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"Stock Up on Organic Herbs and Spices When it comes to condiments and spices, we often resort to items that are full of preservatives, additives, and refined sugars. I challenge you to explore your pantry or the door to your refrigerator and see just how many odd-sounding ingredients you find on bottles, jars, and shakers. For example, regular ketchup and BBQ_sauce can be loaded with additives, especially high-fructose corn syrup. You can do so much better with just natural, organic spices and herbs. Organic sauces and condiments can also be found in many stores today." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Use spices with abandon. spices are the best way to add flavor and variety to your diet without extra calories. Many spices offer health benefits of their own, and have long histories as folk remedies. For example, garlic, ginger, and Indian spices such as coriander and turmeric are known to supply nutrients and antioxidants that support cellular energy production as well as the cells' defense and repair mechanisms. So trade in your saltshaker for these, as well as for sprinkles of cinnamon, nutmeg, black peppercorns, fennel, cloves, mustard seeds, curry, saffron, cumin, and caraway." - Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D., The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"They very seldom tell you anymore, "monosodium glutamate," they say things like "natural flavoring, natural seasoning, herbs and spices, or spices." Be suspicious that that is a taste enhancer. In the mid '80s the food industry went to the FDA and got legislation passed under something called proprietary rights, which means they can hide their formula in food substances, they don't have to tell you that this is MSG." Dr. Joseph Debe suggests a variety of special evaluative tests. One of these is an organic acid analysis. "Organic acids are metabolic intermediate compounds." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Dried fruit, like dried spices such as cloves and cinnamon, and resins such as incense and myrrh, have what I would call an archaic smell, suggestive of a time when spices and drying were used as preservatives. These remnants of the pre-phenolic age smell intensely salubrious. This may be some sort of ancestral memory, because they are. Put little blotters dipped into any one of those 'spices' on a Petri dish where bacteria are growing, and many will clear a bacteria-free circle around the blotter. Cloves are particularly good at this." - Luca Turin, The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell (Get the book.)

"If the ingredient list of a particular food refers to "partially hydrogenated" anything, that means trans fats. Use spices with abandon. spices are the best way to add flavor and variety to your diet without extra calories. Many spices offer health benefits of their own, and have long histories as folk remedies. For example, garlic, ginger, and Indian spices such as coriander and turmeric are known to supply nutrients and antioxidants that support cellular energy production as well as the cells' defense and repair mechanisms." - Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D., The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"Miscellaneous spices, salad dressings, and condiments. I've provided some recipes and suggestions for delicious salad dressings on pages 307-312. I also like to keep on hand a selection of dried herbs and spices as well as some no-salt seasoning blends for instant flavor enhancement. Here are some seasonings you can find in your local grocery store that I use frequently: Italian Seasoning (salt free)—The Spice Hunter « Herbes de Provence (salt free)—The Spice Hunter * Citrus Herb (salt free)—Spice Islands • Mrs." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Eating spicy foods help people keep cool; many spices also have antimicrobial properties, which is important in warm climates where food is apt to spoil rapidly. And indeed researchers have found that the hotter a climate is, the more spices will be found in the local cuisine. Of course cuisines are not only concerned with health or even biology; many culinary practices are arbitrary and possibly even maladaptive, like the polishing of rice." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"The fresher the spices or herbs, the better.) 2 Pour an ice cold glass of pineapple juice and set it aside. 3 Take a swig of the spicy mix and gargle. 4 Gargle with the pineapple juice. The hot and cold fluids will feel soothing to a scratchy throat. And the spices and bromelain, an enzyme in the pineapple, will loosen and pull irritating mucus from the throat. Repeat three times a day. • S'more Solutions JN^arshmallow root puts out the fire in red, raging throats." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"A number of foods that we call spices actually consist of, or derive from, dried fruits: pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, paprika, anise, caraway, allspice, cumin, fenugreek, cayenne, currants and juniper. Mace is the lacy arillus of the nutmeg fruit. Cloves are actually dried flowers, although when pollinated, they do develop purplish fruits. Until recently, spices were items of utmost luxury. Islands were ravaged and populations decimated for their spice bounty. In Europe, whole nutmegs and peppercorns served on golden platters used to be eaten straight up as dessert." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"You can do so much better with just natural, organic spices and herbs. Organic sauces and condiments can also be found in many stores today. Healthy Seasonings lemon and lemon juice light soy sauce balsamic vinegar mustard chilies pepper garlic coarse salt Worcestershire sauce Beware of Genetically Modified Foods Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods produced from organisms that have had a part of their genetic makeup—their DNA?altered through genetic engineering." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Sauces, spices, and flavoring agents add appeal and variety and are not likely to alter absorption if used modestly. To meet energy targets, specially tailored oral electrolyte replacement fluids may be needed. Low-calorie/caffeine-free beverages and flavored waters can be used but are not recommended when fluid/ electrolyte replacement is needed and hydration status is tenuous. Use of vitamin and mineral supplements should be tailored to the patients' dietary habits, tolerances and absorptive capacity." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Of the forty-nine herbs, spices, and medicinal plant extracts they studied on glucose utilization, they found that cinnamon was the most bioactive.182 Cinnamon has a key substance called methyl hydroxy chalcon polymer (MHCP) that stimulates glucose uptake. Scientists at Iowa State University determined the polyphenols polymers in cinnamon are able to up-regulate the expression of genes involved in activating the cell membrane's insulin receptors, thus increasing glucose uptake and lowering blood glucose levels." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Each culture has characteristic flavors that are achieved through the usage of specific herbs and spices. For example, in Italian and Sicilian cuisine, the key flavors are garlic, basil, oregano, and olive oil. For Thai and Balinese, the more fundamental flavors are basil, lemon grass, tamarind, galangal root, curry, cumin, and coriander. For Mexican and Spanish, use cilantro, cumin, garlic, olive oil, jalapeno, and other chiles. Moroccan and African cuisines emphasize cilantro, cinnamon, ginger, and cumin. Japanese and Chinese cuisines use ginger, garlic, and sesame." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Common spices can even be beneficial—ginger, cinnamon, thyme, and rosemary. Dr. Aubrey Worrell also approaches the Candida problem holistically: "The body is the source of the Candida allergen. When there is more Candida than there should be in the gastrointestinal tract, the body absorbs more of the Candida antigen. You accelerate the problem by eating sugar and foods with mold, and by breathing mold in. "Over a period of years, I noticed that patients with Candida manifest multiple symptoms. As an allergist, I would of course see patients with asthma, hay fever and skin rashes." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Try to minimize the following: deli meats, hot dogs, smoked, dried, and salted fish and meat, bacon, cheese, ham, most commercial salad dressings and condiments, pickled foods, pork rinds, processed meats, salted nuts, salted spices, sausages, and olives. Select Superior Soy Despite what current marketing campaigns would have you believe, soy can be a challenge to digest, and you'll recall from Chapter 3 that some soy products may come from a genetically modified (GM) food source." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "Numerous herbs, spices, and vitamins can also improve the enzymatic activity of your body's detoxification systems, many of which will be part of your cleansing regimens. I will be giving you a comprehensive list of foods and supplements that will assist and maximize your detox. BOOSTING YOUR BODY I can't express enough how beneficial it is to nurture and nourish your body's incredibly powerful detoxification methods.The moment you decide to address this intricate, delicate system and lend a helping hand is the moment you choose optimal health and a better, more vibrant life." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"In fact, the religion discourages the consumption of meat in general, as well as rich foods, caffeinated drinks, and even "stimulating" condiments and spices. Some of the most conservative Adventists don't believe in going to the movies or the theater or indulging in any other form of popular culture. All of these tenets seem to have helped turn Loma Linda into a longevity oasis right in the middle of America's second largest city. Driving to America's Blue Zone from Los Angeles International Airport was a classic California freeway experience." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"Some pungent principles of spices cause the adrenal medulla to secrete catecholamine in anesthetized rats. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 188, 229-233. 79. Henry, C. J. K, and Emery, B. (1986). Effect of spiced food on metabolic rate. Hum. Nutr. 40C, 165-168. 80. Watanabe, T., Kawada, T., Kurosawa, M., Sato, A., and Iwai, K. (1991). Thermogenic action of capsaicin and its analogs. In "Obesity: Dietary Factors and Control" (M. Suzuki, Ed.), pp. 67-77. Japan Scientific Societies Press and S. Karger, AG, Tokyo and Basel. 81. Matsumoto, T., Miyawaki, C, Ue, H., Miyatsuji, A., and Moritani, T." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Use herbs and spices liberally in your menu planning and meal preparation. All herbs and spices are beneficial foods and are important to a PowerFoods diet. spices tend to be extremely rich in phytochemicals, and the healing powers of herbs are well-known. That's why herbs and spices are highlighted in our recipes even though present in small amounts. Eat less, but perhaps more frequently. Humans started off as gatherers, grazing among the plants of the earth, nibbling a little from this fruit, a little from that vegetable. Perhaps it's time to return to that kind of sampling variety." - Stephanie Beling, PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters (Get the book.)

