Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 So , on the fruit juices you mention, are they processed like Juice Plus so that the sugar is removed while the essential ingredients remain? If not that sounds like alot of fruit sugar. In addition to SeaSilver, is there any other super food that you have used and like? Thanks Donna Re: Superfoods <http://www.therealessentials.com/sinistertruth.html>http://www.therealessential\ s.com/sinistertruth.html You can order here for now http://www.seasilver.com/karen_eck, but there is not a bit of product info on the site. It contains aloe vera, sea vegetables, pau d' arco and Seasilver reformulated the product to include a juice concentrate blend of white grape, cranberry, concord grape, and black cherry. http://www.seasilver.com/corp/faq_ba.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 At 01:23 AM 8/5/2003 -0700, you wrote: >I have been thinking a little about the whole superfoods issue and >thinking that the best thing to do is to use a number of different >products and rotate them so that you are not doing the same super food >each day. > >For instance: >Super Greens one day (ninas@...) >Juice Plus the next (available on the net) >SeaSilver the next ( Eck on this list) Here the link where you can place an order http://www.seasilver.com/karen_eck or I have 2 cases on the way and will offer a $5 discount on one bottle -- $35 and a $10 discount on a 3-pak -- $90 Trust Mother Nature -- give it a try. ) Thanks Donna for the plug for Seasilver! My income has taken a big hit with the FTC/FDA Operation Cure.All bust. Ouch! http://www.featherhawk.com/freedom.htm OPERATION CURE.ALL -- WHO'S CURE? " . . .the FDA and the FTC have launched a joint campaign to cure themselves of all competition. <http://www.therealessentials.com/sinistertruth.html>http://www.therealessential\ s.com/sinistertruth.html The Sinister Truth Behind Operation Cure.All Copyright Rufina We are still haven't been told much about what we can say about Seasilver -- certainly not that it has helped anyone recover from any disease!!! or heaven forbid that someone might get off their Big Pharma drugs! Talk to your doctor about that! So -- what would your doctor know about superfoods?!?!? What we now say should go more like the old Alka Seltzer commercials. Try it! You'll like it! Or your money-back (60-days) You can order here for now http://www.seasilver.com/karen_eck, but there is not a bit of product info on the site. It contains aloe vera, sea vegetables, pau d' arco and Seasilver reformulated the product to include a juice concentrate blend of white grape, cranberry, concord grape, and black cherry. http://www.seasilver.com/corp/faq_ba.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seasilver is back!!! http://www.seasilver.com/karen_eck Trust Mother Nature!!! http://www.miraculewater.com The World's first water processors designed to concentrate the elements of life in water and remove the poisons all at the same time. http://www.karen-eck.com 541-523-0494 Toll Free 888-345-9657 Your purchases/donations help support this information ministry. http://www.paypal.com to kareneck@..., PO Box 445, Baker City, OR 97814 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 I too like the idea of rotating these " superfoods " , and I do just that in my own rather haphazard fashion. I use Perfect Food (green 'stuff'), Allergy Resource's " green stuff " (forget the exact name, there are so many of these green combos), E-3Live, SeaSilver, Standard Process' " Complete " , which is whey protein combined with vegetables and herbs. Enzymatic Therapy's Liquid Liver capsules, Zelloxygen. If I went poking around, I'd probably come up with a few others that are not springing to mind. Some of these I keep in the freezer to insure freshness and potency since I don't use them everyday, the others are all refrigerated. I guess that's why I have little room for " food " in this appliance---and do I ever hear about it! <G> There is a product, loosely speaking one of those " green stuffs', that I had assumed was no longer available----Exsula. However, I recently discovered that it and it's further refinements is still on the market. Years ago I was greatly impressed with this formula and one person that I gave it to for a specific purpose was able to cancel an arthroscopic surgery after using it faithfully for 3 months. The only problem I have with ordering it again is that it is quite expensive! Darn it. I'd also like to hear what others have found to be of value! Thanks for bringing up this topic, Donna Sharon From: " CountryGirl " <ruthful@...