Staying Healthy with Nutrition, rev: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine PDF
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Copyright © 2006 by Elson M. Haas All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York www.crownpublishing.com www.tenspeed.com Cover by Betsy Stromberg Cover art by Mohammad Rezaiian Celestial Arts and the Celestial Arts Colophon are registered trademarks of Random House Inc. Watercress Salad with Pollution Solution Dressing from Airola Diet and Cookbook (Phoenix, AZ: Health Plus Publishers, 1981) © 1981 by Paavo Airola. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Banana-Yogurt Freeze from Fast Vegetarian Feasts, rev. ed. (New York: Dolphin Books, 1986) © 1986 by Martha Rose Shulman, Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Tofu Mayonnaise and Tofu Sour Cream from New Laurel’s Kitchen, 2nd ed. (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1986) © 1976, 1986 by the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Sesame Squash Butter, Sweet Carrot Butter, and Wheat-free Pie Crust from Self-Healing Cookbook (Grass Valley, CA: Earthtones Press, 1987) © by Kristina Turner. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Low-fat, Low-salt Vinaigrette from Stress, Diet, and Your Health (New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1982) © 1982 by Dean Ornish, MD. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Haas, Elson M., 1947- Staying healthy with nutrition: the complete guide to diet & nutritional medicine / Elson M. Haas with Buck Levin.— 21st century ed. p.; cm. Rev. and updated of Staying healthy with nutrition / Elson M. Haas. c1992. Includes bibliographical references and index. eISBN: 978-1-60774507-5 1. Nutrition. 2. Diet therapy. [DNLM: 1. Nutrition—United States—Popular Works. 2. Cookery—United States—Popular Works. 3. Diet—United States— Popular Works. 4. Food—United States—Popular Works. 5. Health Promotion—United States—Popular Works. 6. Life Style— United States—Popular Works. QU 145 H14s 2006] I. Levin, Buck. II. Title. QP141.H183 2006 613.2—dc22 2005037354 v3.1 Dedication To Mother Earth and our Earth Mothers: To the awesome and amazingly durable Mother Earth for our precious food supply. We dedicate this book to a Staying Healthy awareness of the importance of wholesome foods, free of chemicals. We offer our prayers that industry, government, corporations, and consumers align with the Divine to protect the health of our planet and prevent further harm to the Earth and her People. A Seed is a Miracle and our fresh foods are still a great Blessing! To my Mother, Shirley Ellis Haas, my first nourisher and loving supporter. Thank you for your good health and love of good food. Stay Healthy. To dear Sheila Spritzer, mother of associate and book partner, Bethany Argisle, for being the Queen of the sharp mind and being a dedicated server, qualities that you passed to your daughter. To Bethany for being the Mother of my dreams and career. Your passion and diligence are truly appreciated. And to my Children, Orion and Ishara; Buck’s son, Peyton; and to all Children and their Children to come—May we protect the Earth so that our resources and sustenance continue for millennium to come. Blessed Be! Nutrition Wheel Contents Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Message from Dr. Buck Levin How to Use This Book General Book Disclaimers Introduction Part One THE BUILDING BLOCKS Chapter 1: Water Water and Healing Our Drinking Water Choosing Your Drinking Water So, What Do We Drink? Water Requirements The Future of Water Chapter 2: Carbohydrates Simple Sugars Fiber Requirements Carbohydrate Digestion and Metabolism Chapter 3: Proteins The Amino Acids Food, Protein, and Complementarity Digestion and Metabolism Protein Functions Protein Requirements Chapter 4: Lipids—Fats and Oils Classification and Biochemistry Digestion and Metabolism Functions Requirements, Deficiency, and Excess Dietary Fat and Disease Cancer Prevention More on Cancer Prevention Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Chapter 5: Vitamins Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Other Nutritional Supplement Terms Vitamin Availability Who Needs Vitamins? Special Suggestions The Individual Vitamins Fat-Soluble Vitamins Water-Soluble Vitamins B Complex Vitamins Other B Vitamins The Future of Vitamins Chapter 6: Minerals The Macrominerals The Microminerals Possibly Essential Trace Minerals Toxic Minerals and Heavy Metals The Future of Minerals Chapter 7: Special Supplements Antibiotics Anti-inflammatories Antioxidants Bone and Joint Strengtheners Circulatory Aids Detoxifiers Digestive Support Energy Boosters and Stress Reducers Genetic Support and RNA/DNA Glandulars Green Foods Immune Support Mental and Nervous System Support Metabolic and Cellular Aids Mood Balancers Plant Oils, Fish Oils, and Fatty Acids Part Two FOODS, DIETS, NUTRITIONAL HABITS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT Chapter 8: Foods Fiber Phytonutrients Flowers Bee and Flower Pollen Fruits Vegetables Grains Seeds Nuts Oils Dairy Products Seafood Poultry and Eggs Red Meats Seasonings Beverages Chapter 9: Diets Types of Diets Cultural Diets Western Diets Western and Eastern European Diets Mediterranean Diets Asian Diets Diets in Other Countries Tropical Diets Kosher Diets Enough Food? Chapter 10: Nutritional Habits The Food Habit Interview Habits to Change Combining Foods Reading Food Labels Staying Healthy in the Kitchen: How To Stay Clean and Not Get Food Poisoning Chapter 11: Food and the Earth General Concerns: What Is the Danger? How Chemicals Cause Damage: A Brief Review Indoor Pollutants: The Home and the Office Toxic Problems in Our Food Chain: How Do Chemicals Get into Our Foods? Who Is Responsible for Food Safety? Organic Foods: Another Solution Food Processing Food Shopping Common Food Additives
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