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"Priya couldn't even go into grocery stores. Anytime she came near an aisle that contained a peanut product, she would begin to react, and would have to rush out. At one point the family checked into a hotel room, and Priya said, "Mommy, there's a peanut in here." Anju couldn't spot any. "Are you sure?" "I can feel it." They began to pull apart the whole room. When they lifted the couch, they found a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Another time, Aniyka wanted to sell Girl Scout cookies, but Anju was worried about it, because one variety, Tagalongs, contained peanuts. " - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Household cleaners, which are sold now in virtually all retail outlets, from grocery stores to convenience markets and pharmacies, are the major source of home toxins; they are a toxic cocktail of petroleum-based surfactants, solvents, and other chemicals that are associated with a bevy of health problems. (An exploration of their labeling gives you a clue.) The number one cause of household poisoning is dish detergent. Any daytime television show will be interrupted with copious commercials touting the amazing cleaning capabilities of this or that." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "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." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "Most packaged grains found in grocery stores are refined. White rice is an example. Choose brown rice over white. Limit your intake of grains in general, which means no more than four servings a day (one half to one cup = one serving). Avoid wheat bread and wheat-based products; try sprouted grain or gluten-free breads. Food for Life has a great line of these products. Try some of the less familiar but highly nourishing whole grains such as millet, buckwheat, teff, quinoa, amaranth, spelt, bulgur wheat, and barley. These are all available, often in bulk form, through natural food stores." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Either purchase the prepackaged capsules or liquid tubes of ginseng, found in herb shops, natural food stores and now in many grocery stores, or prepare your own "love potion" as follows: Buy a few high-quality ginseng roots at a well-stocked herb shop, or at a Chinese grocery store if you live in a mid- to large-size metropolitan area. Boil the roots in water to make a tea, and drink up. The sexual charge from ginseng (in either form) may take from two weeks to two months to kick in." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"In 1988, the Food and Drug Administration found that 73 percent of milk samples from grocery stores in ten different cities contained pesticide residues. While you may have been led to believe that milk is necessary for strong bones and teeth, it may not be good for you or your children. Still, if you do decide to give your child dairy products, I strongly recommend that you go organic. Let's take a closer look at some of the potentially dangerous substances that might be present in nonorganic cow's milk: • Growth hormones." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"GENESIS OF THE ADVENTIST WAY Directly across from the hospital is the Loma Linda Market, as large as most national chain grocery stores but stocked with soy "beef jerky," egg-free ice cream, and more than 80 bins of various seeds and nuts. 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." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"The fat globules in goat's milk are smaller than those in cow's milk, and this makes it easier to digest. Many grocery stores and most health food stores carry goat's milk. It is sometimes better for infants than other milk substitutes. Soy milk is a popular milk substitute that does not have the heavier, more distinctive flavor found in goat's milk. A variety of soy milk products are available, including low-fat milk, regular milk, cream, or butter. Soy milk can be used in almost all the ways that cow's milk is used. It can be purchased at many supermarkets and all health food stores." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"You will be avoiding most of the processed and refined products that are generally located in interior aisles of grocery stores. Watch out for prepackaged food products tucked in the perimeter and screaming "simple and easy." Most packaged food items, especially those targeted toward our children, are filled with preservatives, chemical additives, and coloring agents which research has shown contribute to attention deficit problems. The recipes starting on page 241 will show you how to saute your vegetables with water instead of resorting to high-fat, low-quality oils." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"You can find the juice in health food stores and some grocery stores. Pomegranate supplements have already appeared on the market. Our Recommendations Drink a glass a day for therapeutic benefits. Brittle diabetics (patients supersensitive to sugar) should use caution and monitor their blood sugar. Always consume a healthy fat and/or protein snack with the juice if you're a diabetic. Vitamin K-2 In 2006, both of us started working with MK7 (short for menaquinone-7), a form of vitamin K-2." - 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.)

