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"The one I have in my hand has the following ingredients: soy sprouts, onion sprouts, kale sprouts, broccoli sprouts, fennel sprouts, bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts and mustard sprouts. These supplements that I am referring to are in fact concentrated food. Another excellent whole-food product is called hydrilla. Can taking a whole-food supplement cure you of cancer? Absolutely, yes. Will it cure 100 percent of people who have cancer? Absolutely no. If you have cancer or any disease, one of the major reasons you have the disease is nutritional deficiencies." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"Alfalfa sprouts with cherries lowers cholesterol. 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.)

"A handful of the sprouts on a sandwich each day, or in a salad, will be beneficial to the detoxifying systems in your body. Some resourceful people are growing their own broccoli sprouts. The seeds are available from mail order companies like Sprout House at 800-SPROUTS, or www.sprouthouse.com. • Combating Colon Cancer We know now that eating low-fat, healthful meals lowers overall cancer risk, but can we go further to specify which foods will protect which vulnerable body parts? Yes, to a degree, nutritionists say." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Artichokes þBamboo shoots þBeans (string, green, yellow) þBean sprouts þBeets (raw only) þBok choy þBroccoli and broccoli rabe þBrussels sprouts þCabbage (napa, Chinese, green and red) þCapers þCarrots (raw only) þCauliflower þCelery þChayote (vegetable pear) þChicory þCucumbers (including pickles) þFennel þGarlic þGinger root þHerbs (cilantro, basil, mint, sage, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, etc." - 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.)

"When the sprouts have little green tips, eat them! Put uneaten sprouts in a container in the refrigerator.They will last for five days. member to the oldest. You'll find that your child will have an increase in the healthiest kind of energy and an increased ability to focus at school and at home. We have no excuses. Let's do it. The ADD/ADHD Cure Diet Guide I am fortunate that my wife, Meyera, does all the meal planning and cooking. Because we both lead busy lives, she has come up with quick, uncomplicated and very tasty meals for us." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Use sunflower sprouts, red clover, alfalfa, and/or julienned greens. For rolling: Place filling on the bottom half of the nori sheet. Place bell peppers and sprouts over the top of filling. Begin rolling the filling in sheet to form a tube. Use a little water to seal the edges. Cut and serve. For cucumber rolls: Take both ends off of the cucumber. Use a vegetable peeler to peel all the skin off, discard. Use the vegetable peeler to peel the whole length of the vegetable. Keep peeling to get long thin strips of cucumber the same width of the vegetable peeler blade." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Spirulina, blue-green algae, chlorella, hemp seeds, olives, durian, all sprouts (including sprouted grains and beans), bee pollen, green vegetables (especially spinach, watercress, arugula, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, collard greens, and parsley), powdered grasses, and green super-food powders are examples of relatively high-protein live foods. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY IN FOODS Animals concentrate plant foods to form their tissues." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, Raw spinach, and Kale Broccoli carries a rating of 890, btussels sprouts 980, spinach 1,260, and kale 1,770. Be aware that these foods contain other phytonutrients that go well beyond their antioxidant value. • Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raisins Strawberries at 1,540, blueberries at 2,400, and raisins at 2,830, all rate high. • Prunes Whoa! The lowly prune is top rated at 5,770. Eat prunes daily!" - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"You can partially cook the sprouts ahead of time, stop the cooking with ice water, and then assemble and stir-fry the dish in minutes just before serving. 3 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved vertically 1 cup chopped vegetarian bacon (about 8 slices), such as Yves Veggie Canadian Bacon or Lightlife Fakin' Bacon 4 scallions, chopped 74 cup low-sodium vegetarian broth Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice Add the brussels sprouts to a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"Artichokes þBamboo shoots þBeans (string, green, yellow) þBean sprouts þBeets (raw only) þBok choy þBroccoli and broccoli rabe þBrussels sprouts þCabbage (napa, Chinese, green and red) þCapers þCarrots (raw only) þCauliflower þCelery þChayote (vegetable pear) þChicory þCucumbers (including pickles) þFennel þGarlic þGinger root þHerbs (cilantro, basil, mint, sage, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, etc." - 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.) "DRESSING 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or walnut oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice ^teaspoon Dijon mustard Sea salt and pepper to taste Vt packet or V* teaspoon stevia or other no-calorie sweetener (optional) SRLRD 1 bunch watercress 1 (8-ounce) package mung bean sprouts, or 2 cups loose sprouts, rinsed and drained Yi cup walnut or pecan halves V2 ripe avocado, sliced Vi cup crumbled Gorgonzola, feta, or bleu cheese, or coarsely grated Asiago Whisk or shake together the dressing ingredients. Chill slightly, if desired." - 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.)

"Since the concentration of sulforaphane is much higher in broccoli sprouts than in mature broccoli, the same reduction in risk theoretically might be had with a weekly intake of just over an ounce of sprouts. Where is it found? Sulforaphane is found in highest concentrations in broccoli sprouts, but it is also found in mature broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflowet, cabbage, and kale." - 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.)

