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| Foods and Food Additives to Avoid |
| Omega-6 Oils |
| While the Omega-6 oils are essential for good health, Americans have been shown to be consuming 50X the amount necessary for good health. These excess bad oils have been shown to increase inflammation, increase cancer development and growth, and increase the incidence of degenerative brain diseases. These are the names of oils containing high levels of omega-6 oils: |
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| Never cook in any of the oils listed above - they all oxidize easily when heated and are exposed to the air. |
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| Canola oil is a popular cooking oil because it contains higher levels of omega-3 oil as well as omega-6 polyunsaturated oil. It is for this reason that it should neve rbe used as a cooking oil or in salad dressings. |
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| Trans Fats |
| Trans fats come in two basic forms those naturally formed and those produced during fat processing. It is the latter that is most harmful. These fats, because of their structure, interfere with cell function. Your clue to finding foods having these harmful fats is anything containing the name partially hydrogenated oils. Even foods labeled as containing 0% trans fats can contain trans fats. Companies can do this deceptive labeling based on liberal labeling laws. Studies have shown that foods containing partially hydrogenated oils contain anywhere from 6% to 40% trans fats. |
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| Excitotoxic Food Additives: |
Most processed foods contain one or
more excitotoxic food additives, usually
in disguised names. The FDA allows
food labeling to hide these dangerous
additives. While most recognize MSG
(monosodium glutamate), few would
recognize
hydrolyzed vegetable proteins or natural flavoring as excitotoxic additives.
FDA rules say that concentrations less
than 99% can carry any label desired by
the food processing company. Here are
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MSG (monosodium glutamate)
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Vegetable protein
Hydrolyzed plant protein
Texture protein
Soy protein extract
Isolated soy protein
Any protein extract (whey, wheat, corn, etc)
Enzymes
Autolyzed yeast
Carrageenan
Sodium or calcium caseinate
Yeast extract
Autolyzed yeast
Bouillon, broth or stock
Spices
Aspartame
Bromine, Bromide,
Brominated Flour |
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Bromide is a powerful halogen chemical
added to a great many foods, drinks and
medications. It can suppress thyroid
function (hypothyroidism) and damage
the brain. It is often used in baked goods
as an anti-caking additive. Several drinks
and colas contain bromide as well and
should be avoided |
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| Aluminum Additives: |
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| It has been determined that the
greatest exposure to aluminum comes
from processed foods. Aluminum is a
powerful brain toxin and accumulates
in the brain over a lifetime. You should
avoid all foods containing any aluminum
additive, such as: |
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Aluminum calcium silicate
(used as an anticaking agent)
Aluminum hydroxide (used in baked
goods—high in biscuits, baking powders
and pancakes)
Aluminum nicotinate-used as a source of
niacin in foods
Aluminum potassium sulfate—used withSweet and dill pickles, cereals, flourand cheese
Aluminum sulfate- cake alum. Also used
with dill and sweet pickles
Aluminum containing food dyes (see below) |
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| Food Dyes: |
A great number of processed foods
contain various dyes. Many of these are associated with injury to the brain, cause cancer in lab animals and are associated with various behavioral problems in children. These dyes are commonly used in breakfast cereals, imitation fruit jellies, soft drinks, gelatin desserts, ice cream, candies, bakery products and puddings.
I recommend avoiding all food dyes, but the most dangerous include: |
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FD and C Blue No. 1
FD and C Green No 2 and 3
Red dye No. 2
FD and C Yellow No. 6
FD and C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine)
All aluminum lakes (FD and C Yellow
No 5 aluminum lake, FD and C No. 3
Aluminum lake and FD and C Yellow No.
6 Aluminum Lake.) |
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Iron Additives
(Ferrous and Ferric iron): |
| Iron, while necessary for good health,
can have harmful effects if in excess
and if combined in certain foods, such as
those containing polyunsaturated fats.
Iron is known to trigger high levels of
free radicals, which can lead to cancer
and nurodegenerative diseases. Iron is
added to most cereals and many baked
goods. Watch for such names as: |
Ferric phosphate
Ferric choline citrate
Ferric pyrophosphate
Ferric sodium pyrophosphate
Ferrous fumarate
Ferrous gluconate
Fluoride |
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| Fluoride has been added to drinking
water since 1945 in the mistaken belief
that it reduces cavities. Numerous
studies have shown it is very harmful
to the thyroid and brain in particular
and that it accumulates in many organs
over time. While it is no longer added
to foods, many foods contain high
levels because of added water during
processing. Black tea naturally has high
fluoride and aluminum levels. white tea
has the least and green tea only very
small amounts. Avoid: |
Black teas
Orange juice and other fruits juices
(use frozen juices that you reconstitute
with distilled or filtered water
Soft drinks
A number of California wines |
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| High Fructose Corn Syrup: |
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This is extracted from processed corn
and has been shown in a great many
studies to dramatically increase free
radical generation (increases AGEs) and increases risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, as well as neurodegenerative diseases. It is also added many foods and drinks. |
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| Artificial Sweetners |
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Never use any of the popular artificial
sweeteners, such as Aspartame,
Splenda, Neotame, etc. They all
have all shown harm in carefully
done, independent studies. Ironically,
aspartame has actually been shown
to cause weight gain in a substantial
number of people and recent studies
have shown a strong link to several
cancers, such as breast cancer,
lymphomas and leukemia. Brain tumors are also increased in regular users. The damage with aspartame use is accumulative, so that drinking just a few a day, over time can cause damage to DNA as well as organ damage.
