Re: The Kitchen Transition

[Guest guest]

I agree with you Apricot, especially on artificial sweetners.

Mercola believes he has the pulse of the people, and he runs with it, to

their detriment sometimes. Always to his benefit.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 11:37 PM, Apricot85 <apricot85@...> wrote:

>

>

> Simply, Mercola's web site is only loosely based on science. Many years

> ago I visited his site. For his reference on sucralose, he used

> aspartame. (huh?) For his reference on aspartame & sucralose used Mark

> Gold's website. Mark Gold, who has no science background whatsoever,

> uses Mercola as HIS reference on aspartame & sucralose. Even the

> average person can realize this cycle of references lacks logic.

>

> Again, many years ago I read Mercola's page on Rosedale's insulin

> paper. Actually, I had read the paper years before Mercola posted it.

> So when I read Mercola's page I thought it was odd that it was missing

> critical points. I went back again to the Rosedale paper (I had the

> entire piece - which Mercola did not post) & found the discrepancies.

>

> Once more, I read on Mercola's page about Vit D--- many years ago. When

> I visited websites from his reference, the referenced website actually

> denounced Mercola's variation on the issue. lol.

>

> So. If I want true information, or a science-based discussion, I stick

> with groups that discuss the actual peer reviewed studies. I have at

> least two that I belong to that are populated by biologists &

> researchers working in life-extension.

>

> In other examples, I will more likely consider information about Vitamin

> D from the Vitamin D council or pub med. If I want information about

> food additives, I'll review and consider the Center for Science in the

> Public Interest or pub med.

>

> You get the idea. I won't trust info from Mercola - or anyone who

> claims to be enlightened by him. There are more trustworthy sources for

> information. The biologists and researchers - never - use Mercola as a

> reference.

>

> I do not feel that it's a good use of my limited time to discuss issues

> related to Mercola, sucralose, vaccines, aspartame.

>

> Shan wrote:

> >

> >

> > I would be most interested in what you have based this opinion of Dr

> > Mercola on, if you would clarify what they are please?

> >

> > blessings

> > Shan

> >

> >

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well I have found some good accurate info on his website. And I am grateful

for the 'heads up' he gives on many issues and subjects. But then I don't expect

any website to be the authority about everything , even everything on that

website. Mercola has a very good article about Dr Brown's protocol for example

Physicians' Protocol for Using Antibiotics in Rheumatic Disease

The following is a modified version of Dr. Brown's protocol.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/08/27/rheumatoid-arthrit\

is-part-one.aspx

This is a protocol that 'cures' all forms of arthritis. I first heard

about it from a friend whom came across it while trying to find an effective

treatment or cure for arthritis or RA. She bought Dr Brown's book and then found

an MD that was broad minded and intelligent enough to learn the protocol. Her

hands were claws and she could hardly use them at all - the treatment was

successful and she has not had any pain etc since - that was over 1o years ago.

I started off with Dr Mercola's article and then researched it from there. And

that took me to the Arthritis Trust of American

http://www.arthritistrust.org/index2.html as well as

The Road Back Foundation (RBF) http://www.roadback.org/ among others. I also

learned about Prolotherapy and a friend of mine whom had arthritis and lost 3/4

of the cartiladge in his hip found out how to grow the cartiladge back and cure

his arthritis [actually it turned out after testing that he has Lyme Disease but

at least now he does not have to take pain killers for the rest of his life nor

look forward to degenerating from arthritis. It is possible to cure Lyme

Diseaes]

And Dr Merola's article about aspartame was sure right on the money - it all

checked out with other sources plus if you checked the 13 references you would

have seen that they checked out too. And his article has a link on a few

websites that specilize in aspartame information.

I evaluate each article separately - it is unrealistic in my pereption to

expect anybody to be correct 100% of the time. I don't know anybody whom is

always right - and suspect that you are not right all the time either.........

You keep making statements that you do not back up - can you back up what

you say about Mark Gold for example? For example what makes you believe that

Mark Gold has not scientific background? for that matter I would be interested

in what makes you qualify as being able to judge this? I know you are not

correct about Dr Mercola as you would know if you bothered to check out the

references....

I always feel it is interesting when somebody puts somebody else down as not

being credible and yet fails to supply creditials themselves...

Well if you rely solely or only on peer-reviewed studies then you have a

problem - rather you then me....... - or perhaps you have an unigue way to tell

if a study is fake or not? If so you should tell the medical journals about it

as they do not seem to know about it...

One in Seven Scientists Say Colleagues Fake " Scientific " Study Results

One in seven scientists report that they have known colleagues to falsify or

slant the findings of their research, according to a study conducted by

researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the

journal PLoS One.

http://www.naturalnews.com/026865_natural_health_technology_renewable_energy.htm\

l

A New Low in Drug Research: 21 Fabricated Studies

S. Reuben, a prominent Massachusetts anesthesiologist, allegedly

fabricated 21 medical studies that claimed to show benefits from painkillers

like Vioxx and Celebrex.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/04/A-New-Low-in-Drug-\

Research-21-Fabricated-Studies.aspx

Medical Papers by Ghostwriters Pushed Therapy

Newly unveiled court documents show that ghostwriters paid by a pharmaceutical

company played a major role in producing 26 scientific papers backing the use of

hormone replacement therapy in women, suggesting that the level of hidden

industry influence on medical literature is broader than previously known.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/health/research/05ghost.html?_r=1 & hp

Good luck. Sounds as if that might come in handy..........

blessings

Shan

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will resist the temptation to retort, as I don't think anything I will say on

this subject will make the slightest impression on you.

Re: The Kitchen Transition

Well I have found some good accurate info on his website. And I am grateful

for the 'heads up' he gives on many issues and subjects. But then I don't expect

any website to be the authority about everything , even everything on that

website. Mercola has a very good article about Dr Brown's protocol for example

Physicians' Protocol for Using Antibiotics in Rheumatic Disease

The following is a modified version of Dr. Brown's protocol.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/08/27/rheumatoid-arthrit\

is-part-one.aspx

This is a protocol that 'cures' all forms of arthritis. I first heard

about it from a friend whom came across it while trying to find an effective

treatment or cure for arthritis or RA. She bought Dr Brown's book and then found

an MD that was broad minded and intelligent enough to learn the protocol. Her

hands were claws and she could hardly use them at all - the treatment was

successful and she has not had any pain etc since - that was over 1o years ago.

I started off with Dr Mercola's article and then researched it from there. And

that took me to the Arthritis Trust of American

http://www.arthritistrust.org/index2.html as well as

The Road Back Foundation (RBF) http://www.roadback.org/ among others. I also

learned about Prolotherapy and a friend of mine whom had arthritis and lost 3/4

of the cartiladge in his hip found out how to grow the cartiladge back and cure

his arthritis [actually it turned out after testing that he has Lyme Disease but

at least now he does not have to take pain killers for the rest of his life nor

look forward to degenerating from arthritis. It is possible to cure Lyme

Diseaes]

And Dr Merola's article about aspartame was sure right on the money - it all

checked out with other sources plus if you checked the 13 references you would

have seen that they checked out too. And his article has a link on a few

websites that specilize in aspartame information.

I evaluate each article separately - it is unrealistic in my pereption to

expect anybody to be correct 100% of the time. I don't know anybody whom is

always right - and suspect that you are not right all the time either.........

You keep making statements that you do not back up - can you back up what

you say about Mark Gold for example? For example what makes you believe that

Mark Gold has not scientific background? for that matter I would be interested

in what makes you qualify as being able to judge this? I know you are not

correct about Dr Mercola as you would know if you bothered to check out the

references....

I always feel it is interesting when somebody puts somebody else down as not

being credible and yet fails to supply creditials themselves...

Well if you rely solely or only on peer-reviewed studies then you have a

problem - rather you then me....... - or perhaps you have an unigue way to tell

if a study is fake or not? If so you should tell the medical journals about it

as they do not seem to know about it...

One in Seven Scientists Say Colleagues Fake " Scientific " Study Results

One in seven scientists report that they have known colleagues to falsify or

slant the findings of their research, according to a study conducted by

researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the

journal PLoS One.

http://www.naturalnews.com/026865_natural_health_technology_renewable_energy.htm\

l

A New Low in Drug Research: 21 Fabricated Studies

S. Reuben, a prominent Massachusetts anesthesiologist, allegedly

fabricated 21 medical studies that claimed to show benefits from painkillers

like Vioxx and Celebrex.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/04/A-New-Low-in-Drug-\

Research-21-Fabricated-Studies.aspx

Medical Papers by Ghostwriters Pushed Therapy

Newly unveiled court documents show that ghostwriters paid by a pharmaceutical

company played a major role in producing 26 scientific papers backing the use of

hormone replacement therapy in women, suggesting that the level of hidden

industry influence on medical literature is broader than previously known.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/health/research/05ghost.html?_r=1 & hp

Good luck. Sounds as if that might come in handy..........

blessings

Shan

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I just wanted to post a couple of links so that people can learn a bit more

(should they wish to) on what should be counted as evidence to support a view.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levels_of_evidence

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evidence-based_medicine

This paragraph on EBM is highly pertinent:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evidence-based_medicine#Ranking_the_quality_of_evid\

ence

In my opinion, (which you all free to disagree with) the 'Mercola data' are

evidence at level III, if we are feeling particularly generous.

" Level III: Opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience,

descriptive studies, or reports of expert committees. "

I am not saying that randomised controlled trials are always right or that

Mercola and Natural News are always wrong.  BUT, if we are trying to remove

chance and bias from what we are being presented with and what we choose to

believe, there is a clear, well thought out structure on what levels of evidence

there are to us to help us sort the wheat from the chaff.

Best Regards,

Alistair

http://aging-management.com/ - Optimising Health for Longevity

From: Shan <bestsurprise2002@...>

Subject: Re: The Kitchen Transition

Longevity

Date: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 11:47 PM

 

Well I have found some good accurate info on his website.

And I am grateful for the 'heads up' he gives on many issues and subjects. But

then I don't expect any website to be the authority about everything , even

everything on that website. Mercola has a very good article about Dr Brown's

protocol for example

Physicians' Protocol for Using Antibiotics in Rheumatic Disease

The following is a modified version of Dr. Brown's protocol.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2000/ 08/27/rheumatoid

-arthritis- part-one. aspx

This is a protocol that 'cures' all forms of arthritis. I first heard about it

from a friend whom came across it while trying to find an effective treatment or

cure for arthritis or RA. She bought Dr Brown's book and then found an MD that

was broad minded and intelligent enough to learn the protocol. Her hands were

claws and she could hardly use them at all - the treatment was successful and

she has not had any pain etc since - that was over 1o years ago. I started off

with Dr Mercola's article and then researched it from there. And that took me

to the Arthritis Trust of American http://www.arthriti strust.org/ index2.html

as well as

The Road Back Foundation (RBF) http://www.roadback .org/ among others. I also

learned about Prolotherapy and a friend of mine whom had arthritis and lost 3/4

of the cartiladge in his hip found out how to grow the cartiladge back and cure

his arthritis [actually it turned out after testing that he has Lyme Disease but

at least now he does not have to take pain killers for the rest of his life nor

look forward to degenerating from arthritis. It is possible to cure Lyme

Diseaes]

And Dr Merola's article about aspartame was sure right on the money - it all

checked out with other sources plus if you checked the 13 references you would

have seen that they checked out too. And his article has a link on a few

websites that specilize in aspartame information.

