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"Olive oil is far and away best for frying or other cooking purposes. Heat oxidizes other oils much more than olive oil . . . and it's actually 'oxidized' oils, fats, and especially oxidized cholesterol that cause the worst arterial problems. "Now, about lab tests. You've already checked your cholesterol and triglycerides . . . please have a hair mineral analysis done. Several mineral deficiencies contribute to atherosclerosis. Lastly, with the strong history of atherosclerosis in your family, please have your serum homocysteine checked." "Serum homo-what?" "Homocysteine." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Keys first observed the health and habits of the people in Crete, researchers are still examining the Mediterranean diet, with some of the most recent studies finding that the magic seems to be in the combination of foods rather than one or two particular ingredients (like olive oil or wine)." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"The Hellenic and Mycenaean peoples who were the first civilizations to engage in Mediterranean commerce cultivated all three, but they resided on such poor cropland that they learned, early on, how to trade two legs of the agricultural tripod, in the form of high-value-per-acre commodities like wine and olive oil, for grain, largely from Egypt.1? • The figure is from Warren Treadgold's The History of the Byzantine State and Society and does not include most of Italy, Africa, or Spain." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.)

"Gram for gram, olive oil has the same number of calories as beef fat, chicken fat, and other fats and oils—that is, 9 calories per gram. No other food is more calorie dense. While olive oil contains a great deal of monounsaturated fat, which has little or no effect on cholesterol, it also contains saturated fat (about 13 percent), the kind that increases cholesterol and worsens insulin resistance. It does not matter how expensive the oil is or how "extra virgin" it may be. It still has more calories and saturated fat than your body is designed to process to maintain optimal health." - 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.)