> > I have been thinking a little about the whole superfoods issue and thinking that the best thing to do is to use a number of different products and rotate them so that you are not doing the same super food each day. > > For instance: > Super Greens one day (ninas@...) > Juice Plus the next (available on the net) > SeaSilver the next ( Eck on this list) > > Anyone have any other suggestions for other super foods. > > I have used Juice plus and Super Greens and really like both. I haven't used SeaSilver but I am thinking of adding it my list of super foods to rotate. I don't do well on spirulina so I am looking for suggestions that don't include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Null's " Red Stuff " is a fruit powder extract with all sugars removed. Tastes good! Dennis CountryGirl wrote: >So , on the fruit juices you mention, are they processed like Juice Plus so that the sugar is removed while the essential ingredients remain? If not that sounds like alot of fruit sugar. > >In addition to SeaSilver, is there any other super food that you have used and like? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Oh, I forgot to mention about the Red Stuff, has said that the fruit extract can repair damaged DNA. Dennis dlipter wrote: > Null's " Red Stuff " is a fruit powder extract with all sugars >removed. Tastes good! > >Dennis > >CountryGirl wrote: > > > >>So , on the fruit juices you mention, are they processed like Juice Plus so that the sugar is removed while the essential ingredients remain? If not that sounds like alot of fruit sugar. >> >>In addition to SeaSilver, is there any other super food that you have used and like? >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other alternative self-help subjects. > >THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE! > >This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health care provider. > >You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! - >DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the message! : > > oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups > > oxyplus-normalonelist - switch your subscription to normal mode. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 At 06:20 AM 8/5/2003 -0700, you wrote: >So , on the fruit juices you mention, are they processed like Juice >Plus so that the sugar is removed while the essential ingredients >remain? If not that sounds like alot of fruit sugar. I don't know. Its a new formulation and they are still very slow to answer questions as each answer must be bounced back and forth to the attorneys on each side and to the receiver, and oh my! As it is used for flavoring, I think the amounts are most likely quite small. I'll post it to their question page and see how long it takes to get an answer. >In addition to SeaSilver, is there any other super food that you have used >and like? I had too many other things to do earlier to answer this part. I think all superfoods contain large amounts of ORMES. http://www.miraculewater.com Is a water purifier that even removes fluoride and also concentrates ORMES. Many superfoods are grown on land rich in ORME minerals spewed from volcanoes. I think most spirulina is " farmed " and not wild. I've heard amazing things about Noni. One special property is the black pigment that is used by the retina of the eye and might help prevent macular degeneration. This is high on my list to buy when I can afford it. # 1. Fleming 941-778-7502 Blueberries were shown in a study to reverse age related declines in motor skills and cognitive function. Oasis Wellness has an aloe/berry product, contact " Maxwell " <nelson@...> for more info. I'm buying lots of berries and cherries and peaches right now. Aim Barley Life (Elyssa Alverez, 208-549-1554) has all the benefits of chlorophyll rich green foods, and melts in my mouth. I like it mega-tons better than that chunky, stemy, Super Greens that chokes me. Dark Beer has lots of beta-glucan. AIDS victims that drank beer a lot were found to be MUCH healthier than those who did not. I've always wanted to try Pure Synergy -- sounds awesome. http://www.synergy-co.com/pages/home.html but since chasing money is not my prime directive, I haven't been able to buy very many of these products on an ongoing basis. Wines have antioxidants as do green teas and coffee, but what is that special thing in the dark red wines, such as merlot, reservol (sp???) The red in blood root, raw beet juice and raspberries (etc.) helps to shrink tumors. Essiac tea is a great cancer preventative. Sambu is an excellent viral inhibitor made from elderberry. The red color is thought to coat the viral units and end their life. The rainbow diet suggest eating red, yellow and orange foods for breakfast, a green salad for lunch and blue, indigo, and violet for the evening meal. I'm thinking about getting some Swedish Bitters as soon as I can. Then there's Ginger, garlic, onions, cayenne pepper -- on an on -- well, let me quote this from the back of the book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879838167/kareeckdotcom Circling the world in the 1920s and '30s, Dr. Price and his wife found the same