Just-Like-Sugar and Stevia are
acceptable and the former can be used
to cook with. If you choose to use sugar, unprocessed (brown sugars, cane sugars) are best. Avoid processed white sugars. |
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| Sulfites, Nitrites & Nitrates |
Sulfites can cause allergic reactions
and headaches in a number of people
and can precipitate asthmatic attacks
in susceptible people. It also enhances
brain toxicity of excitotoxins. A great
many foods have added sulfites,
including baked goods, beverages
(especially wines), condiments and
relishes, confections, frostings, dairy
products and fish and shellfish
Comes under the names such as: |
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Sulfur dioxide
Sodium sulfite
Sodium and potassium bisulfite
Sodium and potassium metabisultite |
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Nitrates and nitrites have been
associated with injury as well. Nitrites
are converted in the stomach to
nitrosoamines, which can promote
tumor development. Meats processed
with nitrites and nitrates have been
associated with high rates of cancer,
especially in children. |
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Omega-3 Oils |
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Industry is now adding healthy omega-3
oils to many foods, including breads
and other baked products. This can
be good or bad, depending on how
the omega-3 is prepared. Just adding omega-3 oil to a product can be
dangerous if it becomes oxidized, which
happens when it is exposed to air, as
most foods are. Microencapsulation
of the oil, prevents oxidation, but this is not on the label. So, avoid omega-3
oils added to foods until such labeling
comes about.
Eggs containing omega-3 oils are
generally safe, unless you break the
yellow (scrambled eggs), which exposes
the oil to the air and allows oxidation.
Cook your eggs sunny side up or over
easy and cook them in extra virgin olive
oil with an added sprinkle of turmeric to
prevent oxidation.
Never use an omega-3 oil for cooking. Like the omega-6 oils, it oxidizes very
easily and causes damage to cells and |
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| Extra Virgin Olive Oil: |
Best is the cold pressed and minimally
processed oils. Light oils and plain
olive oil have been processed to the
degree that the beneficial flavonoids
have been removed. You can cook in extra virgin olive oil, but always add several sprinkles of turmeric to the oil
and let it dissolve. This adds even more
protection and health benefits to the oil.
Many salad dressings and other
products will have on the label that
they contain extra virgin olive oil.
On checking the label you will see that
it in fact contains mostly one of the
polyunsaturated omega-6 oils, such as
safflower oil. You can carefully separate and remove this oil and replace it with
your extra virgin olive oil. |
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| Extra Virgin Coconut Oil: |
| Most studies have shown that extra
virgin coconut oil is not only a safe oil,
but it is also a healthy oil to use, both in
products and for cooking.
What the “extra virgin” means is that it is minimally processed, preserving
the healthy flavonoids. One of the oils
in coconut oil, called medium chain
triglyceride, has been shown to have a
great number of health benefits. As with extra virgin olive oil, when
cooking with it add turmeric. |
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How To Buy Vegetables |
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All vegetables are not created equal. They vary in their nutrient content, disease exposure and age. Most vegetables in the grocery store have been shipped thousands of miles and consequently are picked before ripening. Many arrive wilted and beginning to deteriorate.
Then there is the question of which is more healthy—organic or commercially grown? Studies have shown that organically grown vegetables have higher nutrient content. Here is the order of the best vegetables to buy: |
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| When buying organic vegetables, in fact, any vegetables, it is important to avoid plants that have areas of disease |
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| brown or black spots, wilted areas and raised discolored bumps. Diseased plants secrete harmful toxins in an effort to kill the invading organisms or insects. These plant toxins can cause disease in humans, including cancer. All plants will have some damaged areas. Cut a wide margin around these areas. This will reduce the toxin exposure. Canned vegetables are not only extremely low in vitamins, minerals and flavonoids, but can contain high levels of toxic metals, including lead. Frozen vegetables can be good if they are from the United States. Do not buy any produce from outside the United States. |
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Many countries use banned pesticides and herbicides that have a high= risk of causing cancer and damaging your brain.
Thoroughly wash all vegetables in a veggie wash before eating, even if the package says pre-washed. Here are the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables: |
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| Rules of Healthy Shopping |
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The freshest, least processed and healthiest fruits and vegetables are the best for you. It is best to prepare most, if not all your food fresh. Avoid breads or bakery products that add extra gluten. Gluten can cause a number of serious disorders in sensitive individuals. If the label reads like a chemistry text, do not buy it.
In most cases, you should avoid all dairy products from cows—including milk, cheese and other milk-derived products.
The highest incidence of cancer is in those who eat the most dairy products. Instead substitute goats-milk and goat cheese. Avoid all soy products,
no matter how they are prepared and never use soy formula for your children. |
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