"Meanwhile, in a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until transparent. Add crumbles, rice, egg, vegetable broth, and pepper. Mix well. When cabbage is warm to the touch, peel leaves and place on a cutting board. Divide mixture into six equal parts. Fill cabbage leaves and roll. Place rolls with folded end down into 9x13 baking dish. Combine soup and tomatoes in a separate bowl. Ladle over rolls. Cover rolls in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until cabbage is easily pierced with fork. break it down . . ." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Stir-Fry Vegetables with Brown Rice 2 cups short-grain brown rice 4Vi cups cold water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced lengthwise 3 carrots, cut into diagonal slices % inch thick 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 Vi cups sliced zucchini or yellow squash 1 cup broccoli florets 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 45 mg - Total Carbohydrate 16 g Dietary Fiber 9 g - Sugars 2 g - Protein 6 g - Calcium 35% DV Skillet Broccoli or Asparagus with Sesame Seeds 2 large stalks fresh broccoli or 12-14 asparagus spears 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper to taste Wash broccoli and cut the florets into medium to large pieces. Peel the tough outer layer from the stems and slice the inner tender, juicy portion in half. Or, if using asparagus, wash the spears and trim off the ends." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) "NUTRITION FACTS Amount Per Serving: Calories 1 10 - Calories from Fat 60 - Total Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 1 g - Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 480 mg - Total Carbohydrate 1 1 g Dietary Fiber 3 g - Sugars 7 g - Protein 2 g - Calcium 2% DV Rutabagas and Nutmeg 4 large rutabagas Va teaspoon salt Water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Black pepper Dash of nutmeg Peel rutabagas with a vegetable peeler and cut into chunks. Put them in a saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook 12-15 minutes, or until fork tender." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) "Dinner 6 ounces grilled Salmon with Dill and Lemon* A cup spinach salad A cup brown rice; may cook in organic chicken, beef, or vegetable broth for flavor Water with lemon Breakfast 1 egg, scrambled in olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with dill or dried Italian seasoning if desired. 1 slice of toasted whole-grain bread; spread with Smart Balance if desired." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions, garlic, seasoning, pepper, and tofu. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and stir-fry an additional 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and spinach and stir-fry 1 minute more. Serve immediately over the couscous. Alternative Preparation Methods: Substitute V2 cup frozen spinach for the fresh. Add with the broccoli and proceed as directed. Halved cherry or teardrop tomatoes can be substituted for chopped tomatoes." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.) "Drizzle each with a teaspoon of olive oil. Seal the paper packets by folding the other half of the parchment over the ingredients. Make several pleats to close the edges by working around the packet. Fold the end edges under the packet and make sure it is sealed tightly. Bake for 10 minutes. To serve, place the papillote on a serving plate and carefully cut a slit into each packet to expose the cooked meat and vegetables. Alternative Preparation Method: Substitute 7 ounces of salmon for turkey or chicken. You can also substitute green beans if sugar snaps are not available." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.) "Extra -virgin olive oil. You may also want to buy grapeseed and/or canola oil. Buy your oils in small quantities and store away from light and heat. Use Your Bean. Beans are an important part of the SuperFoodsRx Diet and they're a fantastic cupboard staple. They're inexpensive and they can sit in the back of the pantry until you need an instant soup, dip, salad, or main course. Probably the best beans are those you cook yourself after soaking because their texture is usually best and they'll be the lowest in sodium. But, if you're short on time, canned beans are an excellent substitute." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the dried mushrooms, white mushrooms, carrots, celery, and red pepper. Continue to saute until the carrots are soft, about 5 minutes Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the lentils and oat flour. Mix well. Form the mixture into patties and place in a nonstick baking dish. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the patties are cooked through. The mushroom burgers will keep for one day in the refrigerator." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"The SuperFoodsRx Diet includes healthy fats delivered through the your foods themselves such as in nuts, beans, lean turkey, and wild salmon and also only small, but powerfully healthy amount of added fats like olive oil. They're important to the diet. They make things taste good and they'll ensure you're getting maximal nutrients and maximum long-term success. chat with a friend will steady and satisfy you. Make a list of 5-minute activities you can refer to for similar future sensations. It's incredibly empowering. Take a look at the time—is it nearing a mealtime?" - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Using remaining olive oil, lightly saute fish fillets in a pan over medium heat. Do not fully cook fish. Place browned fillets into a buttered baking dish or pan. Spread a thick layer of pistachio coating over each fish fillet. Bake fish until crisp-crusted and cooked just until fish flakes. break it down . . . Calories: 415; Total fat: 27g; Saturated fat: llg; Cholesterol: 122mg; Sodium: 320mg; Total carbs: 7g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: Og; Protein: 37g. Did you know ... in 1905, a plum grower from California decided to "hire" five hundred monkeys to pick his plums?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Olives (which are berries rather than fruits) have an unusually high fat content and have been prized for their oil for millennia. olive oil is sold in a variety of grades: virgin or extra-virgin oil comes from the first pressing of the olives (extra-virgin denotes a lower acid content). "Cold-pressing" means that the oil has been pressed at a temperature lower than 100 degrees F. More heat yields more oil, but of an inferior quality. The lowest grade of oil was once called "pure olive oil," but now simply is referred to as "olive oil." Table olives." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"Cooked Lentil Salad 2 cups cooked green lentils, chilled x/i cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped celery Vi cup minced carrots 3 tablespoons olive oil xh cup balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced x/i teaspoon marjoram Vi teaspoon thyme Dash of white pepper Vi cup sliced hearts of palm 1 small bunch parsley, chopped Combine the lentils, onions, celery, and carrots in a large bowl. Toss well. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, marjoram, thyme, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"People regularly feasted on generous portions of Italian sausages and meatballs that had been fried in lard rather than olive oil (which the Rosetans could not afford to import from Italy). As for occupational stress, another emerging risk factor for heart disease, they seemed to have that too: the average man from Roseto worked long and tedious hours at the local quarry; the average woman worked equally long shifts at the local blouse factory. Wolf was determined to get to the bottom of what he would later call "the Roseto paradox." - Anne Harrington, The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine (Get the book.)

"The famous Lyon Diet Heart Study showed that just following a Mediterranean diet (including fish, vegetables, and olive oil), produced a 72 percent decrease in coronary events, a 56 percent decrease in overall mortality, and a 61.7 percent decrease in cancer. Not a drug in the world can get those results. And in the famous ongoing Nurses' Health Study, doing only five simple things was associated with an almost unbelievable 83 percent reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease. You ready for the five simple things?" - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "You can also take both oil of oregano and olive oil extract as supplements. Note: If you're pregnant, don't use oil of oregano, as it may induce miscarriage. FOOD CURES Celery for High Blood Pressure HERE ARE TEN WORDS you probably haven't heard your doctor say in a while: "Take four celery sticks and call me in the morning." But if you have high blood pressure, that's exactly what you should do. Now let's be clear: Celery alone isn't going to "cure" hypertension. But peer-reviewed research has found that eating four sticks of celery a day lowers blood pressure." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "That means high-quality protein, good fats, such as olive oil, coconut oil, some butter, avocado, flaxseed oil, fish oil, and nuts, and some low-sugar fruits, such as grapefruit and berries. Get the sugar out of your diet and reduce calories, something that will be a lot easier to do on a higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate diet. It's just way easier to manage blood sugar and bring down insulin levels with a diet higher in protein, fiber from vegetables, and good fats than it is on a diet high in refined carbs, flour, and sugar, even if it's lower in calories." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"American Chop Suey 2 cups of elbow macaroni, cooked 1 cup meatless tomato sauce 1 ounce lean beef, cooked '/1 cup sauteed mushrooms 1 teaspoon olive oil Saute mushrooms in olive oil. After mushrooms are firm, add lean beef and cook until brown. Pour in tomato sauce, cook together for 20 minutes and pour over cooked macaroni. Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Serves 2 4 ounces (uncooked weight) spaghetti 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese oregano and basil to taste 'A cup Parmesan cheese, grated Cook spaghetti. Saute garlic in olive oil." - Judith J. Wurtman and Susan Suffes, The Serotonin Solution (Get the book.)