sinister pattern among " primitive " populations, whether isolated Irish fishermen, tribal Africans, Pacific Islanders, Eskimos, North and South American Indians or Australian Aborigines. Those groups that followed their traditional nature-based diets enjoyed good health and vigor, and those that turned to the " civilized " diet of processed, sugar-laden foods soon developed a variety of ills, including misshapen bones and teeth, -- and the situation worsened with each generation. All the people he studied ate milk, or meat, or fish. NONE were vegan. The more vegan they were, the less healthy he found them to be. The healthiest lived on the shorelines and ate lots of fish and other nature-based foods. So maybe its more what you DON'T eat than what you do. Nature-based diets. Ideally, I would avoid all processed sugars, hydrogenated oils, canned and frozen foods, all grains and starchy foods, eat lots of wild foods rather than cultivated. Eat it in season. Eat cultured foods. Get plenty of bone broths, and animal glands and brains -- raw, and plenty of animal fat, uncooked, NOT pasteurized nor homogenized, fish and fish roe from an unpolluted-with-mercury world -- yes, ideally, I would eat much differently from what I presently do. So far, I'm eating less sugar, very little grains, potatoes, carrots, and trying to eat more dark color rich nature-based foods. I've managed to include a bit of raw egg, and raw muscle meat of lamb or beef in my diet. Oh and RAW, UNHEATED HONEY, is supreme for some, but makes me feel yukky. This would be a superfood--Milk from cows eating rapidly growing spring grass has lots of X-factor -- and I want to start seeking out a source of raw milk, cream and butter. It's pasteurized/homogenized milk that most people are allergic/sensitive to. Going to bed before 10 pm is also a good idea. It is now 3:23 am --- good night! Love is who we are, and food is one of the great pleasures on this planet, and so is sleep . . . zzzzzzzzzzzzzz >Thanks >Donna > Re: Superfoods > > > > ><http://www.therealessentials.com/sinistertruth.html>http://www.therealessentia\ ls.com/sinistertruth.html >You can order here for now http://www.seasilver.com/karen_eck, but there is > not a bit of product info on the site. It contains aloe vera, sea > vegetables, pau d' arco and Seasilver reformulated the product to > include a > juice concentrate blend of white grape, cranberry, concord grape, and > black > cherry. http://www.seasilver.com/corp/faq_ba.html > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi . I went to RawProfit and if I was you I wouldn't send people there if you want to actually sell anything. It is too commercial and doesn't give enough info. I never could find product information, like ingredients. Just alot of sales hype. If you have ingredients and a personal story to tell about the enzyme product I would like to hear both if you would post them here. Thanks Donna Re: Superfoods Look here for some other SuperFood products you may want to consider adding to your program: www.Herb.opportunity.com also see- http://www.RawProfit.opportunity.com > I too like the idea of rotating these " superfoods " , and I do just that > in my own rather haphazard fashion. > > I use Perfect Food (green 'stuff'), Allergy Resource's " green stuff " > (forget the exact name, there are so many of these green combos), > E-3Live, SeaSilver, Standard Process' " Complete " , which is whey protein > combined with vegetables and herbs. Enzymatic Therapy's Liquid Liver > capsules, Zelloxygen. > > If I went poking around, I'd probably come up with a few others that are > not springing to mind. > Some of these I keep in the freezer to insure freshness and potency > since I don't use them everyday, the others are all refrigerated. > I guess that's why I have little room for " food " in this appliance---and > do I ever hear about it! <G> > > There is a product, loosely speaking one of those " green stuffs', that I > had assumed was no longer available----Exsula. However, I recently > discovered that it and it's further refinements is still on the market. > Years ago I was greatly impressed with this formula and one person that > I gave it to for a specific purpose was able to cancel an arthroscopic > surgery after using it faithfully for 3 months. > The only problem I have with ordering it again is that it is quite > expensive! > Darn it. > > I'd also like to hear what others have found to be of value! > > Thanks for bringing up this topic, Donna > > Sharon > > > From: " CountryGirl " <ruthful@p...