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The Seven Laws of Nutrition Mike Adams See book keywords and concepts

The cow's milk also contains a variety of substances including hormones, pus and pesticide residues that simply aren't designed for human consumption. The white toast is made with refined white flour, which further promotes nutritional deficiencies (especially the B vitamins). And the jelly spread on top of the toast is mostly high-fructose corn syrup with a little bit of coloring and flavoring added. Sadly, this is a breakfast a lot of Americans would consider a balanced meal. It contains food items from the meat group, the grain group, the fruit group and even the dairy group.

Health and Nutrition Secrets Russell L. Blaylock, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Multiple studies have shown pesticide residues in breast milk,290 yet no long-term studies have been conducted to determine the effects of pesticide and herbicide combinations. Considering that many are fat-soluble, we should be very concerned about this lack of knowledge. In the brain, many of these powerful chemicals alter neurotransmission, receptor function, and membrane physiology. Of special concern is the recent finding that many of these chemicals can have specific localized effects on the nervous system.2

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Fruits Fruits considered to be relatively high in toxic pesticide residues include peaches, apples, pears, cantaloupe and grapes (except those from Mexico).27d Recent studies indicate 25% of peaches, 13% of apples, 7.5% of pears and 5% of grapes can expose children to unsafe levels of organophosphate pesticides.200'21""0'42 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) concluded in 1998, that one million children under five years of age consume foods that contain unsafe levels of organophosphates, including apples, pears and grapes.

Claims about Cereals or Grains In one British study, 28% of breakfast cereals and 71% of cereal bars contained pesticide residues.123 USDA found 80% of grains tested in the U.S. were contaminated with pesticides.80*132 One particular substance, a residue of Dursban®, is used extensively on foods and in the storage bins of grain.48 Claims about Meats and Fish1 • Fatty foods contain more chemicals, especially dioxin. • Red meats, fish and dairy account for 95% of this dioxin exposure.

Pesticide Residues in Urine of Adults Living in the United States: Reference Range Concentrations," Environ Research. 1995: 71, 99-108. 73c Hill, R. H. Jr., et al. "p-Dichlorobenzene Exposure Among 1,000 Adults in the United States," Arch Environ Health, 1995: 50, 277-280 74 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1988-1999. Trouble on the Farm. Chapter 6. "Confirming Exposure: Pesticides in Blood and Urine." www.epa.gov/pesticides 75 Science News, April 1, 2000; and Vol. 160, November 3, 2001. 76 www.epa.gov/esd/chemistry/anal-env-chem.htm. 77 http://enn.

Pesticide Residues Seen Too High in Children's Food" (Excerpts), Reuters - Washington, June 7, 2000. www.ecologic-ipm.com/seen_too_high.html. 79 Nowak-Wegrzyn, Dr. Anna, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, November 26, 2001, Archives of Ped. and Adolesc. Med. 80 USDA Marketing Service, Science and Technology, 1998, 2000, "Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary for calendar 1997, 1999," pp. 15-17. 81 www.worldwidehealthcenter.net/article7.htm. 82 "Is Milk Safe to Drink?" www.panix.com/-levner/nygreens/issues/biotech/rbgh.htm. 83 www.mercola.com/2001/dec/15/irradiated_food.

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

These xenoestrogens from the environment come from pesticide residues, industrial residues, and plastics, which contaminate water and get into the food chain. Even cosmetics, skin products, and your sofa may be a problem! A recent study found parabens, used in underarm deodorants, present in breast tumors and there is now clear evidence that widely used flame-retardants, called PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), required on many fabric-covered furnitures, are carcinogenic.

The body takes in many toxins, for example, pesticide residues, which are hard to get rid of. These are dumped in fat cells to keep them away from vital organs. Hard fat and fat-based toxins can be eliminated by improving the circulation. Circulation to and from fat cells is stimulated by high water content, while lymphatic drainage is achieved by massage, movement, exercise, and skin brushing. Diet: A strict no-saturated-fat diet, which means no meat or dairy products. Essential fatty acids can be acquired from seeds.

If this is not possible, peel or throw away outer leaves and wash to reduce pesticide residues. • Buy fresh foods when you need them, rather than buying ahead and storing them. The longer you keep them, the more their nutrients are destroyed. • Eat fermented foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese, miso, shoyu, sauerkraut, and sourdough bread, especially those cultured with Lactobacillus or bifodobacteria. • Take a probiotic supplement containing beneficial strains of bacteria as well as FOS.

