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"The choices were corn, alfalfa sprouts, hot dogs, spinach, peaches, bananas, and milk chocolate.The most popular choice was bananas (42 percent), followed by spinach (27 percent), corn (12 percent), alfalfa sprouts (7 percent), peaches (5 percent), hot dogs (4 percent), and milk chocolate (3 percent). Only 7 percent of the participants chose one of the two foods that would in fact best support survival: hot dogs and milk chocolate. Evidently some of the wreckage of the lipid hypothesis has washed up on Rozin's desert island." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"Coumestans are found in legumes such as black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, navy beans, pinto beans, lima beans, and kidney beans, as well as in alfalfa sprouts. They are also found in honey bush tea and green rooibos tea (both African teas). As you read in chapter 3, legumes support Phase 1 and 2 metabolism in the liver. Beans are a major food source in most of the world, but have somehow been forgotten in most North American diets. Beans are rich sources of antioxidants, fiber, trace minerals, and phytoestrogens, and they should be a regular part of your diet." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Top off with alfalfa sprouts (or shredded lettuce) and roll into a burrito shape. These are always a big hit at potlucks! Note: When you don't have time to make the burrito tortillas, you can use raw nori sheets instead. Serves 10-12. You can make them smaller and have a great deal more if this is served as an appetizer instead of a main course. Beet Burgers This recipe has been adapted from a recipe in The Raw Gourmet by Nomi Shannon." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"For example, say you have some fresh hummus (a good source of protein and fiber) and you want to put it in a wholewheat pita with some alfalfa sprouts or cucumber. Instead of the pita, substitute water- and fiber-rich romaine lettuce leaves. Wash two large romaine leaves, spread a thin layer of hummus on one of them, add some sprouts and thinly sliced cucumber, place the other leaf on top, and then roll up the leaves and hummus like a jelly roll. You just made a hummus sandwich that contains fewer calories and more water and fiber than a pita sandwich." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"In food, the following fruits and vegetables pack the highest concentrations of antioxidants: • Fruits: prunes (the most by far), raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, oranges, red grapes, and cherries • Vegetables: kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli florets, beets, red bell peppers, onions, corn, and eggplant Antioxidant compounds found in fruits and vegetables include flavonoids. They have impressive benefits for the whole body, particularly the cardiovascular system." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"The most popular choice was bananas (42 percent), followed by spinach (27 percent), corn (12 percent), alfalfa sprouts (7 percent), peaches (5 percent), hot dogs (4 percent), and milk chocolate (3 percent). Only 7 percent of the participants chose one of the two foods that would in fact best support survival: hot dogs and milk chocolate. Evidently some of the wreckage of the lipid hypothesis has washed up on Rozin's desert island. "Fat," he writes, "seems to have assumed, even at low levels, the role of a toxin" in our dietary imaginations. I wonder why." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"These strategies imply that you can consciously control your eating habits, choose alfalfa sprouts instead of ice cream, and deal with life's problems straight on. For emotional eaters, however, this simply isn't possible; the urge to eat is too strong. Food has become a psychological tool, a way to avoid feelings that are too intense or anxiety-provoking. If you haven't learned how to cope with your life and your emotions in a way that doesn't include food, you will not be able to adhere to any diet plan for very long." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.)

"Can't say I've thought about putting alfalfa sprouts and cherries together in a dish, but maybe I should start! In a preliminary study, researchers in the department of molecular pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Southern California's School of Pharmacy observed a strong antioxidant synergy between alfalfa and acerola cherry extracts that may help reduce oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It could be the flavonoids from the sprouts working together with vitamin C from the cherries." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Top with the alfalfa sprouts. DRESSINGS All of these dressings will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for two to four days. Caesar Dressing 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed XA cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoon soy milk Place all of the ingredients in ajar, cover, and shake well. Creamy Herb Dressing x/i cup Tofu Mayonnaise (see page 86) A cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon prepared mustard Dash of black pepper Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Top antioxidant foods include prunes, raisins, blueberries, and blackberries, followed by kale, spinach, strawberries, raspberries, plums, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts. You can amp up your antioxidant power even more by adding antioxidant supplements to your diet. You'll learn more about this throughout the coming chapters. How to Eat Your Antioxidants You can easily increase your daily intake of antioxidants and reap their rewards by following these suggestions: • Eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Common, controversial alfalfa sprouts (often criticized for containing toxins) are hybrid foods. Clover sprouts are a better, more natural choice and should be chosen over alfalfa. Most commercially available legumes are hybrids. I once grew lentils from seeds in wild "survival of the fittest" fashion. Only one out of hundreds grew to fruition. When I harvested the lentils from that one plant, each lentil displayed an amazingly beautiful design on the seed surface - totally unlike the dull orange/brown lentils available from the store." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"In 2002 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory warning consumers of the "risks" of eating raw sprouts even though the outbreak was traced to alfalfa sprouts from a single producer, which later issued a voluntary recall and ceased production pending an internal review. Dr. Andrew Weil, a highly respected expert in integrative medicine, weighed in on the side of the CDC, and sprouts fell out of favor for a while. Should you be worried? I think not. "Sprouts are no different from any other food in the sense that they can harbor bacteria," Pettersen told me. " - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"In addition to soy protein, garlic, onions, oat bran, carrots, and alfalfa sprouts are all beneficial." "Now, what about supplements?" "There are so many vitamins, minerals, and botanicals known to lowet serum cholesterol that drugs are virtually never a necessity. Let's see, there's inositol hexanicotinate, lecithin, pantethine, L-carnitine, beta-sitosterol, calcium, and chromium. Then, to raise HDL cholesterol, the 'good' cholesterol, there's magnesium, vitamin C, chromium, lecithin (or phosphatidylcholine), and vitamin E." - 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.)

