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| antacids, which will only make matters worse. Dandelion, celandine, arugula, and watercress are helpful to digestion; they stimulate digestive juices and can be taken in a salad eaten before or after the main course. In the same way, lemon or vinegar mixed with oil (as in a salad dressing) helps to stimulate digestive juices that aid in breaking down fats. |
| Many people, particularly in America, consider mealtime a nonproductive time, which, therefore, should be finished as quickly as possible so one can go on to other, more important things. Another common bad habit is doing other things while eatingworking, driving, reading, or watching television. It's not surprising that so many of us have digestive problems. |
| After you've shopped, prepared, and cooked your food with love and attention, there is still one more thing to do before taking the first bite. Remember to give thanks before you eat. May you enjoy all of your meals peacefully with relaxation and gratitude. |
| Foods That Are Bad for You |
| White Sugar, White Flour, White Salt |
| Avoid white sugar and white flour. Substitute Sucanat (pulverized whole sugar cane) for white sugar or use honey, rice syrup, and/or maple syrup as sweeteners. Substitute freshly ground whole grain flours for white flour. Substitute unrefined earth salt for refined salt and use sparingly. Sea salt has been refined and offers very little, if any, benefit over regular salt. Unrefined earth salt, such as Earth Salt by Herb Pharm (see Resources), which has a light pink color, contains many minerals other than sodium, and is acceptable when moderately used. |
| Over the past twenty-five years, intake of both artificial sweeteners and sugar has increased dramatically in America. Artificial sweetener consumption has jumped to about 25 pounds per year (up 5 pounds per person per year), and sugar intake has increased from 120 pounds to 140 pounds per person per year. |
| About 20 percent of calories in the typical American diet come from refined sugar. Thus, it is not surprising that so many manifest poor glucose tolerance curves, exacerbated by stress, low chromium and fiber intake, and sedentary lifestyles. Elevated blood glucose can cause hyperinsulinemia or insulin resistance, a condition that reduces the level of sex-hormone-binding |
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