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"FRUIT ICE CREAM Use frozen bananas, strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries alone or in combination, and run through a Champion?juicer, with the solid screen cover in place, or process in a Vita-Mix?blender. Tastes great, and is nutritious because it still contains natural enzymes and has no sugar or other additives. NATURAL STRAWBERRY JAM 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (can also use raspberries) 4 or 5 rings of dried pineapple Unsweetened pineapple or orange juice Soak and rinse dried pineapple in water to remove any sulfur. Cut dried pineapple into small pieces." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"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! • Soy Products Although not antioxidants, genistein and the other isoflavones in soy nevertheless reduce the risk of many kinds of cancer, stimulate bone formation, protect the kidneys, and inhibit deterioration of the cardiovascular system." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Using a potato masher, smash the strawberries to desired consistency. Place a piece of shortcake into a bowl and ladle the strawberry topping over the top. break it down . . . Calorics: 170; Total fat: 3g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 180mg; Total carbs: 33g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: I4g; Protein: 3g. THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT A "SUN" FLOWER! Did you know . . . when the sunflower plant is budding, it tracks the movement of the sun? Once the flower opens, exposing its beautiful yellow petals, its head is always facing east. What's the Story?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Remember that each of the 14 SuperFoods has sidekicks (page 3) so you're not limited to these specific foods, just one from say, the beans group which could include garbanzo beans or kidney beans, or say, the blueberry group which could include grapes, strawberries, cherries, etc." - 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're lucky enough to have fresh blueberries available in your market or blueberry sidekicks such as strawberries, purple grapes, raspberries, or cherries then you should stock up on these treats. You'll be enjoying them for breakfast and in various recipes. Remember that frozen berries—be sure they have no added sugar—are excellent substitutes for fresh. "The foods are easy to find and easy to prepare. I like preparing the snacks ahead of time, that way I take the time to measure (portion control has been one of the reasons I have gained weight) and I fix several at a time." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Walking through the fields, I was so excited to be surrounded by strawberries that I immediately, and surreptitiously, started eating them. Their two varieties, Gaviota and Seascape, were juicy, sweet and cool in the morning air. They grew on little plants close to the ground in neat rows stretching into the distance, where laborers in hoodies were stooping and picking in the trenches. Karp wasn't that interested in tasting the berries. He was more concerned with the light changing as an overcast dawn appeared. He seemed tense. I held the reflective disk as he snapped some photographs." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.) "Like something out of Ingmar Bergman's Wild strawberries, the buried escapade returned with an instant recall the moment I tasted that Concord grape. Pablo Neruda said that when we bite into apples, we become, for an instant, young again. When I was in Paris, an Algerian taxi driver spent the entire ride describing the prickly pears of his youth, lamenting their taste in France but vividly recalling how sweet they were in his homeland. A wholesaler in New York told me of discovering a quince perfuming the clothes in his mother's armoire when he was a child. "What did you do when you found it?" - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.) "Japan, where square watermelons designed to fit refrigerator shelves and peach-scented pink strawberries sell for vast sums, has embraced the miracle fruit. Researchers have developed genetically modified lettuce and tomatoes containing miraculin; a company named NGK Insulators Ltd. manufactures miraculin pills for diabetics; and miracle-fruit cafes have opened up in Osaka and Tokyo's Ikebukuro district." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"For example, if someone eats strawberries and gets hives on their skin, that's an atopic reaction. Another common atopic reaction is asthma. Asthma is not always caused by direct contact between an allergen and the airways. Sometimes it's caused by foods and chemicals that are nowhere near the airways. The condition of being atopic often runs in families. That's why asthma tends to run in families. It's not necessarily the asthma that is directly inherited, but the atopy. Thus, once again, we see that the reality of a disorder is easier to understand when root causes are revealed." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Reach first for color-rich fruits such as blueberries or strawberries. I recommend the following single serving of fruit each day: half a cup of berries; one medium apple, pear, peach, or banana; or one medium avocado. Healthy Oils / USE AS NEEDED IN COOKING OR AS A CONDIMENT. For cooking and salad dressings, you can use extra-virgin olive oil. In addition to providing a delicious flavoring to cooked foods and salads, olive oil has been shown in studies to have a heart-protective benefit. Other healthy oils include canola oil and flaxseed oil." - 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.) "This type of fiber is found in oatmeal, oat bran, dried peas, beans, lentils, apples, pears, strawberries, and blueberries. Soluble fiber is good for you, but no matter how much of it you eat, it won't influence your hormonal equilibrium. Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, can directly help to decrease estrogen overload. It binds itself to extra estrogen in the digestive tract, which is then excreted by the body." - 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.)