"Never mind that it's a blend of nineteen fruits (mainly apple juice), or that pure fair trade organic Sambazon agai juice can be purchased at grocery stores for $3.50 a bottle. Yet another addition to the MLM's roster is XanGo mangosteen juice. Its sellers' promotional materials say it heals cancer, depression, fevers, glaucoma, tumors, ulcers, allergies, eczema, thrush, scabies, headaches, back pain, erectile dysfunction, glandular swelling, crooked teeth and on and on. No published clinical trials substantiate these claims, but Oprah loves it." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.) "When it first arrived in New York City, entire shipments sold out within hours at high-end grocery stores. No one seemed to know—or care—that they had been electronically pasteurized. Even if they were labeled, the choice is between zapped rambutans or none at all. Another method is hot-water baths. Some exotic fruits imported into the United States spend four hours in saturated water vapor at 117.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled, underripe mangoes: yum! Even after all the preventative measures, some fruits still harbor larvae." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Nutrition information on unpack-aged fruits and vegetables must be posted in the produce department of grocery stores. Consumers can readily scan the %DVs to see if this food item is a high or low source of specific nutrients, although 100% of the DV does not always mean 100% of that person's RDA. Not only are the DVs based on much older nutrient standards (from 1968), but they are also based on the RDA for the age and sex group with the highest RDA (often, teenage boys)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Meanwhile, most grocery stores now offer a wide array of safe and toxin-free cleaners (Biokleen, Earth Friendly, and Seventh Generation offer toxin-free product lines). As an alternative, try making your own household cleaners. It's both easy and inexpensive. For furniture polish, mix one part white distilled vinegar, three parts olive oil, and a dash of natural lemon oil. For cleaning glass surfaces, try plain club soda or a mixture of half vinegar and half water in a pump spray bottle. More great household-cleaner recipes abound on the Web (see www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/coamerica.htm)." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"For millions of years, the human body relied for its sustenance on natural foods that grew around them, and so it is delusional to believe that our bodies can suddenly learn to subsist of the barrage of new, manufactured foods that have flooded our food markets and grocery stores. We don't even know whether a food, such as corn, soybean products, potatoes or man-made (genetically engineered) foods or not. Most manufactured foods contain some genetically modified food items. In truth, food that is not grown by nature, cannot serve as food at all." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"For the less expensive option, the Brita and Pur filters—available at grocery stores nationwide—work pretty well, but you must change the filters regularly; otherwise, you defeat the whole purpose of having a filter. The Gaiam catalog (www.gaiam.com) has some devices for filtering water in the shower and bath. And if you have kids already, know that fluoride could contribute to health problems that researchers are only just beginning to understand. While it does reduce cavities, fluoride might also promote much more serious health problems, including a rare bone cancer in boys." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"In the same way, some of the choices billed as "sugar-free" in grocery stores actually have huge amounts of fruit sugars. This won't work for you, but foods like unsweetened applesauce or juice-sweetened carrot cake may be just fine and not trigger you at all. As in other special situations, know ahead of time what you are going to eat. Try out the recipe first so you don't end up with your crowning glory tasting like a piece of cardboard, and making your family mad at you because the holiday isn't the same and you are to blame for the change." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.)

"Instead of the gel, you want dried aloe latex, which can be found at health food stores, herb shops and some grocery stores. Taken orally, it works by stimulating the muscles of the colon to contract, and should be used only on occasion. (For repeated use, it is safer to take fiber products like psyllium.) Typical dosage of aloe powder is 250 mg to 500 mg, starting with the lowest dose and working upward." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "You can find arnica tablets at most health or natural food stores, and even in some grocery stores. Arnica gels and ointments, which can be applied topically to reduce muscle pain, are also widely available. ENDURANCE PROBLEMS Chinese Root Enhances Performance I t is no secret that as we age, our bodies slowly lose muscle and tend to build pockets or layers of unwelcome fat. One way to combat this—in conjunction with a regular exercise program?is to take a supplement made from a Chinese root, ciwujia, that can help boost fat metabolism and training performance." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"APPENDIX A Vitamin D Cure Questions and Answers Q: When will vitamin D be widely available in grocery stores, including chains like Wal-Mart? A: Chapter 5 lists providers of high-dose vitamin D. You also can find these products in health food/vitamin stores and on the Internet, or you can ask a pharmacist to order for you. In my office, I sell JRCarlson Labs and Biotics Research Corporation products at retail prices. Most pharmacies sell vitamin D only in 400 IU tablets, so if your calculated dose is 4,000 IU a day, you would have to take ten tablets a day!" - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Here are some of my favorites: Agave Ayrup Also called agave nectar, this low-glycemic sweetener made from the cactus of the same name is available in natural foods stores and increasingly in grocery stores. The syrup is usually fermented to produce tequila. Almond meal Ground almonds, available in natural foods stores. (Almond flour is even more finely ground.) Almond milk Use only unsweetened products. Don't be fooled by terms like "lite" and "low-fat." Cajun seasoning Sold as Emeril's, Paul Prudhomme's, and Tony Chachere's, this herb/spice mix adds heat to meat, poultry, and fish." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"You can also find thickened Greek-style yogurt at many grocery stores today if you prefer, but makingyour own is super easy and inexpensive. Servings: Depends on amount strained Prep Time: 2 minutes Serving Size: Depends on amount Total Time: 4 to 8 hours depending on strained amount strained Volume: V2 of amount strained (1 cup yogurt equals V2 cup cheese) Place the yogurt in a yogurt strainer or in several layers of cheesecloth or a coffee filter placed in a colander. Place the colander over a bowl to reduce the whey and make it a thicker consistency. Set in the refrigerator to drain." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Some people absolutely hate going into grocery stores. Like many of the feelings you examined in earlier steps, get to know what is behind this avoidance. Think about what part of shopping you hate. Is it thinking about what you need, making a list, having to choose, not having money? Sort out which part of shopping you hate. Then do some problem-solving on that specific part. If making lists aggravates you, try drawing pictures. Or you can make a map of the store. Or you can simply think breakfast, lunch, dinner and remember what to buy that way. Be creative." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.)

