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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Spirulina</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> (speer-U-lee-nah) is a form of blue
green algae, one of the planet’s most ancient forms of plant life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spirulina’s name comes from the spiral shape
of each individual, microscopic cell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">A somewhat
common misconception is that spirulina is nothing more than ‘pond scum.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not true! There are algaes that grow in fresh
water that are not spirulina and are toxic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are also wild monocultures of spirulina in parts of the world that
have been eaten safely by many civilizations throughout history. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spirulina that is grown for nutritional
supplementation is typically grown in outdoor tanks under rigorous conditions
with the most commonly used varieties being that of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Spirulina maxima</i>, which is grown in Mexico, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Spirulina platensis</i> , which is grown in
Hawaii.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">One of Nature’s
most balanced of foods, spirulina is an amazing source of protein, chlorophyll,
trace minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and contains 10 times more
beta-carotene than carrots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This algae
is so nutrient-dense and rapidly grown that some experts believe it could be
used as a whole-food, multi-nutrient supplement for populations at risk for
malnutrition or starvation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spirulina
doubles in its biomass in two to five days and can be cultivated on land where
nothing else will grow. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And as a food
source, spirulina yields over 20 times more protein than soybeans and 400 more
times than beef within the same space requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Both the United
Nations and The World Health Organization have recommended spirulina as a safe
food supplement for children and spirulina is exceptionally well-suited for
people who have poor digestion as it is extremely easy to digest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spirulina has also been researched
extensively for its potential to improve immune function and has been found to
increase the action of anti-cancer and antiviral cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spirulina was used in Russia to treat victims
(children, in particular) of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl and the victims’
bone marrow, compromised in blood cell production by radiation, seemed to
better return to its proper function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Spirulina also contains high concentrations of gamma-linoleic acid
(GLA), an anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid and many users attest to
spirulina’s ability to relieve joint pains and body aches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Spirulina users often
report dramatic improvements in energy levels as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Athletes use spirulina to improve performance
and endurance and generally find that it also aids in faster recovery times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Nutritional
yeast is a pure strain of yeast called <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. In the
same family as edible mushrooms, yeast has been used in food and beverage
production for more than 5,000 years. Today, the same strain is used to brew
beer, make wine, and leaven breads as well as develop the nutritionally-rich
food called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">nutritional yeast</b>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Each
batch of nutritional yeast is grown on a mixture of cane and beet molasses for
a period of seven days. B-vitamins are added during the process to provide the
yeast with the nutrients it needs to grow. When harvested, the yeast is washed
and then dried on roller drum dryers before it is ready for market. It is then
used by food manufacturers in food products, added to boost the nutrient levels
in many foods, and also simply packaged for sale in natural foods stores.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Red
Star<sup>®</sup> is the leading producer of this product, providing almost all
of the nutritional yeast sold in the bulk section of natural foods markets.
Vegans (strict vegetarians) have used it for years as a source of vitamin B-12,
an essential nutrient found primarily in animal products. Health seekers who
strive to eat primarily a </span><a href="http://bestnaturalfoods.com/whole_foods_diet.html" title="whole foods diet"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">whole foods diet</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> use
nutritional yeast because it adds extra nutrients to their diet and also
imparts a ‘cheesy’ flavor. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Unlike
active baking yeast, nutritional yeast is grown solely for its nutritional
value. It should not be confused with brewer’s yeast, a by-product of breweries
and distilleries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nutritional yeast is a
low-fat, low-sodium, kosher, non-GMO food that contains no added sugars or
preservatives. The cane and beet molasses used in the growing process does not
make nutritional yeast sweet and is not a source of simple sugars.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Seeds...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunflower seeds are the small kernels
produced by large sunflowers. Confectionary sunflowers, a very large headed
type of flower, are a type of sunflower that produces the edible seeds seen in
the grocery stores and in products containing sunflower seeds. This type of
sunflower seed is usually sold in shell or as de-hulled kernels. The seeds are
easily added to many foods or can be eaten alone, making an ideal snack—and the
seeds are even more nutritious when sprouted!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences states that sunflower seeds are ranked at the top of the nuts and
seeds list for containing phytosterols-- or cholesterol lowering-- compounds.
Sunflower seeds are full of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are
good fats that help keep the bad cholesterol away. Sunflowers are full of fiber
that may also be a contributing factor in lowering cholesterol for some people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunflower seeds have high amounts of vitamin
E, selenium and copper, which have antioxidant properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When used together these nutrients help to prevent
cellular damage and protect tissue from oxidant and free radical damage, and
may help prevent cancer according to Vanderbilt University Health Psychology.
Sunflower seeds may also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer that can be
attributed to their high phytosterol content, according to Virginia Tech.