I evaluate each article separately - it is unrealistic in my pereption to expect

anybody to be correct 100% of the time. I don't know anybody whom is always

right - and suspect that you are not right all the time either...... ...

You keep making statements that you do not back up - can you back up what you

say about Mark Gold for example? For example what makes you believe that Mark

Gold has not scientific background? for that matter I would be interested in

what makes you qualify as being able to judge this? I know you are not correct

about Dr Mercola as you would know if you bothered to check out the

references.. ..

I always feel it is interesting when somebody puts somebody else down as not

being credible and yet fails to supply creditials themselves.. .

Well if you rely solely or only on peer-reviewed studies then you have a problem

- rather you then me....... - or perhaps you have an unigue way to tell if a

study is fake or not? If so you should tell the medical journals about it as

they do not seem to know about it...

One in Seven Scientists Say Colleagues Fake " Scientific " Study Results

One in seven scientists report that they have known colleagues to falsify or

slant the findings of their research, according to a study conducted by

researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the

journal PLoS One.

http://www.naturaln ews.com/026865_ natural_health_ technology_ renewable_

energy.html

A New Low in Drug Research: 21 Fabricated Studies

S. Reuben, a prominent Massachusetts anesthesiologist, allegedly

fabricated 21 medical studies that claimed to show benefits from painkillers

like Vioxx and Celebrex.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2009/ 04/04/A-New-

Low-in-Drug- Research- 21-Fabricated- Studies.aspx

Medical Papers by Ghostwriters Pushed Therapy

Newly unveiled court documents show that ghostwriters paid by a pharmaceutical

company played a major role in producing 26 scientific papers backing the use of

hormone replacement therapy in women, suggesting that the level of hidden

industry influence on medical literature is broader than previously known.

http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 08/05/health/ research/ 05ghost.html? _r=1 & hp

Good luck. Sounds as if that might come in handy....... ...

blessings

Shan

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I couldn't agree more.

Lots of little things set me off about Mercola, and I would never rely on his

site as a reference for any kind of serious discussion on anything, as I always

try and use randomised controlled trials. His constant inaccuracies and

sensationalist headlines are too much for ('aspartame is by far, the most

dangerous substance on the market that is added to foods' etc). 5 minutes on his

site and I see things like mercola constantly classifying resveratrol as an

antioxidant (when in fact you could argue it is a prooxidant) and that red wine

is 'brimming' with resveratrol (when it is not) and that resveratrol is probably

responsible for the 'french paradox' (when it is not) makes me very wary of

anything he has to say or sell. He is basically a product merchant. He even

sells electronic goods.

Re: The Kitchen Transition

Longevity

Date: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 11:47 PM

 

Well I have found some good accurate info on his website.

And I am grateful for the 'heads up' he gives on many issues and subjects. But

then I don't expect any website to be the authority about everything , even

everything on that website. Mercola has a very good article about Dr Brown's

protocol for example

Physicians' Protocol for Using Antibiotics in Rheumatic Disease

The following is a modified version of Dr. Brown's protocol.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2000/ 08/27/rheumatoid

-arthritis- part-one. aspx

This is a protocol that 'cures' all forms of arthritis. I first heard about it

from a friend whom came across it while trying to find an effective treatment or

cure for arthritis or RA. She bought Dr Brown's book and then found an MD that

was broad minded and intelligent enough to learn the protocol. Her hands were

claws and she could hardly use them at all - the treatment was successful and

she has not had any pain etc since - that was over 1o years ago. I started off

with Dr Mercola's article and then researched it from there. And that took me

to the Arthritis Trust of American http://www.arthriti strust.org/ index2.html

as well as

The Road Back Foundation (RBF) http://www.roadback .org/ among others. I also

learned about Prolotherapy and a friend of mine whom had arthritis and lost 3/4

of the cartiladge in his hip found out how to grow the cartiladge back and cure

his arthritis [actually it turned out after testing that he has Lyme Disease but

at least now he does not have to take pain killers for the rest of his life nor

look forward to degenerating from arthritis. It is possible to cure Lyme

Diseaes]

And Dr Merola's article about aspartame was sure right on the money - it all

checked out with other sources plus if you checked the 13 references you would

have seen that they checked out too. And his article has a link on a few

websites that specilize in aspartame information.

I evaluate each article separately - it is unrealistic in my pereption to expect

anybody to be correct 100% of the time. I don't know anybody whom is always

right - and suspect that you are not right all the time either...... ...

You keep making statements that you do not back up - can you back up what you

say about Mark Gold for example? For example what makes you believe that Mark

Gold has not scientific background? for that matter I would be interested in

what makes you qualify as being able to judge this? I know you are not correct

about Dr Mercola as you would know if you bothered to check out the

references.. ..

I always feel it is interesting when somebody puts somebody else down as not

being credible and yet fails to supply creditials themselves.. .

Well if you rely solely or only on peer-reviewed studies then you have a problem

- rather you then me....... - or perhaps you have an unigue way to tell if a

study is fake or not? If so you should tell the medical journals about it as

they do not seem to know about it...

One in Seven Scientists Say Colleagues Fake " Scientific " Study Results

One in seven scientists report that they have known colleagues to falsify or

slant the findings of their research, according to a study conducted by

researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the

journal PLoS One.

http://www.naturaln ews.com/026865_ natural_health_ technology_ renewable_

energy.html

A New Low in Drug Research: 21 Fabricated Studies

S. Reuben, a prominent Massachusetts anesthesiologist, allegedly

fabricated 21 medical studies that claimed to show benefits from painkillers

like Vioxx and Celebrex.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2009/ 04/04/A-New-

Low-in-Drug- Research- 21-Fabricated- Studies.aspx

Medical Papers by Ghostwriters Pushed Therapy

Newly unveiled court documents show that ghostwriters paid by a pharmaceutical

company played a major role in producing 26 scientific papers backing the use of

hormone replacement therapy in women, suggesting that the level of hidden

industry influence on medical literature is broader than previously known.

http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 08/05/health/ research/ 05ghost.html?_r=1 & hp

Good luck. Sounds as if that might come in handy....... ...

blessings

Shan

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

He has teamed up with Swanson Vitamins.

Re: The Kitchen Transition

Longevity

Date: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 11:47 PM

Well I have found some good accurate info on his

website. And I am grateful for the 'heads up' he gives on many issues and

subjects. But then I don't expect any website to be the authority about

everything , even everything on that website. Mercola has a very good

article about Dr Brown's protocol for example

Physicians' Protocol for Using Antibiotics in Rheumatic Disease

The following is a modified version of Dr. Brown's protocol.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2000/

08/27/rheumatoid -arthritis- part-one. aspx

This is a protocol that 'cures' all forms of arthritis. I first heard about

it from a friend whom came across it while trying to find an effective

treatment or cure for arthritis or RA. She bought Dr Brown's book and then

found an MD that was broad minded and intelligent enough to learn the

protocol. Her hands were claws and she could hardly use them at all - the

treatment was successful and she has not had any pain etc since - that was

over 1o years ago. I started off with Dr Mercola's article and then

researched it from there. And that took me to the Arthritis Trust of

American http://www.arthriti strust.org/ index2.html as well as

The Road Back Foundation (RBF) http://www.roadback .org/ among others. I

also learned about Prolotherapy and a friend of mine whom had arthritis and

lost 3/4 of the cartiladge in his hip found out how to grow the cartiladge

back and cure his arthritis [actually it turned out after testing that he

has Lyme Disease but at least now he does not have to take pain killers for

the rest of his life nor look forward to degenerating from arthritis. It is

possible to cure Lyme Diseaes]

And Dr Merola's article about aspartame was sure right on the money - it all

checked out with other sources plus if you checked the 13 references you

would have seen that they checked out too. And his article has a link on a

few websites that specilize in aspartame information.

I evaluate each article separately - it is unrealistic in my pereption to

expect anybody to be correct 100% of the time. I don't know anybody whom is

always right - and suspect that you are not right all the time either......

....

You keep making statements that you do not back up - can you back up what

you say about Mark Gold for example? For example what makes you believe that

Mark Gold has not scientific background? for that matter I would be

interested in what makes you qualify as being able to judge this? I know

you are not correct about Dr Mercola as you would know if you bothered to

check out the references.. ..

I always feel it is interesting when somebody puts somebody else down as not

being credible and yet fails to supply creditials themselves.. .

Well if you rely solely or only on peer-reviewed studies then you have a

problem - rather you then me....... - or perhaps you have an unigue way to

tell if a study is fake or not? If so you should tell the medical journals

about it as they do not seem to know about it...

One in Seven Scientists Say Colleagues Fake " Scientific " Study Results

One in seven scientists report that they have known colleagues to falsify or

slant the findings of their research, according to a study conducted by

researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the

journal PLoS One.

http://www.naturaln ews.com/026865_ natural_health_ technology_ renewable_

energy.html

A New Low in Drug Research: 21 Fabricated Studies

S. Reuben, a prominent Massachusetts anesthesiologist, allegedly

fabricated 21 medical studies that claimed to show benefits from painkillers

like Vioxx and Celebrex.

http://articles. mercola.com/ sites/articles/ archive/2009/ 04/04/A-New-

Low-in-Drug- Research- 21-Fabricated- Studies.aspx

Medical Papers by Ghostwriters Pushed Therapy

Newly unveiled court documents show that ghostwriters paid by a

pharmaceutical company played a major role in producing 26 scientific papers

backing the use of hormone replacement therapy in women, suggesting that the

level of hidden industry influence on medical literature is broader than

previously known.

http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 08/05/health/ research/ 05ghost.html?_r=1 & hp

Good luck. Sounds as if that might come in handy....... ...

blessings

Shan

> > > > Its the most tested food additive in history. There is not one

> > study to substantiate any of the claims you just made (or posted links

> > to URLs that made such claims).

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

" Aspartame now accounts for the majority (75 per cent) of all the complaints in

the US adverse-reaction monitoring system "

What does that mean? Would you like to have a proper discussion on this?

Otherwise this appears to be another sensationalist headline that tries to

instill the kind of fear that seems to underpin the information that

anti-aspartame information peddlers love. So shocking that it makes you want to

click on the link. Buy buy buy.

The Kitchen Transition

>

> The Kitchen Transition 

>_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> 

> 

> For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand  what

it

> means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

>  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

>  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> 

> 

> If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> foods to replace them with.

> 

> 

> Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to  begin!

> 

> 

> REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> 

> In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per  day!