> > > I have been thinking a little about the whole superfoods issue and > thinking that the best thing to do is to use a number of different > products and rotate them so that you are not doing the same super food > each day. > > > > For instance: > > Super Greens one day (ninas@b...) > > Juice Plus the next (available on the net) > > SeaSilver the next ( Eck on this list) > > > > Anyone have any other suggestions for other super foods. > > > > I have used Juice plus and Super Greens and really like both. I > haven't used SeaSilver but I am thinking of adding it my list of super > foods to rotate. I don't do well on spirulina so I am looking for > suggestions that don't include it. OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other alternative self-help subjects. THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE! This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health care provider. You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! - DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the message! : oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups oxyplus-normalonelist - switch your subscription to normal mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi, You can visit these websites for other superfood products you might want to consider adding to you program: http://www.Herb.opportunity.com - " these vitamins are just superfoods with all the water and fiber removed " , http://www.rainforest.opportunity.com - " these are spaygaric essences of wild botanicals " . > I too like the idea of rotating these " superfoods " , and I do just that > in my own rather haphazard fashion. > > I use Perfect Food (green 'stuff'), Allergy Resource's " green stuff " > (forget the exact name, there are so many of these green combos), > E-3Live, SeaSilver, Standard Process' " Complete " , which is whey protein > combined with vegetables and herbs. Enzymatic Therapy's Liquid Liver > capsules, Zelloxygen. > > If I went poking around, I'd probably come up with a few others that are > not springing to mind. > Some of these I keep in the freezer to insure freshness and potency > since I don't use them everyday, the others are all refrigerated. > I guess that's why I have little room for " food " in this appliance---and > do I ever hear about it! <G> > > There is a product, loosely speaking one of those " green stuffs', that I > had assumed was no longer available----Exsula. However, I recently > discovered that it and it's further refinements is still on the market. > Years ago I was greatly impressed with this formula and one person that > I gave it to for a specific purpose was able to cancel an arthroscopic > surgery after using it faithfully for 3 months. > The only problem I have with ordering it again is that it is quite > expensive! > Darn it. > > I'd also like to hear what others have found to be of value! > > Thanks for bringing up this topic, Donna > > Sharon > > > From: " CountryGirl " <ruthful@p...> > > I have been thinking a little about the whole superfoods issue and > thinking that the best thing to do is to use a number of different > products and rotate them so that you are not doing the same super food > each day. > > > > For instance: > > Super Greens one day (ninas@b...) > > Juice Plus the next (available on the net) > > SeaSilver the next ( Eck on this list) > > > > Anyone have any other suggestions for other super foods. > > > > I have used Juice plus and Super Greens and really like both. I > haven't used SeaSilver but I am thinking of adding it my list of super > foods to rotate. I don't do well on spirulina so I am looking for > suggestions that don't include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hi, You can visit these websites for other superfood products you might want to consider adding to you program: http://www.Herb.opportunity.com - " these vitamins are just superfoods with all the water and fiber removed " , http://www.rainforest.opportunity.com - " these are spaygaric essences of wild botanicals " . > I too like the idea of rotating these " superfoods " , and I do just that > in my own rather haphazard fashion. > > I use Perfect Food (green 'stuff'), Allergy Resource's " green stuff " > (forget the exact name, there are so many of these green combos), > E-3Live, SeaSilver, Standard Process' " Complete " , which is whey protein > combined with vegetables and herbs. Enzymatic Therapy's Liquid Liver > capsules, Zelloxygen. > > If I went poking around, I'd probably come up with a few others that are > not springing to mind. > Some of these I keep in the freezer to insure freshness and potency > since I don't use them everyday, the others are all refrigerated. > I guess that's why I have little room for " food " in this appliance---and > do I ever hear about it! <G> > > There is a product, loosely speaking one of those " green stuffs', that I > had assumed was no longer available----Exsula. However, I recently > discovered that it and it's further refinements is still on the market. > Years ago I was greatly impressed with this formula and one person that > I gave it to for a specific purpose was able to cancel an arthroscopic > surgery after using it faithfully for 3 months. > The only problem I have with ordering it again is that it is quite > expensive! > Darn it. > > I'd also like to hear what others have found to be of value! > > Thanks for bringing up this topic, Donna > > Sharon > > > From: " CountryGirl " <ruthful@p...