I realize I talk about phytonutrients, or phytochemicals that are found only in the plant kingdom, but most people don't know what they are. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring, biologically active substances found in plants. They contain potentially miraculous elements that, although meant to protect and nurture the plant they were produced for, they offer those same benefits to humans. While providing color, aroma, and texture for the plants, phytochemicals also protect against predators, pests and outside elements. When we eat them, their actions range from anti-inflammatory to anticancer agents, protecting you against the outside environment. And that's just the compounds that have been discovered, who knows how many more are yet to come!
Colorful fruits and vegetables are the record holders for all the categories of phytonutrients. The superstars, however, are the dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussel sprouts), blue and purple fruits like blueberries, plums, and cherries, tomatoes, garlic, onions, citrus, flaxseeds and soybeans. These foods are bursting with all kinds of phytonutrients that give our body the ammunition it needs to protect us as well as to fight off the toxins that do get inside our body. They help prevent cancer by blocking tumor formation, reducing cells from growing out of control, and repairing damage done to DNA. Also, phytonutrients have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. They boost immunity by fighting bacteria, viruses and fungi. They even affect cardiovascular health by decreasing damage done to blood vessel walls, increasing blood flow, reducing blood clot formation and platelet stickiness, and decreases blood cholesterol levels. Phytonutrients can prevent osteoporosis, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
To reap all the benefits from phytonutrients, include a constant supply of plant foods in your diet. Give your body the limitless amounts of powerful fibers, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are naturally found in nature. Now, french fries and ketchup are not considered vegetables from nature! Because so many people think this way, heart disease is still the #1 Killer Disease in America today with cancer being #2. Approximately 1.3 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually. One in every two people will now be diagnosed with cancer over their lifetimes.
Our health stats are very poor and our lifestyle choices are the PRIMARY FACTOR responsible for this---#1 is FOOD. One of the worst things you can do is assault your body every day with anti-nutrients--animal protein, saturated fat, hydrogenated fats, dietary cholesterol and processed foods. The association of animal protein and the incidence of chronic disease is strong--of course, this is bad news for the meat and dairy industries, so they would rather not have the public hear this type of information.
Animal protein is a potent carcinogen. Studies have shown the cancer promoting effects of animal protein after a series of lab experiments. One of the most significant studies done was using the primary protein in dairy products--casein. The researchers injected rats with aflatoxin, a carcinogen known to cause liver cancer, and then the rats were fed a diet containing 5% of this protein and the second group of rats were fed a diet containing 20% of this protein. None of the rats on the low-protein diet developed liver cancer--ALL the rats on the high protein diet developed liver cancer. Why doesn't everyone know this information?
I know this information sounds unbelievable, because most of us grew up being taught all the benefits of dairy and meat....but now we know this information is what's making people so sick. The scientific studies and research that has been done proving this over and over again is staggering. But, this is good news because we have CONTROL over our HEALTH...we can all have excellent health!! In the past people were led to believe their health was "all in their genes"--I am here to tell you that information is not the WHOLE story.
Some people may be predisposed to certain diseases that have been prevalent in their family, but "something" has to trigger the gene to express itself. By eating the "right" foods, those particular "bad genes" never have to be "woken up"..they can remain dormant never causing harm.
Just knowing we have the POWER to CONTROL our health is the best news there is!! Why not start taking CONTROL of your health right now? Start cutting out all the processed and artificial foods...my rule is nothing more than 5 ingredients and you must know what all the ingredients are. Once all the processed foods are out of your diet, then begin to eliminate meat---beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish...anything with a face or a mother. Animal protein will be replaced with plant protein--beans--loaded with protein---as well as so many different vegetables--leafy greens have protein--nuts, etc. Then, start eliminating dairy---milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, etc. Eliminating dairy is a little difficult for many people---I know it was hard for me---but, once you avoid it for three to four weeks, so many "issues" disappear and you FEEL GREAT!! The cravings go away--and you are replacing all kinds of vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains which are giving your body everything it needs to thrive, detoxify itself and begin to repair any damage that may have been done.
The medical profession does not hold a candle next to Mother Nature...
Colorful fruits and vegetables are the record holders for all the categories of phytonutrients. The superstars, however, are the dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussel sprouts), blue and purple fruits like blueberries, plums, and cherries, tomatoes, garlic, onions, citrus, flaxseeds and soybeans. These foods are bursting with all kinds of phytonutrients that give our body the ammunition it needs to protect us as well as to fight off the toxins that do get inside our body. They help prevent cancer by blocking tumor formation, reducing cells from growing out of control, and repairing damage done to DNA. Also, phytonutrients have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. They boost immunity by fighting bacteria, viruses and fungi. They even affect cardiovascular health by decreasing damage done to blood vessel walls, increasing blood flow, reducing blood clot formation and platelet stickiness, and decreases blood cholesterol levels. Phytonutrients can prevent osteoporosis, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
To reap all the benefits from phytonutrients, include a constant supply of plant foods in your diet. Give your body the limitless amounts of powerful fibers, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are naturally found in nature. Now, french fries and ketchup are not considered vegetables from nature! Because so many people think this way, heart disease is still the #1 Killer Disease in America today with cancer being #2. Approximately 1.3 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually. One in every two people will now be diagnosed with cancer over their lifetimes.
Our health stats are very poor and our lifestyle choices are the PRIMARY FACTOR responsible for this---#1 is FOOD. One of the worst things you can do is assault your body every day with anti-nutrients--animal protein, saturated fat, hydrogenated fats, dietary cholesterol and processed foods. The association of animal protein and the incidence of chronic disease is strong--of course, this is bad news for the meat and dairy industries, so they would rather not have the public hear this type of information.
Animal protein is a potent carcinogen. Studies have shown the cancer promoting effects of animal protein after a series of lab experiments. One of the most significant studies done was using the primary protein in dairy products--casein. The researchers injected rats with aflatoxin, a carcinogen known to cause liver cancer, and then the rats were fed a diet containing 5% of this protein and the second group of rats were fed a diet containing 20% of this protein. None of the rats on the low-protein diet developed liver cancer--ALL the rats on the high protein diet developed liver cancer. Why doesn't everyone know this information?
I know this information sounds unbelievable, because most of us grew up being taught all the benefits of dairy and meat....but now we know this information is what's making people so sick. The scientific studies and research that has been done proving this over and over again is staggering. But, this is good news because we have CONTROL over our HEALTH...we can all have excellent health!! In the past people were led to believe their health was "all in their genes"--I am here to tell you that information is not the WHOLE story.
Some people may be predisposed to certain diseases that have been prevalent in their family, but "something" has to trigger the gene to express itself. By eating the "right" foods, those particular "bad genes" never have to be "woken up"..they can remain dormant never causing harm.
Just knowing we have the POWER to CONTROL our health is the best news there is!! Why not start taking CONTROL of your health right now? Start cutting out all the processed and artificial foods...my rule is nothing more than 5 ingredients and you must know what all the ingredients are. Once all the processed foods are out of your diet, then begin to eliminate meat---beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish...anything with a face or a mother. Animal protein will be replaced with plant protein--beans--loaded with protein---as well as so many different vegetables--leafy greens have protein--nuts, etc. Then, start eliminating dairy---milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, etc. Eliminating dairy is a little difficult for many people---I know it was hard for me---but, once you avoid it for three to four weeks, so many "issues" disappear and you FEEL GREAT!! The cravings go away--and you are replacing all kinds of vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains which are giving your body everything it needs to thrive, detoxify itself and begin to repair any damage that may have been done.
The medical profession does not hold a candle next to Mother Nature...
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