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Health Begins in the Colon Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN See book keywords and concepts

SOME GREAT SOURCES OF HEALTHY PROTEIN (make sure they're organic): Cold-water fish (cod, halibut, sole, haddock) Cottage cheese Other organic cheeses Eggs Fermented soy Hemp milk Lamb Legumes* Rabbit Range-fed beef or buffalo (bison) Raw goat or cow milk Veal Wild game (deer, squirrel, duck, quail, etc.) "Legumes include beans and peas, and can be a good source of 123 protein if eaten with mixed vegetables (in a salad) or with a complete _ protein (seeds, nuts, meat, and eggs). On their own, legumes are incomplete proteins and contain only certain amino acids.

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Remember that groundnuts are classed as legumes rather than nuts. legumes are difficult to digest as they are generally cooked. Cooked protein is more difficult to digest and can contain trisaccharides or glucose molecules that are linked in chains and are difficult to digest. Soaking legumes overnight in filtered water before cooking makes them more digestible. Processed soy products that are made to look like minced beef or other meat products are not generally the most nutritious of the legumes to eat due to the intense processing they go through to make them look and taste like meat.

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And Adventists who ate more legumes like peas and beans had a 30 to 40 percent reduction in colon cancer." For pancreatic cancer there was again a small sample size, but researchers did see that those who ate fruits and legumes had a much lower risk. "Those who ate meat were at twice the risk of getting bladder cancer and a 65 percent increase in the risk of getting ovarian cancer," Fraser said. "For lung cancer, we found an extensive relationship with smoking, which is no surprise, although most Adventists are past smokers if they smoked at all.

Diets rich in legumes are associated with fewer heart attacks and less colon cancer. legumes are a good dietary source of healthy flavonoids and fiber (which can reduce the risk of heart attack) and are also an excellent nonanimal source of protein.

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Raw legume sprouts, such as mung beans, kidney beans, lentils and soy beans, can drain the body of water. If legumes are eaten, the best legumes are chickpeas and peanuts (wild Amazonian peanuts, the only peanuts ever to test free of aflatoxin, are now available at www.rawfood.com). Chickpeas should be sprouted. Peanuts may be soaked until plump before eating, although they are nice in their dried state as well. Both chickpeas and peanuts have a higher ratio of fat to protein than other legumes, but chickpeas are still protein-dominant.

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I breakfast—that is, high in If you are a vegetarian, opt for eggs, protejn Qr hjgh_fiber cheese, sugar-free yogurt, hard European foods—improves a person's cheeses (from animals not given growth overall blood sugar level by hormones), and legumes. Be aware, how- lunchtime. It can also reduce , „ . , . . your appetite and the ever, that allergies to dairy and soy are { amoupt of food you eat common, and legumes have relatively throughout the day. large amounts of carbohydrates.

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Include foods known to reduce inflammation such as fish, curries, and garlic and high amounts of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Reduce red meat, especially grain-fed meat. • Get regular exercise. • Avoid pesticides, chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals. • Eat organic foods. • Drink purified water. • Maintain good digestion and regular bowel habits. • Avoid alcohol. liver's ability to break down environmental and naturally occurring estrogen, is worthy of consideration.

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Don't confuse legumes with sugar snap peas and green and wax beans, which are immature pods, and are fine in Phase 1. Likewise, black or green soybeans (edamame), pose no sugar threat, although they do have a significant calorie load. Enjoy them but go easy on portion size. THERE IS FAT-AND THEN THERE'S FAT At this point, since you're introducing ever-larger quantities of leafy greens and other vegetables into your meals, you'll discover that oil is a key ingredient for turning them into delicious meals.

Grains and legumes are likely to slow or even temporarily stop weight loss. Remember, your ancestors did just fine without them for millions of years. Alternatively, if you can't do without grains and an occasional lentil, cheer up and enjoy them-in moderation, of course. You'll simply lose weight a little more slowly. This slight relaxation on whole grains does not extend to bread, whole grain or otherwise, or any other foods on the "white" and "beige" lists (pages 66-67), which remain off limits. By the way, this is one of the few times I'll ask you to measure food.

Also, for the first two weeks, eliminate: þAll fruits, including berries þWhat I call "brown" foods, such as whole grains and legumes such as beans and lentils þCertain so-called vegetables that are really fruits, such as tomatoes, avocado, and eggplant þCooked root vegetables like beets, carrots, and celery root WHY GIVE "WHITE" AND"BEIGE" FOODS THE HEAVE HO? If the "white" and "beige" food lists-as well as the "brown" foods-look suspiciously like a "low-carb" reprise, you're right on target. Not to worry. I'm not asking you to count carbs, control carbs, or worry about their glycemic load.