Now

> let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes, minerals 

and

> vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> 

> 

> Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very effective

> in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> and  tumors.

> 

> 

> In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative. The

> word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards and 

> refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

>  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> will be well worth it.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way to

> include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> incredible  dessert recipes!)

> 

> 

> WHITE FLOUR

> 

> Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks down

> just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour, the

> B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

>  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases, the

> bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it  is

> best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly prepare

>  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> 

> 

> HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> 

> For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed or 

bean.

> In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> you  even bring it home.

> 

> 

> Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> sterility.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and recycle

>  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment for

>  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> 

> 

> Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> dressings.

> 

> 

> Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has strong

> antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat stable

> and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> 

> We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> 

> 

> Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections (especially

> upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

>

>

> Trash It:

> Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,  sour

> cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> 

> 

> CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> 

> Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that  innocent

> little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their bones

> are still  developing.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> 

> 

> But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and then 

> cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> 

> 

> It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough water

can

> lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well drinking 

> water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> to  think about!

> 

> 

> The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops of 

> essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice up 

> your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no substitute

> for good, clean  water.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL SALT

> 

> The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar. Excess 

> salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> heart  and kidney disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most  people.

> 

> 

> Stash it:

> We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to  replenish

> the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and

>  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available at

> many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> 

> 

> NEW BEGINNINGS

> 

> Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> from here--let the journey begin!

> 

> 

> 

> About the Author

> Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> step at a time.

> 

> 

>

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[Guest guest]

with all that smoke there is no fire?

-Klrk

From: hjooste@... <hjooste@...>

Subject: Re: Re: The Kitchen Transition

Longevity

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 2:48 AM

Just give me one, just one, clinical study on humans.

The Kitchen Transition

>

> The Kitchen Transition 

>_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> 

> 

> For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand  what

it

> means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

>  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

>  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> 

> 

> If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> foods to replace them with.

> 

> 

> Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to  begin!

> 

> 

> REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> 

> In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per  day!

Now

> let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes, minerals 

and

> vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> 

> 

> Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very effective

> in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> and  tumors.

> 

> 

> In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative. The

> word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards and 

> refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

>  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> will be well worth it.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way to

> include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> incredible  dessert recipes!)

> 

> 

> WHITE FLOUR

> 

> Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks down

> just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour, the

> B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

>  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases, the

> bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it  is

> best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly prepare

>  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> 

> 

> HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> 

> For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed or 

bean.

> In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> you  even bring it home.

> 

> 

> Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> sterility.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and recycle

>  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment for

>  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> 

> 

> Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> dressings.

> 

> 

> Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has strong

> antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat stable

> and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> 

> We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> 

> 

> Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections (especially

> upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

>

>

> Trash It:

> Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,  sour

> cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> 

> 

> CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> 

> Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that  innocent

> little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their bones

> are still  developing.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> 

> 

> But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and then 

> cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> 

> 

> It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough water

can

> lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well drinking 

> water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> to  think about!

> 

> 

> The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops of 

> essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice up 

> your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no substitute

> for good, clean  water.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL SALT

> 

> The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar. Excess 

> salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> heart  and kidney disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most  people.

> 

> 

> Stash it:

> We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to  replenish

> the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and

>  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available at

> many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> 

> 

> NEW BEGINNINGS

> 

> Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> from here--let the journey begin!

> 

> 

> 

> About the Author

> Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> step at a time.

> 

> 

>

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> 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

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I don't disagree with that. There might be some fire, but if you are going to

say something you must be prepared to back it up.

The Kitchen Transition

>

> The Kitchen Transition 

>_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> 

> 

> For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand  what

it

> means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

>  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

>  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> 

> 

> If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> foods to replace them with.

> 

> 

> Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to  begin!

> 

> 

> REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> 

> In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per  day!

Now

> let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes, minerals 

and

> vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> 

> 

> Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very effective

> in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> and  tumors.

> 

> 

> In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative. The

> word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards and 

> refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

>  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> will be well worth it.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way to

> include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> incredible  dessert recipes!)

> 

> 

> WHITE FLOUR

> 

> Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks down

> just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour, the

> B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

>  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases, the

> bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it  is

> best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly prepare

>  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> 

> 

> HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> 

> For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed or 

bean.

> In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> you  even bring it home.

> 

> 

> Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> sterility.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and recycle

>  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment for

>  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> 

> 

> Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> dressings.

> 

> 

> Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has strong

> antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat stable

> and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> 

> We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> 

> 

> Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections (especially

> upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

>

>

> Trash It:

> Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,  sour

> cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> 

> 

> CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> 

> Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that  innocent

> little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their bones

> are still  developing.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> 

> 

> But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and then 

> cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> 

> 

> It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough water

can

> lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well drinking 

> water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> to  think about!

> 

> 

> The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops of 

> essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice up 

> your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no substitute

> for good, clean  water.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL SALT

> 

> The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar. Excess 

> salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> heart  and kidney disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most  people.

> 

> 

> Stash it:

> We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to  replenish

> the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and

>  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available at

> many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> 

> 

> NEW BEGINNINGS

> 

> Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> from here--let the journey begin!

> 

> 

> 

> About the Author

> Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> step at a time.

> 

> 

>

> The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@..._

> (mailto:info@...) 

> Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@..._

> (mailto:chapters@...) 

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I believe the common wisdom is to avoid being burnt avoid fire.

If I recall you are the one saying dont worry be happy. Aspartame is not a

problem.

" Aspartame now accounts for the majority (75 per cent) of all the complaints in

the US adverse-reaction monitoring system "

Smoking gun if you ever saw one.

Kirk

" There are two reasons for the decline in living standards, both tiedto the push

for a one world government. Before national barriers may bebrought down between

two economies the economies have to be made equal,and since it is easier to pull

the top down than the bottom up, theprosperity and standard of living our

parents and grandparents workedhard to create must be destroyed.

From: hjooste@... <hjooste@...>

Subject: Re: Re: The Kitchen Transition

Longevity

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 2:48 AM

Just give me one, just one, clinical study on humans.

The Kitchen Transition

>

> The Kitchen Transition 

>_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> 

> 

> For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand  what

it

> means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

>  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

>  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> 

> 

> If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> foods to replace them with.

> 

> 

> Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to  begin!

> 

> 

> REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> 

> In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per  day!

Now

> let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes, minerals 

and

> vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> 

> 

> Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very effective

> in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> and  tumors.

> 

> 

> In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative. The

> word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards and 

> refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

>  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> will be well worth it.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way to

> include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> incredible  dessert recipes!)

> 

> 

> WHITE FLOUR

> 

> Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks down

> just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour, the

> B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

>  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases, the

> bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it  is

> best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly prepare

>  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> 

> 

> HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> 

> For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed or 

bean.

> In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> you  even bring it home.

> 

> 

> Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> sterility.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and recycle

>  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment for

>  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> 

> 

> Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> dressings.

> 

> 

> Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has strong

> antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat stable

> and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> 

> We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> 

> 

> Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections (especially

> upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

>

>

> Trash It:

> Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,  sour

> cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> 

> 

> CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> 

> Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that  innocent

> little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their bones

> are still  developing.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> 

> 

> But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and then 

> cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> 

> 

> It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough water

can

> lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well drinking 

> water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> to  think about!

> 

> 

> The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops of 

> essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice up 

> your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no substitute

> for good, clean  water.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL SALT

> 

> The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar. Excess 

> salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> heart  and kidney disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most  people.

> 

> 

> Stash it:

> We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to  replenish

> the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and

>  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available at

> many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> 

> 

> NEW BEGINNINGS

> 

> Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> from here--let the journey begin!

> 

> 

> 

> About the Author

> Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> step at a time.

> 

> 

>

> The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@..._

> (mailto:info@...) 

> Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@..._

> (mailto:chapters@...) 

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know, based on a review of clinical studies to date, of which more have been

done in relation to this food additive than any other in the history of mankind,

that aspartame won't give you any of the potentially fatal symptoms described in

the shock horror postings on this forum and on mercola's websites.

I still think its best to avoid aspartame, since 90 per cent of the food its

added to is processed. I think it is non-controversial that we all avoid

processed foods.

The Kitchen Transition

>

> The Kitchen Transition 

>_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> 

> 

> For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand  what

it

> means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

>  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

>  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> 

> 

> If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> foods to replace them with.

> 

> 

> Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to  begin!

> 

> 

> REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> 

> In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per  day!

Now

> let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes, minerals 

and

> vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> 

> 

> Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very effective

> in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> and  tumors.

> 

> 

> In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative. The

> word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards and 

> refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

>  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> will be well worth it.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way to

> include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> incredible  dessert recipes!)

> 

> 

> WHITE FLOUR

> 

> Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks down

> just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour, the

> B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

>  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases, the

> bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it  is

> best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly prepare

>  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> 

> 

> HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> 

> For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed or 

bean.

> In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> you  even bring it home.

> 

> 

> Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> sterility.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and recycle

>  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment for

>  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> 

> 

> Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> dressings.

> 

> 

> Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has strong

> antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat stable

> and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> 

> We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> 

> 

> Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections (especially

> upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

>

>

> Trash It:

> Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,  sour

> cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> 

> 

> CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> 

> Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that  innocent

> little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their bones

> are still  developing.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> 

> 

> But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and then 

> cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> 

> 

> It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> 

> 

> Stash It:

> The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough water

can

> lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well drinking 

> water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> to  think about!

> 

> 

> The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops of 

> essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice up 

> your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no substitute

> for good, clean  water.

> 

> 

> COMMERCIAL SALT

> 

> The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar. Excess 

> salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> heart  and kidney disease.

> 

> 

> Trash It:

> Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most  people.

> 

> 

> Stash it:

> We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to  replenish

> the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance and

>  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available at

> many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> 

> 

> NEW BEGINNINGS

> 

> Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> from here--let the journey begin!

> 

> 

> 

> About the Author

> Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> step at a time.

> 

> 

>

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[Guest guest]

It would be interesting to know what 'Buy buy buy' refers to. I must have

missed something because I do not recall anything about buying

anything................... Or are you trying to justify consuming aspartame?

Well you don't need to avoid aspartame.If fact I think it would be an

interesting 'case study' if you put your money where your mouth is and did

consume aspartame every day for say 6 months or actually a year would probably

be better. Of coarse we would have to take on faith that you were really

consuming it in the amounts required too.. and after that misleading 'stuff'

you posted about aspartame & the brain barrier as well as the partial info about

methanol [from aspartame] and fruit too.......... well it would certainly take

an act of faith since truth does not seem to be a passion of your's...

And just in case you can't seem to remember what was posted say about the

brain barrier.....

from this article that I posted but I guess you didn't read it?

Excitotoxins, Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment

By L. Blaylock, M.D

http://www.dorway.com/blayenn.html

excerpts....

