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"The best sources of truly raw honey are health food stores, local farmers' markets and beekeepers themselves. Even then you must determine whether the honey was extracted by the more modem heat method (140?F) or by the old-fashioned centrifugal method. Sometimes, truly raw honey might be labeled "unheated" or "really raw." You can always ask the store for the beekeeper's telephone number, call him, and ask which extraction method he uses. Better yet, go visit him and buy your honey directly from the beekeeper. Not only will you save money, you might also get an education in beekeeping." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"The second best options are unprocessed raw honey or 100% pure organic maple syrup. As the days go by (no, you are not giving up sugar for just one day), take it easy and do the best you can. If you find yourself scarfing down a brownie, don't let the slip add to your stress. It's no failure to fall off the wagon. I want to encourage you to adopt a healthy lifestyle, a healthy way of eating that you can sustain over time." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Add ]A teaspoon raw honey and/or cinnamon or nutmeg to taste if desired. 1 egg, boiled, poached, or scrambled; garnish with fresh salsa 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.) "While beets are cooling, mix olive oil, lemon juice, raw honey, dry mustard, and salt and pepper. Peel and slice beets into strips, then mix with cottage cheese and flaxseed. Place on bed of spinach. Drizzle the salad with the dressing mixture. Makes 4 servings. NUTRITION FACTS Amount Per Serving: Calories 210 - Calories from Fat 150 - Total Fat 16 g Saturated Fat 2." - 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.)

"Truly raw honey is the only kind that retains its active enzymes. Additionally, consider that supplementation may compensate for some lost food value, but it does not negate the fact that the cooked food contains toxins. So even if you supplement with enzymes to compensate for enzymes lost in cooking, you are still ingesting cooked food toxins. (See Chapter 9.) Many supplements are inorganic and therefore are poorly utilized by the body, but they can help in cases of severe deficiency." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Honey Raw honey is often thought to be one of the most nutritious sweeteners due to its high enzyme and nutrient content. raw honey has trace amounts of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus and is well known for its healing antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Maple Sugar Maple sugar is dehydrated maple syrup. It seems to have arisen from the traditions of the Native American Indians. Maple sugar contains the nutrients potassium, calcium, as well as trace minerals. Maple Syrup Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, zinc, and other nutrients." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"If these don't work, try a cup of organic plain yogurt with a touch of stevia or a teaspoon of raw honey or agave syrup. Take glutamine, 1,000 milligrams every 4 to 6 hours, as necessary on an empty stomach, as it is an amino acid and may not be absorbed as well if taken with protein. This supplement tricks the brain into thinking it is getting glucose and therefore lowers sugar cravings. If the sugar cravings are bad, you can take 500 milligrams every hour. Glutamine is benign and has no side effects." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"EVEN raw honey DEMANDS PRECAUTION Now remember this—honey is still sugar. If you've got blood sugar issues, proceed with caution. However, because it's a real food and does contain nutrients, it's one of the best sweeteners to use, provided you use it judiciously. And for the record, one study did show that natural honey actually lowered plasma glucose (blood sugar) as well as C-reac-tive protein (a measure of inflammation) and homocysteine (a risk factor for heart disease) in both healthy and diabetic subjects. Raw honey doesn't spoil." - 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.)

