Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Production: sunflower oil is the fatty oil of the achenes of Helianthus annuus, which is recovered from the fruits, excluding the shell, by cold pressing. The ray florets and leaves are collected at the beginning of the flowering season.
Other Names: Corona Solis, Helianthus, Marigold of Peru, Sun Rose actions and pharmacology
COMPOUNDS: SUNFLOWER OIL
Triglycerides: chief fatty acids linoleic acid (35-62%), oleic acid (25-42%), palmitic acid (4-7%)
Steroids: Sterols including campesterol, cholesterol, beta-sitosterol
EFFECTS: SUNFLOWER OIL
Useful as a dietary supplement. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts |  CHOLESTEROL: A double-blind, randomized, controlled human study found that those given diets containing mid-oleic sunflower oil had a decrease in both total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol. Another human study involved men and women who were placed randomly into two groups: One was given a diet high in saturated fat and the other a monounsaturated fatty acid diet. The researchers found that high-oleic-acid sunflower oil lowered both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. | | A diet rich in high-oleic-acid sunflower oil favorably alters low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and factor VII coagulant activity. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Jul;105(7):1071-1079. Binkoski AE, Kris-Etherton PM, Wilson TA, Mountain ML, Nicolosi RJ. Balance of unsaturated fatty acids is important to a cholesterol-lowering diet: comparison of mid-oleic sunflower oil and olive oil on cardiovascular disease risk factors. ] Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Tul;105(7):1080-1086.
Kapadia, GJ et al. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Production: sunflower oil is the fatty oil of the achenes of Helianthus annuus, which is recovered from the fruits (excluding the shell), by cold pressing. The mother tincture is extracted from the Jerusalem artichokes Helianthus tuberosus. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts | | Chemopreventive effect of resveratrol, sesamol, sesame oil and sunflower oil in the Epstein-Barr virus early antigen activation assay and the mouse skin two-stage carcinogenesis. Pharmacol Res. 2002 Jun;45(6): 499-505.
Sweet potatoes www.sweetpotato.org; www.cayam.com; www.ncsweetpotato.org
Bohle K, Spiegelman D, Trichopoulou A, Katsouyanni K, Trichopoulos D. Vitamins A, C and E and the risk of breast cancer: results from a case-control study in Greece. British Journal of Cancer. 1999 Ian;79(l):23-27.
Cho J, Kang JS, Long PH, ling J, Back Y, Chung KS. |
Bill Sardi
See book keywords and concepts |  Lancet 1: 1293-4; 1981; Iron Time Bomb, B Sardi, 2001]
Flax lignans and iron control
It has been known for some time that breast tumors thrive in an environment rich in omega-6 fatty acids, as provided in corn, safflower and sunflower oil for example, compared to a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids provided in flaxseed. The risk to develop breast cancer is significantly diminished by the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids as provided in flaxseed. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Recommended dressings include lemon juice or Balsamic vinegar with sunflower, sesame or olive oil for Vata types, almond or rice milk with sunflower or olive oil and a very small amount of lemon juice for Pitta types, or a little sunflower oil with herbs and spices and a very small amount of lemon juice for Kapha types. Vatas and Kaphas are better off eating small portions of salad, whereas Pittas may eat a larger amount.
Note: Avoid adding any cooked items, such as beans or chicken, to the salad, even if they are cold. Nuts are better added to stages B or C, if desired. | | Researchers gave 44 subjects either sage oil capsules or placebo capsules containing sunflower oil, and then conducted word recall tests. The group that received sage oil turned in significantly better test results than subjects that took the placebo.
Sage can be found in health food stores and from many Internet sites. There are no known side effects.
Guarana—An Energy Booster
There is yet another South American plant that has very unusual and beneficial health-promoting properties. The plant is known as paullinia cupana, and its seeds as Guarana. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  There is a tiny bit of milk, soy, sunflower oil, and safflower c oil in this product—four ingredients I haven't m been a huge fan of over the years for various C reasons. But my feeling here is this: We have PJ] to choose our battles in the food arena, and obesity is way more of a problem for health than a couple of grams of an omega-6 oil or a drop of soy. On balance, this is a really well-designed product that works—not by magic, but by taking into account the body's own inherent wisdom.