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For example, the National Resources Defense Council conducted a survey of pesticide residues on fresh produce sold in San Francisco markets. They found that forty-four percent of seventy-one fruits and vegetables had detectable levels of nineteen different pesticides, and forty-two percent of produce with detectable pesticide residues contained more than one pesticide.14 The sheer number and quantity of pesticides showered on certain foods is astounding. For example, over 50 different pesticides are used on broccoli, 110 on apples, and 70 on bell peppers.

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To what extent the average intake of pesticide residues is contributing to decreasing levels of testosterone is unknown. Testosterone is made in the body from cholesterol. Very low-cholesterol diets can lower testosterone levels, but antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin E help protect valuable cholesterol from being damaged. Testosterone can also be made from DHEA, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is available over the counter in the United States.

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The study declared that one million American children age five and under are exposed to unsafe levels of pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and commercial baby food. The group tested for pesticide residues in eighty thousand samples of food, and they detected average levels of organo-phosphates (commonly used to control agricultural pests) that were sufficient to cause long-term damage to children's brains and nervous systems.

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Women with breast cancer have high levels of estrogen-altering pesticide residues in their breast fat cells, compared to women who do not have breast cancer. Soy contains "friendly estrogens" that block estrogen-receptor sites on cells that are vulnerable to attack by carcinogenic "mutated" estrogens. Kenneth D. Setchell, Ph.D., of Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio confirmed the estrogenic activity of the principal soy isoflavones daidzein, genistein, and glycitein (Setchell et al.

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A Swedish study in 1983 found that the milk of nursing mothers who regularly ate fatty fish from the Baltic Sea had higher levels of PCBs and pesticide residues than even meat-eaters. Lactovegetarians were found to have the lowest pesticide residues in this study. The sanitation problem associated with fish and shellfish must also be considered. Once the fish or shellfish are caught en masse in the trawler nets, the crushing pressure on the fish causes the intestinal contents to be squeezed out, contaminating the rest of the catch.

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Clean Your Food Eat organic food and animal products whenever possible to reduce your intake of petrochemical and pesticide residues, herbicides, fumigants, hormones, and antibiotics. Toxic chemicals are dangerous and prevalent throughout our environment today. Consider the following: • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found five of the most toxic chemicals in 100 percent of fat samples from cadaver surgical specimens, i.e., human corpses. These include OCDD, a dioxin; styrene; 1,4-dichlorobenzene; xylene; and ethylphenol.

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Many environmentally conscious Americans are nervous about pesticide residues on their fruits and vegetables—and with some reason. According to a study of 15,000 produce samples by the Environmental Working Group, a Washington, D.C.-based consumer organization, pesticide residues contaminate a large portion of the American fruit and vegetable supply. The dirtiest dozen: apples, apricots, bell peppers, cantaloupe, celery, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, green beans, peaches, spinach, and strawberries.

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Most damaging are pesticide residues on foods or the interaction between different chemicals. Many natural therapists contend that organically grown food is an important part in the successful treatment of degenerative diseases. Cooking Foods: Food ideally suited for human nutrition does not require cooking, such as sprouted seeds and fresh shoots, ripening seeds (sweet corn, green peas), oily seeds and nuts, sweet root vegetables, and fruits.

In addition, any food that contains pesticide residues or added synthetic food chemicals is a potential health hazard. I do not believe in a "safe" limit for these chemicals, especially as limits are set for each item individually while ignoring the cumulative effect of multiple chemical residues and additions. Social and Economic Factors: With the present poor eating habits deeply ingrained in our society and the all-out chemicalization of our lives, it is almost impossible to remain reasonably healthy—and very few people do. Almost everyone has obvious or hidden health problems.

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One word of warning: conventionally grown and produced herbs, seasonings, and spices may contain some or all of the following: fillers, anticaking agents, artificial colorings, preservatives, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and pesticide residues. Reactions to these various extraneous substances may occur. Look for organically grown, non-irradiated herbs and spices in your local natural food and herb stores; the possible price difference is well worth it. Agar-Agar (Gelidium amansii, G. corneum, G.

Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life Mark Hyman, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Mercury Answer: If you picked (a), sorry—although pesticide exposure can be quite toxic and serious, pesticide residues are unlikely to be the single cause of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, or degenerative ailments. Same with (b)—artificial sweeteners can have deleterious effects on the brain and nutrition, but they are not as dangerous as other common toxins. Ditto for (c). Radiation is extremely toxic, but except in high-risk workers (e.g.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

This helps to minimize the possibility of repeated exposure to the same pesticide residues and other toxins and unnatural, harmful things that may be attached to foods or introduced during the growth cycle. It also ensures that you will be getting a wide range of necessary nutrients. Foods are handled and grown differently in different parts of the country. Foods rich in valuable nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants work synergistically with one another to create maximum healing potential.