Ligans, a compound found in sunflower seeds, may protect against some cancers
as well, according to the National Sunflower Association.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunflower seeds may have a beneficial effect
on your mood, lessening the chance of depression in some people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunflower seeds contain Tryptophan, which is
an amino acid responsible for processing serotonin in our bodies. When
serotonin is released it relieves tension, relaxes our bodies and promotes
sleep. Choline, a compound found in sunflower seeds, plays a positive role in
memory and cognitive function, according to the National Sunflower Association.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-rich food,
containing vitamins E and B, and minerals that include selenium, magnesium,
iron, phosphorus, calcium and zinc. They are high in protein, containing 22.78
g per 3.5-oz. serving. Sunflower seeds are a good source of fiber and have 10.5
g per 3.5-oz. serving and are high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
with only 160 calories per serving ounce. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">There are
certain ‘super foods’ that have an amazing and incredible array of health
benefits that go well beyond their nutrient values.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the more commonly known super foods
are blueberries, green tea, quinoa and dark chocolate (yay!) And….did you know
that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">kale</b> is also widely regards as
one of the world’s most powerful of super foods?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Kale is a member
of the Brassica family of vegetables that includes cabbage, collards, Brussels
sprouts, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga and
turnip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kale is much like a non-heading
cabbage and differs a bit from collards in appearance and taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most kale varieties have upright, green to
deep blue-green leaves with fringed or wavy edges and long petioles (the stalk
of the leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Vegetables in the Brassica family are known for their richness in
anti-oxidants and for their phytonutrients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And kale is the leader of the bunch when it comes to those awesome
nutrients!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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important nutrients present in kale include the glucosinolates and methyl
cysteine sulfoxides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These particular super-nutrients
help to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver that play an important role
in neutralizing carcinogenic (cancer causing) substances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One such glucosinolate, sulforaphane, is formed
when kale is either chopped or chewed. Sulforaphane has been shown to alter the
genetic expression of the liver thus allowing the liver to effectively use its
detoxification enzymes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Another
glucosinolate phytonutrient present in kale is isothiocyanates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isothiocyanates have been shown to inhibit
carcinogenesis (the production of cancerous cells) and to cause cancer cell
apoptosis (cancer cell death.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When kale
is broken (chopped or chewed) an enzyme, myrosinase, interacts with
glucosinolates to release isothiocyanates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It’s been
theorized that vegetables in the Brassica family require cooking to unlock the
nutrient content yet the truth is that all vegetables can be eaten raw and that
cooking at temperatures over 118 degrees often destroys valuable enzymes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Studies have shown that the body’s absorption
of isothiocyanates is actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">lower</i>
from cooked kale than from raw kale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Boiling kale a mere 9-15 minutes can result in a decrease of 18-59
percent of total glucosinolate content.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Kale is also an
especially powerful source of anti-oxidants. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kale ranks the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">highest </i>among all vegetables in its concentration of carotenoids
beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, pigments which are critical for the
plant’s defense against excess solar radiation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interest in these carotenoids has become
such a phenomena that the USDA has invested over $800,000 into a four year
“Carotenoid Project ”, a study that also analyzed twenty-three varieties of
kale!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flax is very high in lignans, which have anti-tumor
properties—lignans act as antioxidants that could mirror the results of
Tamoxifen, the anti-cancer drug for breast cancer. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flax is a natural food that has been consumed for
thousands of years by many civilizations with noticeable health benefits
and no artificial drug side effects. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Omega 3’s—flax is recognized as the richest source of
essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as alphalinolenic acid (ALA and Omega-3
fatty acids). <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lignans—flax contains high levels of lignans, which are
natural compounds that help prevent many types of cancer, such as breast,
colon and prostate cancer. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fiber—as a whole grain, flax contains high levels of
both soluble and insoluble fiber, which has been recognized by the
National Cancer Institute as an essential part of your diet for the
prevention of many cancers. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your body cannot make the essential fatty acids,
Linoleic (Omega-6) or Linolenic (Omega-3), from other elements; instead,
they must be consumed as part of your daily diet. Research has indicated
that we consume too much Omega-6’s and not enough Omega-3’s, but flaxseed
contains these essential fatty acids in perfect balance. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In proper balance, omega-3’s and omega-6’s work to form
the membranes of every cell in your body, play a vital role in the active
tissues of your brain, and control the way cholesterol works in your
system. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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To Go!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252655966131251071.post-13893591857371176812013-08-01T14:13:00.000-07:002013-08-01T14:17:34.078-07:00DIY Bug Spray!<br />
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This is a great chemical-free way to keep unwanted bugs off your prized
produce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tsp powdered cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Directions:<br />