> > > I have been thinking a little about the whole superfoods issue and > thinking that the best thing to do is to use a number of different > products and rotate them so that you are not doing the same super food > each day. > > > > For instance: > > Super Greens one day (ninas@b...) > > Juice Plus the next (available on the net) > > SeaSilver the next ( Eck on this list) > > > > Anyone have any other suggestions for other super foods. > > > > I have used Juice plus and Super Greens and really like both. I > haven't used SeaSilver but I am thinking of adding it my list of super > foods to rotate. I don't do well on spirulina so I am looking for > suggestions that don't include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Someone posted this on another list I'm on. I found it very interesting: Super Foods to the Rescue-- Pratt, MD-- 02/03/04By Pratt, MD, FACSWebMD Live Events TranscriptYou know some foods are good for you and some are bad for you, butare some foods super for you? Pratt, MD says yes, and he'swritten about them in his book, SuperFoods Rx. We found out what 14nutrient-dense foods made his list, and why, when he joined us onWebMD Live.The opinions expressed herein are the guest's alone and have notbeen reviewed by a WebMD physician. If you have questions about yourhealth, you should consult your personal physician. This event ismeant for informational purposes only.Moderator: Welcome to WebMD Live Dr. Pratt. You identify certainfoods as being better for you than others. What were your criteriafor selecting these foods?Pratt: Each food was selected based on gold standard research ofhealthy dietary patterns around the world. These foods are anintegral part of all the recognized healthy dietary patterns thatprevent disease and extend our health span, and perhaps our lifespan, as well.Moderator: Let's go through the 14 super foods. Can you tell us whatis so special about each of them?Pratt:Beans: A great low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and an easyway to help control your weight and your blood sugar.Blueberries: The best food on the planet to preserve a young brainas we mature.Broccoli: The best food on the planet to prevent cancer.Oats: A sure-fire way to lower your cholesterol.Oranges: The most readily available source of vitamin C, which inturn lowers the rate of most causes of death in this country, forexample, heart disease and cancer.Pumpkin: Loaded with phytonutrients, which keep our skin young andhelp prevent damage from sunlight.Wild salmon: A guaranteed way to lower your risk for cardiac-relateddeath.Soy: The only complete vegetarian source of protein.Spinach: The best food on the planet to prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, thus ensuring a lifetime of goodvision.Tea -- green or black: The easiest and cheapest no-calorie way toavoid heart disease and cancer.Tomatoes: One of the easiest ways for men to avoid prostate canceris the consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products.Skinless turkey breast: The leanest meat source of protein on theplanet.Walnuts: Consuming walnuts is an easy, tasty way to lower your riskof cardiovascular disease.Yogurt: A tasty, easy way to boost your immune system.Moderator: Are you supposed to eat some of each of these foods everyday?Pratt: In the SuperFoods RX book we give guidelines as to how manytimes per day or week you should eat these foods. For example, beanswould be 1/2 cup, four times per week.Moderator: How do you incorporate these foods in your diet?Pratt: All of the foods are found in virtually every supermarket inAmerica, thus they're easy to buy. In the SuperFoods book, in theback, there is a large shopping list naming brands for everythingfrom pasta to even hotdogs, which are easy to find and good for you.So we have taken all the guesswork out of which products arehealthy.We also have numerous quick and easy recipes used by my wife andfamily for years so you can feed the kids in four or five minutes,if you have to. We also have 50 new recipes using super foods by thechef at the Golden Door Spa and the staff from the Rancho La PuertaSpa. These foods are delicious!Member question: Can't I just take vitamins and supplements to getthe nutrition in these foods? I don't have time to do a lot ofshopping or cooking.Pratt: Supplements are great; I take them myself. We must rememberthat supplements are not a replacement for a whole foods diet but asupplement for a whole foods diet. It is impossible to manufacture asupplement that has all the nutrients found in food. For example,there are more than 8000 polyphenols in foods. Can you imaginemanufacturing a product