Either treatment helps to removes bacteria and pesticide residues. Scrub root vegetables well with a stiff brush that you use just for food. If you are on a weight-loss program, omit salad dressings. Instead, squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon on salads— it brings out the flavor of the vegetables. Lemon juice is a great blood purifier and healer. If you have a lung disorder such as asthma or bronchitis, add grated fresh horseradish to each serving of salad. Add onion for sinus conditions and colds.

This is because the blade of the knife you use to peel or cut fruit can pick up pesticide residues, bacteria, or other undesirables from the rind and transfer it to the pulp. Sort out any stems, caps, twigs, or leaves while washing fruit or berries. Pick out any overripe berries as soon as you get home so they do not hasten the decaying process of the other berries. Unlike most fruits, berries should not be washed immediately, as this promotes the growth of mold. Instead, place a paper towel around berries and put them in a container to keep moisture down.

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Hill, et al., "Pesticide Residues in Urine of Adults Living in the United States: Reference Range Concentrations," Environ Research. 1995: 71, 99108. 23b Hill, et al., "Residues of Chlorinated Phenols and Phenoxy Acid Herbicides in the Urine of Arkansas Children," Arch Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 1989: 18, 469-474. 24 Wong, Brad, "Pesticide traces found in kids here," Seattle Times, August 10, 2001. 25 Environmental Medical Research Foundation ERF (Formerly: PARF or Practical Allergy Research Foundation), P. O. Box 60, Buffalo, NY 14223-0060. 800.787.8780 25a Is This Your Child's World?

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Instead if reading the tabloids to while away time in long supermarket check-out lines, I talk to the manager. Armed with information from Food and Water's "Pesticide Action Alert," I've had several satisfying conversations with folks at the big chains. And I discovered an ally closer to home. I belong to a local organization called Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. About 80 participating families in town give four farmers the money for seeds in advance of the growing season. In return, we receive a weekly share of fruit and vegetables grown without pesticides all through the summer.

Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call Doris J. Rapp, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The Government urges children to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables but reports indicate pesticide residues in fresh fruit were found on: 56% in grapes 47% in nectarines 32% in peaches 123"-b • Canned fruits and fruit juices are less toxic but these can contain phthalates that leak from the metal cans. 27a"d This chemical can cause precocious puberty in girls.49c (See Chapters 3, 4, 6.) • A hormone disrupting pesticide, iprodione, was found in 29% of nectarines and also on kiwi fruit and mangos.

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And that study proving that no pesticide residues appeared on conventional foods? Well, actually, it never tested for pesticides. The 20/20 segment reporter did eventually apologize. Millions had watched the original, and few heard the apology. So the story lives on. The nonprofit PR Watch reports that Avery still gets quoted in articles with titles such as "Organic food—It's Eight Times More Likely to Kill You.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Wash strawberries thoroughly—they are at the top of the list of foods with pesticide residues. Sort the berries before serving, and discard any that have turned bad. Wash the berries quickly under cold water, and remove the caps and stems. Do not wash berries until you are ready to eat them. Strawberries contain oxalic acid, which can aggravate kidney and bladder stones in some people. Oxalic acid may interfere with the body's ability to absorb iron and calcium. If you take supplements of these minerals, do not take them at the same time you eat strawberries.

Whenever possible, buy certified organic produce, which is likely to contain lower levels of pesticide residues. Avoid purchasing imported foods, which may contain residues of pesticides whose use is banned or severely restricted in the United States. Buy locally and avoid purchasing out-of-season produce that must be transported long distances or stored for long periods of time. (Avoiding pesticides is one of the most compelling reasons to pick up a hoe and start that organic garden.) Many cities have a municipality garden plot where families can plant food together.

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If you are taking over an existing garden plot, be aware that the soil may contain pesticide residues from previous gardening activities. These residues may remain in the soil for several years, depending on the persistence of the pesticides that were used. Rather than waiting for the residues to decline naturally over time, you may speed the process. Plant an interim, nonfood crop like annual rye grass, clover, or alfalfa. Such crops, with their dense, fibrous root systems, will take up some of the lingering pesticide residues.

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