Put garlic and onion in the blender, blend until liquefied. Then add 1 quart of
water and 1 tsp of cayenne pepper. Cover the mixture, and let it steep for one
hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then, strain the mixture through a
cheesecloth and add 1 tbsp castile soap. Put it all into a spray bottle, and
spray the mixture on your plants to ward off bugs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep the pepper spray refrigerated,
and it will keep for about a week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="healthbenefits"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Forte; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A Few Words about the Wonderful Pumpkin Seed...<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkin
seeds—also known as pepitas—are flat, dark green seeds. Some are encased in a
yellow-white husk (often called the "shell"), although some varieties
of pumpkins produce seeds without shells. Like cantaloupe, watermelon,
cucumber, and squash, pumpkins and pumpkin seeds belong to the gourd or <i>Cucurbitaceae</i>
family. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="historyuse"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brief History</span></b></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: historyuse;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkins,
and their seeds, are native to the Americas, and indigenous species are found
across North America, South America, and Central America. The word
"pepita" is consistent with this heritage, since it comes from
Mexico, where the Spanish phrase "pepita de calabaza" means
"little seed of squash." <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkin
seeds were a celebrated food among many Native American tribes, who treasured
them both for their dietary and medicinal properties. In South America, the popularity
of pumpkin seeds has been traced at least as far back as the Aztec cultures of
1300-1500 AD. From the Americas, the popularity of pumpkin seeds spread to the
rest of the globe through trade and exploration over many centuries. In parts
of Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean (especially Greece), pumpkin seeds
became a standard part of everyday cuisine, and culinary and medical traditions
in India and other parts of Asia also incorporated this food into a place of
importance. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: healthbenefits;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Just a Couple of the MANY Health
Benefits</span></b></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">...</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mineral & Antioxidant Support...<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkin seeds are a very good source
of the minerals phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese, and likewise are a very good
source of the minerals zinc, iron, and copper. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it’s the diversity of antioxidants in
pumpkin seeds that makes them unique in their antioxidant support. Pumpkin
seeds contain conventional antioxidant vitamins like vitamin E. However, not
only do they contain vitamin E, but they contain it in a wide variety of forms.
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Antimicrobial Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed
extracts, and pumpkin seed oil have long been valued for their anti-microbial
benefits, including their anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Research
points to the role of unique proteins in pumpkin seeds as the source of many
antimicrobial benefits. The lignans in pumpkin seeds (including pinoresinol,
medioresinol, and lariciresinol) have also been shown to have antimicrobial—and
especially anti-viral— properties. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
are the Benefits of a Raw Food Diet?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">People who follow a raw food diet
enjoy a number of health benefits, including:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The raw food diet contains fewer
trans fats and saturated fat than the typical Western diet. It is also low in
sodium and sugar and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber, vitamin A,
and health-promoting antioxidants. These properties are associated with a
reduced risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. For
example, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that consumption
of a raw food diet lowered plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride
concentrations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The raw food diet is also thought to
have a favorable </span><a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/alkalinediet.htm"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">acid-alkaline balance</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
being low in acid-forming food. Too much acidity in the body is thought to
result in disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Besides the immediate benefits, the
raw food diet may theoretically slow the aging process and reduce inflammation,
because it contains fewer advanced glycation end products and other potentially
damaging compounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The raw food diet is based on the
belief that the most healthful food for the body is uncooked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although most
food is eaten raw, heating food is acceptable as long as the temperature stays
below 104 to118 degrees Fahrenheit <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cooking destroys the enzymes
naturally present in food. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enzymes are
the life force of a food, helping us to digest food and absorb nutrients. If we
over-consume cooked food, our bodies are forced to work harder by producing
more enzymes. Over time, a lack of enzymes from food is thought to lead to
digestive problems, nutrient deficiency, accelerated aging.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cooking food diminishes its
nutritional value—nutrients are literally cooked right out of the food. For example, the cancer-fighting compounds in
broccoli, sulforaphanes, are greatly reduced when broccoli is cooked. Certain
vitamins, such as vitamin C and folate, are likewise destroyed by heat. Cooking
also promotes the formation of potentially harmful compounds in food during
high heat cooking, such as advanced glycation end products and heterocyclic
amines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Do I Eat On a Raw Food Diet?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are different ways that people
follow a raw food diet. Most people who follow a raw food diet are vegan. Some
consume raw animal products, such as raw milk, cheese made from raw milk,
sashimi, ceviche (raw fish), or carpaccio (raw meat). Some people eat only raw
foods, while others include cooked food for variety and convenience. The
percentage of raw food is usually 70 percent or more of the diet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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