in a laboratory that has over 8000ingredients? The super foods list is to show everyone how easy it isto incorporate whole foods into your daily routine.Member question: Tomatoes give me hives. What can I substitute fortomatoes?Pratt: Great question! Licopene, the red pigment in tomatoes, isalso found in pink grapefruit, watermelon, and some types of papaya.While we can't say for sure that these foods are identical totomatoes, they are not; they still contain one of the primaryphytonutrients (licopene) that gives tomatoes such a good reputationas a healthy food.Member question: Why wild salmon? Is it that different from farmedsalmon? The Atlantic farmed salmon is always available in my store,but the wild salmon is rarely there.Pratt: People don't realize that wild salmon is found in virtuallyevery supermarket in America. Go to the canned fish section of thesupermarket and you will always find canned Alaskan salmon. Allcanned Alaskan salmon is wild salmon. So it is readily availableeverywhere.At this point, there are too many environmental issues related tofarm salmon for me to recommend this source of salmon. It seems thatfarm salmon has far more pollutants in the flesh, and all theenvironmental groups have endorsed wild Alaskan salmon as arenewable, well-managed source of this great fish. There are noissues related to wild Alaskan salmon s far as environmental orsupply issues.In the SuperFoods book, we discuss this in great detail and give thereader numerous web sites to further keep abreast of the wild salmonversus farm salmon issues. We also have been careful to onlyidentify sidekicks (substitutes) for wild salmon that are notendangered and have no environmental issues related to their use.Moderator: For those on the west coast, Oregon wild salmon is alsoavailable seasonally.Member question: Are there other fish I can substitute for salmon?Pratt: Wild salmon substitutes, or sidekicks as we call them in thebook, are Alaskan halibut, canned albacore tuna, sardines, herring,trout, sea bass, oysters, and clams.Member question: I hate fish. What can I eat instead of salmon? Dothe omega oil capsules help?Pratt: The omega-3 fatty capsules are great if you cannot toleratefish or on the days when you do not consume fish. One easilyavailable substitute food for fish in general is vegetarian-fedeggs. These eggs contain the same fish oil that is found in marinesources of this wonderful fatty acid.Member question: With the spinach does it make a difference if it isfresh raw (like a salad) or cooked? Does the cooking decrease thepower of the spinach?Pratt: When I talk about spinach, I tell people to find a way theylike this green leafy, and then consume this food on a regularbasis, the more times per week, the better. It's less important asto whether you have it raw, steamed, cooked, canned, or from frozensources, than it is to just find a way to include this in your diet.When we cook spinach, we lose some of the B vitamins and some of thevitamin C, however some of the carotenoids, such as beta-carotene,are more bio available cooked than raw.Member question: What is the rule about choosing leafy greens toeat? Does color really make a difference?Pratt: Yes, color does make a difference. The darker the leafygreen, in general, the more nutritious the food is. And don't forgetthe green color is chlorophyll, which seems to possess unique andspecial anticancer properties. In the SuperFoods book, we have atable comparing iceberg lettuce with romaine lettuce and spinach. Bylooking at this table, it is easy to see why spinach is a muchhealthier choice than iceberg lettuce.Moderator: Talk to us about beans. Are all beans super foods? Or arecertain beans more beneficial than others?Pratt: All beans are super foods. Each bean may have its own uniquenutritional characteristics, but they all provide a tremendous boostto our health. Find the bean or beans you like best and consume themon a regular basis. They include string beans and sugar snap peas,which are delicious straight out of the garden. You also canincorporate beans into salads and of course, chili. My favorite beanfor salads is the garbanzo bean, a bean loaded with all of thenutrition of legumes in general, and also a rich source ofphytoestrogens.Member question: What are the nutrients in beans that make themsuper besides fiber?Pratt: Beans are a low-fat source of:ProteinFiberB vitaminsIronFolatePotassiumMagnesiumHundreds, if not thousands of known and unknown phytonutrientsMember question: Are black beans better for you than other beans?Pratt: I don't think we can say black beans are better than otherbeans. Most beans contain roughly the same mixture of nutrients,with only a relatively small difference in nutrients, such as folicacid or folate. The darker the color of the bean, in general, thehigher the polyphenal count of the bean. So if you are looking forbeans with the most