" The Blood-Brain Barrier

One of the industry's chief arguments for the safety of their product is that

glutamate and aspartame in the blood cannot enter the brain because of the

blood-brain barrier ( BBB), a system of specialized capillary structures

designed to exclude toxic substance from entering the brain. There are several

criticisms of their defense. For example, it is known that the brain, even in

the adult, has several areas that normally do not have a barrier system, called

the circumventricular organs. These include the hypothalamus, the subfornical

organ, organium vasculosum, area postrema, pineal gland, and the subcommisural

organ. Of these, the most important is the hypothalamus, since it is the

controlling center for all neuroendocrine regulation, sleep wake cycles,

emotional control, caloric intake regulation, immune system regulation and

regulation of the autonomic nervous system. As stated, glutamate is the most

important neurotransmitter in the hypothalamus. Therefore, careful regulation of

blood levels of glutamate is very important, since high blood concentrations of

glutamate would be expected to increase hypothalamic levels as well. One of the

earliest and most consistent findings with exposure to MSG is damage to an area

of the hypothalamus known as the arcuate nucleus.This small hypothalamic nucleus

controls a multitude of neuroendocrine functions, as well as being intimately

connected to several other hypothalamic nuclei. It has also been demonstrated

that high concentrations of blood glutamate and aspartate ( from foods) can

enter the so-called " protected brain " by seeping through the unprotected areas,

such as the hypothalamus or other circumventricular organs.

Another interesting observation is that chronic elevations of blood glutamate

can even seep through the normal blood-brain barrier when these high

concentrations are maintained over a long period of time.44 This would be the

situation seen when individuals consume, on a daily basis, foods high in the

excitotoxins - MSG, aspartame and L-cysteine. Most experiments cited by the

defenders of MSG safety were conducted to test the efficiency of the BBB

acutely. In nature, except in the case of metabolic dysfunction ( such as with

ALS), glutamate and aspartate levels are not normally elevated on a continuous

basis. Sustained elevations of these excitotoxins are peculiar to the modern

diet. ( and in the ancient diets of the Orientals, but not in as high a

concentration.)

An additional critical factor ignored by the defenders of excitotoxin food

safety is the fact that many people in a large population have disorders known

to alter the permeability of the blood-brain barrier. The list of condition

associated with barrier disruption include: hypertension, diabetes, ministrokes,

major strokes, head trauma, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, chemotherapy,

radiation treatments to the nervous system, collagen-vascular diseases ( lupus),

AIDS, brain infections, certain drugs, Alzheimer's disease, and as a consequence

of natural aging. There may be many other conditions also associated with

barrier disruption that are as yet not known.

When the barrier is dysfunctional due to one of these conditions, brain levels

of glutamate and aspartate reflect blood levels. That is, foods containing high

concentrations of these excitotoxins will increase brain concentrations to toxic

levels as well. Take for example, multiple sclerosis. We know that when a person

with MS has an exacerbation of symptoms, the blood-brain barrier near the

lesions breaks down, leaving the surrounding brain vulnerable to excitotoxin

entry from the blood, i.e. the diet.45 But, not only is the adjacent brain

vulnerable, but the openings act as points of entry, eventually exposing the

entire brain to potentially toxic levels of glutamate. Several clinicians have

remarked that their MS patients were made worse following exposure to dietary

excitotoxins. I have seen this myself. It is logical to assume that patients

with the other neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease,

Parkinson's disease, and ALS will be made worse on diets high in excitotoxins.

Barrier disruption has been demonstrated in the case of Alzheimer's disease.46

Recently, it has been shown that not only can free radicals open the blood-brain

barrier, but excitotoxins can as well.47 In fact, glutamate receptors have been

demonstrated on the barrier itself.49 In a carefully designed experiment,

researchers produced opening of the blood-brain barrier using injected iron as a

free radical generator. When a powerful free radical scavenger (U-74006F) was

used in this model, opening of the barrier was significantly blocked. But, the

glutamate blocker MK-801 acted even more effectively to protect the barrier. The

authors of this study concluded that glutamate appears to be an important

regulator of brain capillary transport and stability, and that overstimulation

of NMDA ( glutamate) receptors on the blood-brain barrier appears to play an

important role in breakdown of the barrier system. What this also means is that

high levels of dietary glutamate or aspartate may very well disrupt the normal

blood-brain barrier, thus allowing more glutamate to enter the brain, creating a

vicious cycle. "

AND

" But, I have tried to show the reader that there is a strong connection between

dietary and indogenous excitotoxin excess and neurological dysfunction and

disease. Many of the arguments by the food processing industry has been shown to

be false. For example, that dietary glutamate does not enter the brain because

of exclusion by the blood-brain barrier, has been shown to be wrong, since

glutamate can enter by way of the unprotected areas of the brain such as the

circumventricular organs. Also, as we have seen, chronic elevations of blood

glutamate can breech the intact blood-brain barrier. In addition, there are

numerous conditions under which the barrier is made incompetent. "

AND ALSO - and even from Dr Mercola too - he even has references too that you

could check out......and you should do that as you seem to think he is so very

unreliable......but maybe this is the exception that proves the rule....?

excerpt

Aspartame - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm

" The blood brain barrier (BBB), which normally protects the brain from excess

glutamate and aspartate as well as toxins, 1) is not fully developed during

childhood, 2) does not fully protect all areas of the brain, 3) is damaged by

numerous chronic and acute conditions, and 4) allows seepage of excess glutamate

and aspartate into the brain even when intact.

The excess glutamate and aspartate slowly begin to destroy neurons. The large

majority (75 percent or more) of neural cells in a particular area of the brain

are killed before any clinical symptoms of a chronic illness are noticed. A few

of the many chronic illnesses that have been shown to be contributed to by

long-term exposure to excitatory amino acid damage include: " more.......

and here is more complete information about methanol in fruit and why it is

not toxic in fruit but is from aspartame.....

excerpt from

Aspartame - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm

" It has been pointed out that some fruit juices and alcoholic beverages contain

small amounts of methanol. It is important to remember, however, that methanol

never appears alone. In every case, ethanol is present, usually in much higher

amounts. Ethanol is an antidote for methanol toxicity in humans.(9) The troops

of Desert Storm were " treated " to large amounts of aspartame-sweetened

beverages, which had been heated to over 86 degrees F in the Saudi Arabian sun.

Many of them returned home with numerous disorders similar to what has been seen

in persons who have been chemically poisoned by formaldehyde. The free methanol

in the beverages may have been a contributing factor in these illnesses. Other

breakdown products of aspartame such as DKP (discussed below) may also have been

a factor. "

Gee, references for this too......

I find it interesting that Mercola is put down for supposedly not giving

accurrate info that is scientific, yet it seems that you are the one who does

not supply any scientific references or proof of your

'conclusions'...............

But there is much more - and all that applies to glutamate crossing the BBB

also applies to aspartame and other chemicals....

Good luck. Whatever you do, the results will be interesting.... for

others if not for you....

blessings

Shan

> >

> > In relation to the statement  " Artificial sweeteners are associated with

cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches "

> >

> > Not condoning aspartame especially, but I have to say that its probably

safe. There is not one single study, of the thousands done, that show any link

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches.

> >

> > Type in " aspartame controversy " in wikipedia for a balanced view.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition 

> >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > 

> > 

> > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

> >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > 

> > 

> > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > foods to replace them with.

> > 

> > 

> > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > 

> > 

> > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > 

> > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > 

> > 

> > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > and  tumors.

> > 

> > 

> > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > will be well worth it.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > 

> > 

> > WHITE FLOUR

> > 

> > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

> >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it 

is

> > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > 

> > 

> > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > 

> > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > you  even bring it home.

> > 

> > 

> > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> > sterility.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > 

> > 

> > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > dressings.

> > 

> > 

> > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > 

> > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > 

> > 

> > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > 

> > 

> > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > 

> > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > are still  developing.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > 

> > 

> > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > 

> > 

> > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > to  think about!

> > 

> > 

> > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > for good, clean  water.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > 

> > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > heart  and kidney disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash it:

> > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > 

> > 

> > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > 

> > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > from here--let the journey begin!

> > 

> > 

> > 

> > About the Author

> > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > step at a time.

> > 

> > 

> >

> > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > (mailto:info@) 

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> > (mailto:chapters@) 

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hey this is a terrific idea ..........since you seem to think backing up

what one says is a good idea, well then can we look forward to you backing up

what you say? That would be nice.... Unless of coarse you feel what is good for

others and applies to them, does not apply to you?

blessings

Shan

> >

> > In relation to the statement  " Artificial sweeteners are associated with

cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches "

> >

> > Not condoning aspartame especially, but I have to say that its probably

safe. There is not one single study, of the thousands done, that show any link

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches.

> >

> > Type in " aspartame controversy " in wikipedia for a balanced view.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition 

> >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > 

> > 

> > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

> >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > 

> > 

> > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > foods to replace them with.

> > 

> > 

> > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > 

> > 

> > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > 

> > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > 

> > 

> > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > and  tumors.

> > 

> > 

> > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > will be well worth it.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > 

> > 

> > WHITE FLOUR

> > 

> > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

> >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it 

is

> > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > 

> > 

> > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > 

> > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > you  even bring it home.

> > 

> > 

> > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> > sterility.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > 

> > 

> > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > dressings.

> > 

> > 

> > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > 

> > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > 

> > 

> > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > 

> > 

> > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > 

> > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > are still  developing.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > 

> > 

> > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > 

> > 

> > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > to  think about!

> > 

> > 

> > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > for good, clean  water.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > 

> > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > heart  and kidney disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash it:

> > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > 

> > 

> > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > 

> > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > from here--let the journey begin!

> > 

> > 

> > 

> > About the Author

> > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > step at a time.

> > 

> > 

> >

> > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > (mailto:info@) 

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> > (mailto:chapters@) 

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

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Methanol. Blah blah blah.

Show me anything from www.pubmed.org, with some analysis of your own based on

some kind of knowledge of biology and then we will talk. You can't. I know you

can't, since you keep trying to send me to websites that have no evidence based

studies to back up their claims.

Intellectual lightweights like mercola and blaylock weighing in where thousands

of the greatest clinical biologists have already been, doesn't get me excited.

I have been consuming aspartame daily for 25 years in decent quantities. I have

never noticed anything adverse. Ever. I am in perfect health. I know thousand of

people in the same boat. I don't know anyone who has ever complained of any kind

of aspartame adverse reaction.

I strongly believe in natural produce, and have made a decision to cut back on

anything unnatural in my diet, including aspartame.

I don't advocate aspartame. I just don't think its poison.

The Kitchen Transition

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition 

> >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > 

> > 

> > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

> >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > 

> > 

> > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > foods to replace them with.

> > 

> > 

> > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > 

> > 

> > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > 

> > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > 

> > 

> > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > and  tumors.

> > 

> > 

> > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > will be well worth it.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > 

> > 

> > WHITE FLOUR

> > 

> > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

> >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it 

is

> > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > 

> > 

> > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > 

> > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > you  even bring it home.

