Tomatoes

Tomatoes
Vitamin C in Tomatoes and Tomato juice used for treating Epsteine-Barr Virus
Lycopine in tomatoes is beneficial for the prostate

Jan 272017
 

The importance of bioavailability
It’s not just the amount of nutrients that a food contains that is important, it’s how bioavailable those nutrients are to the body.
Bioavailability refers to the portion of a nutrient that is absorbed by the body.
The amount of nutrients we absorb from a food is invariably lower than the absolute amount of nutrients the food contains.
The nutrients in some foods are more bioavailable to humans than others. For example, the grass on your front lawn is loaded with vitamins and minerals, but they’re largely inaccessible to humans. Grass contains large amounts of a plant fibre called cellulose, which humans cannot break down. Since we can’t break down the cellulose, we can’t absorb the nutrients grass contains.
On the other hand, nutrients in animal products like fish, meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs are highly bioavailable. This means we can absorb them easily.
The key to nourishing your body, then, is to maximize your intake of bioavailable nutrients. This will ensure that your body has everything it needs to function optimally.

The nutrient density and bioavailability of foods
The table below ranks foods according to their nutrient density and bioavailability.

HIGH MEDIUM  LOW
Organ meat Whole grains* Refined grains (i.e.bread,
pasta, crackers, etc.)
Meat,wild game and poultry Legumes*  Sugar
Fish and shellfish Plant fats and oils**  Industrial seed oils
Eggs Animal fats and oils**  Processed food and snacks
Fruits Dairy products  Sugar-sweetened beverages
Vegetables  Artificial ingredients
Nuts and seeds*  Alcohol
Herbs and spices  Natural sweeteners

* Whole grains, legumes, and nuts and seeds contain substances called “nutrient inhibitors” that impair the  absorption of some of the nutrients they contain.
** Plant and animal fats are relatively low in nutrients, but they play other crucial roles, including helping us to absorb the nutrients in other foods.

Looking at the table you might notice several interesting things.

Firstly, all of the most nutrient-dense foods are real, whole foods, and all of the least  nutrient-dense foods are processed and refined foods.

Processed and refined foods are destroying our health because they promote overeating and inflammation, and inflammation is at the root of all modern disease. Here  we see yet another problem with these foods: they are at the bottom of the scale in  terms of nutrient density.

Secondly, you might be surprised to see that organ meats, meat, fish and shellfish are in  the highest category of nutrient density. In fact, when the major nutrients required for human function are considered, these foods are even more nutrient-dense than fruits  and vegetables.

One serving of beef (about 3.5 ounces) typically contains more B12,  niacin (B3), vitamin D, retinol (vitamin A), zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and EPA and  DHA than the same amount of blueberries or kale, which are two of the most nutrient dense plant foods. In addition, the nutrients in meat are highly bioavailable when  compared to foods like cereal grains, nuts and seeds, and legumes. The bioavailability of zinc, for example, is four times higher in meat than it is in grains.

Thirdly, while neither animal nor plant fats are especially nutrient dense, they do play other important roles in the diet. Perhaps most importantly, they help us to absorb the nutrients that are present in other foods.

Finally, look at where whole grains and legumes are on the table; they’re not the  nutritional powerhouses you may have been led to believe they are. Not only do they lack important nutrients, but they also contain substances called “nutrient inhibitors” that make it more difficult for us to absorb some of the nutrients they do contain.

Cultures who ate a lot of grains and legumes went to great lengths to break down these nutrient inhibitors so they could better absorb the nutrients in these foods.
Methods included soaking, sprouting, fermenting, and leavening.
If you have the time and energy to prepare grains and legumes in these ways, and you tolerate them well, there’s no reason they can’t be part of a diet that emphasizes other more nutrient dense foods like meat, fish, eggs, and fruits and vegetables.

Likewise, if you eat nuts and seeds, you should soak and then dehydrate or roast them first in order to increase the bioavailability of the nutrients they contain.