polyphenals then a darker bean, like blackbeans, would have more polyphenals than, say, white beans.Member question: Are other nuts OK besides walnuts?Pratt: All nuts are great, as long as they are raw or dry roastedwithout added salt or oil. Every published peer review study to datehas shown a positive effect of every nut tested so far. There areseemingly no "bad" nuts or seeds, and each of them carriessignificant health benefits.Remember that seeds are nature's nurseries, containing all of thenutrients that a plant needs to generate a new life, so to speak.Thus consuming these magical nuts and seeds, we are giving our bodythe very nutrients that nature has packaged to create new life. Youcan't possibly go wrong by such a tasty, delicious choice.My rule, however, is to keep the nuts and seeds in plasticcontainers in my refrigerator. Each day I take a handful of one ormore, but I never take the container farther than 1 or 2 feet. Thisis because I do not want to consume the whole container, which wouldput me into a too many calories in versus not enough caloriesconsumed situation. You may have to think about substituting nutsand the calories they contain, thus replacing something less healthyin your diet.Member question: Are there any particular cooking methods that yourecommend for your super foods?Pratt: I think it's important to use canola oil and extra virginolive oil as your primary cooking oils. It's also important to notoverheat food, because this has adverse affects on oils and fats. Iam more concerned about eating the food than whether you consume itraw, cooked, boiled, etc.We also recommend using only small amounts of liquids, such aswater, when you cook food, because otherwise many of the water-soluble nutrients are thrown away with the water.Member question: Does organic make a difference in the healthbenefits of these foods? It is so much more expensive.Pratt: There is no question that organic food is better for theenvironment, and may possibly have more of some nutrients thannonorganic food. If you can afford and find organic food, then thatis a great way to go. But remember, it is more important to eat thefruits and vegetables and grains than it is to worry about whetherthey are organic or not.Moderator: Let's talk about yogurt. In your book you discuss pre-and probiotics. Can you explain what they are and their role?Pratt: The power of yogurt comes from both the synergy of eatingthis magical food with prebiotics, which are nondigestibleingredients of whole foods, and then the probiotics are the livecultures found in yogurt. The prebiotics help stimulate the growthof the probiotics, so both of these work in tandem to improve theoverall health benefits of yogurt.Member question: Does acidophilus have any health benefits?Pratt: Acidophilus is a probiotic, or a living microorganism, whichis one of the bacteria found in yogurt. The healthiest yogurtscontain a large number of different probiotics, includingacidophilus.Member question: Can you comment on foods that raisetestosterone/reduce estrogen?Pratt: For men who are concerned that soy may lower theirtestosterone or sex drive, there have been very well-designedstudies clearly proving that soy has no adverse affect on malesexual functions. We should always keep in mind that alcohol,especially in excess, will raise the blood levels of estrogen, andthis is one way whereby excess alcohol consumption raises the riskfor breast cancer.There seems to be no adverse affects on the health of individualsconsuming plant-based phytoestrogen; in fact, we only really notethe health benefits of these weak estrogen substitutes. The onlyarea that is controversial in this aspect is for women who have adiagnosis of breast cancer. I always tell women in this categorythey should seek advice of their healthcare professional that istreating their breast cancer.Member question: Is there really a connection between soy andmenopause? Should menopausal women avoid soy?Pratt: No. Menopausal women should consume soy. The weight ofscientific evidence at this point suggests that there is a positivebenefit in reducing perimenopausal symptoms in women who consume 10to 15 grams of soy protein per day. I am unaware of any adverseeffects of this amount of soy being consumed by a woman goingthrough menopause.The very latest study clearly suggests that there are benefits todecreasing perimenopausal symptoms in women consuming relativelysmall amounts of soy products, best done by splitting the "dose" ofsoy into two or more different time periods during the day.Member question: My child has to be dairy free and gluten free. Heeats a lot of fresh veggies and a ton of meat (mostly chicken), butgets no grains but corn, grits, rice, and potatoes. Should I worry?Pratt: It's always important to consider that a wider variety offood intake has health benefits. You should get a list of all thegluten-free whole-grain