"Alfalfa sprouts have become a populat food. Alfalfa herbal supplements primarily use the dried leaves of the plant. The heat-treated seeds of the plant have also been used. Alfalfa has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information): Rating Health Concerns þ?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Recent studies at the University of Toronto department of nutritional science indicate that dietary sources of saponins like alfalfa and alfalfa sprouts can be part of a chemopreventive strategy and may lower the risk of human cancers. Interestingly, cancer cells have more cholesterol-type compounds in their membranes than normal cells; since saponins can bind cholesterol, they can intefere with cell growth and division." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Gamma irradiation, on the other hand, controls Salmonella and E coli 0157:H7 on alfalfa sprouts at doses approved for irradiating meat (which are higher than the 1.0 kiloGray dose used for fruits and vegetables) without affecting germination of seeds and constitutes the best preventive measure now available for decontaminating sprouts and other agricultural products (Taormina et al, 1999; Stephenson, 1997). One case of human listeriosis has been linked to consumption of alfalfa tablets (Farber et al, 1990)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Multinational outbreak of Salmonella enterica serotype Newport infections due to contaminated alfalfa sprouts. JAMA; 281(2):158-162. 1999 Wasan HS & Goodlad RA. Fibre-supplemented foods may damage your health. Lancet; 348(9023):319-320. 1996 Whittam J, Jensen C & Hudson T. Alfalfa, vitamin E, and autoimmune disorders. Am J Clin Nutr; 62(5): 1025-1026. 1995 Zehavi U & Polacheck I. Saponins as antimycotic agents: Glycosides of medicagenic acid. Adv Exp Med Biol; 404:535-546. 1996 Zhao WS et al." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Which foods have it: Olive oil, olives, avocado, cherries, rice bran, rice bran oil, peanuts, alfalfa sprouts, mushrooms, buckwheat, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Triterpene (tri'ter'piirese) Why: These prevent and fight cancer. Which foods have it: Citrus fruits, parsley, olive oil, rice bran oil, ginsengs and boswellia. Quick Tip: Many baby-boomers just chalk their aching joints up to the aging process." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Top antioxidant foods include prunes, raisins, blueberries, and blackberries, followed by kale, spinach, strawberries, raspberries, plums, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts. You can amp up your antioxidant power even more by adding antioxidant supplements to your diet. You'll learn more about this throughout the coming chapters. How to Eat Your Antioxidants You can easily increase your daily intake of antioxidants and reap their rewards by following these suggestions: ?Eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Only eat occasionally X= Eat rarely Food Type Fruits Nopal Prickly Pear Cactus Beans/Pulses/Grains Lentils, Green, Canned Beans/Pulses/Grains Soya Beans, Canned Yoghurt Sheep's Milk Nuts Peanuts Beans/Pulses/Grains/Soya Beans Beans/Pulses/Grains/Rajmah (Red Kidney Beans) Rice Bran Eggs (Organic) Nuts Almonds Nuts Brazil Nuts Nuts Pine Kernels Nuts Walnuts Vegetables alfalfa sprouts Etc Vegetables Dandelion Leaves Vegetables Garlic Giycaemic Index 7 8 14 14 15 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Warning Contains Fungus Only naturally fed Rating • ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?" - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"It can be taken in tablet or capsule form, as well as eaten in a natural form such as alfalfa sprouts. Recommendations Q Eat a well-balanced diet high in healthful sources of protein. Protein is necessary for growth. Q Include in the diet foods high in the amino acid arginine. Arginine is used by the body to synthesize another amino acid, ornithine, which promotes the release of growth hormone. Good food sources of arginine include carob, coconut, dairy products, gelatin, oats, peanuts, soybeans, walnuts, wheat, and wheat germ." - 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.) "It can be taken in tablet form or eaten in a natural form, such as alfalfa sprouts. Recommendations Q Eat a diet high in vitamin K. Foods that contain a measurable amount of this vitamin are alfalfa, broccoli, cauliflower, egg yolks, kale, liver, spinach, and all green leafy vegetables. Q "Green drinks" made from the vegetables listed above are very healthful. Drink one of these each day for vitamin K and other essential clotting factors." - 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.) "Avoid eating alfalfa sprouts. They contain canavain, a toxic substance that is incorporated into protein in place of arginine. 0 Get plenty of rest and regular moderate exercise that promotes muscle tone and fitness. 01 Avoid strong sunlight and use protection from the sun. Protect your skin by applying a sunscreen product with an SPF of 15 or higher. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and clothing that will adequately cover exposed skin. Go out in the sun only when absolutely necessary. 0 Use hypoallergenic soaps and cosmetics." - 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.)

