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"Why: Fresh pineapple is rich in bromelain, a group of sulfur-containing proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzymes that not only aid digestion, but can effectively reduce inflammation and swelling. pineapple is a good source of manganese and contains significant amounts of vitamin C and vitamin B1. Where to buy it: The fresh produce section of your grocery store. You can also find bromelain in vitamin shops and health food stores in capsule or powder form. How much to eat: Add Y2 cup fresh pineapple as one of your 8 to 10 servings of vegetables of fruits if you have digestive discomfort." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Some possible ingredients: • Organic walnuts or pistachios and dried cherries • Organic almonds (raw plain almonds mixed with tamari almonds) • Organic pumpkin seeds • Organic goji berries with raw pistachios (I call this one "Christmas granola") • Organic dried pineapple chunks • Organic banana chips • Organic dry rolled oats mixed with walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried pineapples, blueberries, or cherries • Organic dried mango and filberts Rio Grande Granola For a more elaborate granola, try the one we make at the ranch." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"PINEAPPLE PEACH BANANA SMOOTHIE —_____-o 7 small frozen banana, cut into chunks j cup frozen pineapple pieces j cup frozen peach slices j-7 teaspoon vanilla extract 7 serving or 3-4 tablespoons vanilla or plain whey protein powder 7 serving or 2 teaspoons greens powder 2 tablespoons raw unsalted almond butter (continued on next page) 7 tablespoon flaxseed oil 7 cup filtered water 4 ice cubes Blend in a blender until smooth and creamy." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"The Nutty Waldorf Variations Substitute any choice of your favored nuts in the any of the four versions of the Waldorf Classics above. The pineapple Slushy 3 parts frozen pineapple chunks 1 part frozen strawberries 1" of very cold water Blend just seconds to a coarse-grain slush. Add a few ice cubes for a finer-grain, sloshier health seekers' slushy. The Sweetest Tomato Beverage This is one of my favorites and a great health seekers' beverage choice when left with an abundance of tomatoes, whether on sale or in the garden! Tomato juice by itself is often flat to the tastebuds." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Cut dried pineapple into small pieces. Combine all ingredients, and let set until dried pineapple is soft. Blend in blender until smooth. Juice may not need to be added if the strawberries have enough liquid. This is natural raw fruit. It is a good idea to put it in small containers, and freeze any amount in excess of what you will use in a few days. APPENDIX 7 menu selections The following meal alternatives are presented as samples only. For more complete listings and ideas, refer to recipe books mentioned in the Resources and Recommended Reading section." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"How much to eat: Add Y2 cup fresh pineapple as one of your 8 to 10 servings of vegetables of fruits if you have digestive discomfort. pineapple can be acidic for some people. Eating % cup should do the trick. Quick Tip: As an anti-inflammatory, eat pineapple alone between meals. lb Turmeric Why: The yellow or orange pigment of turmeric, which is called curcumin, is thought to be the primary pharmacological agent in turmeric. Turmeric aids digestion, promotes absorption and regulates metabolism." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Pineapple with strawberry and banana, pineapple with pink grapefruit and banana, or pineapple with papaya and banana all make excellent fruit salads. (However, pineapple does not combine well with melons or grapes.) Give granola a jolt with pineapple chunks. SUB-ACID FRUITS APPLES Notable Personality Factors: The Granny Smith, the Macintosh, the Golden Delicious—there are more than twenty-five varieties of apples, and each has its own identity. But in general, apples are known for their take-charge personalities." - Barnet Meltzer, M.D., Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Ralph Heinicke, identified an unknown compound in pineapple in 1972, while working with the Dole pineapple Company. He gave it the name of "xeronine." He noted the importance xeronine has on our health, and set out to find other fruits that were rich in this nutrient. He discovered the Noni fruit contains enormous amounts of xeronine, 40 times more than pineapple, its closest competitor. Xeronine combines with protein in the body in order to allow it to function properly. It helps improve the natural ability for your body to heal itself." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Sliced Pineapple Slice a whole pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Place half of the sliced pineapple in the refrigerator for breakfast the next morning and serve the other half as a dessert. Recipes for Day 3 þBREAKFAST ? Tri-Berry Boost Smoothie Ingredients: 25 to 30 grams whey protein 8 oz nonfat milk or soy milk (vanilla) V3 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) V3 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) V3 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 3 to 4 ice cubes (optional) 1 tbsp flaxseed or macadamia nut oil Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender and liquefy. þLUNCH ?" - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Ralph Heinicke, identified an unknown compound in pineapple in 1972, while working with the Dole pineapple Company. He gave it the name of "xeronine." He noted the importance xeronine has on our health, and set out to find other fruits that were rich in this nutrient. He discovered the Noni fruit contains enormous amounts of xeronine, 40 times more than pineapple, its closest competitor. Xeronine combines with protein in the body in order to allow it to function properly. It helps improve the natural ability for your body to heal itself." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"For example, papaya and pineapple have natural enzymes that aid in digestion. Raw potato and cabbage juice are said to heal the lining of the stomach and reduce acid. Eat foods mostly from column one from the chart in Chapter Two. These foods are lower fat and low glycemic which help keep you healthy overall. Avoid foods that trigger indigestion even if they are in column one. Food sensitivities may be an issue for you. For more information on, them go to Chapter Three. SUPPLEMENTS FOR DYSPEPSIA Aloe Vera Juice Aloe vera juice is very healing to the gastrointestinal tract." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"I banana, cut into chunks 'A cup red seedless grapes 'A cup sliced strawberries 2A cup pineapple chunks 1 cup nonfat yogurt 'A cup dried coconut, shredded 4 skewers directions: Slide pieces of fruit onto each skewer and design your own kabob by putting as much or as little of whatever fruit you want. Do this until the stick is almost covered from end to end. Spread coconut onto a large plate and yogurt onto another large plate. Hold your kabob at the ends and roll it in the yogurt, so the fruit gets covered. Then roll it in the coconut." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"For example, papaya and pineapple have natural enzymes that aid in digestion. Raw potato and cabbage juice are said to heal the lining of the stomach and reduce acid. Eat foods mostly from column one from the chart in Chapter Three. These foods are lower fat and low glycemic which help keep you healthy overall. Avoid foods that trigger indigestion even if they are in column one. Food sensitivities may be an issue for you. For more information go to Chapter Four. SUPPLEMENTS FOR GASTRITIS Aloe Vera Juice Aloe vera juice is very healing to the gastrointestinal tract." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Papaya and pineapple have natural enzymes that aid in digestion. Chewing your food well aids in digestion, is less work for the stomach and is easier on the esophagus. Reduce the use of unnecessary medications that may cause heartburn. Eat foods mostly from column one and some from column two listed in the chart in Chapter Three. These foods are healthier fats and low glycemic which help keep you healthy overall. Avoid foods that trigger your heartburn even if they are in column one." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"The seeded pulp can be made into jelly or combined with pineapple or tomato in making jam. • Spoon the pulp over other soft fruits or ice cream. • The pulp makes a delicious jam or jelly and the seeds add a nice crunch! • Add passion fruit to mixed green salads or fruit salads for a new taste. • Top chicken, fish, or pork with a spoonful of passion fruit for a fruitful change. • Add passion fruit and fruit juices to any fruit salad or smoothie for a refreshing new taste. • In Australia they eat the pulp with cream and sugar on it." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Some people take a digestive supplement that contains Bromelain and Papain which is made from pineapple and papaya. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR BILIOUSNESS There are many homeopathic remedies for biliousness. Some of the more common remedies are listed with their symptoms here. For more information on how to self prescribe a homeopathic remedy, go to Chapter Two. If you cannot find a remedy suited to you, or find you are not improving or your symptoms get worse, seek the help of a professional homeopath or your medical doctor. Did you know...." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. /Ethnopharmacol. 1988 Feb-Mar;22(2): 191-203. Pistachios www.pistachios.org Awad AB, Chinnam M, Fink CS, Bradford PG. beta-Sitosterol activates Fas signaling in human breast cancer cells. Phytomedicine. 2007 Mar 9 [Epub ahead of print]. Kocyigit A, Koylu AA, Keles H. Effects of pistachio nuts consumption on plasma lipid profile and oxidative status in healthy volunteers. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2006 Apr;16(3):202-209. Plums (prunes) www.californiadriedplums.org Aggarwal BB, Shishodia S." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Slice pork on the bias in '//-thick slices and shingle in the center of the plate against the grilled pineapple. Spoon chutney over sliced pork. break it down . . . Calories: 350; Total fat: llg; Saturated fat: 3.5g; Cholesterol: i05mg; Sodium: 240mg; Total carbs: 27g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 21 g; Protein: 36g. PlStachlOS (Pistacia vera) SEEING RED Did you know . .. pistachios from outside the United States were originally dyed red to hide imperfections resulting from crude harvesting methods? But natural pistachios grown in the U.S." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"ADDITIONAL SUPERFOODS, SIDEKICKS, and SUPERSPICES Apples: pears Avocado: asparagus, artichokes, extra virgin olive oil Dark chocolate Dried SuperFruitS: raisins, dates, prunes, figs, apricots, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, currants Extra virgin olive oil: canola oil Honey Kiwi: pineapple, guava Onions: garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, chives Pomegranates: plums SUPERSPICES Cinnamon Oregano Thyme Turmeric Cumin Garlic What makes say, spinach, a SuperFood when compared to other green leafies?" - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"If you are diabetic or on an aggressive weight loss plan, eat more fruits that are lower in sugar such as berries, green or Granny Smith apples, melons, grapefruit, oranges, kiwis and papaya and less of the higher calorie fruits such as mangos, grapes, bananas, pineapple and peaches. Fruit does not need to be avoided if diabetic, just limited to two fresh fruits with breakfast and one with lunch and dinner. Those with diabetes should exclude fruit juice and not use much dried fruit. Frozen fruit can be a convenient substitute when fresh isn't available." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"Despite its unique honeylike flavor, the Pitmaston pineapple Apple is too small to be sold in the EU. In Europe, all seeds that are sold must be part of the registry of seeds, but prohibitive registration fees keep many heirloom varieties from the formal economy As the Independent reports: "It becomes illegal to sell them; so, with no growing plants providing seeds for the future, they're simply becoming extinct." But the hype over extinct fruits is often overblown. The vanished Taliaferro apple, for example, is often held up as a tragic symbol of what we've lost." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Pineapple-Mint Sorbet Yi cup unsweetened 2 cups pureed ripe pineapple juice 5 drops mint extract pineapple Combine pineapple, juice, and mint extract in an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions. Garnish with fresh mint and serve. fresh mint for garnish If you don't have an ice cream maker, combine the ingredients in a medium bowl, freeze for about 4 hours, then place in a food processor or blender and process before serving. If the sorbet is frozen solid, run it through a juicer before serving to improve the texture." - Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley, The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Example: I recommend eating grapefruit, white grapes, pineapple, or oranges for the breakfast and mid-afternoon meals. Although you could eat grapefruit for both different selection of fruits at each meal. The ( Dxygen Colon Cleanse Fruits Apples Avocado Bananas Blackberries Blueberries Grapefruit Oranges Papaya Pineapples Raspberries Strawberries Tomatoes Watermelon White grapes NOTE: I'm sure you've heard this since childhood, but it really is essential to chew each bite of food 25 times before swallowing (or, in the case of fruit, until it has turned into a liquid)." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Anyone who makes homemade barbecue sauce knows that pineapple juice is a staple ingredient. Lemon juice, commonly used to make fish more palatable, also is a natural meat tenderizer. Try the following seasoning that's perfect for meats, vegetables, and salads. It will make you forget you ever thought you needed salt." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "Make barbecued spareribs without gobs of commercial sauce loaded with salt, sugar, butter, and vinegar; instead, use a spicy sauce of pineapple juice or honey, citrus, and chili pepper. ?Replace corn chips with potato chips cooked in expeller-pressed canola oil with very little sodium. ?Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate. ?Eat natural, unsalted nut butter or freshly ground peanuts instead of commercial peanut butter. ?Make chili with lean, ground round (or turkey breast), fewer beans, and no-salt-added canned tomatoes. Top with cilantro and guacamole instead of cheese." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"And sodium and fat watchers need not worry about pineapple. At the Market: Forget about plucking leaves out of the middle; your nose is the key to judging a good pineapple. A good one smells sweet at the base and feels firm when squeezed. The leaves should be green, and the body should be unbruised. At many supermarkets pineapple can be peeled and cored while you wait, so be sure to ask if this service is available. Canned pineapple, of course, tastes different from fresh, but now that it's available packed in juice, it can be a great compromise when fresh isn't available." - Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley, The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Melon. 28. pineapple. 29. Mushrooms. 30. Peppers 31. Plums. 32. Barley. 33. Beef: 34. Chicken. In contrast, some foods are seldom reactive. These foods are a good source of nutrition for people who are trying to restrict commonly reactive foods. These foods also often constitute the diets of people who are doing elimination challenges, in which they restrict all potentially reactive foods, and then add them back in, one at a time, to see if they cause reactions: Rice. Pears. Lamb. Kale. Salmon, halibut, sole Trout. Turkey. Olives, olive oil. Cabbage. Tapioca." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "When you do eat fruits, eat low-calorie, low-starch, high-fiber fruits, such as apples, and avoid tropical and sugary fruits, such as pineapple, melons, and dates. 7. Limit caffeinated drinks, because they contribute to blood sugar spikes. 8. Strictly limit fruit juices. If they are consumed, make sure they are highly diluted with water. A good rule for the anti-hypoglycemia diet is: Don't drink your calories. 9. Eat frequent, high-protein meals and snacks, to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Your kids can feel better fast on this diet." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Orange/yellow group: Fresh orange juice, frozen orange juice or tangerine juice concentrate; presliced papaya, pineapple, and yellow grapefruit sections available fresh or chilled and packed in juice; frozen pineapple chunks; pineapple canned in pineapple juice; fresh whole nectarines, oranges, peaches, and tangerines. Yellow/green group: Fresh or frozen spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, avocados, and turnip greens. Loose-pack spinach in bags is particularly convenient because you can add only what you need to soups, mixed dishes, omelets, and pasta." - David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., What Color is Your Diet? (Get the book.)

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