"Instead, try sunflower sprouts or broccoli sprouts. Other tasty sprouts are buckwheat sprouts, sometimes used in Japanese cuisine, and radish sprouts, which many people find refreshingly spicy. Ll Take 500 milligrams of black currant oil twice daily. This oil is a particularly useful source of an essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which prevents inflammatory reactions. Flaxseed meal, flaxseed cereals, and flaxseed oil, as well as sardines, also provide GLA in a form useful for people with lupus. Ll Take 200 to 600 international units of vitamin E several times a week." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Cook spinach for a minute, just enough to wilt. Cook sprouts for two minutes and set aside in bowl. Fry eggs, leaving yolk a little runny. Add 1 cup of cooked brown rice to each individual serving bowl. Place a layer of spinach on top of the rice. Arrange portions each of mushrooms, carrots, sprouts, squash, onions, and meat on top of spinach. Top off with a fried egg. Add desired amount of red bean paste and serve. This dish tastes best when the egg is cut up and all ingredients are well mixed with the bean paste before eating." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Avoid raw (unpasteurized) milk or any products made from unpasteurized milk, raw or partially cooked eggs or foods containing raw eggs, raw or undercooked meat and poultry, unpasteurized juices, and raw sprouts. "From USDHHS, USDA. (2005). Finding your way to a healthier you: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans [24]. ^From USDHHS, USDA. (2005). Dietary Guidelines for Americans [11]. The concept of variety is presented in this guideline by suggesting consumption of a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "In addition, a specific recommendation has been added to avoid raw milk and eggs, undercooked meat and poultry, unpasteurized juices, and raw sprouts. B. MyPyramid The original Food Guide Pyramid (FGP) was released by the USDA in 1992 [14] and has been widely distributed to both health professionals and consumers. In 2005, it was replaced by MyPyramid, which reflects the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Fig. 1) [13]. The MyPyramid image is simple, illustrating foods that should be included in a healthy diet and the relative amounts by the width of the colored bands." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The foods most abundant in choline are of animal origin, especially eggs and liver, but some vegetables have also significant amounts of free choline and phosphatidylcholine (Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, nuts, etc.). Cereals and many baked products contain high amounts of betaine as well. In human breast milk, free choline and all main choline esters are abundant, with total choline levels around 1.5 mmol/ L [49]. Manufacturers of infant formulas have modified the content of choline compounds to levels similar to human breast milk [23, 49]. B." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"LIQUID GREENS AND WHOLE-FOOD MULTINUTRIENTS "Green formulas" offer combined extracts from various nutrient-rich sources such as dark green leafy vegetables, sprouts, sulfur-containing vegetables, and green tea. Liquid formulas are best. They can also include such ingredients as organic raw, uncooked aloe, which is readily absorbed by the body and is a nutritious whole-food method of delivering the nutrient-rich greens best. Whole-food multinutrient supplements are also excellent ways of getting great nutrition on the spot without the fuss (usually sold as a powder to which you add water)." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"In a large bowl, toss sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, nori and sesame seeds. Toss with dressing and top with walnuts before serving. Serves 2 Crunchy Couscous Salad_ 3 ounces yellow squash, cubed 3 ounces celery, chopped 3 ounces scallions, chopped 3 ounces safflower oil 1 1/2 ounces miso 1/2 teaspoon cumin pinch of cayenne 3 ounces black-eyed peas, cooked (chilled) 3 ounces couscous, cooked Combine squash, celery and scallions in a bowl. Set aside. In a blender, combine oil, miso and 2 ounces water. Blend until smooth. Add vegetables to miso mixture and blend until coarsely ground." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Serves 1 Arugula-Orange-Pepper Salad_ 1 cup sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers 1 cup sunflower sprouts 1 cup torn arugula 3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 cup shredded beets, steamed 15 minutes 2/3 cup shredded carrots 3^5 Salads 2 seedless oranges sliced 1 cup chopped fresh yellow tomatoes Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, adding tomatoes last as a garnish. Serve with a vinaigrette or light lemon dressing." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "When mealtime comes, a person can take a handful of these vegetables and then perhaps add some other ones that don't keep as well, such as tomatoes or sprouts. You then have a fresh salad that is already prepared with a lot of important nutrients. This is just one way of having food prepared in advance. It's good for people who are depressed and don't have the energy to make a whole meal." The B complex vitamins are especially important. Dr." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Transfer to bowl; add sprouts, cashews and cider vinegar. Mix well and serve at room temperature. Serves 1 Three-Green Curry Casserole_ 3 ounces sunflower flour 3 ounces split peas, cooked 2 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1/3 teaspoon curry 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon thyme 3 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped 3 ounces cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces 3 ounces brown rice, cooked 3 ounces avocado, sliced Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 4x8 baking pan with sunflower oil." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Gfredo Alaskan Saimon Brussels sprouts flower with Sage Green beans Broccoli You'll Eat Arugula salad with Tossed green Boston lettuce and Spinach salad mushrooms salad watercress salad with mushrooms m > r~ r-> > TO m o SAMPLE MEAL PLAN, PHASE 1: Week 3 an MONDAY ?" - 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.)

"However, there has been some concern about the safety of eating large amounts of the sprouts, which contain the alkaloid canavanine. 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." - 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.)

"It is a very easy process and you have an abundance of sprouts in no time. Mung beans are the most popular and lentils have an excellent mild flavor. Most sprouts will keep for seven to ten days in your refrigerator. A Natural Diet for Cats Feeding cats a natural diet can be a little more complex, especially if they have eaten commercial pet foods for most of their lives. Be assured it can be done, and they will enjoy their new diet just as much as the dog does." - Ann N. Martin, Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food (Get the book.)

"Place bell peppers and sprouts over the top of filling. Begin rolling the filling in sheet to form a tube. Use a little water to seal the edges. Cut and serve. For cucumber rolls: Take both ends off of the cucumber. Use a vegetable peeler to peel all the skin off, discard. Use the vegetable peeler to peel the whole length of the vegetable. Keep peeling to get long thin strips of cucumber the same width of the vegetable peeler blade. Lay these strips overlapping each other approximately !4 to % inch, achieving a 6- or 7-inch width sheet." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"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. Another tip is that you can put the brakes on your hunger by FILL YOU UP Susanna Holt, Ph.D., and her associates at the University of Sydney in Australia conducted research on satiety and developed a diet concept called the Satiety Index." - 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.)

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