This means that you'll rely heavily on vegetables, particularly salads and other raw vegetables, but avoid as much as possible those that are calorie dense, including whole grains and legumes. You will continue to reduce your portions of animal protein, or vegetarian alternatives, effectively treating them as side dishes. Not only will you actually obtain plenty of protein from vegetables, but by consuming large amounts of plant micronutrients, you'll also turn on genes that protect you in the long term, laying the groundwork for longevity, health, and vitality.

Likewise, you can, if you choose, resume eating extremely small portions of whole grains and legumes. And it's important to note that a whole grain is just that-whole. If you grind up a whole grain, it isn't whole anymore, is it? Again, I recommend you follow this phase for at least six weeks, preferably staying in it until your weight normalizes.

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If you want to eat less animal protein and more soy, it is probably a good idea, but you can substitute beans, lentils, and other legumes for animal protein just as effectively and get the same cholesterol-lowering effects. However, if you want to use soy, it is free of bad side effects, so feel free to use it. VALERIAN A wide variety of herbs and supplements have been marketed for insomnia, most of which have not been thoroughly evaluated and compared to placebo or have not been shown to be effective for sleep.

If you want to reduce your intake of animal fat, soy and other legumes (beans) are a good alternative source of protein. The effects of soy, however, are probably related to the reduction in animal-fat intake rather than to any specific effects of the soy itself. COENZYME Q10 Coenzyme Q10, which occurs naturally in the body, is involved in energy transfer in something called the mitochondria, which are like the power station for the cells of the body. Since it decreases normally with age, the connection was made with the increase in heart-disease risk with age.

My advice is to discard your vitamins and instead eat a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, nuts, and legumes. If you want a pyramid, I personally recommend the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, which provides all the nutrition that you require, along with a more healthy balance of fats, carbohydrates, and protein (http://oldwayspt.org). Colleagues at the Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, also recommend the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

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There also are examples of the effects of engineering competition with the entry point enzyme, CHS, including reduced coloration of Petunia and Peuraria montana flowers upon introduction of chalcone reductase, which in legumes shifts flux into the isoflavonoid pathway (Davies et al., 1998; Joung et al, 2003). Similarly, reduced flower color and fertility were reported in tobacco upon introduction of a stilbene synthase gene, which normally sends flux into the stilbene branch pathway (Fischer et al, 1997).

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Both chickpeas and peanuts have a higher ratio of fat to protein than other legumes, but chickpeas are still protein-dominant. Soy beans have a high ratio of fat to protein (1:2) so they are one of the better legumes, even if cooked. However, they are such hybridized foods (so far out of the natural wild state) and they are mostly genetically modified that I do not endorse them or products made primarily from them (soy milk, soy cheese, soy burgers, etc). Research is indicating that more than two servings of soy per week can influence hormone metabolism. Soy is known to be thyroid suppressive.

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Eat a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and quality protein (such as fish, lean chicken, and beans) every day. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables for their high nutrient >content to provide a base of nutrients required for a healthy immune system. Do not eat acidic foods or sweets. Lemons, tomatoes, and other foods with a high acid content can eat away at your tooth enamel and hinder your teeth's natural healing process. For some people, eating sweets causes a flare-up of pain.

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But you can get every vitamin you need by eating a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and lean protein. If you take more than you need in pill form, you may be causing yourself harm. The Danes were puzzled by the fact that there was an increase in osteoporosis among Danish women. They analyzed a number of factors and found that excessive intake of vitamins, whether through fortified foods or other sources, was associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis in their county.

Finally, if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have already been diagnosed as having this disease, you should lose weight by replacing simple carbs (like white bread and pasta) with those that take longer to digest, such as whole-wheat noodles and whole-grain bread, legumes, and whole grains. Cut out sugary sodas, candy, and processed and fast foods. Eat lots of leafy greens, colorful vegetables, and fresh fruit. Limit your intake of red meat to once per week and choose only lean cuts. Eat fish or chicken twice a week. Exercise for thirty minutes at least three times a week.