"Fresh Peach and Apple Smoothie 2 peaches, peeled and diced 1 bag frozen strawberries Vi cup plain soy yogurt Vi cup apple juice Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Fresh Mixed-Berries Smoothie 2 snack bags of frozen berries 1 cup apple or orange juice 1 banana (optional) Vi cup plain soy yogurt (optional) Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Blueberry and Apple Smoothie 1 snack bag frozen blueberries V2 cup orange juice 1 banana 1 small apple, peeled and sliced Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Blackberries are high in antioxidants: An in vitro study found that blackberries had the highest antioxidant capacity when compared with blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries. They are also rich in vitamin C, fiber, and in the phytochemicals tannin, flavonoid, and cyani-din, which have anticarcinogenic properties. Blackberries also contain catechins, such as quercetin, which is an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of heart disease and stop the action of histamine for people with allergies." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Bananas and strawberries may also be added. Steel-Cut Oats This recipe is for one serving. Double or triple it if you want to make it for more people. Unlike oatmeal, steel-cut oats are crunchy, and they supply more nutrition than oatmeal. lA cup steel-cut oats Vi cup water 1 tablespoon raisins l/z teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoon ground flaxseeds Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add a little soy milk before serving." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Choose your favorite cut-up fruit for toppings: coconut, kiwi, strawberries, bananas, raspberries, whatever you prefer. Sunspire Organic Chocolates. I used to eat M&Ms for my blue moon treat, but now I've gotten healthier even in my indulgences. These days, I reach for Sunspire's dark-chocolate-covered blueberries and dark-chocolate-covered almonds (www .sunspire.com). Organic Potato Chips. There are lots of great lines of organic chips out there. I love the sea salt and vinegar chips made by Kettle (www.kettlefoods.com). Fried Veggies." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"If you have to choose only some organic foods, seek organic foods at your grocery store or health food store that have the skin that is thin or permeable, such as grapes or strawberries because they are more easily permeated by the pesticides. However, you cannot wash away all of the pesticides that is in a fruit that has been sprayed. Once it is contaminated, it stays that way. It is wise to try to consume only organic foods if you can. If you cannot buy fresh fruits and vegetables, you can use flash frozen vegetables. They have more nutrients and fewer additives than canned goods." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Usually, reactions to foods like strawberries and shellfish are treated with urtica urens. Lower potencies, from one to three X or CH work to clear out excess uric acid in the blood. Seek professional help if you have a severe allergy. Homeopaths can prescribe a constitutional remedy and can oversee your natural treatments. There is a list of homeopathic doctors in Ontario online at www.ontariohomeopath.com. It is best to work with both your medical doctor and an alternative health professional. Patients who do this fare much better than those who just seek just one type of treatment." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Lignans Lignans are found in the cabbage family, carrots, flax seeds, green beans, peaches, peas, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes and whole grains. The lignans in ground flax seed are said to help with constipation and prevention of colon, prostate and breast cancer. They also aid in reducing blood cholesterol and preventing gallstones. 5. Pectin Pectin is a source of fibre found in foods such as apples, bananas, beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, grapefruits, kale, lemons, okra, oranges and dried peas." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"These portable foods all make great alternatives to the junk foods most schools consider acceptable snacks: • Dried figs (mission and Calimyrna) • Dried dates • Dried strawberries i • Chunks of celery, carrots, and apples • Olives (black, red, green) tossed with chunks of tofu or soy cheese and Edward and Sons brown rice snaps • Granola is great for packing into your child's lunch box for a wholesome treat at school. Just put some in a waxed-paper baggie, fold over the top, and send your kid off to school with a truly nourishing treat." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Cantaloupe and strawberries. Cut up and serve in a cereal bowl. • Berries and yogurt: Combine a cup of berries with some organic plain yogurt in a cereal bowl. Add a little ground flax and agave, then mix everything together with a spoon before serving. • Organic grapes and mochi: To add sweetness, pour some agave nectar on top of the little mochi puffs and organic grapes. • Organic hot chocolate: Heat up organic soymilk for two minutes, add Ahllaska hot chocolate mix or several squares of organic dark chocolate and serve it to your child in the same mug every time." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"A serving usually means an apple, pear, or orange; half a grapefruit; a cup of berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, or a slice of watermelon. Fruit should be a regular dessert; for example, a cup of sliced strawberries with sweetened yogurt is both a fermented dairy serving and a fruit serving. A 6-ounce glass of squeezed juice, such as orange, apple, or grape, is half a serving; an 8-ounce glass is a serving. Beans and Legumes Each day a single serving of legumes in some form should be eaten." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Try to eat a variety of fruits: apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, cherries, Clementines, dates, figs, grapefruit, grapes, kiwis, kumquats, mangoes, melons, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, persimmons, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and tangerines. Try some exotic fruits to add variety and interest to your diet." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"Try this: put some strawberries and ice in a blender, give the mixture a twirl until the ice is finely crushed, wait for ten seconds, then take the lid off and smell. What you get is hard-boiled eggs, because the strawberries contain light, sulphur-containing compounds that alone manage to struggle free at this low temperature. How big are molecules? Picture them on the smelling strip as a huge flock of birds settled on a white sand beach." - Luca Turin, The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell (Get the book.)

"Vi cup amaranth flour 'A cup whole wheat flour -'A cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3A teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk or rice milk 2 large eggs 2'A cups fresh berries such as 'A cup canola oil blueberries or strawberries directions: Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. In separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and oil, and whisk until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together. Add 'A cup of berries. If batter is too thick to pour easily, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Mom sets out cheese nachos for lunch, served from their plastic wrapper fresh from the microwave, estrogen-disruptor laden, and some strawberries heavily sprayed with insecticides. At this point, our young mom's mast cells are being hit nonstop, overwhelmed by the pesticides she's taking in through her skin, the virus through her nose and mouth, the chemicals and additives through her food. A triple whammy. All these cause mast cells to stay turned on for far too long. The cytokines, running amok, begin to signal the immune system to target the body's own tissue and organs and fire away." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Because strawberries are shown to contain higher concentrations of phytochemicals, including anthocyanins, and have a antioxidant capacity when compared with other common fruits, their neuroprotective activity was tested in vitro on PC 12 cells treated with H202. Their protective effect and antioxidant capacity also were compared with those of banana and orange, which are the fresh fruits consumed at highest levels in the United States. The overall relative neuronal cell protective activity of these three fruits followed the decreasing order strawberry> banana > orange." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.) "The protective effects appeared to be due to the higher phenolic contents including anthocyanins, which are the major contributors in strawberries (Heo and Lee, 2005b). 3.4. Tea and tea polyphenols The anticarcinogenesis effects of EGCG, green tea, and black tea extracts on various organs and animal model have been reported. Studies by Khan and collaborators showed that green tea polyphenols have a potent inhibitory effect on skin tumorigenicity in Senear mice (Khan et al, 1988)." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.) "Ultrasound assisted extraction for analysis of phenolic compounds in strawberries, Anal Bioanal Chem 379: 1106-1112. Holt, R. M., Newman, M. J., Pullen, F. S., Richards, D. S. and Swanson A. G., 1998, High-performance liquid chromatography-NMR spectrometry-mass spectrometry: further advances in hyphenated technology, J Mass Spectrom 32: 64-70. Huck, C. W., Buchmeister, M. R. and Bonn, G. K." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"You should also try sliced bananas, ripe mangos, strawberries, or other favorite fruits on toast. Think outside the box. Why not breakfast on lentil or pea soup or—my personal favorite—leftover salad? Start as many meals as possible with salads. They're healthy and filling, and satisfying in a wonderful way. Add all the vegetables you can. Salad dressing can be a bit difficult at first, now that you are eating no oils at all. It is important to find one that you like, so spend some time experimenting." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

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