Jan 272017
 

Food

Numerous foods provide vitamin E. Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are among the best sources of alpha-tocopherol, and significant amounts are available in green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals. Most vitamin E in American diets is in the form of gamma-tocopherol from soybean, canola, corn, and other vegetable oils and food products

 

Selected Food Sources of Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
Food Milligrams (mg)
per serving
Percent DV*
Wheat germ oil, 1 tablespoon 20.3 100
Sunflower seeds, dry roasted, 1 ounce 7.4 37
Almonds, dry roasted, 1 ounce 6.8 34
Sunflower oil, 1 tablespoon 5.6 28
Safflower oil, 1 tablespoon 4.6 25
Hazelnuts, dry roasted, 1 ounce 4.3 22
Peanut butter, 2 tablespoons 2.9 15
Peanuts, dry roasted, 1 ounce 2.2 11
Corn oil, 1 tablespoon 1.9 10
Spinach, boiled, ½ cup 1.9 10
Broccoli, chopped, boiled, ½ cup 1.2 6
Soybean oil, 1 tablespoon 1.1 6
Kiwifruit, 1 medium 1.1 6
Mango, sliced, ½ cup 0.7 4
Tomato, raw, 1 medium 0.7 4
Spinach, raw, 1 cup 0.6 3

 

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for Vitamin E
Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation
1–3 years 200 mg
(300 IU)
200 mg
(300 IU)
4–8 years 300 mg
(450 IU)
300 mg
(450 IU)
9–13 years 600 mg
(900 IU)
600 mg
(900 IU)
14–18 years 800 mg
(1,200 IU)
800 mg
(1,200 IU)
800 mg
(1,200 IU)
800 mg
(1,200 IU)
19+ years 1,000 mg
(1,500 IU)
1,000 mg
(1,500 IU)
1,000 mg
(1,500 IU)
1,000 mg
(1,500 IU)

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/

Jan 272017
 

7 PROVEN WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE

 

 

More  on meals for weigh loss… ·∙
Each meal should include 1-­‐2 potions of lean protein. ·∙
Eat all the low-­‐glycemic veggies you want, at least 6 servings a day

Low Glycemic Veggies (organic):
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans & Legumes
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Eggplants
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Spinach
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Higher Glycemic Veggies (Try to limit):
Beets
Carrots
Celery Root
Corn
Parsnips
Peas
Red potatoes
Rutabaga
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
White potatoes
Winter squash
Yams
If you have a thyroid problem and  have read/heard that cruciferous vegetables like
broccoli, kale, cabbage, rutabaga, and cauliflower are bad because they are goitergenic (ie. they will cause an enlargement)”  theres no need to worry about if your organs are working! (stomach, liver, pancreas, adrenals, etc.)
That is WHY you HAVE to be HEALTHY TO LOSE WEIGHT!
Cruciferous vegetables are very high in phytonutrients! They eliminate toxins from the body by providing enzymes to help your liver!

 

Low Glycemic Fruits: (The best are berries and any fruit with a pit)
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Cherries
Grapefruits
Nectarines
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries

Higher Glycemic Fruits (Try to limit/avoid):
Bananas
Clementines
Grapes
Honeydew
Oranges
Papayas
Pineapples
Raisins
Tangerines
Watermelon
Dates, dried fruits
Juicing is a NO-­‐NO when attempting to lose weight! You NEED the fiber!!!!

A small serving of good fat with each meal and snack (Coconut oil is the best!!!)
Eat 1-­‐2 snacks per day if needed BUT
Don’t eat after 8pm ·∙
Drink 48-­‐64 oz of water minimum each day ·∙
Have a minimum of 25 grams of fiber a day!

Good Fats:
Coconut oil
Avocados
Raw Nuts & seeds
Olives/Olive Oil
Peanuts/Oil
Peanut Butter
Almonds
Fish (omega-­‐3…salmon, tuna, etc)
Flaxseed

 

Eat spicy foods,
drink more water,
snack on nuts and seeds,
eat a big breakfast,
eat three meals/day,
eat a lighter dinner,
eat slowly and chew thoroughly,
eliminate  MSG/Modified Food Starch/Natural Flavorings.