That makes sense to me. |
Elaine Magee
See book keywords and concepts |  Nuts S Peanut butter
V Sunflower seeds and sunflower oil S Pumpkin seeds y Peanuts and peanut oil / Almonds and almond oil y Hazelnuts and hazelnut oil like lycopene from tomatoes and lutein from dark green vegetables. A recent study at Ohio State University in Columbus measured how well phytochemicals were absorbed after people ate a lettuce, carrot, and spinach salad with or without 2Vi tablespoons of avocado. The avocado eaters absorbed 8.3 times more alpha-carotene and 13.6 times more beta-carotene (both help protect against cancer and heart disease) and 4. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts | | Consumption of tomato products with olive oil but not sunflower oil increases the antioxidant activity of plasma. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. 29:1051-1055; 2000.
Owen RW et al. Olives and olive oil in cancer prevention. Eur / Cancer Prev. 2004 Aug;13(4):319-326.
Onions www.onions-usa.org
Arai Y, Watanabe S, Kimira M, Shimoi K, Mochizuki R, Kinae N. Dietary intakes of flavonols, flavones and isoflavones by Japanese women and the inverse correlation between quercetin intake and plasma LDL cholesterol concentration. / Nutr. 2000 Sep;130(9):2243-2250.
Chu YF, Sun J, Wu X, Liu RH. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts | | Intolerance to Olive Oil
If you are allergic to olive oil or cannot tolerate it, you may use clear macadamia oil, expeller-pressed or cold-pressed grape seed oil, sunflower oil, or other expeller-pressed oils instead. Don't use canola, soy oil, or similar processed oils. Please note that extra virgin olive oil still appears to be the most effective oil for liver cleansing. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Animal studies using different ratios of evening primrose oil (high in gamma-linolenic acid or GLA), fish oil (rich in EPA and DHA), sunflower oil, and flaxseed oil suggest that supplementation with high doses of evening primrose oil and fish oil is more effective in inhibiting bone loss than is supplementation with linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids.118
The relationship between osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease has several correlations. One is that those individuals with osteoporosis and a subsequent hip fracture have an increased risk of mortality due to strokes. | | Calcium absorption will also significantly increase when the diet is supplemented with fish oil, evening primrose oil, a mixture of both, or sunflower oil daily.52
Animal studies have revealed many mechanisms related to EFAs and calcium absorption. Probably the largest body of work established that there is a significant relationship among EFAs, the actions of vitamin D, the transport of calcium across the membrane, and an increase in membrane fluidity followed by an increase in calcium absorption. | | Calcium absorption will also be significantly increased when the diet is supplemented daily with fish oil, evening primrose oil, a mixture of both, or sunflower oil.52 Deficiencies of EFAs modify bone fatty acid levels and have profound effects on the degree of mineralization of the bone. This is observed in animals fed EFA-deficient diets, who develop osteoporosis. The role of EFAs is discussed in much more detail in the nutritional supplement section of this chapter.
Alcohol and Smoking. Consumption of alcohol also appears to promote bone loss. |
Dianne Onstad
See book keywords and concepts |  Often used as an extender for more expensive oils, sunflower oil is used for baking and sauteing; it adds a wonderfully delicate, nutty flavor to salads, baked goods, and other dishes. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, linoleic acid, and vitamin E, sunflower oil has a long history of being used to help the endocrine and nervous systems and to reduce cholesterol levels. Many naturopathic physicians believe that sunflower oil helps the formation of healthy tissue and generally aids resistance to disease. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  One group was given sunflower oil, a typical oil used in Western diets, and one group was given the good stuff: extra virgin olive oil (about which more in a moment). The olive oil decreased the second group's blood pressure by a significant amount; it also decreased their need for blood pressure meds by a whopping 48 percent. As the English might say, "not too shabby."
Olive Oil Decreases Risk of Colon and Bowel Cancer
Dr. | | Though I'm a big fan of sunflower seeds (with or without the shell), I'm not a big fan of sunflower oil, which you might notice, is not listed in this book. It's just way too unbalanced, and too high in omega-6s.
Walnuts
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The "Doctrine of Signatures" is a concept in herbalism that's been around for centuries and is based on the idea that God marked everything God created with a sign (signature). The signature was an indication of the item's purpose. According to the Doctrine of Signatures, since the walnut looks just like a human brain, its purpose is to support that organ. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Sunflower oil is light in taste and appearance and supplies more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.
HISTORY
Sunflowers are native to both North and South America, where indigenous people were the first to cultivate them. Sunflowers have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years by the Native Americans, who used all the parts of the plant for various puposes, such as oil sources and dye pigments. The Spanish explorers took the sunflower back to Europe, from which it extended its beauty to adjoining countries.