The Science of Flavonoids Erich Grotewold See book keywords and concepts

In the majority of legumes the (-)-enantiomers predominate; examples include (-)-medicarpin (alfalfa, chickpea, clover), (-)-maackiain (chickpea, clover), and (-)-glycinol (soybean) (Ingham, 1982). (-)-pterocarpan (+)-pterocarpan (-)-medicarpin: Rj R2 = H; R3 - OCH3 (+>medicarpan: R, - R2 - H; R3 = OCH3; R4 - OH (-)-maackain: R( = H; R2 - R3 = OCH20 (+)-pisatin: R[ = OH; R2 - R3 = OCH20; R4 = OCH3 (-)-glycinol: Ri = R3 = OH; R2 = H Figure 1.2 Structure and stereochemistry of isojlavonoid pterocarpan phytoalexins.

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Soaking legumes overnight in filtered water before cooking makes them more digestible. Processed soy products that are made to look like minced beef or other meat products are not generally the most nutritious of the legumes to eat due to the intense processing they go through to make them look and taste like meat. In fact, I have found it best to minimize soy. When eating nuts, remember to eat and combine them as a protein, for example, with neutral vegetables and not starches, although they can be combined with acid and sub-acid fruit.

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Nodulation is the formation of nitrogen-fixing nodules in roots of legumes (beans, peas, alfalfa, clover, for example) and Parasponia, a nonlegume, by bacteria in the Rhizobiaceae, and occurs when the host plant and the rhizobium form a symbiotic relationship. Although some rhizobia are generalists, many plant-rhizobium pairs are specialized, with species-specific flavonoids in the roots exudates that are stimulatory to compatible species of rhizobia and inhibitory to noncompatible rhizobia and other soil flora and fauna.

Isojlavonoid Phytoalexins Isoflavonoids are a subclass of flavonoids, restricted primarily to legumes, that play important roles in plant and animal health (Dixon and Steele, 1999). Many of the more complex isoflavonoids such as the antimicrobial pterocarpan phytoalexins synthesized in response to fungal pathogens and other stresses are optically active (Ingham, 1982) (Figure 1.2). Pterocarpans have diastereomeric carbons at 6a and 11a; thus, four stereoisomers are possible, although due to chemical constraints only one pair of naturally occurring stereoisomers is found (i.e., 6a/?;lla/?

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Foods with high fiber include fruits, vegetables, legumes, and brown bread and rice. In general fatty-food diets can exacerbate all gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcers, GERD, dyspepsia, and IBS. Chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppermint, and caffeine can also worsen gastrointestinal problems, although they don't actually cause ulcers. Smoking, excessive alcohol intake, and NSAIDs, aspirin, and COX-2 inhibitors are also to be avoided for ulcer and GERD prevention.

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High Amylase Formula when food cravings arise Purpose: To overcome symptoms of allergies and for the proper digestion of carbohydrates, especially grains, raw vegetables, and legumes Each serving should contain approximately: Amylase blend 22,000 DU Cellulase blend 400 CU Glucoamylase 30 AGU Lactase 300 LacU Alpha-galactosidase 1,000 GALU Maltase 300 DP Protease blend 15,000 HUT Pectinase 20 endo-PG Lipase blend 150 FCCFIP ARTHRITIS Arthritis is characterized by inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness of the joints.

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For most Americans, these nutrient-deficient factory-made pseudofoods have replaced the real food that Mother Nature intended us to eat: mostly plant-based unprocessed foods such as whole grains, legumes, and fresh produce that are packed with the fiber and nutrients our bodies need. A closer look at how Americans eat gives us some idea of the problem: 51 percent of our calories come from processed foods, 42 percent from meat, eggs, or dairy, and a paltry 7 percent from vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds— foods that prevent disease and are optimum for overall health.

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Increase your intake of legumes (especially soy), dark leafy greens (for their protective antioxidant content), essential fatty acids (flaxseed, evening primrose, and borage oils), and nuts and seeds (a good source of zinc). During andropause, declining levels of testosterone may lead to a relative excess in estrogen; this female hormone can, in turn, reduce the effects of testosterone in the body. Dr. Eugene Shippen, author of The Testosterone Syndrome, also emphasizes eating more soy, as it contains phytoestrogens that can block the action of the body's own estrogen, which is more powerful.

Food sources: Brewer's yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Supplements: There are two forms of B6, pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal-5-phosphate (the most active form). For efficient absorption of pyridoxine by the body, sufficient levels of riboflavin and magnesium should be present.33 Typical therapeutic dose: 50 to 100 mg daily can help prevent insomnia. Precautions: High levels of pyridoxine can cause toxic side effects.

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