Jan 272017
 

Epsteine-Barr Virus

The classical symptoms of mononucleosis are fatigue, fever, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes; however, people may have all or only some of these symptoms.
controlling-epstein-barr-virus-using-larrea-tridentata

 

 

Viral-infection-treatment-vitamin-C

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, such as:

  • Freshly prepared juices like, carrrot/apple/beet/lemon
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes and tomato juice
  • Citrus fruits like, camu camu
  • Red and green bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Sweet potatoes or yams

natural-supplements-cure-epstein-barr-virus

The causes of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are not fully understood, but there are definite associations with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it is common for those with EBV to have Intestinal Parasites and Candida.
A comprehensive nutritional program will boost the immune system – a natural and effective way to treat Epstein-Barr and its related health problems.  There are two specific natural remedies we recommend for Epstein-Barr – Olive Leaf Extract and Collodial Silver, combined with Zell Oxygen,

Epstein-barr-virus-symptoms-treatment

(interview transcript with Dr Aviva Romm about EBV)

Herbal cure by Dr Aviva:

Top 5 Herbs & Supplements for Epstein-Barr Virus

*All can be taken daily for up to 3 months. Please check with your healthcare practitioner
before adding new supplements to your life.

  • *Zinc Citrate: Immune supportive; in excess of 60 mg/day can be toxic.
    Take 30-60 mg with food daily to avoid nausea.
  • *St John’s Wort: Antiviral and relieves depression.
    Take 300-600 mg/day of products standardized to 0.3% hypericin and/or 3-5% hyperforin.
  • *Lemon Balm: Antiviral and relieves stress and anxiety.
    Take 300-1200 mg daily in tea or capsules, or 40-60 drops of tincture 1 to 3 times daily.
  • *Licorice: Antiviral, anti-inflammatory and an adaptogen.
    Take 150-300 mg daily.
  • *Echinacea: Anti-inflammatory and antiviral.
    Take 300-500 mg up to three times daily.
Jan 262017
 

There’s an important factor that determines the quality of foods we eat, and that’s how it’s grown, harvested and/or raised.

The highest quality produce (fruits and vegetables) is local and organic;

the highest quality meat, dairy products, and eggs come from pasture-raised animals;

and the highest quality fish is wild-caught.

Organic and local produce: more nutrients, fewer chemicals

Organic plant foods contain, on average, 25 percent higher concentrations of 11 nutrients than their conventional counterparts.
In particular, they tend to be higher in important polyphenols and antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and quercetin.

Even more relevant in determining nutrient content is where your produce comes from, and in particular, how long it’s been out of the ground before you eat it. Most of the produce sold at large supermarket chains is grown hundreds – if not thousands – of miles away, in places like California, Florida, and Mexico. This is especially true when you’re eating foods that are out of season in your local area (like a banana in mid-winter).

A typical carrot, for example, may have travelled miles to reach your dinner table. Days—maybe more than a week—have passed since it was picked, packaged and trucked to the store, where it can sit on the shelves even longer.

The problem with this is that food starts to change as soon as it’s harvested and its nutrient content begins to deteriorate. Total vitamin C content of red peppers, tomatoes, apricots, peaches and papayas has been shown to be higher when these crops are picked ripe from the plant.

A study compared the Vitamin C content of supermarket broccoli in season and supermarket broccoli out of season (shipped from another country).  The out-of-season broccoli had only half the vitamin C of the seasonal broccoli.

Without exposure to light (photosynthesis), many vegetables lose their nutrient value.

If you buy vegetables from the supermarket that were picked a week ago, transported to the store in a dark truck, and then stored in the middle of a pile in the produce section, and then you put them in your dark refrigerator for several more days before eating them, chances are they’ve lost much of their nutrient value. A study found that spinach lost 47 percent of its folate after 8 days.

This is why buying your produce at local farmer’s markets, or even better, picking it from your backyard garden, are better options than buying conventional produce shipped from hundreds or thousands of miles away. Fruits and vegetables from local farms are usually stored within one or two days of picking, which means their nutrient content will be higher. And as anyone who’s eaten a fresh tomato right off the vine will tell you, local produce tastes so much better than conventional produce it might as well be considered a completely different food.

Another important benefit of organic produce, of course, is that it’s grown without pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals that have been shown to cause health problems – especially in vulnerable populations like children. A study published in the journal Pediatrics concluded that children exposed to organophosphate pesticides at levels typically found in conventional produce and are more likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A panel of scientists convened to study the effect of environmental toxins on cancer released a report in 2010 urging Americans to eat organic produce grown without pesticides, fertilizers or other chemicals. The report states that the government has grossly  underestimated the number of cancers caused by environmental toxins. Furthermore, the report especially highlights the risk of toxins in conventionally grown foods to unborn children. Exposure to harmful chemicals during this critical period can set a child up for lifelong endocrine disruption, hormone imbalances, and other problems.