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"Japanese diet to that of those who consumed a Western diet. In this study, a significantly higher number of Clostridium spp., Eubacterium spp., and E. coli were recovered in the feces of subjects on the traditional japanese diet than in those on the Western diet. On the other hand, Bacteroides spp. (especially B. infantis and B. putredinis) and Bifidobacterium spp. were more prevalent in the fecal samples of subjects on the Western diet. In addition, differences in intestinal bacterial profiles were also found to vary by ethnicity (e.g." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"As anticipated, men who consumed greater amounts of green tea tended to adhere to a traditional japanese diet." Could the lower fat content of the japanese diet be the true cause of the lower cholesterol levels? After considering this possibility and conducting a statistical analysis regarding this question, the researchers concluded that the green tea was indeed the cause of the lower cholesterol levels." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"Japanese diet than in those on the Western diet. On the other hand, Bacteroides spp. (especially B. infantis and B. putredinis) and Bifidobacterium spp. were more prevalent in the fecal samples of subjects on the Western diet. In addition, differences in intestinal bacterial profiles were also found to vary by ethnicity (e.g., Asians, North Americans, and Europeans), implicating regional dietary habits [34]. Hence, from these observational studies, it appears that dietary patterns influence intestinal microflora communities." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "A case-control study of diet and prostate cancer in Japan: Possible protective effect of traditional japanese diet. Cancer Sci. 95, 238-242. 62. McCann, S. E., Ambrosone, C. B., Moysich, K. B., Brasure, J., Marshall, J. R., Freudenheim, J. L., Wilkinson, G. S., and Graham, S. (2005). Intakes of selected nutrients, foods, and phytochemicals and prostate cancer risk in western New York. Nutr. Cancer 53, 33-41. 63. Hirayama, T. (1979). "Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer with Special Reference to the Role of Diet." U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC. 64. Hsing, A. W., McLaughlin, J." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"As the japanese diet has become Westernized, the prevalence of diabetes has exploded. In studies of adults in Japan over age 40, diabetes prevalence was between 1 and 5 percent prior to 1980. By 1990, it had gone up to 11 to 12 percent.1 Statistical projections suggest it will rise even further. It turns out that the genes that allow diabetes to occur are surprisingly common among the Japanese, but as long as they stuck to their rice-based traditional diet, the disease was mostly held in check. The diabetes genes lay dormant, like seeds on dry soil." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"Other elements of a traditional japanese diet may also be factors, such as a high intake of fish, vegetables, and tea and a low intake of red meat and dairy products.) The benefits of soy phytoestrogen seem best achieved by societies that have used moderate amounts of these products for generations-rather than Americans forcing down entire tofu forests in a single bound. Saturated fats cause constriction of arteries after a meal. The fluctuation between dilation and constriction causes the flash. Fewer saturated fats equal fewer symptoms. YOU Tip: Consider Other Meds." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Perhaps some factor in the japanese diet prevents the accelerated growth that is common to prostate tumors in American men. Could that anti-cancer factor be brewing in a cup of green tea?14 Investigators from the Cancer Research Center at the University of Chicago discovered that EGCG from green tea inhibited the growth of prostate tumors and also reduced the size of existing tumors. "It is possible that there is a relationship between the high consumption of green tea and the low incidence of prostate and breast cancers in some Asian countries," the researchers concluded." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.) "Could the lower fat content of the japanese diet be the true cause of the lower cholesterol levels? After considering this possibility and conducting a statistical analysis regarding this question, the researchers concluded that the green tea was indeed the cause of the lower cholesterol levels.6 Coffee is associated with higher cholesterol levels, and since both coffee and tea contain caffeine (although caffeine levels in tea are much lower), some scientists postulated that tea might actually cause cholesterol levels to increase." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"Three of the therapies that fall into this category are wheatgrass therapy, a diet based on wheatgrass and other raw foods; the macrobiotic diet, a traditional japanese diet high in whole grains and vegetables; and the Moerman regimen, a meatless high-fiber diet that includes nutritional supplements. Choosing an Alternative Therapy Unless you already have a specific therapy in mind, the first step in choosing one is to learn more about those that are available." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Now, if you are worrying that I am going to ask you to adopt a traditional japanese diet, relax. That's not a bad idea, but it is not what this book is about. I raise this international comparison simply to make an important point: Carbohydrates do not cause diabetes. And a diet that focuses on keeping carbohydrates out of your diet is not a powerful way to manage—let alone reverse—the disease. If anything, healthy complex carbohydrates help prevent it. Think about what happens when an Asian man or woman switches to a Western lifestyle." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"Because the japanese diet typically contains less fat than the average American diet, low fat advocates have seized upon this study as 'proof of the lipid hypothesis. These folks obviously have not read Marmot's study in full; neither diet nor serum cholesterol levels were associated with the increased mortality from heart disease amongst the emigrants(16). In a follow-up study, Marmot found the strongest indicator of risk was the degree to which Japanese emigrants retained their traditional culture." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"With the Westernization of the japanese diet, gallstones are becoming commonplace. 5. Vegetarians rarely develop gallstones. typical Western diet based on meat, dairy, eggs, and refined foods is an aberration—consumed by a few kings, queens, and aristocrats of old, and only for the past century by many persons. It's no wonder then that Americans suffer such a high rate of gallbladder illness. Weight Loss and Gallstones Ironically the overweight person who determines to improve his or her health by losing weight can end up with gallstones as a result of dieting." - John A. McDougall, Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up (Get the book.)