"Or make your own with sesame oil, soy sauce, and some spices and herbs that have their own nutritional value. Spices and Herbs Besides adding taste to foods that might otherwise be less appealing than standard junk-food fare, herbs and seasonings are wonderful sources of antioxidants and provide missing elements in the diet. Cinnamon, cilantro, parsley, garlic, oregano, turmeric (cumin), ginger, and rosemary are just a few of the herbal superstars of the kitchen that have known healing effects. The Salt Issue Limit your intake of normal table salt." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Research has shown this spices most active component, curcumin, has antioxidant properties and may help ease inflammatory ailments. We arrived at Oku in early evening. I passed a convenience store on the outskirts of a very small town and stopped to buy some snacks. As I paid for my wasabi peas, I asked the teenage girl in the school uniform if she knew anyone in the area who was over 100. I knew at least two centenarians lived in the area. "Across the street," she replied. "Gozei Shinzato." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.) "Long before it became a part of the Adventist religion, Bates had decided to give up smoking, alcohol, and consuming any meat, coffee, tea, or spices. Imagine: As far back as the 1820s, Bates ran a temperance ship; he wouldn't allow his crew to drink on a voyage across the ocean." Bates was much older than the other early church leaders, yet he was the only one who stayed healthy, Giang continued. " - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"This work largely stems from cultures accustomed to high levels of spices in the diet and suggests a possible confounding effect of palatability on outcome variables. Generally, palatability enhances intake [88] and cephalic phase responses such as thermogenesis [89, 90]. In one trial [68], the addition of capsaicin to a high-fat diet increased the thermogenic response, but lowered the diet's palatability." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Regular consumption of stimulating foods or substances, such as meat, hot spices, chocolate, sugar, tobacco, narcotic drugs, soda pop, artificial sweeteners, and the like • Stress • Most pharmacological drugs • Excessive exercise • Overeating and excessive weight gain • Watching television daily for several hours Any of these factors have a blood-thickening effect and, thereby, force cells to give up water. The cellular water is used to restore blood thinness. To avoid self-destruction, however, the cells begin to hold onto water." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"At that time, it was thought that fruits and spices literally came from Paradise, believed to be located somewhere in the East. With the discovery of the Americas, conquistadores brought back mirabilia such as the pineapple, the papaya and the potato. Columbus made diary entries about his fruit finds: "There are trees of a thousand kinds all producing their own kind of fruit, and all wonderfully aromatic; I am the saddest man in the world at not recognizing them, because I am certain that they are all of value." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.) "As gifts, spices were comparable to the Patek Philippe watches or Swarovski swans given today. The discovery of the New World itself was precipitated by a desire to find a faster route to the Orient for a dried berry that was worth its weight in gold. Pepper was so valuable that individual grains were used as currency. Lodgers used to pay their rent in pepper. Rome staved off invasion by paying Alaric the Visigoth and Attila the Hun annual ransoms of pepper. Cinnamon is the bark of a tree, but when explorers found South America, they thought it was a fruit." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Please note that some of the ingredients (rice, spices, flour, oils, etc.) on the list for Week 1 are not repeated in Weeks 2 to 4 because you likely have enough left to last you after shopping the first week. Make sure to supplement each list with an assortment of your kids' favorite fruits for them to grab as snacks and also to use as bagged salads to complement every meal. Week 1 Shopping List Fruits • Apples or pears ?Your favorite fruits and sea- • Blueberries sonal berries (for smoothies • Lemons and purees) Vegetables/Herbs ?" - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.) "For example, soak any beans you want, run them through a blender, add any vegetables and spices you have handy, thin with water, and you now have a soup. Blend any fruits you have in the house with some ice for smoothies, or freeze them in frozen dessert trays, and you have a snack or an after-dinner dessert. Every meal can be complemented with a salad made with fresh ingredients. The possibilities are endless." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

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