"Other dietary sources include chick pea, alfalfa sprouts and peanuts. International Units (IU): A unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, based on measured biological activity (or effect). The precise definition of one IU differs from substance to substance and is established by international agreement. L-Carnitine: Known as carnitine, is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from the amino acid lysine or methionine and is responsible for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "Food sources include rice bran oil, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, olives and olive oil, figs, barley, oats, wheat and fennel. Polyphenol: The most abundant group of plant phenolic compounds, known to provide much ofthe flavor, color, and taste to fruits, vegetables, seeds, and other parts of the plants. As dietary sources of biologically active compounds they prove to be valuable for health. They have been linked to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"The seeds can also be sprouted and eaten like alfalfa sprouts. The flowers are also edible, as are the leaves; both are rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron, and potassium. Other Uses Among early American settlers, dill seeds were referred to as "meetin' seeds" and given to small children to chew to keep them calm during long church sermons and to adults to keep their stomachs from rumbling. The essential oil is used to scent soaps and perfumes. The seeds can be sewn into a sachet and placed in a bed pillow to help lull a person to sleep." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Also eat alfalfa sprouts, fish, fowl, pomegranates, raw cheeses, raw seeds and nuts, whole grains, and garlic. Q| Drink fresh pineapple and carrot juice and a "green drink" daily. Drink fresh raw potato juice; potato juice contains compounds called protease inhibitors, which block carcinogens and prevent cell mutation. (Set? juicing in Part Three.) Q| Make a puree of steamed asparagus in a blender. Refrigerate and take 4 tablespoons twice a day with meals. Asparagus stimulates immune function and is anticarci-nogenic." - 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.)

"Therefore, people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis are encouraged to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts; the leaves and flowers, however, are safe for consumption. Those taking blood-thinning medication should avoid using alfalfa. Range and Appearance Native to Asia, alfalfa was an important crop for the Arabs, who fed it to their fabled racehorses. Spanish conquistadors brought it to Chile and Mexico, where it was grown as animal fodder in the mid-18 00s, earning it the nickname Chilean clover. It now can be found in cultivation or in the wild worldwide." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Green leafy vegetables, especially kale, are good source of this nutrient, as are kelp and alfalfa sprouts. An overgrowth of candidiasis is an often-overlooked aggravator of hemorrhoids. Consume soured food like unsweetened live yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut to increase the numbers of friendly bacteria that inhibit this fungal growth. These products will also help you absorb vitamin K. Eat wheat germ for its high level of vitamin E. You'll promote circulation and prevent blood clots in your already-stressed circulatory system." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Strange Alfalfa Lupus It also makes sense for those with lupus to restrict legumes and certainly alfalfa sprouts. There's evidence lupus may be tied to adverse food reactions. Six months into an experiment, researchers at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Pordand noted that monkeys eating alfalfa became sick. Tests surprisingly revealed medical signs of lupus! Deprived of alfalfa, the monkeys partially recovered. Put back on the alfalfa, they again fell severely ill and one died. In further tests, more commonly eaten alfalfa sprouts had the same sad effect." - Jean Carper, Food Your Miracle Medicine (Get the book.)

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