Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book: What You Need to Know (A Pivot original health book)

262 Pages·1985·0.57 MB·English

by  Carlson Wade

Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book Pivot
title:
Original Health Book
author: Wade, Carlson.
publisher: NTC Contemporary
isbn10 | asin: 0879833726
print isbn13: 9780879833725
ebook isbn13: 9780071401708
language: English
Nutrition, Amino acids--Health aspects,
subject
Health, Amino Acids--Popular Works.
publication date: 1985
lcc: RA784.W218 1985eb
ddc: 613.2/8
Nutrition, Amino acids--Health aspects,
subject:
Health, Amino Acids--Popular Works.
Page i
Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
Our bodies need the right balance of amino acids to make complete
proteins, the basic material (protein literally means "the first thing") of
living tissue. Amino acids also have amazing special properties,
serving as natural drugless remedies for a wide range of conditions,
including tension, depression, high blood pressure, herpes, alcoholism
and insomnia.
Yet the food we eat often contains too few of some of these vital
substances, robbing us of the complete protein we need for health and
healing. This authoritative guide to the fabulous world of amino acids
tells you:
· what amino acids are and why you need them;
· best food sourceswith easy-to-prepare recipes for delicious, healthful
dishes;
· how to combine foods for complete protein;
· power protein foods and recommended supplements;
· how to combine exercise and amino acid intake for total fitness;
and everything else you need to know to use amino acids for the
health you want for the rest of your life!
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Other Keats Books by the Author
Vitamins, Minerals and Other Supplements
Arthritis, Nutrition and Natural Therapy
Bee Pollen and Your Health
Fats, Oils and Cholesterol
Hypertension and Your Diet
Water and Your Health (with Allen E. Banik)
What's in It for You?
Lecithin Book
Propolis: Nature's Energizer
PMS
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Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book
Keats Publishing, Inc. New Canaan, Connecticut
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Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book is not intended as medical advice.
Its intention is solely informational and educational. Please consult a
medical or health professional should the need for one be warranted.
Neither the author nor the publisher has authorized the use of their
names or the use of any of the material contained in this book in
connection with the sale, promotion or advertising of any product or
apparatus. Any such use is strictly unauthorized and in violation of the
rights of Carlson Wade and Keats Publishing, Inc.
Carlson Wade's Amino Acids Book
Pivot Original Health Edition published 1985
Copyright © 1985 by Carlson Wade
All rights reserved
No part of this book may be copied or reproduced in any form without
the written permission of the publisher.
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 84-80809
ISBN: 0-87983-372-6
Printed in the United States of America
PIVOT ORIGINAL HEALTH BOOKS are published by
Keats Publishing, Inc.
27 Pine Street (Box 876)
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
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Contents
Introduction 1
1. ProteinEssential for Life 3
2. Getting Enough Amino Acids 12
3. How Amino Acids Can Rebuild Your Life 23
4. Essential vs. Non-Essential Amino Acids 35
5. How to Stay Young with Amino Acids 45
6. How Amino Acids Build Immunity to Illness 55
7. Heal Yourself with Amino Acids 63
8. Amino Acids from Vegetarian Sources 76
9. Power Protein Foods and Supplements 85
10. For Women Only: Amino Acids Are Potential 94
Lifesavers
11. Super Fitness with Amino Acids 102
12. Your Amino Acid Cookbook 113
References 141
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Tables
1. Amino Acid Content of Foods per 100 Grams 131
2. Amino Acid Balance 136
3. Composition of Raw Greens 137
4. Protein Content of Foods 138
Page 1
Introduction
A proper balance of amino acids can enrich your bloodstream,
rejuvenate your skin, build up your immune system, and regenerate
your digestive system. You need these life givers and life extenders in
adequate supply in your daily food program. They hold the key not
just to survival, but also to healthy self-rejuvenation.
You need protein for life, and the amino acids are the building blocks
of protein. To help you enjoy the best of life and health, you need to
give your body a special balance of these amino acids. Any
imbalance, however slight, can create problems. A missing amino acid
is like a missing building block. The entire structure may threaten to
collapse because of a single weakness.
For example, you may enjoy a corn-based diet, but corn is deficient in
tryptophan, and this deficiency can cause emotional disorders and
insomnia. If you add grains, seeds or nuts to the corn, you will provide
the tryptophan necessary for brain nourishment.
Amino acids are found in all protein foods; but they have to be
"complete," i.e., in complementary balance, and in sufficient
quantities and potencies so that they work together with equal vigor in
building and maintaining health. Complete amino acids are commonly
found
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in animal products such as meat, fish, eggs, poultry and dairy
products, but a daily diet of these fatty and high-cholesterol foods
might be unwise. Your goal is therefore to eat a variety of foods from
animal and non-animal sources for balanced nourishment. With the
proper combinations, you can obtain amino acids in proper balance
from meatless sources, if you wish. In so doing, you will protect
yourself against fat and cholesterol overload but you will still be
adequately nourished.
Amino acids build and maintain all body tissues; they constitute an
important part of enzymes, hormones and body fluids. They are
responsible for regulating body functions such as growth and
digestion. They help form antibodies to fight infection.
In this book, you will discover that protein has the power to give you
extended youth. But you will also learn that amino acids are the life-
giving components of protein and essential in your quest for optimal
health.