> > 

> > 

> > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> > sterility.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > 

> > 

> > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > dressings.

> > 

> > 

> > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > 

> > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > 

> > 

> > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > 

> > 

> > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > 

> > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > are still  developing.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > 

> > 

> > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > 

> > 

> > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > to  think about!

> > 

> > 

> > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > for good, clean  water.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > 

> > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > heart  and kidney disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash it:

> > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > 

> > 

> > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > 

> > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > from here--let the journey begin!

> > 

> > 

> > 

> > About the Author

> > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > step at a time.

> > 

> > 

> >

> > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > (mailto:info@) 

> > Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@_

> > (mailto:chapters@) 

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Another pointless post from Shan.

The Kitchen Transition

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition 

> >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > 

> > 

> > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do  for

> > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never do.

> >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to go

> > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > 

> > 

> > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > foods to replace them with.

> > 

> > 

> > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > 

> > 

> > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > 

> > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half  pound

> > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency include: 

> > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > 

> > 

> > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of  hypoglycemia

> > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily for 

no

> > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > and  tumors.

> > 

> > 

> > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings for

sweets,

> > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health problems

> > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose corn 

> > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands of 

> > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar consumption,

it's

> > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at the

> > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > will be well worth it.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw cane

> > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and a

> > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > 

> > 

> > WHITE FLOUR

> > 

> > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour, it

is  a

> > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat is

> >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches, fatigue, 

> > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea, diarrhea

> > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,  bagels

and

> > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white  rice

> > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole grains.

My

> > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at most

> > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can use

control to

> > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed in

> > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to find

> > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however, that

> > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains, it 

is

> > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > 

> > 

> > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > 

> > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been destroyed, 

> > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > you  even bring it home.

> > 

> > 

> > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been  hydrogenated,

> > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans fatty

> > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and 

> > sterility.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter enhances 

> > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables, whole

> > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use of

> > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores and

> > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > 

> > 

> > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be used

> > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > dressings.

> > 

> > 

> > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > 

> > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid 

> > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and  pr

> > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk of

> > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that receive

> > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > 

> > 

> > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria  are

> > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and prostate,

> > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good  quality

> > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the store,

> > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many of

> > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > 

> > 

> > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > 

> > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for  the

> > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading eventually 

> > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical endurance

> > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness and

> > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also stimulates

the

> > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major hormonal

> > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is a

> > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > are still  developing.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better time

> > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > 

> > 

> > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > 

> > 

> > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can be 

> > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Eating

> > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats  will

> > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling sleepy

> > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash It:

> > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one! Don't

> > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we  should

all

> > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body really 

> > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate waste- 

> > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > to  think about!

> > 

> > 

> > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can be

> > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as  well).

> > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural food

> > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > for good, clean  water.

> > 

> > 

> > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > 

> > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,  which

> > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > heart  and kidney disease.

> > 

> > 

> > Trash It:

> > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > 

> > 

> > Stash it:

> > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the  difference

> > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use  Celtic

> > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > 

> > 

> > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > 

> > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > from here--let the journey begin!

> > 

> > 

> > 

> > About the Author

> > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected  national

> > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making  the

> > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > step at a time.

> > 

> > 

> >

> > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > (mailto:info@) 

> > Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@_

> > (mailto:chapters@) 

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Let me see............ seems so far I have sent you 108 references in just 2

articles I posted.There are 95 references or studies in Dr Blaylock's article

alone - and in various medical journals such as the Lancet, New England Journan

of Medicine, etc -- or did you 'forget' about those too?

I doubt it - you are just blowing hot air, as far as I am concerned. Guess

it is a matter of character....

> > >

> > > In relation to the statement  " Artificial sweeteners are associated with

cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches "

> > >

> > > Not condoning aspartame especially, but I have to say that its probably

safe. There is not one single study, of the thousands done, that show any link

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches.

> > >

> > > Type in " aspartame controversy " in wikipedia for a balanced view.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition 

> > >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > > 

> > > 

> > > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do 

for

> > > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> > >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to

go

> > > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > > foods to replace them with.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > > 

> > > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half 

pound

> > > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include: 

> > > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of 

hypoglycemia

> > > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for  no

> > > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > > and  tumors.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings

for sweets,

> > > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health

problems

> > > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn 

> > > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of 

> > > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> > >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > > will be well worth it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw

cane

> > > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and

a

> > > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > WHITE FLOUR

> > > 

> > > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour,

it is  a

> > > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat

is

> > >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue, 

> > > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta, 

bagels and

> > > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white 

rice

> > > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can

use control to

> > > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed

in

> > > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to

find

> > > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however,

that

> > > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it  is

> > > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > > 

> > > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed, 

> > > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > > you  even bring it home.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been 

hydrogenated,

> > > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans

fatty

> > > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and 

> > > sterility.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances 

> > > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> > >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use

of

> > > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores

and

> > > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > > dressings.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > > 

> > > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid 

> > > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and 

pr

> > > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk

of

> > > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria 

are

> > > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> > >

> > >

> > > Trash It:

> > > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good 

quality

> > > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many

of

> > > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > > 

> > > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for 

the

> > > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually 

> > > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is

a

> > > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > > are still  developing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better

time

> > > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > > 

> > > 

> > > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be 

> > > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day.  Eating

> > > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats 

will

> > > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one!

Don't

> > > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we 

should all

> > > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really 

> > > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste- 

> > > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > > to  think about!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can

be

> > > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as 

well).

> > > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > > for good, clean  water.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > > 

> > > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures, 

which

> > > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > > heart  and kidney disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash it:

> > > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the 

difference

> > > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use 

Celtic

> > > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> > >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > > 

> > > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > > from here--let the journey begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > 

> > > About the Author

> > > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected 

national

> > > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making 

the

> > > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > > step at a time.

> > > 

> > > 

> > >

> > > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > > (mailto:info@) 

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> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Not surprising at all. You certainly do not disappoint. Guess some people just

are not mature enough to walk their talk........

> > >

> > > In relation to the statement  " Artificial sweeteners are associated with

cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches "

> > >

> > > Not condoning aspartame especially, but I have to say that its probably

safe. There is not one single study, of the thousands done, that show any link

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches.

> > >

> > > Type in " aspartame controversy " in wikipedia for a balanced view.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition 

> > >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > > 

> > > 

> > > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do 

for

> > > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> > >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to

go

> > > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > > foods to replace them with.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > > 

> > > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half 

pound

> > > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include: 

> > > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of 

hypoglycemia

> > > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for  no

> > > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > > and  tumors.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings

for sweets,

> > > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health

problems

> > > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn 

> > > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of 

> > > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> > >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > > will be well worth it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw

cane

> > > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and

a

> > > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > WHITE FLOUR

> > > 

> > > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour,

it is  a

> > > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat

is

> > >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue, 

> > > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta, 

bagels and

> > > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white 

rice

> > > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can

use control to

> > > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed

in

> > > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to

find

> > > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however,

that

> > > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it  is

> > > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > > 

> > > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed, 

> > > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > > you  even bring it home.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been 

hydrogenated,

> > > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans

fatty

> > > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and 

> > > sterility.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances 

> > > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> > >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use

of

> > > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores

and

> > > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > > dressings.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > > 

> > > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid 

> > > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and 

pr

> > > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk

of

> > > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria 

are

> > > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> > >

> > >

> > > Trash It:

> > > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good 

quality

> > > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many

of

> > > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > > 

> > > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for 

the

> > > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually 

> > > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is

a

> > > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > > are still  developing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better

time

> > > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > > 

> > > 

> > > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be 

> > > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day.  Eating

> > > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats 

will

> > > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one!

Don't

> > > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we 

should all

> > > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really 

> > > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste- 

> > > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > > to  think about!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can

be

> > > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as 

well).

> > > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > > for good, clean  water.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > > 

> > > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures, 

which

> > > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > > heart  and kidney disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash it:

> > > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the 

difference

> > > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use 

Celtic

> > > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> > >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > > 

> > > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > > from here--let the journey begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > 

> > > About the Author

> > > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected 

national

> > > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making 

the

> > > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > > step at a time.

> > > 

> > > 

> > >

> > > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > > (mailto:info@) 

> > > Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@_

> > > (mailto:chapters@) 

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

You have got the old cut and paste thing going nicely, relying on what others

have to say.

You just ignored every study I posted. Hence I have no time for you.

Prove me wrong dude. Say one intelligent thing, your own words in response to

this (note, I quote a study reference. From pubmed.):

A 2007 safety evaluation found that the weight of existing scientific evidence

indicates that aspartame is safe at current levels of consumption as a

non-nutritive sweetener. PMID 17828671. Review sponsored and funded by Ajinomoto

via the Burdock group, which screened the identities of the sponsor and

researchers from each other.

Prove your salt. Or frankly, shuttup.

The Kitchen Transition

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition 

> > >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html) 

> > > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > > 

> > > 

> > > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do 

for

> > > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be a

little

> > >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to

go

> > > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your  health.

> > > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet  and

what

> > > foods to replace them with.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > > 

> > > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half 

pound

> > > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include: 

> > > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal  or

> > > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of 

hypoglycemia

> > > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for  no

> > > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding cancer

> > > and  tumors.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings

for sweets,

> > > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health

problems

> > > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn 

> > > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of 

> > > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> > >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care about,

> > > will be well worth it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw

cane

> > > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are  best

> > > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but does 

> > > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil and

a

> > > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced way

to

> > > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is loaded

with many

> > > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > WHITE FLOUR

> > > 

> > > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour,

it is  a

> > > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat

is

> > >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue, 

> > > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta, 

bagels and

> > > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white 

rice

> > > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal, 

> > > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most  cases,

the

> > > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you're

going

> > > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a light

> > > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can

use control to

> > > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not to

> > > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed

in

> > > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to

find

> > > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however,

that

> > > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it  is

> > > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > > 

> > > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed, 

> > > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > > you  even bring it home.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been 

hydrogenated,

> > > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans

fatty

> > > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and 

> > > sterility.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those foods 

from

> > > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals  like

> > > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances 

> > > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> > >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell 

> > > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the use

of

> > > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores

and

> > > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in this

> > > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil is

> > > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > > dressings.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > > 

> > > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our bones

> > > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep  their

> > > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of their 

> > > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid 

> > > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and 

pr

> > > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk

of

> > > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria 

are

> > > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> > >

> > >

> > > Trash It:

> > > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy, it's

> > > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good 

quality

> > > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many

of

> > > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > > 

> > > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for 

the

> > > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually 

> > > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This is

a

> > > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > > are still  developing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better

time

> > > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > > 

> > > 

> > > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine. You

> > > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be 

> > > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day.  Eating

> > > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats 

will

> > > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your time

more

> > > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some more,

well

> > > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one!

Don't

> > > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we 

should all

> > > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh  150

> > > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really 

> > > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body. 

> > > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste- 

> > > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > > to  think about!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can

be

> > > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as 

well).

> > > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > > for good, clean  water.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > > 

> > > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures, 

which

> > > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt. 

> > > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > > heart  and kidney disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash it:

> > > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the 

difference

> > > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use 

Celtic

> > > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> > >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is available

at

> > > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > > 

> > > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get  better

> > > from here--let the journey begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > 

> > > About the Author

> > > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected 

national

> > > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making 

the

> > > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet, one 

> > > step at a time.

> > > 

> > > 

> > >

> > > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > > (http://www.westonaprice.org/) 

> > > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > > (mailto:info@) 

> > > Local Chapters and Chapter Leaders:_chapters@_

> > > (mailto:chapters@) 

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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The Kitchen Transition

> > >

> > > The Kitchen Transition 

> > >_ http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > > ( http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html ) 

> > > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > > 

> > > 

> > > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand 

what it

> > > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do 

for

> > > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be

a little

> > >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where to

go

> > > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to be

> > > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that make

> > > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the  kitchen

> > > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your 

health.

> > > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet 

and what

> > > foods to replace them with.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > > 

> > > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per 

day! Now

> > > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half 

pound

> > > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined 

> > > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include: 

> > > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer from

symptoms

> > > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal 

or

> > > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on 

mental

> > > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of 

hypoglycemia

> > > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for  no

> > > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but it

> > > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding

cancer

> > > and  tumors.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better  alternative.

The

> > > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings

for sweets,

> > > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health

problems

> > > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your cupboards

and 

> > > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn 

> > > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of 

> > > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like a

good

> > >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care

about,

> > > will be well worth it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw

cane

> > > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are 

best

> > > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but

does 

> > > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if 

> > > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in mind

that 

> > > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets by

> > > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil

and a

> > > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced

way to

> > > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is

loaded with many

> > > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > WHITE FLOUR

> > > 

> > > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your next

> > > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour  breaks

down

> > > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems as

> > > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white  flour,

the

> > > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour,

it is  a

> > > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems. Wheat

is

> > >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue, 

> > > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta, 

bagels and

> > > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white 

rice

> > > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant

oatmeal, 

> > > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available at

> > > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most 

cases, the

> > > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread,

you're going

> > > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a

light

> > > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you can

use control to

> > > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not

to

> > > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat consumed

in

> > > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to

find

> > > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however,

that

> > > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it  is

> > > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > > 

> > > 

> > > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > > 

> > > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very  good

advice

> > > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the seed

or  bean.

> > > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed, 

> > > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid before

> > > you  even bring it home.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been 

hydrogenated,

> > > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans

fatty

> > > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and 

> > > sterility.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those

foods  from

> > > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed 

> > > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source of

> > > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals 

like

> > > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances 

> > > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides nourishment

for

> > >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our

cell 

> > > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the

use of

> > > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores

and

> > > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in

this

> > > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil

is

> > > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > > dressings.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but very

> > > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for making

> > > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > > 

> > > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our

bones

> > > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its  source.

> > > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep 

their

> > > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of

their 

> > > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to 

> > > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of the

milk, 

> > > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid 

> > > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and 

pr

> > > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the bulk

of

> > > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given hormones

> > > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria 

are

> > > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, 

> > > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> > >

> > >

> > > Trash It:

> > > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been through,

> > > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt, 

sour

> > > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy,

it's

> > > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good 

quality

> > > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and 

> > > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many

of

> > > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > > 

> > > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those who

> > > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for 

the

> > > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually 

> > > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses the

> > > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This

is a

> > > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > > are still  developing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better

time

> > > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > > 

> > > 

> > > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine.

You

> > > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it, in

> > > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So, 

> > > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the first

> > > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be 

> > > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day.  Eating

> > > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats 

will

> > > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and 

> > > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your

time more

> > > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some

more, well

> > > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten minutes

> > > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash It:

> > > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one!

Don't

> > > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking  enough

water can

> > > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we 

should all

> > > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh 

150

> > > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are 

> > > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really 

> > > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the

body. 

> > > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste- 

> > > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's something

> > > to  think about!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis (R/O).

> > > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that can

be

> > > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as 

well).

> > > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few drops

of 

> > > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also spice

up 

> > > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > > for good, clean  water.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > > 

> > > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is sodium

> > > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures, 

which

> > > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the

salt. 

> > > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention,

> > > heart  and kidney disease.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Trash It:

> > > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > Stash it:

> > > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice can

> > > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the 

difference

> > > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use 

Celtic

> > > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from 

> > > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance

and

> > >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is

available at

> > > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > > 

> > > 

> > > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > > 

> > > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen  transition,

> > > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get 

better

> > > from here--let the journey begin!

> > > 

> > > 

> > > 

> > > About the Author

> > > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and writer

> > > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected 

national

> > > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making 

the

> > > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet,

one 

> > > step at a time.

> > > 

> > > 

> > >

> > > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > > ( http://www.westonaprice.org/ ) 

> > > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > > (mailto:info@) 

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> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I and my daughter have experienced much of what has been written about in

those so called bla bla articles. My daughter had a heart attack, which her

heart was beating 360 bpm with 4 chambers beating individually due to being

stimulated by the food additive MSG. MSG is a calcium channel opener. (

Ever notice how many people are on calcium channel blockers?) What did they

give her to stop the fast heart beat? Magnesium in IV into her arm at high

doses. Magnesium is a calcium channel blocker!

Anyway, whenever she eats anything that has MSG that has been added, she

starts with the fluttery feeling, and will go take magnesium pills by mouth

and the beats slow down and never develop to a full blown attack.

So, not everyone needs to read articles that have been funded by the

companies that make the exitotoxins, etc, to be convinced.

Sincerely, Barb M.

-- The Kitchen Transition

> >

> > The Kitchen Transition

> >_http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html)

> > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> >

> >

> > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking to a

> > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly understand

what it

> > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to do

for

> > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > Eating healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can be

a little

> > overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > Some jump in head first and change everything, but have no idea where

to go

> > from there. Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to

be

> > healthier, but just don't really know how to make it happen.

> >

> >

> > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things that

make

> > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the

kitchen

> > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your

health.

> > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet

and what

> > foods to replace them with.

> >

> >

> > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can and then

> > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to

begin!

> >

> >

> > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

> >

> > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average person

> > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar per

day! Now

> > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half

pound

> > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that refined

> > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it

> > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals and

> > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include:

> > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > insomnia, rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry skin

around

> > the nose and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > consumed in this country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer

from symptoms

> > of a B-vitamin deficiency.

> >

> >

> > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in the body.

> > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal

or

> > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects on

mental

> > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of

hypoglycemia

> > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability and

> > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for no

> > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but

it

> > can also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > in weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding

cancer

> > and tumors.

> >

> >

> > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar, many people

> > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better alternative

The

> > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not. Artificial

> > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings

for sweets,

> > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes, MS,

> > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many health

problems

> > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health potential,

> > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen

transition

> > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of

> > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your

cupboards and

> > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn

> > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of

> > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like

a good

> > idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > coworkers--but considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > best just to throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > time, the savings in your health, and the health of those you care

about,

> > will be well worth it.

> >

> >

> > Stash It:

> > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such as raw

cane

> > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are

best

> > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but

does

> > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages (if

> > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in

mind that

> > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > cravings for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets

by

> > themselves; instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > meal, no more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > blood sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > veggies and butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil

and a

> > couple of naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced

way to

> > include dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > carbohydrates like pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is

loaded with many

> > incredible dessert recipes!)

> >

> >

> > WHITE FLOUR

> >

> > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen, your next

> > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour

breaks down

> > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same problems

as

> > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white flour

the

> > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese,

> > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white flour

it is a

> > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems.

Wheat is

> > also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue,

> > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > and other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat flour and

> > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta,

bagels and

> > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white

rice

> > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant oatmeal

> > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > extrusion processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > and intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > rancid, and make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> >

> >

> > Stash It:

> > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads available at

> > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most

cases, the

> > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains

> > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely

> > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > partially hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread, you

re going

> > to have to take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > that is made from whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > favorite brand of bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > natural food stores. If yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a

light

> > bread with a chewy texture, a perfect sandwich bread! You can also find

> > whole grain pasta and bagels, however, they are extremely high in

> > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar. So unless you can

use control to

> > limit the portion of those foods and eat them sparingly, it's best not

to

> > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of the wheat consumed

in

> > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is pretty easy to

find

> > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind, however,

that

> > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value and

> > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it is

> > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> >

> >

> > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS

> >

> > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated fats with

> > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very good

advice

> > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic

> > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the

seed or bean.

> > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed,

> > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid

before

> > you even bring it home.

> >

> >

> > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been

hydrogenated,

> > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates trans

fatty

> > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have also

> > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and

> > sterility.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour, also

> > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those

foods from

> > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all processed

> > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine.

> > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> >

> >

> > Stash It:

> > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich source

of

> > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals

like

> > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances

> > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides

nourishment for

> > the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our cell

> > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > acids. Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > grain breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the

use of

> > hormones, steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food stores

and

> > even many grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in

this

> > magazine to find sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> >

> >

> > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is olive oil. Olive oil

is

> > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves the pain and inflammation of

> > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol, stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > contractions, and is known for increasing longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a perfect base for salad

> > dressings.

> >

> >

> > Another fat you may want to try is coconut oil, a once-maligned but

very

> > healthy fat that is making a come back. Coconut oil is a rich source of

> > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially lauric acid, which has

strong

> > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut oil is extremely heat

stable

> > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and especially for making

> > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from Garden of

> > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> >

> >

> > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> >

> > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good for our

bones

> > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its source

> > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep

their

> > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of

their

> > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads to

> > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of

the milk,

> > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid

> > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat and

pr

> > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the

bulk of

> > a cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > heavy doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given

hormones

> > and antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> >

> >

> > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the milk is

> > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial bacteria

are

> > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C,

> > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption

> > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > allergies, asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > upper respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > ovarian, breast and colon cancer.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has been through

> > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get rid of

> > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as yogurt,

sour

> > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> >

> >

> > Stash It:

> > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in dairy, it

s

> > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good

quality

> > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores and

> > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > it has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying many

of

> > the nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in its

> > natural state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> >

> >

> > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> >

> > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even those who

> > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that

innocent

> > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for

the

> > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually

> > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > and stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > system, allergic reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > lightheadedness or blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > liver to release more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses

the

> > body's delicate sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > imbalances in the body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This

is a

> > major concern for children who consume a lot of soft drinks while their

bones

> > are still developing.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no better

time

> > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft

> > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> >

> >

> > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to caffeine.

You

> > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do it,

in

> > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential. So,

> > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then

> > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > caffeine. This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > both at home, at work and even in your car.