"Olive oil This is probably the most beneficial form of fat to use for cooking, as olive oil lowers LDL cholesterol without affecting HDL cholesterol. It is known as a monounsaturated fat. The best olive oil is extra-virgin and hand-pressed, as hydraulic presses may generate heat that in turn damages the oil. • Polyunsaturated fats, such as sunflower seed oil and sesame seed oil Like their cousin, the monounsaturated olive oil, both these fats lower LDL cholesterol, but they also lower HDL cholesterol." - Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman, Stopping the Clock: Longevity for the New Millenium (Get the book.)

"In one recent study of seven hundred children between the ages of seven and eighteen living on the island of Crete, those who consumed a diet rich in fish; fruits such as red grapes, oranges, and apples; fresh vegetables twice a day; olive oil; and nuts three times a week were significantly less likely to suffer from allergic responses, including allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and skin allergies. CHOOSING ORGANIC FOODS As you shop for healthy foods, buy organic. One recent study brings home how genetically vulnerable some of us may be to the damaging effects of exposure to pesticides." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Heavy liquid at room temperature, such as olive oil. Polyunsaturated Fat or Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid PUFA An oil with many open (unsaturated) areas on its fatty acids. Light in color and liquid at room temperature. The more unsaturated, the lighter the liquid (for example, safflower oil versus olive oil). Omega-3 Oil or Omega-3 PUFA 0-3 A PUFA in which the unsaturated areas are in a unique location, the third bond from the omega end. Omega-6 Oil or Omega-6 PUFA 0-6 A PUFA in which the unsaturated areas are in a unique location, the sixth bond from the omega end." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Not even virgin olive oil or canola oil. 7. Use only whole-grain products. That means no white flour products. Be sure the list of ingredients uses a phrase like "whole wheat" or "whole grain." Avoid semolina and wheat flour, which are actually white. Use brown rice. 8. Do not drink fruit juice. (It is fine to eat fruit, or to use small amounts of fruit juice in recipes or to flavor beverages.) 9. Do not eat any nuts (although if you have no heart disease, you can occasionally have walnuts). 10. Do not eat avocados. That includes guacamole! 11. Do not eat coconut. 12." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"SKIN CLEANSERS/FACIALS Terressentials Flower Tlverapy Detoxifying Facial Cleanser Ingredients (USDA certified organic): aloe vera juice, olive oil castile soap, essential oils of sweet orange lavender, lemon and bergamot, extracts of curcuma longa, echinacea, forsythia, camellia and angelica, essential oil of ylang-ylang www. terressentials." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) "DIAPER CREAMS Angel Baby Bottom Balm Ingredients: organic olive oil, organic calendula extract, organic St. John's wort extract, organic chickweed extract, organic plantain extract, shea butter, candelilla, organic jojoba oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, myrrh oil www.earthmamaangelbaby.com Earth Tribe Kids Baby Balm Ingredients: bee's wax, organic soybean oil, cocoa butter, calendula oil, essential oils of Roman chamomile, organic lavender, organic tea tree www.earth-tribe." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Butter alternatives are: non hydrogenated margarine (check label for dairy free), flax oil and olive oil. EGGS Check labels for albumin, dried egg, eggs, egg protein, egg solids, egg whites, egg white solids, egg yolk, french toast, glazes, globulin, livetin, lyzozome, mayonnaise, meringue, mousse, omelets, ovomucoid, ovovitellin, ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, ovovitella, powdered egg, silici albuminate, Simplesse, vitellin, whole egg. Read the labels on all packaged goods because many contain egg products." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

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