"As a food, raw honey can raise antioxidant levels in the body, restore muscle glycogen after a workout and help lower cholesterol and the risk of certain cancers—honey does not cause acidity in the body which can be a contributing factor to some cancers. As a topical substance, it can decrease infection and work just as well as alcohol solutions. You can use raw honey as a sweetener, put some in your teas or your water, or just have a small spoonful for a quick pick me up. (Be sure not to heat it to a high temperature. Heat will destroy many of its best qualities." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"For the white-colored peppermint layer, blend in a food processor using the "S" blade: 3 cups shredded dehydrated coconut (call the company to be sure it is truly raw) V3 cup raw honey or agave nectar 1 t peppermint or mint extract Spread thin the layer of coconut mixture for the peppermint part on the bottom of a container, topping it with a thin layer of carob cream." Freeze for several hours. This tastes better than the peppermint candies you buy in wrappers, yet it is much more healthful! Serves 10." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.) "Sometimes, truly raw honey might be labeled "unheated" or "really raw." You can always ask the store for the beekeeper's telephone number, call him, and ask which extraction method he uses. Better yet, go visit him and buy your honey directly from the beekeeper. Not only will you save money, you might also get an education in beekeeping. Beekeepers love to talk about their bees. Keeping your own small hive is always an option, especially if you live in the country. If you buy your honey still in its comb, then it is truly raw." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Remember that artificial sweeteners added to foods or in diet sodas also upset the hormonal system, so replace refined sugar with raw honey and fructose or dried and fresh fruit for natural sweetness in your diet. Smoking cigarettes probably does more damage to the skin than any other bad habit. Smoking starves the skin of many nutrients such as oxygen and B-complex vitamins (to name a few), resulting in a gray, dull, slack appearance. Without fail, I can pinpoint the smokers just by the tone and color of their skin." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Use agave nectar, raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten. One blended super smoothie containing: coconut water, berries (all types), maca powder (2 tablespoons) and coconut oil (2 tablespoons). Or 1 shot (1 ounce) of wheatgrass juice. 2 persimmons. 2 slices of watermelon (not seedless). Lunch One small green-leafed vegetable salad. Squeeze lemon into the salad along with olive oil as dressing. One sandwich made with toasted sprouted grain bread, avocado, clover sprouts, diced red bell pepper, red onion and diced cucumber. Snacks 1 young coconut with inner flesh. 2 oranges." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Replace refined white and brown sugar with raw honey and real maple syrup. • Replace table salt with herbs and spices. The following diet changes will help you avoid chemicals that may throw off your hormone balance and raise your odds of serious disease. • Eat organic foods often. Avoid foods with additives, colorings, or preservatives. • Snub hydrogenated oils, partially hydrogenated oils, and trans fatty acids, such as those in margarine. If a food includes a partially or fully hydrogenated oil in its label, try to find a substitute." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Drink organic green tea with organic raw honey and organic lemons and a little brandy. Throat Rescue, Peaceful Mountain (888) 303-3388 68. VISION PROBLEMS Consult with an alternative practitioner and for more information go to Find A Cure at www.naturalcures.com. Vision Sense, NorthStar Nutritionals (800)311-1950 Vision Advantage www.drdavidwilliams.com (800) 888-1415 Vision Essentials, Health Directions www.drwhitaker.com (800) 22-8008 Vision Clear Formula, Vibrant Life www.instituteforvibrantliving." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Honey's thickness also creates a protective barrier over the wounded area, and its antioxidants stop damaging inflammation. raw honey has better antibacterial properties than processed honey. Peter Molan, PhD, director, honey research unit, University of Waikato, New Zealand. Drug Clears Psoriasis in Up to 80% of Patients Joel M. Gelfand, MD, assistant professor of dermatology, associate scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and medical director, clinical studies unit, department of dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM (TO BE EATEN ANY TIME OF THE YEAR) 2 cups organic fresh cream or soymilk V2-I cup raw honey ¥2 cup almonds 2-3 bananas 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¥2 cup raisins V2 cup sultanas V2 cup dried peaches, chopped Set the cream aside and blend the remaining ingredients in a food processor until fairly fine textured (it depends on how many bits and pieces you want in your ice cream). Add the cream and blend quickly until well-mixed. Freeze as you would ordinary ice cream." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Two companies I'm particularly fond of that market a superb product are the aforementioned Really raw honey (www.reallyrawhoney.com) and one of my favorite companies, Tropical Traditions (www.tropicaltraditions.com), which also happens to make a terrific high-quality coconut oil (see page 300). 6. Salmon: Superb source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your skin and protective against heart disease and cancer. They're also great for your brain, eyes, cells, and circulation, and for normalizing triglycerides." - 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.)

"Use agave nectar, raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten. 14 ounces (0.4 liters) of a blended berry smoothie containing: water, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Add 2 tablespoons of hempseeds and/or 2 tablespoons of blue-green algae if desired. Lunch One small green-leafed vegetable salad with one avocado. Add fresh-blended lemon, basil, miso and avocado as a dressing. One item of cooked starch (baked, no-salt corn chips would be preferred) eaten with one avocado." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Setting the Most_ Shop for raw honey. The high heats used in making processed honey will disable some of the protective compounds, says Dr. Molan. To get the most antibacterial power, raw honey is your best bet. Make it Manuka. While most raw honeys contain some active ingredients, Manuka honey contains the most. This is particularly important when you're taking honey as a treatment for relieving ulcers, Dr. Molan says. You can often find Manuka honey in health food stores. It's important, however, to read the label to make sure that you're getting "active Manuka honey." - Prevention Magazine, Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods (Get the book.)

