweetener of the time. Two historical events have been defining moments in the timeline of the human-molasses relationship. In 1733, the English attempted to tax early colonists to dissuade them from entering business relationships with West Indian people not under the king's control." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) "A 354-ounce (100 gram, or 5-tablespoon) serving of blackstrap molasses provides 235 calories primarily from the 61 grams of carbohydrate. There is no fat or protein in molasses. HEALTH BENEFITS Unlike most other sweeteners, molasses is high in minerals and thus provides a number of health benefits. Because it is minimally processed, molasses retains a number of trace minerals (see "Nutritional Highlights" above). White sugar and corn syrup are highly refined compounds, completely devoid of any nutrients except glucose." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Figs, raisins, and blackstrap molasses are good sources of this mineral, too, as are oatmeal and tofu. Some of these items should be lightly cooked and pureed before serving: pumpkin, oatmeal, beets, and lima beans. Others may be juiced in a blender: Swiss chard, collard greens, beet greens, and mustard greens. Commercially prepared tofu can be fed to an animal, but it is best to flavor it with a little blackstrap molasses. I would puree figs and raisins before serving them to an animal, since there is the risk of choking if they are swallowed without being chewed." - Dr. John Heinerman, Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Since conventional products concentrate the agricultural chemicals used in their production, organic blackstrap molasses is recommended. Brewer's Yeast Yeasts are single-cell organisms that convert their food, through a process called fermentation, into alcohol and carbon dioxide—a trait that in the case of brewer's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) has endeared it to the brewers of beer and ale, the two alcoholic beverages for which this yeast, whose species name is derived from the Latin word for "beer," cerevisia, works best." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Good: wheat germ, dairy products, eggs, broccoli, spinach, blackstrap molasses, mushrooms, seafood. Copper RDI: 900 meg UL:10mg ODI: 2-3 mg Anemia, arthritis, hair loss, diarrhea, general weakness, heart disorders, impaired respiratory function, increased blood fat levels, osteoporosis, skin sores, ulcers. Best: raisins, legumes, seafood/oysters, whole grains, nuts, eggs, meat. Good: prunes, shellfish, brewer's yeast, potatoes, cherries, leafy greens, lentils, mushrooms, soybeans, blackstrap molasses." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.) "If you feel you need a little sweetener, use blackstrap molasses, which is rich in minerals and B vitamins. It is a good source of usable iron because it is easily assimilated. It has the least sugar of any type of sweetener. THE RECIPES Vegetable Broth II Lemon Quality Water 2 quarts quality water Juice of 3 lemons Vi teaspoon stevia or blackstrap molasses (optional) Place the water in a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and add stevia or molasses for sweetness. Serve at room temperature." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"Soybean lecithin is a key nutrient for the brain and also provides highly beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids. 8. blackstrap molasses reportedly prevents or remedies many disorders including heart and circulatory ills. 9. A beverage of blackstrap molasses should be sipped slowly. 10. Diabetics should not use molasses. 11. Panax ginseng is a prominent tonic which meets the standards of an adaptogen, affecting the total organism in a positive therapeutic way. 12." - Richard Melvin Lucas, Miracle Medicine Herbs (Reward Books) (Get the book.)

"Eczema can be healed with blackstrap molasses. One user reports that 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses taken in a glass of milk twice daily cured it. Another reports that after seven years, and numerous visits to a doctor, during which nothing helped, this method cured her. In two weeks, her skin was almost 100 percent normal. Brewer's yeast can heal eczema. A woman with severe eczema on her hands, with scales, red bumps, cracks, itching and swelling, discovered that taking brewer's yeast (6 tablets a day) for a few days, cleared it up completely." - Ben Davis, Rapid Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Its taste is much like blackstrap molasses, only more palatable, but it has virtually none of blackstrap molasses's nutrients. (Note: No molasses or any other sweetener made from sorghum or sugarcane is organic, since neither is considered a food crop and the plants are frequendy sprayed.) Honey This nectar of the gods is still sugar and has the highest calorie content of all natural sweeteners, approximately 65 calories per tablespoon. (Refined sugar has only 48 calories per tablespoon." - Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis, Dr. Earl Mindell's Unsafe at Any Meal: How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Your Food (Get the book.)

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