"Many foods from the traditional japanese diet, including seaweed and algae (such as the edible brown algae), have shown significant cancer-busting properties. This is partly due to antioxidants that are surprisingly superior to vitamin E and are contained in sesame seeds and azuki or red beans. Sesame seeds and sesame oil, which are considered to boost energy and slow aging, are crucial in the japanese diet. Recently, several new antioxidants were discovered in sesame oil." - J. Robert Hatherill, Eat To Beat Cancer: A Research Scientist Explains How You and Your Family Can Avoid Up to 90% of All Cancers (Get the book.)

"The traditional japanese diet is high in polyunsaturated fats, especially the omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish, seeds, and soy foods such as tofu and tem-peh. In a way, this finding isn't surprising based on what we've learned about the role of DHA (an omega-3) in promoting healthy phospholipids. In addition, the japanese diet is low in saturated fat. This is significant because researchers have found that the incidence of MS is higher in high-latitude regions where people eat a lot of saturated fat.28 Dr. Roy Swank is one of the pioneers in treating MS with dietary changes.29 Dr." - Jonathan Goodman ND, The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids (Get the book.)

"This program is based on the writings of a Japanese physician, Sagen Ishizuka (1850-1910) who cured himself of cancer by abandoning the refined diet of affluent Japan and reverting back to the unpurified japanese diet of brown rice, soybeans, fish, miso soup, sea vegetables and other traditional Oriental foods. When you read the "laws of nutrition" later in this book, you will notice the importance of consuming one's ancestral diet." - Patrick Quillin, Beating Cancer with Nutrition (Get the book.)

"The traditional japanese diet takes advantage of several fermented foods—miso, tempeh and tamari or soy sauce—that have antibiotic properties. Miso, a fermented soybean paste, was found to contain 161 strains of aerobic bacteria. Almost all of these were found to compete successfully with E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, two main food-poisoning agents. Many lactic acid-producing bacteria were also found. Another positive property of miso is that it helps reduce the negative effects of radioactivity and electromagnetic resonance. Several microbes, including yeast and L." - Elizabeth Lipski, Digestive Wellness: How to Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion (Get the book.)

"The typical japanese diet includes 3-4 ounces of soy foods daily, including tofu, soy milk, and soy beans. This fact has led many researchers to suspect that the traditional japanese diet may somehow protect against prostate cancer and, more specifically, that soy foods, which dominate Japanese cuisine, may be the protective factor. Isoflavones—Soy is a rich source of phytochemicals called isoflavones, hormonelike compounds that mimic the action of hormones in the human body but are far weaker." - Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies (Get the book.)

"Seaweeds are very common in the japanese diet. Seaweeds like kelp, dulse, nori, and hijiki are high-protein vegetables, high in vitamins E and A, and particularly rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, iodine and other trace minerals. They stimulate and strengthen the skin, hair and nails, and nourish the endocrine system, especially the thyroid and adrenal glands. Seaweeds can be eaten raw after rinsing off the salt, but they may be very chewy that way." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

"Yet one paragraph later Kennedy states that "the amount of protease inhibitor activity from soybeans in the traditional japanese diet could account for a decreased cancer risk" and helpfully cites levels of protease inhibitor activity in tofu and other soyfoods.91 And so she goes, courting and kowtowing to an industry that sells soyfoods now, but which hopes to profit mightily from a patented soy-derived drug in the future. That the one could be touted to cure the cancer caused by the other is unstated but obvious. BBIC may or may not prove to be a useful drug." - Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food (Get the book.) "It was not until this late date that a soy-and-grain-based miso began to play an important role in the japanese diet.1819 THE MEAT WITHOUT A BONE Tofu—which is a precipitated rather than a fermented product—came about the same time as miso. Legend has it that in 164 BC, Lord Liu-An of Huai-nan, China—a renowned alchemist, meditator and ruler—discovered that a puree of cooked soybeans could be separated into solids and liquid using nigari, a form of magnesium chloride found in seawater. The drained curds were formed into solid cakes, called tofu." - Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food (Get the book.)

"The typical japanese diet \ includes 3-4 ounces of soy foods daily, including tofu, soy milk, and soy 1 beans. This fact has led many researchers to suspect that the traditional japanese diet may somehow protect against prostate cancer and, more ', specifically, that soy foods, which dominate Japanese cuisine, may be the protective factor. Isoflavones—Soy is a rich source of phytochemicals called isoflavones, hormonelike compounds that mimic the action of hormones in the human body but are far weaker." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies (Get the book.)

"Researchers have suggested that the ubiquitous presence of sea vegetables in the japanese diet may be why the incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women is one-sixth that in American women. Sea vegetables have been shown in the test tube and in laboratory animals to suppress colon cancer and to boost the immune system. A drink of broth made from kombu, a brown alga, reduces hypertension and can help prevent strokes. Japanese scientists believe that substances in nori fight numerous disease-causing bacteria, combat ulcers, and serve as an anticoagulant." - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.)

"Those who retain some of the traditional japanese diet have a menu that is much lower in fat and cholesterol than the typical American diet, because the japanese diet is much richer in grains (particularly rice), vegetables, and bean products, and much lower in animal products. A study of 645 women living in Hawaii, whose average age was seventy-four, showed that Japanese-Americans have only half the risk of back pain of Caucasian women.19 Of course, an optimal diet does more than help keep arteries open." - Neal Barnard, M.D., Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief (Get the book.)

"It is an important part of the japanese diet as a soup base, and its use is growing rapidly in America. It is rich in protein and vitamins and contains about ten percent salt. Miso is an alkalinizing food and its fermentation assists the body's digestion and metabolism. In Japan it is also said to improve one's resistance to illness. For those who wish to strengthen their systems, miso can be used daily as a broth, as it is said to be a good tonic. A teaspoon to a cup of boiling water is mixed. Do not boil miso as it can get very bitter and this destroys the living bacteria and enzymes." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

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