Today, sunflower oil is one of the most popular oils in the world. |
Dianne Onstad
See book keywords and concepts | | Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, linoleic acid, and vitamin E, sunflower oil has a long history of being used to help the endocrine and nervous systems and to reduce cholesterol levels. Many naturopathic physicians believe that sunflower oil helps the formation of healthy tissue and generally aids resistance to disease. The consumption of sunflower oil (one teaspoonful three times a day) has cured paralysis stemming from polyneuritis and greatly reduced symptoms from multiple sclerosis. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts | | The researchers found that high-oleic-acid sunflower oil lowered both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Tips on Using Sunflower Seeds
SELECTION AND STORAGE:
• Sunflower seeds can be purchased shelled or unshelled, in the raw, roasted, salted, and unsalted.
• Avoid shelled seeds that are yellowish in color.
• Sunflower seeds are high in fat and can turn rancid if not stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
• Sunflower seeds can be shelled by hand or by using a seed mill. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts |  Serves 1
Mexican Medley_
3 ounces asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3 ounces cauliflower flowerets, in bite-size pieces
3 ounces celery, chopped
3 ounces kidney beans, cooked
1 1/2 ounces filberts, chopped medium fine
2 tablespoons sunflower oil 2/3 teaspoon chopped fresh dill 1/3 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt
Steam asparagus and cauliflower for approximately 10 minutes. Combine with celery. Set aside. In a blender, place beans, filberts and remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
See book keywords and concepts |  Look instead for high-oleic sunflower oil, a stable oil that is rich in essential fatty acids.
Shakes: For a filling, meal-like shake, look for a mix that provides 10 grams of fiber (from acacia) per serving, and a decent amount of protein (around 20 grams) from a rich source, such as whey, as well as an array of important vitamins and minerals and an enzyme blend designed to ensure digestion of all classes of foods. Avoid any shakes that contain artificial sugar substitutes. Look for those containing tasty and nutritious natural sweeteners such as xylitol and stevia extract instead. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
See book keywords and concepts |  Oils include fats from many different plants and from fish that are liquid at room temperature, such as canola, corn, olive, soybean, and sunflower oil. Some foods are naturally high in oils, like nuts, olives, some fish, and avocados. Foods that are mainly oil include mayonnaise, certain salad dressings, and soft margarine.
8 Discretionary Calorie Allowance is the remaining amount of calories in a food intake pattern after accounting for the calories needed for all food groups—using forms of foods that are fat-free or low-fat and with no added sugars.
FIGURE 2 MyPyramid food intake patterns. | | PLANT STEROLS/STANOLS
Phytosterols are found in seed oil (e.g., sunflower oil and maize oil), fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, and some nuts. Although more than 40 phytosterols have been identified, (3-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol are the most abundant and are the most effective at reducing cholesterol levels. Stanols are saturated molecules produced by the hydrogenation of sterols but are less abundant in nature [228]. | | A diet rich in high-oleic-acid sunflower oil favorably alters low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and factor VII coagulant activity. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 105, 1071-1079.
44. Miller, G. J. (2005). Dietary fatty acids and the haemostatic system. Atherosclerosis 179, 213-227.
45. Ginsberg, H. N., Kris-Etherton, P., Dennis, B., et al. (1998). Effects of reducing dietary saturated fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins in healthy subjects: The Delta Study, protocol I. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vase. Biol. 18,441-449.
46. Kris-Etherton, P. M., Pearson, T. A., Wan, Y., et al. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | In the liver, amaranth decreased triglycerides by 10 percent in the lard diet and by 15 percent when given with sunflower oil, while oat bran decreased triglycerides in the liver by 15 percent in the lard diet and 20 percent in the diet with sunflower oil.
Amaranth is also a suitable grain for people with type 2 diabetes. When researchers studied the glycemic index of amaranth, wheat, and rice preparations in persons with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, the amaranth-wheat flour composite diet (25 percent amaranth, 75 percent wheat) was found to have the lowest glycemic index (65. | | Oat bran decreased the level of total cholesterol in the blood even more—by 19 percent in the lard diet and by 22 percent in the sunflower oil diet-and in the liver by 22 percent and 27 percent, respectively. Plus, neither amaranth nor oat bran caused a lowering of the rats' beneficial HDL cholesterol.
In the diets in which amaranth or oat bran was given with sunflower oil, the rats' blood levels of triglycerides also dropped precipitously— by 22 percent! But when amaranth or oat bran was combined with lard, such beneficial effects occurred only in the liver, not in the blood. |
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