"OAT SLICES 2 cups oats 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups coconut 1 Vi cups raw honey 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) lh pound butter Melt the butter and honey in a large pot on the stove. Mix the dry ingredients together and add them to the butter mixture. Press the mixture into a Swiss roll pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a slow oven (284°F-320°F). Remove from the oven when done and cut into squares while still hot. Allow to cool in the pan." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Natural sweeteners: fruit juice, raw honey, organic maple syrup, molasses, barley malt syrup, dehydrated organic sugarcane juice. Avoid even these if you're diabetic or sugar intolerant. Refined flours: white, bleached, unbleached, and enriched flour and products containing these flours. Organic whole grains: heirloom varieties, which aren't genetically altered, are best—such as Kamut, quinoa, amaranth, and spelt. People with gluten intolerance or celiac disease may tolerate these better." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Barley malt or rice syrup, small amounts of raw honey, pure maple syrup, stevia, unsulfured blackstrap molasses. Vegetables All canned or frozen with salt or additives. All raw, fresh, frozen (no additives), or home-canned without salt (undercook vegetables slightly). Vitamins INTRODUCTION Vitamins are essential to life. They contribute to good health by regulating the metabolism and assisting the biochemical processes that release energy from digested food." - 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.) "Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder (available in health food stores) and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water. While your skin is still slightly damp, apply a natural skin oil or liquid moisturizer. Q If your skin is chapped or cracked, increase your consumption of water and essential fatty acids. Keep any chapped areas well lubricated and protected from the elements." - 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.) "Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder (available in health food stores) and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water. Do this at least three times a week—or more often if necessary. White or rose-colored clays are best for sensitive skin. Q Once or twice daily, mix equal parts of lemon juice and water together. Pat mixture on your face and allow it to dry, then rinse with warm water. Follow with a cool-water rinse. Q Look for facial powder that contains talcum powder." - 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.) "Use a mixture of raw honey and lemon juice to coat and soothe the throat. Q Try using homeopathic remedies to relieve symptoms. Aconite, Belladonna, Ferrum phosphoricum, and Gelsemium are some of the homeopathic remedies that have been used to treat sore throat. Q See fasting in Part Three, and follow the program. Q If you smoke, stop. Smoking is a major cause of sore throats. (See smoking dependency in Part Two.) Q Snoring can make a sore throat much more painful. If you snore, try sleeping on your side or using adhesive strips that hold the nostrils open." - 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.)

"However, those with a kapha constitution are balanced by raw honey. For a long period of time, the author avoided all sweets, including honey. In 1984, in the morning, when kapha has a tendency to aggravate, the author occasionally added a half teaspoon of raw honey as an experiment and felt a subtle positive difference. However, because of his teachings of the Rainbow Green Live- Summer -Fall A A T Fall -Winter A T A Winter -Spring A T A A A T v p K Food Cuisine, he does not recommend the regular use of honey to balance kapha, nor does he use honey anymore." - Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini (Get the book.)

"Second, drink another glass of warm water to which you can add the juice of up to Vz of a fresh lemon and 1 teaspoon of raw honey. This helps to cleanse the GI tract. Other important times for drinking a glass of water (not chilled) are about Vz hour before and 214 hours after meals. These are the times when a well-hydrated body would naturally signal thirst. Having enough water available at those times ensures that the blood, bile, and lymph remain sufficiently fluid to conduct their respective activities in the body." - Andreas Moritz, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body (Get the book.)

"Use agave nectar or raw honey to sweeten. 1 cantaloupe. Or Drink the water of 2 coconuts with Nature's First Food or some other green superfood blend in order to increase mineralization, Lunch 1 shot (1 ounce) of fresh wheatgrass juice. Greek salad containing: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, salt-cured black olives, 1-2 ounces (30-60 ml) of olive oil. 1 item of cooked starch (baked, no-salt corn chips would be preferred) eaten with one half an avocado." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

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