> >

> >

> > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in the

first

> > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on

> > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be

> > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day. Eating

> > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats

will

> > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar and

> > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > sometimes easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your

time more

> > wisely during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some

more, well

> > deserved time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > in the afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten

minutes

> > or so--a short nap can be extremely refreshing.

> >

> >

> > Stash It:

> > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a better one!

Don't

> > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking healthier

> > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking enough

water can

> > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea, stomach

> > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we

should all

> > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh

150

> > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you are

> > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really

> > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking

> > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the body

> > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste-

> > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's

something

> > to think about!

> >

> >

> > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse osmosis (R/O).

> > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit that

can be

> > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as

well).

> > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try

> > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few

drops of

> > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also

spice up

> > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > There are many types of flavored water available at the store, however,

almost

> > all of them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a fruit

> > infused water without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > stores. But remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > for good, clean water.

> >

> >

> > COMMERCIAL SALT

> >

> > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods is sodium

> > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures,

which

> > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the salt

> > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess

> > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid retention

> > heart and kidney disease.

> >

> >

> > Trash It:

> > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or processed

> > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most

people.

> >

> >

> > Stash it:

> > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this advice

can

> > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our blood,

> > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to

replenish

> > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the

difference

> > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use

Celtic

> > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals from

> > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid

balance and

> > utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > digestion, and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is

available at

> > many natural food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > call 1-800-TOPSALT.

> >

> >

> > NEW BEGINNINGS

> >

> > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen transition

> > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get

better

> > from here--let the journey begin!

> >

> >

> >

> > About the Author

> > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer and

writer

> > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected

national

> > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the " Making

the

> > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet,

one

> > step at a time.

> >

> >

> >

> > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > (http://www.westonaprice.org/)

> > General Information/Membership/Brochures:_info@_

> > (mailto:info@)

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> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

My apologies Rhonda.

blessings

Shan

> > > >

> > > > In relation to the statement  " Artificial sweeteners are associated

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches "

> > > >

> > > > Not condoning aspartame especially, but I have to say that its probably

safe. There is not one single study, of the thousands done, that show any link

with cancer, weight gain, increased cravings for sweets,impaired coordination,

decreased mental function, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, seizures and migraine

headaches.

> > > >

> > > > Type in " aspartame controversy " in wikipedia for a balanced view.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > The Kitchen Transition

> > > >

> > > > The Kitchen Transition 

> > > >_ http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html_

> > > > ( http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/kitchen.html ) 

> > > > By Lori Lipinski, CNC

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > For many people the concept of " eating healthy " means sticking  to a

> > > > temporary diet for a short period of time. But when you truly

understand  what it

> > > > means to eat healthy, you realize this is not just something cool to

do  for

> > > > a little while and then quit--it's something you need to do everyday.

> > > > Eating  healthy is a way of life. For most people this transition can

be a little

> > > >  overwhelming at first. Many people are so afraid to change, they never

do.

> > > >  Others make changes, but easily give up and go back to their old ways.

> > > > Some jump  in head first and change everything, but have no idea where

to go

> > > > from there.  Sure, when it comes right down to it, most people want to

be

> > > > healthier, but just  don't really know how to make it happen.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > If you want to be healthy, it makes sense to stop doing things  that

make

> > > > you unhealthy! This article will help you get started making the 

kitchen

> > > > transition by getting rid of six ingredients that compromise your 

health.

> > > > You'll also learn why these foods should be eliminated from your diet 

and what

> > > > foods to replace them with.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Pick a day for your kitchen makeover. Get out a big trash can  and then

> > > > open up the refrigerator and all your cupboards. Now you are ready to 

begin!

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > REFINED SUGAR AND ARTIFICIAL  SWEETENERS

> > > > 

> > > > In today's over-processed, sugar-crazed society, the average  person

> > > > consumes 154 pounds of sugar per year! That's 53 teaspoons of sugar

per  day! Now

> > > > let's pretend that sugar actually has some benefits, eating one-half 

pound

> > > > per day may not seem like such a bad idea. But the truth is that

refined 

> > > > sugar has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Not only does it 

> > > > completely lack nutritional value, it also robs the body of enzymes,

minerals  and

> > > > vitamins, especially B-vitamins. Symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency

include: 

> > > > fatigue, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, poor memory,

> > > > insomnia,  rapid/irregular heart beat, swollen/inflamed tongue, dry

skin around

> > > > the nose  and cracking around the lips. Considering the amount of sugar

> > > > consumed in this  country, it's no surprise so many Americans suffer

from symptoms

> > > > of a B-vitamin  deficiency.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Eating too much sugar also creates blood sugar imbalances in  the body.

> > > > When blood sugar drops too low (shortly after eating a high-sugar meal 

or

> > > > snack) the fuel supply to the body is impaired, with adverse effects

on  mental

> > > > function, physical energy and emotional stability. Symptoms of 

hypoglycemia

> > > > (low blood sugar) can range anywhere from headaches, irritability  and

> > > > shaking when hungry to explosive anger, panic attacks, or crying easily

for  no

> > > > apparent reason. Not only can sugar affect the quality of your day but

it

> > > > can  also make you sick. Many studies have shown that sugar is very

effective

> > > > in  weakening the immune system and is a source of fuel for feeding

cancer

> > > > and  tumors.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > In an attempt to avoid the problems associated with sugar,  many people

> > > > have been convinced that artificial sweeteners are a better 

alternative. The

> > > > word artificial should give you a clue that they are not.  Artificial

> > > > sweeteners are associated with cancer, weight gain, increased  cravings

for sweets,

> > > > impaired coordination, decreased mental function, diabetes,  MS,

> > > > Parkinson's, seizures and migraine headaches.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > It's fair to say that no other food contributes to as many  health

problems

> > > > as sugar. So if you want to achieve your optimum health  potential,

> > > > avoiding sugar is the best place to start. You can begin your kitchen 

transition

> > > > by throwing out that big bag of sugar and all those little packets of 

> > > > artificial sweeteners. Then get rid of all the products in your

cupboards and 

> > > > refrigerator that are made with refined sugar (sucrose, high fructose

corn 

> > > > syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin). This will include all commercial brands

of 

> > > > cookies, candy, pop, ice cream, pastry, cakes and pies. It may seem like

a good

> > > >  idea to pass these foods along to family, friends, neighbours, or

> > > > coworkers--but  considering the problems caused by excess sugar

consumption, it's

> > > > best just to  throw them out. Even if it seems like a waste of money at

the

> > > > time, the savings  in your health, and the health of those you care

about,

> > > > will be well worth it.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash It:

> > > > The best sweeteners to use are those that occur naturally such  as raw

cane

> > > > sugar (Rapadura), pure maple syrup, raw honey or molasses. These are 

best

> > > > used for baking. Stevia, an herb that is much sweeter than sugar but

does 

> > > > not affect blood sugar levels, can be used for sweetening beverages

(if 

> > > > necessary in the initial stages of transitioning your diet). Keep in

mind that 

> > > > even natural sweeteners can affect your blood sugar and contribute to

> > > > cravings  for sweets. For this reason it's best to avoid eating sweets

by

> > > > themselves;  instead include dessert made with whole foods as part of a

balanced

> > > > meal, no  more than 2-3 times per week. Good fats and protein help to

stabilize

> > > > blood  sugar and reduce cravings for sweets. A steak with some steamed

> > > > veggies and  butter, a salad topped with a dressing based on olive oil

and a

> > > > couple of  naturally sweetened cookies would be a healthy and balanced

way to

> > > > include  dessert. Avoid having dessert with a meal that is high in

> > > > carbohydrates like  pasta, bread or rice. (Nourishing Traditions is

loaded with many

> > > > incredible  dessert recipes!)

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > WHITE FLOUR

> > > > 

> > > > Now that you've eliminated the sweet sugar from your kitchen,  your

next

> > > > step is to get rid of the " other " sugar--white flour. White flour 

breaks down

> > > > just like sugar in the body and can lead to many of the same  problems

as

> > > > white sugar. During the process of turning whole wheat into white 

flour, the

> > > > B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, 

> > > > potassium and fiber are removed. Due to the lack of fiber in white

flour, it is  a

> > > > major contributing factor to constipation and other bowel problems.

Wheat is

> > > >  also a major allergen and can cause reactions such as headaches,

fatigue, 

> > > > malabsorption, irritability, upper respiratory congestion, nausea,

diarrhea

> > > > and  other bowel disorders like celiac and Crohn's disease.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > Search for anything in your kitchen made with enriched wheat  flour and

> > > > toss it out. That includes most commercial breads, crackers, pasta, 

bagels and

> > > > stuff like pancake mixes. While you're at it, you can throw out white 

rice

> > > > and all other processed grains such as corn bread mixes, instant

oatmeal, 

> > > > and all processed grain cereals--even if they are organic. During the

> > > > extrusion  processing of whole grain flakes and puffed cereals, high

temperatures

> > > > and  intense pressure destroy nutrients, cause fragile oils to become

> > > > rancid, and  make the processed cereals very difficult to digest.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash It:

> > > > Although many commercial brands offer " whole grain " breads  available

at

> > > > the grocery store, there are none that I really recommend. In most 

cases, the

> > > > bread is still made from enriched wheat flour with a few whole grains 

> > > > added in. And even if the bread is made purely from whole grain, it most

likely 

> > > > still contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and

> > > > partially  hydrogenated oil. To get good quality whole grain bread,

you're going

> > > > to have to  take a ride to your local health food store. Look for bread

> > > > that is made from  whole grains, even better organic, sprouted whole

grains. My

> > > > favorite brand of  bread is Alvarado St. Bakery, which is available at

most

> > > > natural food stores. If  yours doesn't carry it, ask them to. It's a

light

> > > > bread with a chewy texture, a  perfect sandwich bread! You can also

find

> > > > whole grain pasta and bagels, however,  they are extremely high in

> > > > carbohydrates and have a major effect on blood sugar.  So unless you

can use control to

> > > > limit the portion of those foods and eat them  sparingly, it's best not

to

> > > > eat them at all. Despite the fact that 98 percent of  the wheat

consumed in

> > > > this country is refined wheat flour, surprisingly it is  pretty easy to

find

> > > > whole wheat flour at almost any grocery store. Keep in mind,  however,

that

> > > > shortly after wheat is ground it begins to lose its nutrient value  and

> > > > quickly goes rancid. So if you plan to do any baking with whole grains,

it  is

> > > > best to grind them yourself. (For more information on how to properly

prepare

> > > >  whole grains, see Nourishing Traditions.)

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE  OILS

> > > > 

> > > > For many years the media have told us to replace saturated  fats with

> > > > unsaturated fats, like those from vegetable oils. This is not very 

good advice

> > > > considering that, in the process of producing vegetable oils, toxic 

> > > > chemicals and high temperatures are used to extract the oil from the

seed or  bean.

