Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Luca Turin
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  All ingredients are listed plainly on the labels, NewsTarget was informed, and the "spices" ingredient contains only wholesome spices like sage, rosemary and thyme, not any hidden sources of MSG. Several products do use tamari, another ingredient that contains a small amount of free glutamate, but tamari is usually not problematic for consumers in the same way that yeast extract can be, possibly due to the process used to create tamari. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  WHICH HERBS AND spices COULD HELP WARD OFF MY URGES TO SPLURGE ON SWEETS?
Experts say a variety of spices may help defeat those nagging sugar cravings either because they add sweetness to food or because they help regulate blood sugar levels. "For instance," nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., says, "cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg increase your ability to metabolize sugar and remove it from the blood. In particular, cinnamon has a sweet, satisfying, familiar flavor that many associate with holidays. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts |  Interestingly, there is another branch of literature suggesting that the addition of spices, and capsaicin in particular, may augment appetite [84], digestive processes [85, 86], and growth efficiency [87]. 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]. |
Luca Turin
See book keywords and concepts | | 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. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | It does contain "spices," but even that ingredient is specifically explained as, "100% pure herbs & spices (no hidden ingredients)."
That's an interesting phrase: "No hidden ingredients." You don't find that phrase on the Vegetable Pie package. Does that mean the vegetable pie contains hidden ingredients? Because, of course, if the vegetable pie product didn't contain any hidden ingredients, wouldn't they proclaim it on the label by saying, "No hidden ingredients"?
It's a suspicious company that would use hidden ingredients on some foods while proclaiming "no hidden ingredients" on others. |
Hyla Cass
See book keywords and concepts | | 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. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | All ingredients are listed plainly on the labels, NewsTarget was informed, and the "spices" ingredient contains only wholesome spices like sage, rosemary and thyme, not any hidden sources of MSG. Several products do use tamari, another ingredient that contains a small amount of free glutamate, but tamari is usually not problematic for consumers in the same way that yeast extract can be, possibly due to the process used to create tamari. |
Michael Pollan
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  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. | | 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. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
See book keywords and concepts |  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. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Some herbs are characterized as tonics, others are spices that improve taste and digestion, other herbs contain specific vitamins and minerals that aid different organ systems, and still others can be used as medicines to intervene and treat conditions or illnesses related to the pregnancy. However, there are some herbs that are commonly contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Although some of these herbs may be used in very small amounts for specific conditions, it is prudent to avoid them unless under the supervision of an expert in herbal medicine. |
Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  You will develop a new taste for the natural flavors of food and you'll discover new herbs, spices, and sauces for seasoning. Eating safely in this culture is a daily challenge, but attention to detail assures success. And remember: you should beware of the "o fat per serving" products such as salad dressing, butter substitutes, mayonnaise, and pastries. They may contain less than 0.5 grams per serving, but that little bit is enough to ensure that you will continue to crave fat. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
See book keywords and concepts |  In addition to silks, dyes, and spices, traders began to bring tea to Venice. Hajji Mahommed, a Persian merchant, shared stories about tea with Gaimbattista Ramusio, the secretary to the Venetian Council of Ten. Ramusio included information about the health-enhancing properties of tea in his 1559 book Voyages and Travels. This was the first mention of tea in a European book.
Venice's monopoly on trade was short-lived. | | Out of the fifty-four vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, and teas that he tested, green tea was ranked number five, producing a 91-percent relaxation of the endothelium (lining of blood vessels). Black tea, presumably because it has lower polyphenol levels, only relaxed the blood vessels by 66 percent.20
THE "BRAIN ATTACKS" CALLED STROKES
Strokes belong to a class of disorders called "cerebrovascular disease," meaning that the blood vessels feeding the brain are involved. Each year approximately 300,000 Americans suffer a stroke. | | In the early days, tea was only an incidental commodity, while silk, coffee, and spices powered this trading company. However, the English were destined to become one of the most tea-loving countries, and they soon expanded the importation of tea. By 1669, the East India Company was importing tea from China regularly. In that year, about 150 pounds of tea was shipped to England. Just a few years later, in 1705, the yearly import of tea grew to approximately 800,000 pounds. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Alternately, some of the "green drinks" now found in health food supermarkets are a great choice
Natural Breath Mints
In addition to the above recommendations, herbs and spices can sweeten your breath. Try the following.
Parsley and mint. Chewing parsley or mint leaves has been a natural remedy for thousands of years. These herbs are especially good if garlic and onions are the source of your bad breath. Parsley is very high in chlorophyll. Try chewing a few parsley sprigs dipped in vinegar for immediate relief. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Experts say a variety of spices may help defeat those nagging sugar cravings either because they add sweetness to food or because they help regulate blood sugar levels. "For instance," nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., says, "cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg increase your ability to metabolize sugar and remove it from the blood. In particular, cinnamon has a sweet, satisfying, familiar flavor that many associate with holidays. In addition, bay leaf, cayenne, cloves, coriander, dry mustard, and ginger can help regulate your blood sugar levels. | | Try sprinkling your foods with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, fennel, or pumpkin spice.
You may also wish to learn about the sweet herbal supplement stevia, which millions of people throughout South America and Asia have used as a sweetener for years. Worst-case scenario, add small amounts of maple syrup or raw, washed, organic cane sugar in crystalline form, but please do so only if you do not have medical reasons such as hypoglycemia to avoid them. And please note that many people are just too sensitive to consume any sweeteners at all. | | Experiment with herbs and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. In short, be grateful and appreciative that you can choose such delicious, nutritious foods.
15. EXPRESS YOURSELF.
Wow! Kicking sugar can give you incredible mental clarity and acuity. It also can make you more creative. So pen a poem about your sugar relationship. If writing's not your thing, then paint a picture, compose a song, hum a tune, choreograph a dance, knit a sweater, plant some flowers, or doodle. Just find a way that best expresses you. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  It was one of the world's earliest cultivated spices. Coriander seeds were found in the tomb of King Tut, and the spice was mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus. Coriander was an ingredient in love potions during the Middle Ages, and it is mentioned as an aphrodisiac in The Arabian Nights.
Coriander seed stimulates digestion, breaks up mucus, and disperses stagnation. | | Star anise is widely used as a spice in Asian cuisine; in fact, it is one of the spices in Chinese five-spice blend. It has a pungent flavor that combines well with that of other herbs. Chewing a piece after a meal will freshen the breath.
Other Uses
Star anise bark can be burned as an incense. The seeds are sometimes added to potpourris and used to bait mice. They can also be used to make pendulums. The essential oil is used to scent hair products, perfumes, and soaps. | | And safrole occurs naturally in many other common spices, such as basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, star anise, and sage.
Large doses of sassafras may have a narcotic effect. (In fact, MDMA, or Ecstasy, was originally synthesized from sassafras.) Use only occasionally and in moderate doses. Sassafras is not recommended during pregnancy. As it decreases lactation, nursing mothers should avoid it (unless drying up their milk supply is their purpose). | | Edible Uses
During the age of exploration of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, cinnamon was among the most sought after of spices, and is still incredibly popular in cuisines around the world. When added to dairy dishes, it enhances their digestibility.
Other Uses
Cinnamon was used in ancient Egypt in the mummification process. It was also used in ancient times to prevent food from spoiling. In sachets it repels moths. It is sometimes included in hair rinses to highlight dark hair and in massage oils to promote sexual arousal. |
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