"But most doctors know that the real point of giving away free drug samples is the same reason grocery stores offer you free samples of cookies: to get you to try it and buy a whole box. (Or as one wag put it, the first bag of heroin is free.) Studies show that most free samples wind up being handed out not to the poor but to the insured, along with doctors' families and friends." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"You'll find it in packets, boxes, or convenient sprinkle-top containers in any natural foods store and in some well-stocked grocery stores. A little goes a long way. Tempeh Fermented soybeans formed into high-protein blocks, tempeh is available refrigerated or frozen in natural foods stores. Tortillas The only acceptable ones are low-net-carb, high-fiber brands such as La Tortilla Factory or Santa Fe Tortilla Factory. They are sometimes marketed as South Beach tortillas. Veggie burgers My favorite is Boca Burgers." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Generally speaking, mass-produced vegetables sold in grocery stores are grown in mineral deficient soils. When consuming these, we should supplement our diet with food-form or herbal-form mineral preparations, as well as natural sea salt, to ensure we are getting all of the minerals required by the body. Good Oils and Bad Fats First, we need to understand that the body requires oils from our diets. It cannot produce certain fatty and essential fatty acids (efas) which are present in good cold-processed oils. Staying on a low fat diet for too long can lead to degenerative diseases and death." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"She walked because she liked to walk (and to compare prices at grocery stores a mile apart). Judging from what scientists have learned about the nourishing effects of exercise on the brain, I'm certain that my mother's level of physical activity is what kept her so sharp for so long. Well into her eighties, Vern Ratey lived a full, vibrant life. Part of that was just her personality—she always had to be doing something. I remember that we bought a couch once, after she stewed for weeks over the color and size, measuring and remeasuring." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Pinkerton, Reed, Zutano, and Hass are the main types seen in most grocery stores in the United States. A small percentage of avocados consumed in the United States are imported from Mexico, Chile, and the Caribbean or come from the states of Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Texas, but California accounts for over ninety percent of all avocado consumption (and the Hass in particular) in America. A Serving of Food Lore... The avocado originated in south-central Mexico, sometime between 7000 and 5000 b.c." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"You can find both the spaghetti and fettuccine styles packed in water in the refrigerated section of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and some grocery stores. Make sure you get tofu shirataki, rather than the clear shirataki noodles or you will be disappointed in the texture. Here's the best part: An entire package of shirataki contains only 40 calories, all of it water-soluble fiber, which will reduce your cholesterol, lower your blood sugar, and make you feel full with less food. For recipes made with shirataki, see page 216." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Most papaya found in grocery stores is the sweeter, pear-shaped, yellow-orange skinned (when ripe) Hawaiian type, and the flesh of the Hawaiian papaya is usually orange or pinkish with small black seeds in the center. Mexican papayas are much larger than the Hawaiian variety and can weigh up to 10 pounds. A Serving of Food Lore... The origins of papaya are unknown but it is thought to have come from southern Mexico and neighboring Central America. Spaniards carried papaya seeds throughout Central and South America and later to the Philippines in the mid-1500s to 1600s." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

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