> > > > In this process virtually all of the nutritional value has been

destroyed, 

> > > > not to mention the fact that high temperatures turn the oil rancid

before

> > > > you  even bring it home.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Even worse, most vegetable oils in processed foods have been 

hydrogenated,

> > > > a process that rearranges the fatty acid molecules and creates  trans

fatty

> > > > acids. Not only are trans fats difficult to digest, but they have  also

> > > > been implicated as a cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity

and 

> > > > sterility.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > Since most packaged food that contains sugar and white flour,  also

> > > > contains hydrogenated oil, you should have already eliminated those

foods  from

> > > > your kitchen anyway. Hydrogenated oils are found in almost all

processed 

> > > > foods, commercial salad dressings, sandwich spreads and, of course,

margarine. 

> > > > Rather than just throw away these items, rinse out the containers and

recycle

> > > >  them--at least it won't be a total waste.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash It:

> > > > A " must have " in your kitchen is real butter! Butter is a rich  source

of

> > > > fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. and contains important minerals 

like

> > > > manganese, zinc, chromium, and iodine. The saturated fat in butter

enhances 

> > > > our immune function, protects the liver from toxins, provides

nourishment for

> > > >  the heart in times of stress, gives stiffness and integrity to our

cell 

> > > > membranes, and aids in the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty

> > > > acids.  Butter will add extra nutrients and flavor to your vegetables,

whole

> > > > grain  breads and sautéed dishes. Organic butter produced without the

use of

> > > > hormones,  steroids, and antibiotics is available at natural food

stores and

> > > > even many  grocery stores. Or, check out the classified ad section in

this

> > > > magazine to find  sources of high quality butter by mail order.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Another important oil to stock in your kitchen is  olive oil. Olive oil

is

> > > > a rich source of antioxidants, relieves  the pain and inflammation of

> > > > arthritis, normalizes blood fats and cholesterol,  stimulates strong

gallbladder

> > > > contractions, and is known for increasing  longevity. Olive oil can be

used

> > > > for sautéing at moderate temperatures and is a  perfect base for salad

> > > > dressings.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Another fat you may want to try is coconut  oil, a once-maligned but

very

> > > > healthy fat that is making a come back.  Coconut oil is a rich source

of

> > > > medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially  lauric acid, which has

strong

> > > > antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Coconut  oil is extremely heat

stable

> > > > and can be used in baking, frying, sautéing, and  especially for

making

> > > > popcorn! I recommend unrefined, organic coconut oil from  Garden of

> > > > Life--available online or at many natural food stores.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > COMMERCIAL DAIRY

> > > > 

> > > > We have been told for years to drink milk because it's good  for our

bones

> > > > and makes us strong and healthy. But milk is only as good as its 

source.

> > > > Unfortunately, it is common practice for commercial dairies to keep 

their

> > > > cows in confinement with little or no access to pasture. Instead of

their 

> > > > natural grass diet, cows are fed a diet of grain. Grain feeding leads

to 

> > > > digestive disorders in the cow and diminishes the nutrient content of

the milk, 

> > > > particularly vitamins A, D and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty

acid 

> > > > naturally occurring in grass-fed beef and milk that reduces body fat

and  pr

> > > > otects against cancer). Furthermore, corn and soy, which make up the

bulk of

> > > > a  cow's grain diet, are commonly genetically engineered foods that

receive

> > > > heavy  doses of pesticides. Commercial dairy cows are also given

hormones

> > > > and  antibiotics, which ultimately affect the consumer.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Another thing to consider is the processing of milk. Once the  milk is

> > > > exposed to heat through pasteurization, enzymes and beneficial

bacteria  are

> > > > destroyed, and the availability of nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin

C, 

> > > > calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E is greatly diminished.

Consumption 

> > > > of commercial milk has been linked to many health conditions, such as

> > > > allergies,  asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic infections

(especially

> > > > upper  respiratory and ear infections), obesity, osteoporosis and

prostate,

> > > > ovarian,  breast and colon cancer.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > Considering where commercial milk has been and what it has  been

through,

> > > > it's best to avoid it altogether. Clean out your fridge and get  rid of

> > > > commercial milk and all other commercial dairy products, such as

yogurt,  sour

> > > > cream, and cottage cheese--and don't forget to recycle!

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash It:

> > > > To avoid unnecessary hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides in  dairy,

it's

> > > > best to buy organic dairy products. Stock up on raw cheese and good 

quality

> > > > whole milk yogurt. These foods are available at natural food stores

and 

> > > > even at many grocery stores. Even if you can find organic milk at the

store,

> > > > it  has still been pasteurized or even ultrapasteurized, destroying

many of

> > > > the  nutritional benefits of the milk. So unless you can get milk in

its

> > > > natural  state, raw and unprocessed, just skip it.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES

> > > > 

> > > > Caffeine addiction is a serious problem for many people, even  those

who

> > > > are health-conscious. But no matter how good your diet may be, that 

innocent

> > > > little cup of coffee in the morning can wreak havoc on your health for 

the

> > > > rest of the day. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands, leading

eventually 

> > > > to adrenal exhaustion and symptoms like fatigue, lack of physical

endurance

> > > > and  stamina, impaired ability to deal with stress, depressed immune

> > > > system, allergic  reactions, weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness

and

> > > > lightheadedness or  blacking out when standing up. Caffeine also

stimulates the

> > > > liver to release  more sugar in the blood stream and further stresses

the

> > > > body's delicate  sugar-regulating mechanism. Besides creating major

hormonal

> > > > imbalances in the  body, caffeine also impairs calcium absorption. This

is a

> > > > major concern for  children who consume a lot of soft drinks while

their bones

> > > > are still  developing.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > So if you still haven't kicked your caffeine habit, there's no  better

time

> > > > than now! Simply get rid of all caffeinated coffee and tea (and soft 

> > > > drinks, if you haven't done so yet).

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > But it may not be so simple if you're seriously addicted to  caffeine.

You

> > > > may actually need a little time to wean off of it. But you can do  it,

in

> > > > fact, you need to if you want to achieve your true health potential.

So, 

> > > > start by cutting your caffeine intake in half, do that for one week, and

then 

> > > > cut it in half again, and continue until you are no longer consuming

> > > > caffeine.  This will probably require you to make huge changes in your

lifestyle,

> > > > both at  home, at work and even in your car.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > It's important to understand why you liked caffeine so much in  the

first

> > > > place. If you're like most caffeine addicts, chances are you rely on 

> > > > caffeine to pick you up when your energy starts to fizzle out. This can

be 

> > > > resolved by eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the

day.  Eating

> > > > protein-based meals with natural carbohydrates and plenty of good fats 

will

> > > > keep your blood sugar stable and reduce your cravings for both sugar

and 

> > > > caffeine. Also, it is important to get enough rest at night, which is

> > > > sometimes  easier said than done. But, if you plan ahead and use your

time more

> > > > wisely  during the day, you will most likely be able to squeeze some

more, well

> > > > deserved  time into your sleep schedule! Finally, if you are feeling

sleepy

> > > > in the  afternoon, there is nothing wrong with dozing off for ten

minutes

> > > > or so--a short  nap can be extremely refreshing.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash It:

> > > > The best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a  better one!

Don't

> > > > just stop drinking caffeinated beverages, start drinking  healthier

> > > > beverages- and there's nothing better than water! ! Not drinking 

enough water can

> > > > lead to symptoms like: dizziness, feeling lightheaded, nausea,  stomach

> > > > ache, muscle cramping, confusion, headache, and fatigue. Ideally, we 

should all

> > > > drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh 

150

> > > > lbs. you should drink 75 oz. of water everyday, and even more if you

are 

> > > > physically active. That may sound like a lot of water, but your body

really 

> > > > needs it. We all understand the importance of taking a shower. Well

drinking 

> > > > water is like an internal bath that bathes every single cell in the

body. 

> > > > Without enough water it would be difficult for the body to eliminate

waste- 

> > > > kinda like flushing a toilet without any water in it! Now that's

something

> > > > to  think about!

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > The cleanest water available is filtered through reverse  osmosis

(R/O).

> > > > Serious water drinkers should consider investing in an R/O unit  that

can be

> > > > installed under the kitchen sink (whole house units are available as 

well).

> > > > If clean, refreshing, tasteless water is a little boring for you, try 

> > > > adding some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or try adding a few

drops of 

> > > > essential oils (cinnamon, tangerine, peppermint, etc.). You can also

spice up 

> > > > your water with many varieties of naturally " un " caffeinated herbal teas.

> > > > There  are many types of flavored water available at the store,

however, almost

> > > > all of  them contain sugar in one form or another. Glacieu makes a

fruit

> > > > infused water  without added sugar, which is available at most natural

food

> > > > stores. But  remember, when it comes right down to it, there is no

substitute

> > > > for good, clean  water.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > COMMERCIAL SALT

> > > > 

> > > > The salt that you find in table salt and most processed foods  is

sodium

> > > > chloride. Salt in this form has been processed at high temperatures, 

which

> > > > changes the molecular structure and removes vital minerals from the

salt. 

> > > > Table salt also contains additives, anticaking agents, and even sugar.

Excess 

> > > > salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, fluid

retention,

> > > > heart  and kidney disease.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Trash It:

> > > > Dump out your saltshaker and toss out all other packaged or  processed

> > > > foods with a high sodium content. This should be pretty easy for most 

people.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > Stash it:

> > > > We have been told for years to avoid salt, but following this  advice

can

> > > > lead to even more problems. We are all salty on the inside--our  blood,

> > > > sweat, tears, and even our urine--it's all salty. It's important to 

replenish

> > > > the salt in our body, using the right salt is what makes all the 

difference

> > > > in the world. The best way to put salt back into your body is to use 

Celtic

> > > > sea salt. This high quality salt contains over 80 balanced minerals

from 

> > > > the sea. Celtic sea salt is essential for maintaining proper fluid

balance and

> > > >  utilization in the body. It also normalizes blood pressure, enhances

> > > > digestion,  and nourishes the adrenal glands. Celtic sea salt is

available at

> > > > many natural  food stores or can be ordered through The Grain and Salt

Society,

> > > > call  1-800-TOPSALT.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > NEW BEGINNINGS

> > > > 

> > > > Well, that was easy, right? Now that you've made the kitchen 

transition,

> > > > you have built a solid foundation for your health. It can only get 

better

> > > > from here--let the journey begin!

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > > About the Author

> > > > Lori Lipinski is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, lecturer  and

writer

> > > > whose articles have been published and quoted in highly respected 

national

> > > > and international health journals and books. Lori developed the

" Making  the

> > > > Transition " series to help people transition toward a REAL food diet,

one 

> > > > step at a time.

> > > > 

> > > > 

> > > >

> > > > The Weston A. Price Foundation, PMB 106-380,

> > > > 4200  Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016

> > > > Phone: (202) 363-4394 | Fax: (202) 363-4396 | Web:_www.westonaprice.org_

> > > > ( http://www.westonaprice.org/ ) 

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> > > >

> > > >

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