products, and have your son consume as manydifferent sources of gluten-free grains as is possible.In someone consuming no dairy in the United States it's veryimportant to find other excellent sources of calcium. Wild salmoncomes to mind, as do sardines. It would also be important to consumeincreased amounts of leafy green vegetables, as they also providenutrients, including calcium, which can promote healthy bones.Don't forget that unless you live in the southern part of the UnitedStates and you get 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine exposure three orfour times a week, your chance of being deficient in vitamin D isquite high.Member question: I see pumpkin on your list. The only way I know toeat pumpkin is in pie. I'm trying to lose weight so pie is OUT! Howelse do you eat pumpkin? And are there other things I could eatinstead of pumpkin?Pratt: Pumpkin is, of course, readily available as 100% cannedpumpkin puree. This can be the base for pumpkin soup, bread, and therecipe in the book, Patty's Pumpkin Pudding. This is relatively lowin calories and packs a real wallop in nutritional value.We, of course, name sidekicks or substitutes for pumpkin, such asbutternut squash, sweet potatoes, and orange bell peppers. Hopefullyyou will like one of the sidekicks. Try the recipes in the book.They are easy, tasty, and very good for you.Member question: Can too much protein, or the Atkins Diet, beharmful?Pratt: When it comes to protein, it's more important to concentrateon healthy protein sources than it is to worry exactly how muchprotein you are consuming. Two healthy sources of protein areskinless turkey breast and wild salmon. In addition, the sidekickslisted for these two super foods allow skinless chicken breasts andmany of the additional seafood choices, which I listed earlier.To me, it's more important to think less about how many carbs andproteins I'm eating today, and more important to concentrate onhealthy sources of carbs, fats, and protein. If we do that, ingeneral, we will get full long before we get fat. Remember, it'scalories in versus calories out. Most whole foods are nutrient densebut relatively low in calories and also contain large amounts offiber, which fills you up long before you've consumed too manycalories.In addition, whole foods are "stick to the rib" foods and releasetheir energy into our circulation slowly enough that we do not havecravings for food every couple of hours, as is often seen whenpeople are eating large amounts of processed, low-fiber food.Member question: Is there a synergy created by combining a varietyof super foods?Pratt: Great question. Throughout the SuperFoods book I felt like abroken record, as over and over again I stress the synergy ofmultiple healthy food choices.And remember, the synergy of all of the super foods and theirsidekicks is enhanced by the health benefits of other lifestylechoices that I mentioned, such as exercise and getting seven toeight hours of sleep each night.So, super foods and their sidekicks, plus healthy lifestyle choicesequal a longer, healthier, enjoyable life full of energy andsatisfaction.Member question: What foods should we absolutely stay away from ifpossible?Pratt: Stay away from any food containing hydrogenated oils orpartially hydrogenated oils. This does mean you have to read thefood label, or better yet, check out the super foods list in theback of my book. I have done this for you in the book, so that youwill no longer have to check every label.Remember that all donuts, to my knowledge, have the so-called transfats, which is another way of saying partially hydrogenated oils.There is no safe amount of trans fats. Even small amounts have anadverse effect on our health. They are even worse than saturatedfat, which also can have significant adverse effects on many bodyfunctions.Moderator: We are almost out of time. Do you have any final wordsfor us, Dr. Pratt?Pratt: There is a lot of confusion about which foods to eat andwhich foods to avoid. SuperFoods RX is an easy to read,scientifically based answer to all of the questions that people arenow faced with when it comes to choices of food. Just remember thathumans have been eating whole foods for thousands of years and thishas been a successful strategy for good health. There is never goingto be a headline in a magazine or newspaper stating that any of thesuper foods listed in this book are bad for people and should beavoided.Moderator: Thanks to Pratt, MD, for being our guest. For moreinformation please read his book, SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods ThatWill Change Your Life. For a wider array of nutrition and healthyinformation, visit our message boards, including Healthy Cookingwith Elaine Magee, RD.© 2004 WebMD Inc. All rights reserved. Myra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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